The study of mathematics equips students with knowledge, skills, and habits of mind that are essential to successfully and fully participating in society. Mathematics requires individuals to think critically about complex issues, analyse and adapt to new situations, solve problems of various kinds and communicate their thinking effectively.
Halton District School Board addresses innovative approaches to teaching math with release of video series.
The second part of the three part series shows math instruction in action in
elementary and
secondary classrooms and the innovative teaching taking place
The third and final video, to be released at the end of September 2017, will provide supports, resources, practical ideas and activities for parents and guardians to help them assist their children with math teaching outside of the classroom.
Our Math Plan includes:
- providing every elementary school with math resources to support students in the classroom
- teacher leadership in mathematics in every elementary school (e.g., math coach or lead teacher)
- professional learning in support of excellence in mathematics instruction (e.g., school-based, regional learning and additional qualifications in mathematics), and
- regional events to engage and inform parents/guardians (e.g., DreamBox learning, Growth Mindset, Kids don’t know their facts!, etc.)