“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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September 2025 - Sparking Joy at Home in Math
Math NewsletterSparking Joy at Home in Math
Welcome families! We are excited to share that the Math Newsletters you will receive this year will have a focus on discovering the joy of math. This JOY of math is not just in the classroom, but right in your own home with a focus on making math come alive through everyday conversations and activities.
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 - 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…)
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Problem of the Month - June 2025
Math ProblemsYou will need two six-sided dice to play this game. Roll both dice and create a two digit number by taking the larger number followed by the smaller number. If the numbers are the same, then the two digit number is going to be either 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, or 66 depending on what you rolled. You win if you get a two digit number less than 50. Play the game 100 times to determine your experimental probability of winning.