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Math for English Language Learners
In this session, you will hear from educators who are working to improve their mathematics teaching practice in a school where 40% of students are Canadian-born ELLs. Participants, along with the presenters, will explore how their practice as learners and educators can change to positively influence student achievement in the comprehension and communication of math …
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Math?! Where do I begin? Part 2: Assessment
This session explores ways to engage students as co-researchers who test and evaluate teaching and learning strategies, who actively work to communicate what they know and who collaborate in planning their next steps. We will approach this session with the mindset that we are learners with our students in the quest to improve our collective …
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Math?! Where do I begin? Part 1: Planning
Description: This session is an introduction to how to plan a math unit using the curriculum and students’ prior knowledge as starting points. We will discuss what to do when you have a split grade or a wide range of knowledge and skills in one class. Once a sense of the big ideas and the …
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Becoming Fearless with Fractions!
This session examines the continuum of understanding and skills outlined for fractions and proportional reasoning in the junior years curriculum. Participants explore how manipulatives can be used to support student understanding and independence. Activities will focus on visualization, problem solving skills and developing metacognition. Participants leave with a 3-part lesson that can be adapted for …