View 2016-17 Submissions

Improving the Numeracy Mindset of Grade 9 Math Students
Area(s) of Focus: math
Division(s): Intermediate
Level(s): Grade 9
Resource(s) Available:
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.

Keyword(s):
growth mindset, manipulatives, overarching learning goal
Foundation Numeracy Skills

Area(s) of Focus: math
Division(s): Primary
Level(s): Grade 1

Developing an understanding of Early Number Concepts and the role it plays in developing foundational mathematical skills that lead to success in later years with more complex mathematical concepts.

Keyword(s):
early number concepts, math, primary
Problem-Solving from Grades 7-10
Area(s) of Focus: math
Division(s): Intermediate
Level(s): Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
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Helping students become better problem-solvers in intermediate math.

Keyword(s):
problem solving, vnps, vrg
Math Inquiry Across the Strands
Area(s) of Focus: math
Division(s): Primary, Junior
Level(s): Grade 2, Grade 4
Resource(s) Available:
This inquiry addresses geometry, number sense, measurement in a social studies context. Our initial inquiry was the creation of a Winter Math Festival. The second inquiry was an investigation of societies around the world (historic and modern).

Keyword(s):
cross curricular, cross-strand, math, primary/junior, spiral curriculum
Integrating iPads in Math Class
Area(s) of Focus: technology
Division(s): Intermediate
Level(s): Grade 7
Resource(s) Available:
The purpose of this project was to develop lesson plans using iPad apps to engage students in mathematics and target the in-risk students by using alternate apps or work one-on-one with them.

Keyword(s):
ipad apps and games, student engagement in math, technology in math