View 2017-18 Submissions

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
Providing Purpose and Hope for Students to Enhance Well-Being
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, well being
Division(s): Primary, Intermediate, Junior, Senior, Special Education
Level(s): Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Resource(s) Available:
Engagement comes from understanding the purpose behind what you are doing, and being able to clearly articulate why it is personally meaningful for you. This is what we want for our students, and it comes when we provide them with purpose and hope.

Keyword(s):
engagement, hope, instruction, purpose, well being
Using HyperDocs as a Tool to Engage Mathematical Thinking in French Immersion
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, math, technology
Division(s): Junior
Level(s): Grade 5, Grade 6
Resource(s) Available:
Cross-strand math lessons for French Immersion students using the HyperDocs lesson design and GAFE. Our Grade 5 and 6 math expectations are inquiry-based, allowing students to access the curriculum at different entry points.

Keyword(s):
french immersion, gafe, hyperdocs, inquiry, mathematics
Math Continuum Development
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, kindergarten, math
Division(s): Primary
Level(s): Kindergarten
Resource(s) Available:
A two-year math learning continuum was built to support educators while planning and assessing, responding to students’ needs and the differentiation of instruction, all while keeping in mind the developmental readiness of students in kindergarten.

Keyword(s):
continuum, kindergarten, math