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EQAO & OSSLT Test Prep
Diagnostic, step-by-step video lessons, and adaptive practice for EQAO Grade 3, Grade 6, Grade 9 Math, and the OSSLT.
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Your Path to Assessment Day
Four steps from diagnostic to test day
Take a Diagnostic
Identify your strengths and weaknesses with a diagnostic assessment.
Watch Video Lessons
Expert instructors break down each concept into 5-8 minute videos.
Practice Problems
Build confidence with adaptive step-by-step practice and instant feedback.
Take a Mock Exam
Test your readiness with a full-length practice exam.
EQAO & OSSLT Practice Test
Try a sample question or watch a lesson preview
EQAO & OSSLT Study Guide
Comprehensive prep for every Ontario assessment, organized by grade
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
Reading
Topics covered
- Reading comprehension of everyday texts
- Understanding explicit information
- Making inferences
- Identifying purpose and audience
Writing
Topics covered
- News report writing
- Opinion/persuasive writing
- Organizing and developing ideas
- Grammar, spelling, and conventions
Assessment of Mathematics
Math
Topics covered
- Number sense and algebra
- Linear relations
- Measurement and geometry
- Graphing and data
EQAO Junior Division
Math
Topics covered
- Number sense and numeration
- Measurement
- Geometry and spatial sense
- Patterning, algebra & data management
Reading
Topics covered
- Reading comprehension
- Understanding forms and text features
- Making inferences
- Extending understanding of texts
Writing
Topics covered
- Developing a main idea
- Organizing ideas in writing
- Grammar, spelling, and conventions
- Different writing forms
EQAO Primary Division
Math
Topics covered
- Number sense and numeration
- Measurement
- Geometry and spatial sense
- Patterning and algebra
Reading
Topics covered
- Reading comprehension
- Understanding forms and text features
- Making inferences
- Extending understanding of texts
Writing
Topics covered
- Developing a main idea
- Organizing ideas in writing
- Grammar, spelling, and conventions
- Different writing forms
Find Your EQAO or OSSLT Assessment
Organized by grade level — jump to the one that applies to you
Grade 3
EQAO Grade 3
Math, Reading & Writing (Primary Division)
122 videos + 2,381 practice problems across all 3 subjects
Grade 6
EQAO Grade 6
Math, Reading & Writing (Junior Division)
1,138 videos + 3,234 practice problems across all 3 subjects
Grade 9
EQAO Grade 9 Math
The single Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
332 videos + 434 practice problems
OSSLT
OSSLT
Reading & Writing literacy skills — a graduation requirement
24 videos + 570 practice problems across both subjects
Final Days
Review & Practice Tests
Full-length mock assessments under real test conditions
Take full-length mock exams in real test conditions
They Got Ready. So Can You.
Real families. Real Ontario assessments.
My daughter was anxious about the Grade 3 assessment. Short videos she could watch with me made the math and reading parts feel like less of a mystery.
Jennifer W.
Parent, Mississauga, ON
The diagnostic showed exactly which math topics my son needed to review before the assessment. Focused practice for three weeks made a real difference.
David K.
Parent, Ottawa, ON
I needed to pass the OSSLT to stay on track for graduation. Practicing the news report and opinion writing formats ahead of time took the guesswork out of it.
Aisha P.
Grade 10 student, Toronto, ON
Linear relations were the part I kept getting wrong. Step-by-step videos broke it down in a way my class notes hadn't.
Marcus T.
Grade 9 student, London, ON
We used the practice questions every evening for two weeks. My son felt like he'd already seen the format by the time the real assessment came around.
Priya S.
Parent, Brampton, ON
I didn't realize how specific the OSSLT question types were until I started practicing them directly. Made the actual test feel familiar.
Ben O.
Grade 10 student, Hamilton, ON
Everything You Need to Know About EQAO & OSSLT
Format, scoring, and what to expect on assessment day
Total Duration
Varies by grade
Set by EQAO per assessment
Score Type
Levels 1–4 (EQAO)
OSSLT is pass/not-yet-successful
Test Format
Paper or online
Set by your school board
Cost
No cost
Administered at no cost through Ontario schools
What are EQAO and OSSLT?
The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) administers Ontario's provincial assessments: Grade 3 and Grade 6 tests in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).
The Grade 3, 6, and 9 assessments are not pass/fail — results are reported on a Level 1–4 scale, with Level 3 representing the provincial standard. The OSSLT is different: it's a graduation requirement, and students must demonstrate a successful result (or complete the alternative literacy course) to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Key Facts About EQAO & OSSLT
- EQAO assessments: Grade 3 (Math, Reading, Writing), Grade 6 (Math, Reading, Writing), and Grade 9 Math
- OSSLT: a literacy graduation requirement, typically taken in Grade 10
- EQAO results are reported on a Level 1–4 scale — not pass/fail
- OSSLT is scored as successful or not-yet-successful, and is required for graduation
- Administered at no cost through Ontario publicly funded schools
EQAO & OSSLT FAQ
We've got answers to some popular questions.
What is EQAO?
EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office) is the Ontario body that administers provincial assessments: Grade 3 and Grade 6 tests in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, and the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics. It also administers the OSSLT, a separate literacy graduation requirement.
How are EQAO assessments scored?
Grade 3, Grade 6, and Grade 9 results are reported on a Level 1–4 scale, not pass/fail. Level 3 represents the provincial standard for that grade. Schools and boards use these results to understand how students and programs are performing, not to hold individual students back.
What is the OSSLT, and do I need to pass it?
The OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test) is a literacy assessment required to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Unlike the Grade 3/6/9 assessments, it's scored as successful or not-yet-successful, and students who don't succeed can retake it or complete an alternative literacy course.
How much do EQAO and OSSLT cost?
Both are administered at no cost through Ontario's publicly funded school system as part of the regular school program.
Can I retake the OSSLT if I don't succeed?
Yes — students who don't achieve a successful result can retake the OSSLT in a later administration, or complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC) as an alternative way to meet the graduation requirement. Grade 3, 6, and 9 EQAO assessments aren't retaken the same way, since they aren't pass/fail.
What is the difference between StudyPug pricing plans?
StudyPug offers three plans: Monthly (C$25.00/mo), 6-Month (C$13.17/mo billed as C$79), and Annual (C$9.92/mo billed as C$119). All plans include coverage across every EQAO grade and the OSSLT, step-by-step video lessons, adaptive practice, diagnostic assessments, and progress tracking.