Winter Education Forum

Question 1

Teaching is an amazing profession!

Accepted Answer

True, True

Question 2

What were the two publicly funded school systems established prior to 1867?

Accepted Answer

Protestant, Catholic

Question 3

An OCT required to teach in the private school system in Ontario

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

At what age must children start school in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 5

Who hires teachers in publicly funded schools?

Accepted Answer

School Board

Question 6

Which document outlines learning expectations for each subject and grade?

Accepted Answer

Curriculum Guide

Question 7

Ontario is facing a growing teacher shortage.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

How many school days are there in a typical Ontario school year?

Accepted Answer

194

Question 9

How many types of publicly funded school boards exist in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 10

Catholic schools in Ontario receive public funding.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

How many school boards is Ontario’s publicly funded education system divided into?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 12

What is the name of the standardized test used in Ontario to assess literacy in Grade 10?

Accepted Answer

OSSLT

Question 13

Who is responsible for administering the school’s budget and ensuring the building is maintained?

Accepted Answer

Principal

Question 14

Who is responsible for setting the provincial curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Education

Questions 14