View 2016-17 Submissions

Building a Community of Mathematicians

Area(s) of Focus: math
Division(s): Junior
Level(s): Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

This project explores how we can build a community of mathematicians among our colleagues, our classrooms and throughout the school community. Some strategies we explored include problem-solving, number talks and the use of math tools.

Keyword(s):
achievement wall, manipulatives, math club, number talks, problem solving
Documentation and Visibility of Student Thinking
Area(s) of Focus: math, technology
Division(s): Junior
Level(s): Grade 5, Grade 6
Resource(s) Available:
We intentionally developed lessons as opportunities for making student thinking more visible. Debriefing lessons using student work recorded on technology allowed all parties to identify misconceptions, give feedback and assess student thinking.

Keyword(s):
documentation, ipad, peer-assessment, student as teacher, technology communication
Using Technology to Create Dynamically Driven Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

Area(s) of Focus: technology
Division(s): Intermediate, Junior, Senior
Level(s): Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 7, Grade 9

Traditional PLCs and a dynamically driven PLC were formed and their organizational features and benefits were contrasted. Traditional PLCs focused on broad strategies, but lacked agility compared to the dynamic model.

Keyword(s):
lesson study, misconception, plc