View 2017-18 Submissions

Counting Principles and Thinking in Math in Kindergarten
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, kindergarten, math
Division(s): Primary
Level(s): Kindergarten
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This TLC project examines the importance of five early counting principles and their importance in kindergarten students becoming independent and confident math learners later in their school career.

Keyword(s):
counting on, counting principles, number paths, numeracy, subitizing
Authentic Student Assessment Through Digital Technologies

Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, kindergarten, math, technology, well being
Division(s): Intermediate, Junior
Level(s): Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

This project aimed to identify different forms of assessment, and how they can be redefined in a digital classroom. It also aimed to increase teacher efficacy by deepening their understanding of assessment, while building their capacity to do so.

Keyword(s):
descriptive feedback, digital assessment, documentation, learning management system, portfolios
Well-Being and Achievement Along the Play-Inquiry Continuum
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, well being
Division(s): Primary, Intermediate, Junior
Level(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
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If we place metacognition at the centre of our practice, supporting students as they process multi-sensory experiences through play and inquiry, we can remove worry from learning and increase awareness, well-being and achievement.

Keyword(s):
assessment, inquiry, metacognition, play, self-regulation
Examining Equity Through a Literacy Lens
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum
Division(s): Intermediate
Level(s): Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
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We examined how teachers could enrich integrated literacy programs (reading/writing skills infused within big ideas from history/geography to teach equity topics). We deepened our professional learning around equity and best practices in literacy.

Keyword(s):
equity, integrated units, literacy
Algebraic Reasoning in Kindergarten
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, kindergarten, math
Division(s): Primary
Level(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
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We are a team of educators who investigated algebraic reasoning in the early years through a spatial approach to learning. We explored the importance of balance and equality with hands-on materials in guided play experiences.

Keyword(s):
algebra, equality, reasoning, spatial ,, visual