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ONLINE TOOLS
  • Essential Skills Training
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POP Quiz!
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TOWES stands for...
  • Test of Workforce Essential Skills
  • Test of Workplace Essential Skills
  • Test of Workforce Engagement Skills
  • Test of World Evolutionary Scales
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True or False:  
48% of Canadians lack the literacy skills needed to function in a
knowledge-based society.
  • True
  • False
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Which three Essential Skills does TOWES test for?
  • Writing, Reading Text, Thinking Skills
  • Writing, Oral Communication, Document Use
  • Reading Text, Document Use, Numeracy
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According to research, the desired Essential Skills threshold for a knowledge-based society is:
  • Level 3
  • Level 2
  • Level 1]
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TOWES assessments are available in both official languages.
  • True
  • False
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Can you estimate the percentage of all Canadian training spending that is invested in
Essential Skills training?
  • 0.3
  • 1.7
  • 2.2
  • 4.9
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True or False:
Over 55,000 TOWES tests have been completed to date.
  • True
  • False
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Which of the following are TOWES test items based upon?
  • Lucky Guesses



  • Authentic Workplace Documents



  • Reference Materials
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Presentation Agenda
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TOWES…More than Tests
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TOWES
ESSENTIAL SKILLS ONLINE
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TOWES ESO
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ESO Features - Accessibility
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ESO Features - Flexibility
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ESO Features - Usability
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ESO - Demo
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Improving Skills
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Improving Skills
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Improving Skills
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Improving Skills
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TOWES
ESSENTIAL SKILLS DIRECT
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New Project
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New Project
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Project Goals
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TOWES Role
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ESD - Overview
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Source Documents
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According to the website information, what type of product is this?
  • Latex Paint
  • Polyester Primer
  • Industrial Rust Remover
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What type of paint is this product designed to be used with?
  • Oil- Based
  • Latex
  • Acrylic
  • All of the above
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True or False: This product protects surface from exposure to salt.
  • True
  • False
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True or False: This product can be used on an area with loose paint.
  • True
  • False
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Source Documents
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Can you guess what the word “Confidential” at the top right corner of the form indicates?
  • This form will be posted for all Dega Care employees to see
  • The patient doesn’t know this form is being filled out regarding his/her fall
  • There are most likely rules about who may view this report
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True or False: If Mr. Jones slipped in the dining room after his evening tea, you would indicate the time as 8:37 pm.
  • True
  • False
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ESD - Field Test
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ESD - Field Test
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FUTURE ONLINE INITIATIVES
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What’s Next?
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What’s Next?
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What’s Next?
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THANKS!