The most important thing is to keep yourself well. Secondly, please know that I am here to help in any way I can. Reach out, I would love it. As you are working through your planning let me offer some activities/ explorations that your students could work on next week while everyone figures out this […]
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Oh My !!!!
via GIPHY via GIPHY I am so exited to share with you a site that has links to so many excellent math sites! This site is a collection of the best of the best for math routines, math tasks and math pd. It is a blog called Teach at the Speed of Learning and I […]
Progression Videos
If you haven’t checked out Graham Fletcher’s progression videos may I suggest you do! The picture is from his Early Counting and Number video but he also has videos that explain the progression of learning through Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication, Division and Fractions. They are well worth the 7 to 8 minutes to watch them […]
Have a peaceful holiday
Thank you to everyone who welcomed us into your classrooms to demonstrate the MAP. I truly appreciate the warm reception we received. Please – we are here to help. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a peaceful, restful […]
USING ART TO TEACH MATHEMATICS
Students explore mathematical concepts involving: fractions & ratios (probability and statistical charts soon to come) by creating mosaic, 8 bit pixel graphics. What other Mathematics would you explore?
DNA – the latest version is here!
The newest, latest and most up to date version of the Diagnostic Numeracy Assessment is now on-line! You can rest assured that the latest corrections will be here. Diagnostic Numeracy Assessment folder
Math Games
Whenever I meet with any group of teachers and the word “game” is mentioned every single teacher has their favourite math games. We often end up exchanging the names and rules and sometimes even playing those games. A year ago or so I came across a series of books called Well Played. They were set […]
Youcubed
This site is hosted at Stanford University and features the work of Jo Boaler and Cathy Williams. Jo is the author of Mathematical Mindset. On this site you will find low entry, high ceiling activities, research on learning, and the Week of Inspirational Math. Have fun exploring!
MAP Initiative Annoucement
June 28, 2018 MAP – School District 60 Numeracy Initiative School district staff have been working over the 2017-2018 school year to examine a sustainable numeracy initiative that will support teachers and students in School District 60. Based on feedback from teachers, principals, school and district assessments, we have developed a math assessment & practice […]