York Region Math

@te_bokkel #YRDSB Reg also open for the 19th annual Great Beginnings Summer Conference for new & exp elem. teachers Aug 9-12. A fully online learning model for the conf. Check out for full details connect2learn.yrdsb.ca/users/Achievem…

#YRDSB Registration for this summer's Secondary Summer Institute of Learning Conference 2022 is open! Join us online in August to set up for a "Great Beginning" in September. #YRDSBNTIP @YRDSBMath Internal Link: bww.yrdsb.ca/connect2learn/…

Math AQs, and many more, are available again this summer! Full subsidy available... www2.yrdsb.ca/additional-qua…

The goal of building thinking classrooms is not to find engaging tasks for Ss to think about. The goal... is to build engaged Ss that are willing to think about any task. #thinkingclassroom @pgliljedahl

Tasks and problems that are often given after Ss have been shown what to do...which promotes mimicking, not thinking. #thinkingclassrooms @pgliljedahl

Some thoughts from this book(p.28): traditional grading - stifles risk taking and trust between the T and S; supports "commodity of grades";hides information, invites biases, provides misleading information; demotivates and disempowers students. @JoeCFeldman

We need to avoid any messaging that manipulatives are only for those who struggle or "Only if you need them" This stigmitizes mathematical modelling which is critical at ALL levels of learning. Concrete modelling is a critical/integral part of strong mathematical thinking.

@Cshearer41 @MathigonOrg This is a must see for anyone who likes playing with Geometry. It's the most fun that I've had in a while.

"Once we were implementing frequent and visible random groupings [optimal size = 3], we saw an immediate uptick in the amount of students' engagement and thinking...this allowed for different students to step forward and begin to think." #thinkingclassroom @pgliljedahl

"Good problem solving tasks require students to get stuck and then to think, to experiment, to try and to fail, and to apply their knowledge in novel ways in order to get unstuck" Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics @pgliljedahl

We never need a reason to do some good thinking @Bakersfield_PS but we will take advantage of a special occasion! #Twosday

Are you curious about de-streamed programming? Join us on February 24 at 7:00 pm for a conversation about de-streamed math with @pauldhondt, @PachtMelissa, @Jason_To, Jamie Majeski & @LearningFwdON. Register at bit.ly/destreamedmath

If I was going to stop doing something as a teacher, it would be to stop assigning a grade, level, percent, mark, etc., and make sure the majority of the feedback is given during the learning process. School should be about learning, not getting the highest grade. #BookCampPD

Interested in a Math AQ? Full subsidies are available. For YRDSB staff - register using staffweb-yrdsb.msappproxy.net/services/cis/D…

Much work was spent in the past on Building a Thinking Classroom. There are many helpful practices that help to build math conversations, encourage collaboration and develop the skills to justify thinking. YRDSB Ts can see it all at sites.google.com/gapps.yrdsb.ca… thx @pgliljedahl!

Winter is Coming. Time to register for your next AQ with @YRDSB www2.yrdsb.ca/additional-qua…

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comprehensive literacy and mathematics programs, supporting students with diverse learning needs, coaching skills, etc. The four-day conference will take place in an online learning format with both synchronous and asynchronous options for engagement. on the BWW.... 3/3

@evs_yrdsb Great Beginnings Summer Conference: A four-day conference (three days with assignment specific focus + one day of electives). This option includes all elementary single and combined-grade offerings 1/3

Topics include: 1. Secondary Course Design (planning, assessment, DI, classroom management); 2. Destreaming Grade 9 Mathematics; 3. Special Education (ASD, DD/ME); 4. English as a Second Language (ESL); 5. Core French; or 6. Music. Details on BWW: staffweb-yrdsb.msappproxy.net/services/cis/D…

@svs_yrdsb Great Beginnings - Secondary Summer Institute of Learning 2021. Check out the opportunities for 4 days of learning in August around a variety of topics! 1/2