Please Note:  There WILL NOT be an Admissions Assessment for those applying to attend UFA for the 2021-2022 school year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  Information below is for reference only (pre-Covid Admission Assessment Information).  Please plan to attend our Virtual Open House in early November (exact date and time TBD) to learn about our Admissions Criteria for the 2021-2022 school year.

Please Note: These guidelines are for your review.  All applicants must book an appointment to write the Admissions Assessment using our online booking system.  This booking system can be reached at www.ufacademy.org > select “Admissions”.  The Admissions Assessment will be written at Ursula Franklin Academy on the following dates:

  • No Assessments for the 2021-2022 School Year.*
  • No Assessments for the 2021-2022 School Year.* 

* Note: A maximum of 300 applicants per session. At the Admissions Assessment applicants will be required to:

  • Respond to the Statement of Purpose – maximum 4 sentences;
  • Respond in writing to one of three (3) in-class questions;
  • Numeracy/problem-solving assessment similar in format to the Grade 6 EQAO Assessment. The numeracy/problem-solving component will be based on and assessed at the Grade 7 Ontario Curriculum level.

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Admissions Assessment Part 1 - Applicant’s Statement of Purpose

Applicants will be required to respond in writing: “Why do you think Ursula Franklin Academy is a good school for you as a learner?”  Applicants are restricted to a maximum of four (4) sentences for their response.  Applicants are encouraged to visit the school website to consider their response.  The applicant’s writing ability must be at or above a Level 3 (70%). The enclosed rubric will be used in the assessment of the Statement of Purpose. The expected length of this response is four (4) sentences.

Admissions Assessment Part 2 - In-Class Question

The applicant must respond to one (1) of three (3) questions that will be provided at the Admissions Assessment. The questions will be opinion based, and reflect the school’s values. Content will be evaluated. The applicant’s writing ability must be at or above a Level 3 (70%). The rubric below will be used in the assessment of the in-class question.

Criteria Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Content Relevance of Response Some of the answer is directly related to the question(s), but may occasionally be off-topic. Student demonstrates accurate understanding the question(s) and frames response to answer directly. Student shows a strong and thorough understanding of the question(s), and answer is directly responsive.
Quality of Evidence

Some details support the main ideas, but some may be off topic.  Some specificity in answers, though occasionally general.

Student selects appropriate details to support main ideas.  Evidence is specific. Student chooses highly relevant evidence to develop ideas.  Evidence is specific and clearly and artfully illustrates response.
Writing Developing and Organizing Content Student employs some elements of organization (e.g. transition words). Some ideas are developed thoroughly. Student appropriately expands on answer with relevant details. Uses a clear and identifiable means of organization (i.e., paragraphs, sentence order). Organization is logical and supports the overall message. Supporting ideas are fully developed and tied to main ideas.
Tone/ Awareness of Audience Voice/tone of the response is usually of an appropriate level of formality. The response is written in a voice and tone appropriate to the occasion. The response is written in a confident and individual voice that reflects an awareness of the appropriate formality.
Sentence Fluency Some sentence variety. Frequent fluency. Student employs a variety of sentence types to express ideas; there is an overall flow. Student demonstrates a strong mastery of sentence variety and fluency.
Conventions (spelling, vocabulary choice, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation) Several errors in conventions, which occasionally interfere with meaning. Student demonstrates a strong grasp of writing conventions. Very few minor errors, which do not interfere with meaning. Strong mastery of writing conventions. The writing piece is virtually without error.

Admissions Assessment Part 3 Numeracy/Problem-Solving Assessment

As part of our specialization, Ursula Franklin Academy offers a rigorous science and math program.  Our students are required to take a senior science course in addition to the two compulsory courses required for graduation.  The applicant must be able to complete a set of numeracy and problem solving questions at the Admissions Assessment.  The numeracy and problem solving questions will be based on and  assessed at the Grade 7 Ontario Curriculum level.  The student’s problem-solving ability must be at or above a Level 3 (70%).  A sample of what to expect for the numeracy and problem-solving assessment can be found below and downloaded for preparation purposes.

Grade 6 EQAO Booklet
 

Sample Numeracy/Problem Solving Questions: [1]     A Grade 8 class is having a science fair fundraiser. The class buys a large box of fair-trade chocolate. Two excited students get a head start on the selling. If one student sells 3/8ths of a box, and another sells 1/6th, what fraction of the box is left for the others to sell? (1 mark)

a) 13/24

b) 11/24

c) 4/16

d) 1/2

[2]   If U × 4=12, and U – 10+F = 0, what is the value of F? (1 mark)

a) 6

b) -6

c) 0

d) 7

 Sample Numeracy/Problem-Solving Assessment for Study Purposes  Admissions Assessment Practice