This 4-day intensive course will help hone your mathematics skills and increase your confidence with mathematics. It takes place online over 4 evenings and you will also be required to view additional video content prior to each lesson. Please ensure you will have sufficient time each day to view this content (approximately 1 - 2 hours). Some of this pre-content will also be available prior to the start of the course. 

This course is designed to help educators required to take the Ontario Mathematics Proficiency Test to build their math skills and knowledge.

Course fee: $300.00

The course will cover topics including:

• operations with decimals, fractions, and integers
• measurement and geometry
• algebra and linear relations
• probability and stats.

While content is based around the practice tests made available by the EQAO, this course will not just be 'tips and tricks' on how to answer the questions, but will focus on building knowledge and understanding of the math concepts that you can take into your classroom. The structure will be a combination of instructor lead lessons and worked examples, small group discussions, and independent practice. Preparation work prior to each lesson will be required and all materials will be provided. You will also have access to materials after the class ends. 

FAQs

What will the course cover?

The course is based on the questions from the mathematics sections of the MPT practice test available online from the EQAO. Content will be aimed at covering the topics raised in these questions. It will NOT just be showing solutions to these question but will focus more broadly on understanding how to solve these question types. There will also be some general test taking strategies discussed. 

Will it cover the pedagogy sections of the test? 

Not really! While we will make reference to the pedagogy sections and give you some tips for studying for this section of the test, the main focus of this course is to help you with your math skills. 

What is the timing of the course?

Instruction and guided practice will take place between 5:30pm and 9:00pm (EST), Monday - Thursday with some short breaks (and participants are welcome to eat their dinners during class). The instructor will be available for additional questions and discussion from 5:00pm - 5:30pm (EST) each day as well. 

Participants are expected to do some pre-work and watch some videos each day (about 1 - 2 hours worth) before each lesson, and additional practice questions will be provided throughout. This content will also be made available after the course ends. 

Pre-content will also be made available prior to the start of the course as well. 

Who is this course open to?

 Anyone who will be writing, or has written and not passed, the MPT can take this course. This includes teacher candidates from Ontario, teachers from other provinces, and internationally trained educators. 

What language will the course be in?

 All materials and instruction will be provided in English only.

How many people will be in the course?

 In order to allow everyone in the course a chance to participate and ask questions the class will be capped at a maximum of 25 students.

I can't make these dates, will there be another offering of this course?

Yes! Please check the Fields Institute website frequently for updated schedules. 

Who is teaching the course?

Dr. Pamela Brittain is our K - 12 math expert and has a PhD in Mathematics Education, with a focus on elementary teacher candidates and building their math knowledge and skills. She also hold a Masters in Mathematics for Teachers, and is a certified teacher in Ontario.