OSP Self-Assessment: Tasks I do in everyday life

Name: Vanessa Noceja

Essential Skills My Results

Skills Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Reading Text

Writing

Oral Communication

Job Task Planning and Organizing

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Finding Information

Critical Thinking

Indicates your answers. Level 1 tasks are the least complex and level 3 tasks are more complex.

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Work Habits My Results
Frequency Always Usually Sometimes Never N/A
Working Safely

Teamwork

Reliability

Organization

Working Independently

Initiative

Indicates your answers.

Compare your results to occupation(s) of interest

Essential Skills 5131 - Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related

Occupations
Skills Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Writing

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Job Task Planning and

Organizing
Decision Making

Finding Information

Reading Text

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 Represents skill levels demonstrated by experienced workers and not by individuals
preparing for or entering the occupation for the first time.

Indicates your answers. Level 1 tasks are the least complex and level 4/5 tasks are
the most complex.

Indicates you answered questions at a higher skill level than those typically
demonstrated by experienced workers in this occupation.

Tasks checked off during the self-assessment

Reading Text
Read brief comments from teachers on childrens assignments. (1)
Read a short email to locate the time and place to meet a friend for lunch. (1)
Read cooking instructions on food packages to prepare foods. (1)
Read lyrics to rehearse a song. (1)
Read a movie review to decide if you want to go and see it. (2)
Scan the community events section of a newspaper to learn about upcoming events. (2)
Read an article in a newsletter to learn about upcoming or past events. (2)
Read permission letters from the school to decide whether to allow your child to attend a field trip.
(2)
Read a cooperative education job posting to determine the requirements. (2)
Read newspapers, magazines and journals to stay up-to-date on topics of interest. For example, read
various parenting resources for childcare tips and advice. (3)
Read articles in newspapers, magazines and websites to gain background knowledge on a topic.
(3)
Read a short story to learn about daily life in another country. (3)
Read consumer product reviews from various websites and magazines to make purchasing
decisions. (3)

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Writing
Write a short email to a classmate reminding him of a project group meeting. (1)
Write a short note to leave for your family to tell them where you are and when you will be back.
(1)
Write a short email to a friend suggesting plans for the weekend. (1)
Write a one to two paragraph entry in a work experience reflective journal to describe what you have
learned on the job to your to your cooperative education teacher. (2)
Write photo captions for your blog, school newspaper or yearbook. (2)
Write a cover letter to apply for a job. Address the requirements in the job ad and describe why you
are a good candidate for the position. (3)
Write an answer to an essay question on an exam. (3)

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Oral Communication
Respond to questions in class when reviewing homework. (1)
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Invite a friend for dinner. (1)
Ask a fellow student for a copy of the notes from a class you missed. (1)
Discuss strategies to help improve your grades or performance with teachers and coaches. (2)
Participate in a classroom discussion about current events. (2)
Discuss vacation options with your family, making suggestions and listening to the opinion of others.
(2)
Present a 30-minute report in front of the class. (3)
Resolve conflicts between classmates during a group project. (3)
Negotiate with a salesperson over the price and conditions of a major purchase. (3)
Participate in a formal class debate in which you take one of the opposing sides, present arguments
and refute opponents arguments. (3)

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Job Task Planning and Organizing

You work on similar tasks from one day to the next. You can use your experience and guidance from
others to decide which tasks should be completed before others. If you are interrupted, you can return
to your task easily. When you have to share materials or equipment with others, you can work with
them to figure out who will get to use the equipment first. (2)
As a job seeker, you perform similar tasks from one day to the next such as performing online
searches and responding to job ads. You access help from others, such as employment counsellors,
to help you get organized and create a return to work action plan. There are times when you have
many activities to do at the same time such as returning calls, responding to job ads and attending
workshops. You coordinate your schedule with others so you can devote time to your job search
while meeting other commitments you may have with your family or in the community. (3)
You typically complete similar tasks from one day to the next. Each day, you attend
previously-scheduled classes. Outside of class time, you plan and organize your time to complete
homework, work on group assignments and attend extracurricular meetings, practices and events
and work part-time. Some days you have many activities you need to do at the same time. You use
the priorities established with teachers and parents to decide what should be done first. For example,
you always complete homework before attending events with friends. (3)
You work mostly on tasks that are similar from one day to the next. You take the time to plan and
organize your days so things get done on time. Some days you have many activities to do at the
same time but you use the help of others, such as teachers or family members, to help you decide
what should be done first. You can coordinate and integrate your work with others to complete tasks
such as group projects and planning events. (3)

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Decision Making
As established by the school, you decide to use a quote from a website once you have verified that it
is from a reputable source. (1)
You decide to throw away groceries when their expiry date has passed. (1)
You choose a topic for an essay taking your interests and the assignment requirements into
consideration. (2)
You select the assignment you will work on first using due dates and the relative difficulty of each
assignment. (2)
You decide to use information from a website or resource. You consider whether the information is
appropriate to your needs and whether it is from a reputable source. (2)
You select a computer to buy. You take into account what you will use the computer for, how much it
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costs, the brands reputation, and what type of service plan it carries. (2)
You choose a post-secondary institution to attend. You consider various factors and use your
personal interests, goals and obligations to help you decide. (3)
You select courses each term taking into account your interests, goals and graduation requirements.
You are responsible for choosing the courses you need to graduate. (3)
Select disciplinary methods to reprimand misbehaving children. For example, decide to give children
a time-out after a certain number of warnings. Your decision is informed by your understanding of the
circumstances, your judgement about the severity of the behaviour, and your familiarity with the child.
(3)

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Problem Solving
You ordered an item and received the wrong product. Follow the instructions on the packing slip to
contact the company to correct your order. (1)
You forgot your books at school and could not complete your homework. Inform the teacher and then
wait for instructions. (1)
You do not understand the instructions on an assignment. Follow the usual routine, rereading
instructions, then asking classmates or the teacher for help. (1)
You wake up too late to get to a medical appointment on time. Call to reschedule as per the office
policy. (1)
You have scheduled two activities at the same time. Determine which activity can and should be
rescheduled. (2)
You have chosen an essay topic but are having trouble finding relevant information using your usual
research methods. Choose from several options which include switching topics, consulting with the
teacher and investigating different sources of information. (2)
You don't have an ingredient you need to make the meal you had planned. Purchase the ingredient,
omit the ingredient or make a different meal. (2)
You find that attendance at school events is too low. Try to find out why to identify changes to events
that would increase attendance. (3)
There is a conflict between group members working on a project worth 30% of your final mark.
Identify options that will appease each member so you can effectively complete the assignment.
(3)

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Finding Information
Find out when your next report is due by asking the teacher or another student. (1)
Find out how to create a graph using spreadsheet software by referring to a manual, using help
features and asking other students. (2)
Find out how to properly cite sources for an essay or report by checking on-line and print style guides
and asking other students. (2)
Find out which careers have good growth potential. Conduct internet searches to find appropriate
labour market information, speak with guidance counsellors and conduct information interviews.
(3)
Find information on a product or service before making purchasing decisions. Consult a variety of
sources, such as books, magazines, friends and the Internet. (3)
Find information on a company before interviewing for a job. Consult a variety of sources, such as
industry journals, conduct Internet research and talk to industry contacts. (3)
Find information about the potential causes and treatments for an illness. Consult a variety of
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sources, such health professionals, medical journals and Internet websites, as appropriate. (3)

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Critical Thinking
You are half-way through your final year of high school and are offered a part-time job at 15 hours a
week related to the career you want to pursue. You must start work immediately. You already are
involved in a sports league, two school committees and have promised to volunteer in the spring as
part of the planning committee for a local eco-fair. Your grades are solid but not exceptional. You
have final exams ahead of you and are planning to pursue a two-year diploma program if accepted
before fully entering the workforce. (1)
You judge the suitability of school activities such as sports teams, drama, and social clubs to decide
whether to join. You consider your own abilities, availability and interests. (1)
You judge your readiness to take tests and exams. You consider the test content, your knowledge
and skills and your performance on previous tests in the same subject area. (2)
You evaluate the quality of projects and essays prior to submitting them for marking. You consider
completeness and the extent to which you have demonstrated the assessment criteria set out. (2)
You evaluate the risks associated with posting or distributing images and text about other people.
Sharing personal or private information about others may lead to physical or psychological harm. You
take into consideration content, potential viewers and likely reactions. (3)

Initiative
I try to find creative solutions to challenging problems. (Usually)
I shop around to find the educational programs or resources that are best for me. (Usually)
I help a classmate who needs assistance. (Always)
I call my friends and invite them to go to social activities. (Sometimes)
I look for ways I can save time and money. (Usually)

Organization
I come to class with the appropriate books and materials so I am prepared to learn. (Always)
I record all my appointments on a calendar. (Sometimes)
I separate paper and plastic in my recycling box. (Sometimes)
I keep my closet organized by separating winter and summer clothing. (Sometimes)
I keep my room neat and organized. (Usually)

Reliability
I regularly attend classes and am on time. (Always)
I try to arrive 5 minutes early for appointments. (Always)
I hand in assignments on time. (Always)
I return items I borrow. (Always)
I keep my promises. (Usually)

Teamwork
I help put away equipment after games or activities. (Always)
I participate in assignments such as mock interviews with classmates so we can learn and improve
together. (Usually)
I make sure the purpose and objectives of a team are clear to me. (Always)
In a group assignment, I do my fair share of the work. (Usually)
I listen attentively to the ideas of others. (Always)

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Working Independently
I complete daily chores around the house without being reminded. (Usually)
I look after the care and upkeep of my possessions, such as clothing or equipment. (Always)
I can follow the steps to complete a task on my own. (Usually)
I can independently select the materials and tools I need to complete a task. (Always)
I am self-motivated to complete tasks. (Usually)

Working Safely
I regularly replace the batteries in my smoke detectors at home. (Not Applicable)
I use cooking utensils and kitchen appliances safely. (Always)
I wash my hands before eating or preparing food. (Usually)
I check expiry dates on medication. (Always)
I read safety information from a variety of sources, such as the Ontario Ministry of Labour website.
(Not Applicable)

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