""Teacher candidates are professionals, are well trained, but these tests show that it's not a reflection of their ability to teach. It's certainly a reflection of some of the barriers that are being put in place.""
"The Ontario Teachers' Federation requested success rates for the math test, revealing that overall, about 68% of teacher candidates passed on their first try."
"Demographic breakdowns indicated lower success rates for would-be teachers from certain racialized backgrounds, French-language speakers, and older candidates."
"The Ford government launched the test in 2021 to boost students' math scores, but it faced legal challenges from candidates claiming it disproportionately affected racialized individuals."
The Ontario Teachers' Federation reported that 68% of teacher candidates passed a math test on their first attempt, increasing to 82% after retakes. However, candidates from certain racialized backgrounds, French-language speakers, and older individuals showed lower success rates. The federation's president stated that the test does not reflect the candidates' teaching abilities but rather highlights barriers they face. The test was introduced in 2021 to improve math scores but faced legal challenges regarding its impact on racialized candidates. The government plans to reinstate the test in 2024-25 after an appeal.
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