Secondary Credit

Secondary Credit

Here you will find resources, links and information for learners who have selected the Secondary Credit Goal Path

OALCF Goal Path Description–Secondary School Credit

What is Secondary School Credit?

School boards provide opportunities for adults to return to school and complete their Ontairo Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and/or to complete specific credit courses required for entry into post secondary institutions or apprenticeship programs. Learners can also study for and earn credits through self-study course options.

OALCF Goal Path Description–Secondary School Credit

Learners need to develop all six OALCF competencies (Find and Use Information, Communicate Ideas and Information, Understand and Use Numbers, Use Digital Technology, Manage Learning and Engage with Others) to achieve their goals. The Key Development Skills below list the specific skills a learner needs to develop a Secondary School Credit goal. These skills were drawn from goal path-specific research and development projects conducted in Ontario.

Reading

• reads an expository text of up to 250 words to locate and connect ideas and information

• scans text to locate specific information

• skims to get the gist of longer texts

• obtains information from detailed reading

• follows the events of descriptive, narrative and informational texts

• integrates several pieces of information from documents

• selects appropriate reading materials for various purposes

Communication (Oral and Written)

• initiates and maintains interactions with one or more persons to discuss, explain or exchange information or opinions

• speaks clearly to express ideas using correct grammar

• writes notes, emails, directions, instructions, text messages and letters using appropriate punctuation, grammar and spelling

• writes a five-paragraph essay

• writes logical responses of 2-3 sentences in response to test questions

• completes documents using familiar information

• prepares and presents information to a familiar audience on various topics

Numeracy

Numeracy/Mathematics has four strands:

1. number sense and numerical operations

2. algebra

3. geometry

4. data interpretation and probability

Learners should:

• perform basic calculations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

• perform calculations using fractions, percentages and ratios

• calculate costs and expenses involving rates such as discounts and taxes

• solve basic equations

• make conversions

• work with basic algebra, factors and integers

• use problem-solving strategies (2-step)

• make simple comparisons and one-step calculations involving various measurements

Research

• locates, selects and assesses information from a variety of sources

• locates information using library, media, internet and primary resources

• evaluates and prioritizes information for various purposes

• analyzes and synthesizes information

Technology

Demonstrates basic computer skills including:

• keyboarding

• basic word processing

• PowerPoint

• Excel

• basic Internet search techniques

• use of a calculator

Self-Direction

• prioritizes, organizes and manages tasks (e.g. manages time to create study schedules)

• tracks own progress

• uses critical thinking skills

• demonstrates problem-solving skills

• advocates for self

• exercises basic social skills

• takes responsibility for own learning – attends class regularly, completes assignments, participates actively in class, etc.

• uses appropriate test-taking strategies for various kinds of tests and exams