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Tripping Over Math in Kindergarten
In this webinar, participants will be learning how they can create an environment where students in the early years are tripping over math throughout their day. The webinar is designed to help educators intentionally integrate the big ideas in early mathematics in meaningful ways during indoor and outdoor learning. Tools and strategies will be shared …
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Nurturing Quality Thinking in J/I Mathematics
Determining if solutions/strategies make sense, checking for reasonableness, asking meaningful questions and looking for patterns and relationships are just a handful of the habits of thinking demonstrated by successful mathematicians. How do we effectively support our students in developing the intellectual tools required to approach mathematics with confidence, open-mindedness and competence? This webinar provides an …
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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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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 …