Online vs offline: the battle of the OSSLT
Online OSSLT testing has a bad reputation, and it’s unsurprising when you consider the fiasco that was 2016’s attempt to move the exam to the online format. Widely criticized and quickly abandoned, this venture into the digital world was seen as a huge fail. As …
Classroom return: 4 ways to help students readjust
As much as we all debated the pros and the cons of online learning throughout the pandemic, the majority agreed it was the best and most feasible option at the time, although teachers and students alike were chomping at the bit to regain a sense …
Online Learning Vs Modified Semesters: What works?
When the pandemic hit, you could have been easily forgiven for thinking that everything was about to change forever. While this isn’t necessarily true (we have yet to see, at least), there have certainly been some changes that have lasted longer than any of us …
Teaching for the OSSLT: How to engage your students
As the OSSLT exams approach, both students and teachers must prepare themselves for the exam. While students are preparing for the exam itself, teachers must prepare the students the best they can and ensure that they are in the best possible position to pass the …
What role is assistive technology taking in our schools?
A new report has emerged that shares interesting statistics. Reading tests conducted by the EQAO (Education Quality Accountability Office) for grades 3 to 6 demonstrated a steady improvement in reading scores from as far back as 2005. However, this trend was not replicated in the …
4 Steps to Using the Litguide App
The Litguide App is one of the latest and most refreshing resources for students and teachers in the preparation for the OSSLT examinations. The article will share the best way to use the Litguide App in a step-by-step guide, and will be a useful resource …
Everything you need to know about studying in Canada
Canada is one of the most beautiful countries on the planet, and combine this with an exceptional education system, there’s plenty of reasons to study in Canada as an international student. This article will cover some of the best reasons to study in Canada as …
Overcoming The OSSLT for international students
Being an international student can be tough. Alongside the usual woes of secondary school; exams, homework, and so on, there is the added problem of doing all of that in your second language. It’s certainly not easy, but it’s a great way to get a …
3 Characteristics Students need to Pass the OSSLT
The OSSLT is an examination that must be taken by students in the Ontario province in either grades 10 or 11. The exam itself is a 2.5 hour exam designed to see if students are up to the required level of literacy in order to …
Top features of Litguide app you need to know
The OSSLT is a key component to any high school student’s graduation in the Ontario province. While students are permitted to retake the test as often as is necessary, without a passing grade students are not eligible to graduate. As a consequence of this, it …
