Ontario Mathematics Proficiency Test –
Pedagogy: Questions With Applicable Solutions
How many fundamental principles of assessment and evaluation are
there? Correct Answer - 7
What are the fundamental principles of assessment and evaluation?
Correct Answer - (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 Answer - no
What is responsibility as a learning skill? Correct Answer -
take responsibility for behaviour, commitments within learning
environment, and hands in work on time
What is organization as a learning skill? Correct Answer -
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 Answer -
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 Answer -
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 Answer - 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 Answer - 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 Answer - skills,
outside of the curriculum, that will help students succeed in school
and throughout their lives
Categories of Competency: Using Tools Interactively Correct
Answer - use language, symbols, test interactively; use
knowledge and info interactively; use technology interactively
Categories of Competency: Interacting in Heterogeneous Groups
Correct Answer - relate well to others, cooperate and work in
teams, manage and resolve conflicts
Categories of Competency: Acting Autonomously Correct Answer
- act within the bigger picture, form and conduct life
plans/personal projects, assert rights, interests, limits, needs
Knowledge and Understanding Correct Answer - subject-
specific content (knowledge) and comprehension of its meaning and
significance (understanding)
Pedagogy: Questions With Applicable Solutions
How many fundamental principles of assessment and evaluation are
there? Correct Answer - 7
What are the fundamental principles of assessment and evaluation?
Correct Answer - (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 Answer - no
What is responsibility as a learning skill? Correct Answer -
take responsibility for behaviour, commitments within learning
environment, and hands in work on time
What is organization as a learning skill? Correct Answer -
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 Answer -
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 Answer -
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 Answer - 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 Answer - 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 Answer - skills,
outside of the curriculum, that will help students succeed in school
and throughout their lives
Categories of Competency: Using Tools Interactively Correct
Answer - use language, symbols, test interactively; use
knowledge and info interactively; use technology interactively
Categories of Competency: Interacting in Heterogeneous Groups
Correct Answer - relate well to others, cooperate and work in
teams, manage and resolve conflicts
Categories of Competency: Acting Autonomously Correct Answer
- act within the bigger picture, form and conduct life
plans/personal projects, assert rights, interests, limits, needs
Knowledge and Understanding Correct Answer - subject-
specific content (knowledge) and comprehension of its meaning and
significance (understanding)
