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We are looking forward to attending the Awards Gala at the upcoming 2025 International e-Assessment Association conference and awards ceremony on June 9-11, 2025 in London!

Vretta, alongside the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), and Conestoga College, is excited to share the news that we are finalists for the Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT) in two distinguished categories:

✓ Professional Certification Programme of the Year

✓ Best Transformation Project

We are celebrating the impact of innovation in transforming learning and assessment experiences.

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This month’s featured article explores the value of piloting a self-evaluation framework to assess institutional readiness for technology-based assessments and strengthen system-level quality assurance.

Finalists at the 2025 e-Assessment Awards

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We presented at the OAME Conference in Oshawa, sharing research on our numeracy screener (EMA@School), highlighting key findings, demonstrating core features, and discussing classroom applications with educators and researchers.

At this year’s AIM Summit in Montreal, we shared insights on our early years numeracy screener at our presentation on "Universal Early Numeracy Screening Matters". We also joined educators and researchers in the exploration of math instructional practices and intervention strategies to support student-success in their early grades.

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Join us for our presentation at the FLIP+ Annual Event in the Netherlands, from June 18 to 20, as we dive into “Sharing Innovation in Digital Assessment” with educators and researchers and explore the latest tools that drive the future of e-assessments.

Role of Tech for Accessibility and Engagement

This article, authored by Dr. Richard Jones, describes how technology is used in large-scale assessments to support and improve accessibility and engagement for students.

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This resource describes a systematic process for planning and conducting implementation pilot studies of an initiative to inform decision making.

May 2025

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Join us at the Ontario Association for Mathematics Education (OAME) Conference in Oshawa (May 8-9) and the Assessment and Instruction for Mathematics (AIM) Summit in Montreal (May 20-21), where we will share research updates on the early years numeracy screener, EMA@School, and provide a live demo of key features of the platform.

International Standards

This featured article outlines the benefits and insights of conducting benchmarking reviews of the digitalization of assessments and of organizations pursuing modernization through the use of technology in their assessment processes.

Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Conferences

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We attended the CAIS National Leaders Conference in Toronto, joining over 300 operational leaders from across the country for three days of engaging conversations and impactful collaboration. Focused on school operations, the conference offered insights and leadership strategies.

We attended the NCME Annual Meeting in Denver and delivered a presentation on score reliability and its critical role in ensuring accuracy and fairness in measurement. The conference offered a valuable opportunity to share research insights and explore trends in assessment.

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This resource provides a detailed guidance on applying the IAEA International Standards for educational assessment organizations seeking to benchmark and improve their assessment practices.

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This article highlights EQAO’s commitment to fair, equitable, and inclusive assessments, showcasing how its evolving EDI strategy supports all students through intentional and effective practices.

April 2025

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At the Innovations in Testing, ATP Conference in Florida, we shared insights on “Leveraging Process Data from Large-Scale Assessments” and “Designing Assessment and Reporting Systems for Instructional Utility.” These collaborative sessions highlighted how assessment solutions and outreach strategies enhance student learning in Ontario through smart reporting and support educators with their teaching practices.

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Examining the impact of test delivery models on assessment integrity, quality, and per

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

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Join us at the 2025 National Leaders Conference in Toronto, from April 6-8, to connect with operational leaders from the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools and industry experts for insightful discussions and collaborations.

Engage with our team at the National Council on Measurement in Education Annual Meeting (NCME) in Denver, from April 23-26, and attend our presentation to explore score reliability and its impact on educational measurement.

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Quebec's standardized assessments play a key role in evaluating student performance, and this article explores their distinctive structure and scoring system.

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The article introduces a flexible testing approach that combines CAT, MST, and MIRT to enhance accuracy, overall adaptability, and item exposure control.

April 2025

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