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Mathematics
Check out our monthly math newsletter for tips, resources and more to support math learning.
May 2022 - Spatial Reasoning
Math NewsletterDo you know that working on your Spatial Reasoning actually helps develop stronger number sense and overall mathematical understanding?
“Research on spatial reasoning substantiates the critical importance of spatial reasoning abilities in geometry, measurement and problem solving both early in students’ mathematics experiences as well as later in high school and beyond, especially in STEM areas” (Shumway, 2013, p. 50).
So, what exactly do we mean by spatial reasoning?
April 2022 - Math Facts and Fluency
Math NewsletterNumber sense is an important part of mathematics learning, and is essential to our daily lives. Educators often say that they want students to have automaticity with their math facts, but what do they mean by this?
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.
May 2022 - Math Problem
Math ProblemsThe number 15 can be written as the sum of consecutive whole numbers in three ways.
15 = 7 + 8
15 = 4 + 5 + 6
15 = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5
In how many ways can you write 105 as the sum of whole numbers?
Solution to be posted at the end of the month!
April 2022 - Math Problem
Math ProblemsCreate a set of 9 cards that are numbered 1 to 9. Select 4 cards at random and use the numbers on all 4 the cards and the 4 operations (add, subtract, multiply and divide) so that the result is 24. For example if the numbers are 9, 6, 8, 1 then one possibility is 1 x (9 - 6) x 8.
What if the numbers were 6, 2, 7, 3?
You can also play the interactive game online.
Solution:
One possibility is 7 x 6 / 2 + 3
What if the numbers were 9, 3, 7, 7?
Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee Newsletter
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Engagement Matters, Parent, Family and Community Engagement (PEAC) Advisory Committee , Spring/Summer 2022 Newsletter
Engagement MattersUpcoming PEAC Public Meeting
May 19 2022 at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - PEAC Public Meeting
Engagement Matters - Spring/Summer 2022
Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee WebpageEngagement MattersUpcoming PEAC Public Meeting
May 19 2022 at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - PEAC Public Meeting
Special Edition Newsletter
A newsletter to support those in York Region who work with students with exceptional learning strengths & needs.
Special Edition Newsletter - March/April 2022
Special EducationA newsletter to support those in York Region who work with students with exceptional learning strengths & needs.
Special Edition Newsletter - January/February 2022
Special EducationA newsletter to support those in York Region who work with students with exceptional learning strengths & needs.