Ontario Mathematics Curriculum (New 1-8 Math
Curriculum): Questions With Fully Explained
Solutions
Principles Underlying the Ontario Mathematics Curriculum
Correct Answer - -math is most effective when it celebrates
student diversity
-ROBUST math curriculum is essential for full potential
-curicc provides all students with foundational math concepts/skills
required to make them confident math learners
-progressive curicc includes integration of tech to support and
enhance learning of math
-math Curric acknowledges learning of math is dynamic, gradual,
and continuous with each stage building on last
-curric is integrated beyond the classroom
-motivates students to learn/become lifelong learners
Students have to be committed to what? Correct Answer -
continual and consistent personal reflection and goal setting
a belief that they are capable of succeeding in mathematics
developing skills in persevering when taking on new challenges
connecting prior experiences, knowledge, skills, and habits of mind
to new learning
a willingness to work both collaboratively and independently
dedication to ongoing practice
an ability to receive and respond to meaningful feedback
Overall expectations Correct Answer - describe in general
terms the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students are expected
to demonstrate by the end of each grade
In the mathematics curriculum, the overall expectations outline the
fundamental knowledge, concepts, and skills that are required for
, engaging in appropriate mathematical situations in and out of the
classroom at any grade or stage of development
specific expectations Correct Answer - describe the expected
knowledge, concepts, and skills in greater detail. The specific expec-
tations are grouped under numbered subheadings, each of which
indicates the strand and the overall expectation to which the group
of specific expectations corresponds
what does the math curriculum focus on? Correct Answer -
The curriculum focuses on connecting, developing, reinforcing, and
refining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students acquire as
they work towards meeting the overall expectations in the
elementary school program
Which strands have no specific expectations? Correct Answer -
-SEL because In all grades of the mathematics program, the learning
related to this strand takes place in the context of learning related to
the other five strands and is assessed and evaluated within these
contexts.
-Strand C: Algebra because mathematical modelling is an integrated
process that is applied in various contexts, allowing students to
extend and apply what they have learned in other strands. Students'
demonstration of the process of mathematical modelling, as they
apply knowledge, concepts, and skills learned in other strands, is
assessed and evaluated.
Pedagogical supports Correct Answer - -examples (intent/kind
of knowledge or skill/depth or complexity of learning), key concepts
(central principles), sample tasks (model practice/learning activities
for teachers to use)
-The pedagogical supports do not set out requirements for student
learning; they are optional, not mandatory.
Curriculum): Questions With Fully Explained
Solutions
Principles Underlying the Ontario Mathematics Curriculum
Correct Answer - -math is most effective when it celebrates
student diversity
-ROBUST math curriculum is essential for full potential
-curicc provides all students with foundational math concepts/skills
required to make them confident math learners
-progressive curicc includes integration of tech to support and
enhance learning of math
-math Curric acknowledges learning of math is dynamic, gradual,
and continuous with each stage building on last
-curric is integrated beyond the classroom
-motivates students to learn/become lifelong learners
Students have to be committed to what? Correct Answer -
continual and consistent personal reflection and goal setting
a belief that they are capable of succeeding in mathematics
developing skills in persevering when taking on new challenges
connecting prior experiences, knowledge, skills, and habits of mind
to new learning
a willingness to work both collaboratively and independently
dedication to ongoing practice
an ability to receive and respond to meaningful feedback
Overall expectations Correct Answer - describe in general
terms the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students are expected
to demonstrate by the end of each grade
In the mathematics curriculum, the overall expectations outline the
fundamental knowledge, concepts, and skills that are required for
, engaging in appropriate mathematical situations in and out of the
classroom at any grade or stage of development
specific expectations Correct Answer - describe the expected
knowledge, concepts, and skills in greater detail. The specific expec-
tations are grouped under numbered subheadings, each of which
indicates the strand and the overall expectation to which the group
of specific expectations corresponds
what does the math curriculum focus on? Correct Answer -
The curriculum focuses on connecting, developing, reinforcing, and
refining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students acquire as
they work towards meeting the overall expectations in the
elementary school program
Which strands have no specific expectations? Correct Answer -
-SEL because In all grades of the mathematics program, the learning
related to this strand takes place in the context of learning related to
the other five strands and is assessed and evaluated within these
contexts.
-Strand C: Algebra because mathematical modelling is an integrated
process that is applied in various contexts, allowing students to
extend and apply what they have learned in other strands. Students'
demonstration of the process of mathematical modelling, as they
apply knowledge, concepts, and skills learned in other strands, is
assessed and evaluated.
Pedagogical supports Correct Answer - -examples (intent/kind
of knowledge or skill/depth or complexity of learning), key concepts
(central principles), sample tasks (model practice/learning activities
for teachers to use)
-The pedagogical supports do not set out requirements for student
learning; they are optional, not mandatory.
