View 2017-18 Submissions

Addressing Student Anxiety Through In-School and Local Programming

Area(s) of Focus: well being
Division(s): Primary, Intermediate, Junior, Special Education
Level(s): Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Building our professional knowledge about anxiety disorders at the school age child level to develop and implement a school-based program to reduce and/or manage student anxiety using the FRIENDS for Life model incorporating other wellness tools.

Keyword(s):
anxiety, anxiety reduction and management, friends for life, mental health and well being, school based program
Authentic Communication in French Immersion Kindergarten Through Math Games

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

Focus on mathematical understanding should not exclude French Immersion students simply due to lack of expressive vocabulary. Students can learn, and do strive, in authentic communication situations, such as playing math games in the early years.

Keyword(s):
authentic communication, deeper understandings, french immersion, kindergarten math, math inquiry
Nurturing 21st Century Skills Through Inquiry and Technology
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, kindergarten, math, technology, well being
Division(s): Primary, Junior
Level(s): Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Resource(s) Available:
The goal of our project is to nurture 21st century skills through inquiry and technology. Teachers will be empowered to use technology and discover ways to maximize its potential for all learners.

Keyword(s):
21st-century skills, chromebook, g-suite, inquiry, technology
Math Electronic Portfolio
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, math, technology, well being
Division(s): Primary, Junior
Level(s): Grade 1, Grade 6
Resource(s) Available:
Use OneNote to enhance student learning in the area of math. Students will have a rule book in OneNote that they can access and will be able to carry forward to future years. These portfolios will benefit all students in all ability levels.

Keyword(s):
digital portfolios, onenote, primary/junior math
Fostering Mathematical Inquiry and Critical Thinking in Grade 9 Curriculum

Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, math, well being
Division(s): Junior
Level(s): Grade 9

Teachers from Markville set out to revise and enhance the Grade 9 course to incorporate sustaining inquiry and critical thinking with the aim of fostering
• Students’ ability to think
• Growth mindset
• Modern learning
• Student achievement

Keyword(s):
critical thinking, grade 9 curriculum, growth mindset, sustaining inquiry