Math Proficiency Test Study Guide

Math Proficiency Test Preparation Guide

A resource guide for teacher candidates

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Topics Covered

Module 1: Number Sense

Expressing whole numbers using place value and expanded form
Operating with whole numbers, integers, decimals, and fractions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and square root
Update coming soon: Working with exponents
Evaluating numeric expressions involving order of operations

Module 2: Relationships and Proportional Reasoning

Ordering and comparing whole numbers, integers, decimals and fractions
Working with fractions (simplifying, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing)
Using relationships among fractions, decimals, and percent
Working with decimals, percent and ratios
Coming soon: Working with ratios, proportions, rates, and unit rates
Coming soon: Solving problems involving proportional thinking
Solving problems involving probability
Recognizing linear vs non-linear relationships
Representing linear relations: graphically, numerically, and algebraically
Coming soon: Solving first degree equations
Coming soon: Solving linear systems graphically
Solving mean, median, and mode

Module 3: Measurement

Pythagorean theorem
Solving problems involving conversions of metric units
Solving problems involving perimeter of regular and irregular shapes and circles
Solving problems involving area of regular and irregular shapes and circles
Solving problems involving surface area of prisms and cylinders
Solving problems involving volume of prisms and cylinders

Module 4: Pedagogy

Growing Success (2010)
Update coming soon: Learning for All (2013)
Update coming soon: Ontario Curriculum - Grades 1 to 8 (2020) and Ontario Curriculum - Grades 9 & 10 (2005)
Practice quiz

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