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70%

Passing Score Per Component

EQAO MPT Framework (August 2026)

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Test Fee (2026)

Ontario College of Teachers

Questions (50 math, 21 pedagogy, 4 field test)

EQAO MPT Framework (August 2026)

70% / 30%

Math Content / Pedagogy Split

EQAO MPT Framework (August 2026)

Grades 3-9

Mathematics Curriculum Range

EQAO Math Proficiency Test

180 min

Test Session (est. 120 min to complete)

EQAO MPT Framework (August 2026)

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Ontario College of Teachers

The Ontario Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT) is a teacher-certification requirement developed and administered by EQAO, with successful results reported to the Ontario College of Teachers. The EQAO MPT Framework (revised August 2026) lists 75 questions in a 180-minute session: 50 mathematics content questions from Grades 3 to 9 (5 no-calculator, 45 calculator), 21 pedagogy questions, and 4 unscored field-test questions. Applicants must achieve 70% or higher on each component in the same attempt, and there is no cost to write the test, including repeat attempts. This free bank of 130 practice questions covers mathematics content and pedagogy so candidates can practice across the full test.

Sample Ontario MPT Practice Questions

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1A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of flour to make 12 cookies. How much flour is needed to make 30 cookies?

A.1 1/2 cups

B.1 7/8 cups

C.2 1/4 cups

D.2 1/2 cups

Explanation: Set up a proportion: flour per cookie is (3/4) / 12 = 1/16 cup per cookie. For 30 cookies, multiply 30 x 1/16 = 30/16 = 1 14/16 = 1 7/8 cups. Proportional reasoning is a core dimension of the MPT mathematics content.

2What is the value of 2/5 + 1/3?

A.3/8

B.11/15

C.1/4

D.3/15

Explanation: Use a common denominator of 15: 2/5 = 6/15 and 1/3 = 5/15, so 6/15 + 5/15 = 11/15. Fraction operations are part of the Number dimension assessed in Grades 3-9.

3A store offers a 25% discount on a jacket originally priced at $80. What is the sale price?

A.$20

B.$55

C.$60

D.$75

Explanation: A 25% discount removes 0.25 x $80 = $20, so the sale price is $80 - $20 = $60. Alternatively, paying 75% of the price gives 0.75 x $80 = $60. Percentage calculations appear in both the Number dimension and financial contexts.

4What is the value of (-6) + (-9) - (-4)?

A.-11

B.-19

C.-1

D.1

Explanation: Work left to right: (-6) + (-9) = -15, then -15 - (-4) = -15 + 4 = -11. Subtracting a negative is the same as adding its opposite. Integer operations are part of Number sense in the Ontario curriculum.

5Which expression is equal to 5^3 x 5^2?

A.5^5

B.5^6

C.25^5

D.10^5

Explanation: When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents: 5^3 x 5^2 = 5^(3+2) = 5^5. This product rule for exponents is part of Number in Grades 7-9.

6Express 0.375 as a fraction in lowest terms.

A.3/8

B.3/5

C.37/100

D.1/4

Explanation: 0.375 = 375/1000. Dividing numerator and denominator by 125 gives 3/8. Converting between decimals and fractions is a foundational Number skill.

7A car travels 240 km in 3 hours. At the same rate, how far will it travel in 5 hours?

A.320 km

B.360 km

C.400 km

D.480 km

Explanation: The unit rate is 240 km / 3 h = 80 km/h. In 5 hours the car travels 80 x 5 = 400 km. Working with rates is central to proportional reasoning on the MPT.

8What is 15% of 240?

A.24

B.36

C.40

D.48

Explanation: 15% = 0.15, so 0.15 x 240 = 36. You can also compute 10% (24) plus 5% (12) to get 36. Percent-of-a-number problems appear throughout the Number dimension.

9Which of the following is the greatest value?

A.0.6

B.5/8

C.3/5

D.0.58

Explanation: Convert all to decimals: 0.6 = 0.600, 5/8 = 0.625, 3/5 = 0.600, and 0.58 = 0.580. The greatest is 5/8 = 0.625. Comparing and ordering rational numbers is a Number skill in Grades 5-8.

10The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:5. If there are 24 students in total, how many girls are there?

A.9

B.12

C.15

D.18

Explanation: The ratio 3:5 has 3 + 5 = 8 equal parts. Each part is 24 / 8 = 3 students. Girls make up 5 parts: 5 x 3 = 15. Partitioning a quantity by a ratio is core proportional reasoning.

About the Ontario MPT Exam

The Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT) is a certification requirement administered by Ontario's Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) for applicants seeking a general Certificate of Qualification and Registration. The EQAO MPT Framework (revised August 2026) lists 75 questions in a 180-minute session: 50 mathematics content questions based on The Ontario Curriculum for Grades 3 to 9 (70% of the test; 5 no-calculator and 45 calculator), 21 pedagogy questions (30%) on Growing Success, Learning for All, and the Mathematics Curriculum Context, and 4 unscored field-test questions. Applicants must score 70% or higher on each component in the same attempt to pass.

Exam sponsor: Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), Ontario. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

75 questions

Time Limit

180-minute test session (EQAO estimates about 120 minutes to complete)

Passing Score

70% or higher on each of the two sections in the same attempt

Exam / Certification Fees

No cost (free, including repeat attempts)

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16 of 50 mathematics questions (32%)

Number Sense

Operations with whole numbers, integers, decimals and fractions (including square roots), place value and expanded form, exponents, and order of operations. The first five mathematics questions are no-calculator Number Sense items.

27 of 50 mathematics questions (54%)

Relationships and Proportional Reasoning

Ordering and comparing numbers; fractions, decimals and percent; ratios, proportions, rates and unit rates; probability; linear versus non-linear relationships; representing linear relations; first-degree equations; linear systems solved graphically; and mean, median and mode.

7 of 50 mathematics questions (14%)

Measurement (formulas provided)

The Pythagorean theorem, metric unit conversions, perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes and circles, and surface area and volume of prisms and cylinders.

9 of 21 pedagogy questions (43%)

Pedagogy: Growing Success

Assessment, evaluation and reporting policy from Growing Success (2010), the Ministry of Education document the EQAO Framework names as a pedagogy dimension.

7 of 21 pedagogy questions (33%)

Pedagogy: Learning for All

Universal Design for Learning, differentiated instruction and the tiered approach to prevention and intervention from Learning for All (2013).

5 of 21 pedagogy questions (24%)

Pedagogy: Mathematics Curriculum Context

The curriculum-context sections of the Ontario mathematics curriculum documents named in the EQAO Framework, including The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Mathematics (2020).

Preparing for the Ontario MPT Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70% or higher on each of the two sections in the same attempt
Exam length: 75 questions
Time limit: 180-minute test session (EQAO estimates about 120 minutes to complete)
Exam / certification fees: No cost (free, including repeat attempts) Official sources

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Ontario MPT: Suggested Study Strategy

1Prioritize the mathematics content component: it is 50 of the 71 scored questions, and Relationships and Proportional Reasoning alone is 27 of them

2Practice Number Sense without a calculator, because the first five mathematics questions are no-calculator items

3Master fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, rates, and proportions first because they appear throughout the mathematics section

4For the pedagogy component, study Growing Success (9 questions), Learning for All (7), and the Mathematics Curriculum Context (5)

5Remember you must reach 70% on each component separately in the same attempt, so do not neglect pedagogy even if your math is strong

6Use the official online practice test to get familiar with the platform and the tools available during the test

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on the Ontario Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT)?

The EQAO MPT Framework (revised August 2026) lists 75 questions: 50 mathematics content questions (70% of the test), 21 pedagogy questions (30%), and 4 unscored field-test questions. Mathematics covers Number Sense (16 questions), Relationships and Proportional Reasoning (27), and Measurement (7), and at least 12 mathematics questions use a financial literacy context. Pedagogy covers Growing Success (9), Learning for All (7), and Mathematics Curriculum Context (5).

What format is the MPT and how is it administered?

The MPT is a computer-based test developed and administered by Ontario's Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) in a proctored environment, in person or remotely through an approved test centre. EQAO schedules 180-minute test sessions and estimates the test takes about 120 minutes to complete. A voluntary questionnaire at the end does not affect the result.

What is the passing score for the Math Proficiency Test?

Applicants must achieve 70% or higher on each of the two components, mathematics content and pedagogy, in the same attempt. Applicants who are Not Yet Successful must reattempt the entire test, regardless of earlier results on either component.

How much does the MPT cost in 2026?

There is no cost to write the Mathematics Proficiency Test, including repeated attempts. Applicants can rewrite the test as many times as needed until they pass both sections at no charge. Always confirm current details on the official registration site.

Who has to take the MPT?

All Ontario applicants for a general Certificate of Qualification and Registration must successfully complete the MPT, with successful results reported to the Ontario College of Teachers by EQAO. Applicants who completed a teacher education program designed to prepare teachers of an Indigenous language (Anishinaabek, Mushkegowuk, Onkwehonwe, Lenape) are exempt.

Can I use a calculator on the MPT?

The first five mathematics content questions are Number Sense items that must be answered without a calculator. For the remaining 45 mathematics content questions, applicants may use the calculator provided on the e-assessment platform.

How many questions are on the MPT and how long is it?

The EQAO MPT Framework (revised August 2026) lists 75 questions: 50 mathematics content, 21 pedagogy, and 4 unscored field-test questions. Test sessions are 180 minutes, and EQAO estimates about 120 minutes to complete the test.