Opportunity to Learn math is defined by four constructs (see list below). Student responses to questions related to each construct are then measured against a rubric that describes situations that would be typical if the student had "sufficient" opportunity to learn in that construct.
- Preparation and commitment to learn
- This construct looks at the extent to which students answers on the OTL questions imply that they display the characteristics of highly committed learners identified in research literature.
- Persistence in difficulty
- This construct looks at the extent to which students persist in trying to solve difficult math problems.
- Home support for learning (in general)
- This construct examines the overall learning environment at students' homes.
- Home support for learning math
- This construct examines the extent to which they have support at home to learn math.