View 2017-18 Submissions

STEAM in Early Primary

Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, kindergarten, math, technology
Division(s): Primary
Level(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3

Develop and implement Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) activities in the kindergarten and primary classrooms that will help differentiate instruction, integrate curriculum expectations and support inquiry-based learning.

Keyword(s):
inquiry, kindergarten, primary, steam (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics), technology
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
Algebraic Reasoning in Kindergarten
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, kindergarten, math
Division(s): Primary
Level(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
Resource(s) Available:
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
Geotricity 3.0 (A Continuation of TLC-16-149)
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, math, technology, well being
Division(s): Intermediate, Special Education
Level(s): Grade 7, Grade 8
Resource(s) Available:
Geotricity 3.0 provides transdisciplinary learning through STEM and geography connecting students with their community in real-life application of problem-based learning. Students and teachers increased collaboration and learning through GAFE.

Keyword(s):
collaboration, gafe, geotricity, stem, transdisciplinary
Using Thinking Tools to Promote Deep Mathematical Understanding

Area(s) of Focus: math
Division(s): Intermediate
Level(s): Grade 7, Grade 8

Using thinking tools and meaningful rich tasks to support students’ conceptual understanding of big ideas, as well as improve student engagement and learning.

Keyword(s):
co-learning, indigenous perspectives, integration, math thinking tools, technology