Getting Started

This tool has been tested extensively in Firefox and Chrome web browsers, but should work in any browser.

We recommend that you run this skills inventory in a 'private' or 'incognito' session. This will ensure that your results are erased when you close your session and they won't pop-up by accident in another session. You will find the option to start that kind of session in the tools menu at top right.

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Name*

First Last

Preferred Name

If not the same as above

Email

Date of Birth*

School Board or Organization*

Question 1 - Choose the goal that best describes why you are here to improve your skills.

Question 1 - Answers

I want to get a job.

I want to get a better job than I have now.

I want to get my Grade 12.

I want to get into an Apprenticeship.

I want to attend a College or University Program but need to refresh my skills.

I want to attend a College or University Program but need to get required high school courses first.

I want to improve my skills for my own satisfaction.

Question 3 - In your own words, describe what you want to do when you are finished upgrading your skills. (Please write 3 or 4 sentences)

Ideas to help you get started:

What kind of job are you looking for?
How will getting your Grade 12 help you with your future goals?
What type of program are you interested in taking at College or University?
What type of Apprenticeship position are you interested in?
What new skills do you want to improve and why?

Question 3 - Do task or not

This task is too hard.

I can complete this task.

Questing 3 content*

Question 5

Imagine you are moving to a new place and you have things that must get done by certain dates. You are busy with school and a part time job so you can only get to one task per day. Today is the 10th day of the month and your move in date is the 1st of next month. You need to create a to do list and add the items to your calendar to keep you on track.

Look at the list below and arrange in order to be sure the tasks are done on schedule.

Question 5 - Do task or not*

This task is too hard.

I can complete this task.

Arrange for help moving your stuff on moving day - you have a friend with a truck but their work schedule changes constantly so you have to make sure you ask them at least 2 weeks before you move*

Inform Hydro services of your move date - must be done at least 5 days before you move*

Change address on photo ID -must be done 3 weeks before the move*

Change home address at the post office - must be done at least 5 business days before you move*

Get boxes to pack your kitchen dishes - you plan to pack your kitchen 2 days before you move*

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Question 6

Read the selection and answer the questions below

Interesting facts about online shopping in Canada

In 2011 Canadians spent $6.6 billion on online purchases. Five years later in 2016 the amount tripled, hitting $19.2 billion. You can expect this online spending to increase year after year based on this trend.

62% of Canadians would rather do their shopping with Canadian retailers instead of U.S. retailers. The current limited number of Canadian online retailers to choose from presents a challenge to buy Canadian.

Online shopping provides a level of convenience that some in-person stores can’t, but it is not a 100% replacement for person to person service. Online retailers will need to have an option for shoppers to contact customer support to encourage more shoppers to buy from their online stores.

(revised from www.opstart.ca)

Question 6 - Do task or not

This task is too hard.

I can complete this task.

How much did online shopping grow from 2011 to 2016?*

Doubled

Tripled

10 times

What is the challenge for online shoppers to buy Canadian?*

Not enough online shoppers

Too many internet users

Limited number of Canadian retailers online

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Describe why online shopping hasn’t been a 100% replacement for person to person shopping according to the facts above and your own thoughts. Please write 3 or 4 sentences.*

Word meaning. Please match each word with its proper definition.

Trend*

Challenge*

Increase*

Replacement*

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Welcome to the CESBA Skills Inventory.

Getting Started

Question 1 - Choose the goal that best describes why you are here to improve your skills.

Question 2 - How confident are you with the following writing tasks?

Question 3 - In your own words, describe what you want to do when you are finished upgrading your skills. (Please write 3 or 4 sentences)

Question 4 - Read the selection and answer the questions below

Question 5

Question 6

Read the selection and answer the questions below

Interesting facts about online shopping in Canada

Word meaning. Please match each word with its proper definition.

Question 7 - How would you rate your math skills

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

Decimals

Percents (%)

Fractions

Making Change

Measuring Time

Time

Measurements

Reading Charts and Graphs