“The beauty in mathematics can be found in the process of deriving elegant and succinct approaches to resolving problems. Other times, messy problems and seeming chaos may culminate in beautiful, sometimes surprising, results that are both simple and generalizable. Most important, the beauty of mathematics is experienced when exciting breakthroughs in problem solving are made and an air of relief and awe is enjoyed. The two aspects of mathematics, aesthetics and application, are deeply interconnected.” (Ontario Curriculum, 2020)
At YRDSB: Students will be confident problem solvers who use mathematical knowledge, skills and processes to be contributing members of a changing society.
To support the learning and teaching of math, we have developed a board-wide Math Strategy. Math success for all students requires a strong partnership between home and school. That’s why we are committed to providing parents with the support they need to support the mathematical thinking of their child.
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Monthly Math Newsletter
Check out our monthly math newsletter for tips, resources and more to support math learning.
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November Newsletter: Sparking Joy through Number Sense and Numeracy
Math NewsletterWelcome, families! This month, we're diving into the exciting world of Number Sense and Numeracy. Number Sense and Numeracy is about helping students conceptually understand how numbers work and how we use them in everyday life. It includes learning to count, add, subtract, multiply, and divide, as well as working with fractions, decimals, and money. These skills help students solve problems, make sense of the world around them, and build confidence in math.
Math Problem of the Month
Here is the current math problem of the month as well as the previous month's problem with a solution and extension question.
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November - Problem of the Month
Math ProblemsThe number 29 is interesting because when the sum of the digits (2+9) is added to the product of the digits (2x9) the answer is 29, the number that we started out with (11+18=29).
Can you find another number with these properties?
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Problem of the Month - September 2026
Math ProblemsSums of the Unexpected
The 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 consecutive whole numbers?
In how many ways can you write 24 as the sum of consecutive whole numbers?
(A consecutive whole number is a number that comes directly after another whole number in a sequence, e.g. 5,6,7,8,9…)