PagineOntario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT): Format Guide & Practice Tests
Reading and writing (Grade 9 expectations). Grade 10, online, fall and spring sessions.
- 5 practice tests
- Format explained
- Printable answer keys
At a glance
| Grades | Grade 10 |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Reading and writing (Grade 9 expectations) |
| When | Grade 10, online, fall and spring sessions |
| Format |
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| Does it count? | A graduation requirement (pass/not yet), not a course mark. |
| Official information | eqao.com |
Practice tests in this format
📖 Literacy (reading + series of paragraphs)
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.
More practice for this test: OSSLT
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)?
Reading and writing (Grade 9 expectations), grade 10, online, fall and spring sessions. A graduation requirement (pass/not yet), not a course mark.
What is the format?
Computer-based reading section: informational, narrative and graphic texts with multiple-choice questions. Writing section: a news report, a series of paragraphs expressing an opinion, and multiple-choice questions on writing. Students who are unsuccessful can retake it or take the OSSLC course.
How should my child prepare?
Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.
Are these the official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests. Official sample materials are linked on this page.