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Mathematics
Check out our monthly math newsletter for tips, resources and more to support math learning.
October 2021 - TVO Learning at Home Supports
Math NewsletterThere are several free online resources developed by TVO in partnership with Ontario educators and media experts to support learning at home. The following may help in discovering new and engaging ways to connect students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to the Ontario curriculum.
TVOkids (Kindergarten to Grade 6)
September 2021 - Financial Literacy
Math NewsletterWelcome to a new school year and a new year of mathematical thinking!
The math curriculum has financial literacy expectations from grades 1 to 9 and 11. Here are some suggestions for activities that families can do together to support learning about financial literacy.
Primary (Grades 1 to 3):
Math Problems
Here is the current math problem of the month as well as the previous month's problem with a solution and extension question.
October 2021 - Math Problem
Math ProblemsCan you find 4 consecutive numbers that add to 30? How about 50 or 90?
Solution to be posted at the end of the month!
September 2021 - Math Problem
Math ProblemsA set of stairs has 24 steps numbered 1 to 24 going up. A rabbit can only hop 3 or 5 steps forward or backward. Starting at the bottom (step 0), is there a step that can not be reached?
Solution:
No, all steps can be reached. Is it possible to get to the 24th step and touch every step exactly once?
Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - September 2021 - The ABCs of Mental Health
Mental HealthWelcome back to our outstanding students, staff, families, and community members. We are thrilled to have you back and excited to share the first Mental Health Newsletter of the school year with you. Our September Newsletter will focus on sharing how the YRDSB is centering on Mental Health, emotional connections, and Well-being through the ABCs of Mental Health Framework & Lesson Series.
June 2021: Hope for the Future: Beyond Academic Loss
Mental HealthFor students, June usually marks a period of celebration and closure. It is when proms, graduations, capstone projects, final performances, and independent studies are completed. Each of these events serves as a rite of passage, the conclusion of one period before commencing the next year.
Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee Newsletter
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