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Assessment for, as and of Learning: Use of Formative Assessment Tools and Strategies to Improve Student Learning
Area(s) of Focus: math
Division(s): Primary, Junior
Level(s): Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
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We explored formative assessment practices, focusing on learning goals and student self-assessment. Using “Advancing Formative Assessment in Every Classroom” as a guide, we applied the components of formative assessment to improve student learning.

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formative assessment, self-assessment, success criteria
Building Mathematicians Through Learning Buddies
Area(s) of Focus: math
Division(s): Primary, Junior
Level(s): Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
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During cross-divisional learning buddies, students had opportunities to explore growth mindset, math and STEM challenges to further develop their math confidence and to support our math community.

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hands-on, inquiry, math, math community, stem
Enhancing Student Mathematical Understanding and Problem-Solving Capabilities Through the Use of Algorithms and Coding Software
Area(s) of Focus: math, technology
Division(s): Intermediate, Junior
Level(s): Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
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This project was aimed at introducing computer programming to middle school students. It contains a series of lessons, with various entry points from teaching students binary, algorithms, languages, coding and how to use these tools to create.

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algorithm, binary, coding, problem solving, programming
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.

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achievement wall, manipulatives, math club, number talks, problem solving
Math Inquiry Across the Strands
Area(s) of Focus: math
Division(s): Primary, Junior
Level(s): Grade 2, Grade 4
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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).

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cross curricular, cross-strand, math, primary/junior, spiral curriculum

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