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STEM TEST PREPARATION

We will be holding our STEM Entrance Examination on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 3:45 pm at Brebeuf College School (211 Steeles Avenue East Willowdale, ON, M2M 3Y6). There will be several safety precautions in place.

Breakdown of the Test's Content

  • The questions are based on the Grade 7 Curriculum.

  • The test will consist of three parts: Math, Science, and a written paragraph based on a prompt, article, or other information provided. Each portion will be approximately 25 minutes. 

  • The test is only ONE of many criteria that the STEM committee will use to determine acceptance into the program. How a student performs on the test will not necessarily determine a student’s status. Please do not be discouraged or intimidated by the screening test as this may prevent you from being part of a great opportunity and high school experience.

Mathematics

Students may wish to review Grade 7 math content. Here are some sample strands that questions may be derived from:

  • Patterning/Linear Relations

  • Algebra

  • Proportional Reasoning (ex. Percentages, Ratios, Proportions, Fractions), Graphing/Coordinate Systems

  • Integer Expressions

  • Operations With Fractions

  • Data Management.

Science - New material posted October 18th, 2022

This year’s Science portion will be based on the Grade 7 Science Unit(s).

Please use the materials provided below:

  • Interactions with Ecosystems

  • Pure Substances & Mixtures

Students may want to review the posted material and practice handouts on this unit. You can download them below or on our TCDSB site:

https://www.tcdsb.org/schools/brebeufcollege/steamprogramme/Pages/default.aspx

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Written Component

Please ensure you use proper writing conventions for paragraph writing. Use proper grammar and punctuation.

Procedures for the Test

  • Entry into the building will begin at 3:45 pm for the 4:00 pm Examination.

  • Students are to be dropped off at the East entrance (go left as you reach the end of the driveway).

  • Only students writing the test will be allowed into the school. If you are driving, please follow the direction of our staff and park in the East Parking Lot to wait for your child.

  • The STEAM assessment will take place in our spacious atrium.

  • All students will need to bring a calculator, pen, pencil, eraser, water bottle.

  • All students must stay seated in their designated seat during the examination. Please use washrooms prior to arriving at Brebeuf to minimize washroom use.

  • Upon completion of the assessment, all students are required to stay the full 75 minutes.

  • Please email Brebeuf.STEAM@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns, such as special accommodations required.

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