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Learning to code, Coding to Learn (with Scratch and Makecode)
Many teachers organized exciting “Hour of Code” explorations for their students in December 2019. How might you turn the “hour of code” into “the year of learning” for your students? How can learning to code support the development of mathematical processes? How do students learn through the act of coding? If you’re interested in learning …
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Digital Math = Accessible Math
In this webinar, participants will be reflecting on the importance of using and embedding digital tools in teaching and learning mathematics for diverse learners. Participants will explore: how and why goals in the Grades 1-8 Math Curriculum and the 21st Century Competencies: Foundation Document for Discussion support the use of digital technologies in mathematics learning. …
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Spiraling INTO Control: A Different Way to Plan and Teach Math for Deeper Student Understandings
In this session, Mary-Kay will share her approach to spiraling through the Math curriculum, balancing content expectations and the math processes, to achieve her goal of strengthening students’ mathematical reasoning skills. As well, discussion will look at how this approach better aligns with the assessment practices described in Growing Success. Student work will be from …
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Minecraft: A Powerful Tool in the Mathematics Classroom
This webinar will look at the Mathematical Processes and how they are well represented when Minecraft is used as a tool in the classroom. Examples will be shared showing how Minecraft can be used in all 5 strands of math, with examples of how it can be used to create rich problems for students to …
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Supporting Mathematics Learning in the Transitions Years
Ever wonder how we might invite students to learn mathematics in a way that ensures their success across the transition years and beyond? Learning mathematics involves the capacity to think conceptually to understand and recognize mathematical ideas and to ultimately become competent problem solvers. In this session we will explore how to teach students to …