Part III: Question Specific Strategies And What If I do not Pass the Test
In part II of this series, we identified the type of questions that will appear in the reading and writing section of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). We also provided general but practical tips for how to better prepare for the Test. Today, we will look at specific strategies for each question type. We will also look at options and alternative ways to meet this diploma requirement if you are unable to pass the test in your first attempt.
Question Type |
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Short Writing Tasks |
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News Report |
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Paragraph Writing Expressing an Opinion |
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Multiple Choice |
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Reading Tasks |
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The OSSLT result is usually released to the school’s guidance in May of each year. Every student will receive an individual report indicating their score and whether they have been successful or not in the test.
Despite your best effort, you might not be successful in your first attempt at the Test and that is fine. Grade 10 and 11 students can write the Test again the year after. However, grade 12 student who are planning to graduate in June would not have the opportunity to wait till next year so they need to take the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC). The course might be offered at your home school. If not, you can earn this diploma requirement through alternative ways. One of our previous blog posts covered this topic in detail. Among your options are to complete the course through e-learning or through in class attendance at a private high school. In order to make sure the credit your earn is recognized, always check for the school’s BSID number. Alternatively, you can check out the Ontario Ministry of Education website for list of schools who are registered.
We hope this series help you prepare and successfully pass the upcoming OSSLT.
Should you need to be enrolled in OSSLC, we will be offering the course from April 3 via e-learning. This semester is designed to help Grade 12 students who need this diploma requirement to graduate. The course is designed and delivered by an Ontario certified teacher. Our BSID# is 883674.