“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 2024 - Reasoning and Proving
Math NewsletterWhen students learn math, they also learn how to think through and explain their ideas. This is called “reasoning and proving”. They use what they know about math to explain why they think their answer is right. They do this by showing proof or evidence. Mathematicians do something similar when they make “conjectures”. A conjecture is like a guess that you make when you don’t have all the information. Mathematicians test these guesses by looking for evidence. Then, they use this evidence to see whether their guess was right.
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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Problem of the Month - November 2024
Math ProblemsIn the grid below, box A shares walls or corners with 3 other boxes, B, E, and F. Determine how many walls or corners each of the other boxes share.
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Problem of the Month - October 2024
Math ProblemsA string of consecutive whole numbers that adds to 2024 is 179+180+181+182+183+184+185+186+187+188+189.
Can you find another string of whole numbers that adds up to 2024?