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Exploring Early Numeracy Through Inquiry
The Exploring Early Numeracy Through Inquiry project examined the development of early number concepts in K-2. We deepened our understanding of designing a mathematically rich environment to support exploration of number concepts at school and home.
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Differentiated Numeracy Instruction in the Primary Classroom (K-2)
Area(s) of Focus: kindergarten, mathDivision(s): PrimaryLevel(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3Resource(s) Available:This project looks at the math workshop: how to place students along a numeracy continuum, use this assessment to target learning needs through the workshop model, and structure the workshop to promote problem-solving and critical-thinking.
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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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Making Number Talks Matter
Use models and tools that support students’ understandings and proficiencies, to evaluate the impact that Number Talks will have in the intermediate level classroom.
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A Developmentally Sound and Pedagogically Appropriate Approach to Teaching Through (and about) Problem-Solving from Kindergarten to Grade 4
Area(s) of Focus: mathDivision(s): PrimaryLevel(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4Resource(s) Available:Cross-referencing the various “Guides to Effective Instruction in Mathematics,” “The Kindergarten Program,” and the “Ontario Mathematics Curriculum, K-8,” this project shows the “Big Ideas,” the K-4 continuum of expectations, and suggests resources.
