“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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October 2026- Math is Everywhere: The Hidden Math of Park Management!
Math NewsletterWelcome Families! This month, we are putting on our hiking boots and stepping into the great outdoors! We often think of provincial and national parks as wild, untouched spaces where we go to escape technology and numbers. Behind the scenes, park rangers, wildlife biologists, and conservationists use math to protect these beautiful ecosystems and keep them safe for visitors.
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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October 2026 - Problem of the Month
Math ProblemsAt Doggy Daycare, there is one dog for every bowl of food, two dogs for every bowl of water, and three dogs for every bowl of treats. Every dog gets a serving of food, water and treats.
If there are a total of 77 bowls, how many dogs are there?
Solutions will be posted at the end of the month!
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September 2026 - Problem of the Month
Math ProblemsFour players had a Tic-Tac-Toe tournament.
Each player played every other player only once.
No player lost all of their games, and there were no ties.
Anna and Desi each won two games.
How many games did each of Ben and Chin win?
Give it a try!
Solution
With four players, there are 6 games:
AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, and CD.
If Anna and Desi each won 2 games, then Ben and Chin won the remaining 2 games combined.