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Learning to Talk the Talk – Developing Oral Communication Skills in the Intermediate Grades
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, well beingDivision(s): Intermediate, Special EducationLevel(s): Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:Our aim was to develop teaching strategies that encourage and broaden speaking and listening strategies within our student learners. We created a comfortable, safe environment where students were willing to take risks with oral communication.
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Learn, Share, Challenge, Create – Micro-Robotics as a Hub in a Student-Led Inquiry Community
Level(s): Kindergarten, Grade 5, Grade 6Resource(s) Available:Students are excited by new technologies – especially when they follow their commands! We are looking to leverage this engagement as the foundation for community-building and deep learning.
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Math Playground: Give Your Brain a Workout
“What can we do for homework?” We used this grant money to create a bank of math games for primary, junior and intermediate students that can be signed out by families to enjoy math practice in an engaging way.
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Technology in the Mathematics Classroom
Our goal was to target student progress in mathematical thinking and communication. We explored technology and growth mindset resources to expand our professional knowledge and apply this learning in our classrooms to improve student engagement.
