Ontario Mathematics Proficiency Test – Pedagogy: Q&A
A non-exhaustive list for the pedagogy portion of the Ontario MPT for
teachers
How many fundamental principles of assessment and evaluation are there?
Correct Ans - 7
What are the fundamental principles of assessment and evaluation?
Correct Ans - (1) fair, transparent, equitable (2)support all students (3)
plan to relate to curriculum, interests, learning styles, needs, preferences (4)
clearly communicate with students and parents (5) ongoing, varied, over a
period of time (6) ongoing descriptive feedback (7) develop self-assessment
skills
Does fairness = sameness? Correct Ans - no
What is responsibility as a learning skill? Correct Ans - take
responsibility for behaviour, commitments within learning environment, and
hands in work on time
What is organization as a learning skill? Correct Ans - create and
follow plan to complete work, prioritize and time management, use info and
tech to complete tasks
What is independent work as a learning skill? Correct Ans -
independently monitor, assess, revise plans to complete tasks and meet goals,
use class time appropriately to finish work, minimal supervision
What is collaboration as a learning skill? Correct Ans - accept various
roles in group, equal work in group, respond positively to other members'
ideas, build health peer-to-peer relationships, work with others to resolve
conflict, share to solve problems
What is initiative as a learning skill? Correct Ans - look for and act on
new ideas and ops for learning, demonstrate innovation and willingness to
take risks, curiosity and interest in learning, positive attitude for new tasks,
recognize and advocate for rights of self and others
, What is self-regulation as a learning skill? Correct Ans - set own
individual goals and monitor progess, seek clarification or assistance as
needed, self-assess/reflect citically on own strengths, needs, interests, identify
what's needed to meet personal goals, perseveres and makes an effort in the
face of challenge
Why are learning skills important? Correct Ans - skills, outside of the
curriculum, that will help students succeed in school and throughout their
lives
Categories of Competency: Using Tools Interactively Correct Ans - use
language, symbols, test interactively; use knowledge and info interactively;
use technology interactively
Categories of Competency: Interacting in Heterogeneous Groups Correct
Ans - relate well to others, cooperate and work in teams, manage and
resolve conflicts
Categories of Competency: Acting Autonomously Correct Ans - act
within the bigger picture, form and conduct life plans/personal projects,
assert rights, interests, limits, needs
Knowledge and Understanding Correct Ans - subject-specific content
(knowledge) and comprehension of its meaning and significance
(understanding)
Thinking Correct Ans - critical and creative thinking skills and/or
processes
Communication Correct Ans - conveying meaning through various
forms
Application Correct Ans - make connections within and between
various contexts
Level 1 Correct Ans - falls much below provincial standard, limited
effectiveness in demonstrating knowledge/skills