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“Tech”ing it to the Natural Environment
This project examines how technology can be used to enhance inquiry in the natural environment. Educators explored taking the learning beyond the four walls of the classroom and into existing outdoor spaces.
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Inquiry-Based Buddies and Collaborators
Area(s) of Focus: kindergarten, technologyLevel(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:Older students will model their skills/ideas for younger students which empowers them and builds a caring and responsible culture of learners throughout our school. Younger students have much more one-to-one support and personal/timely feedback.
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Come Together, Over Math!
Building a comprehensive numeracy program in Grade 7 and 8 French Immersion. Our group met to explore and develop mental math problems, 3-part math lessons, games centres, technology-based math resources and a division-wide Mathapalooza celebration.
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Using Student Clinical Interviews About Fractions and Decimals as a Diagnostic to Determine Student Misconceptions and Plan Instructional Next Steps
Area(s) of Focus: mathDivision(s): Intermediate, JuniorLevel(s): Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:Research into junior/intermediate student misconceptions in fractions and decimals through conducting student clinical interviews in math. Lessons and number talks designed to address misconceptions for gap closing.
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Improving the Numeracy Mindset of Grade 9 Math Students
If students work on problems stemming from an overarching learning goal through various strategies, then the students will be motivated and demonstrate their understanding while cultivating their growth mindset.
