“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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February 2026 - Sparking Joy through Representing in Math
Math NewsletterSparking Joy through Representing in Math
This month, we’re exploring how math connects to our everyday lives with a focus on representing our thinking and making math visible. When children use drawings, models, numbers, and words to show their thinking, they deepen their understanding and build confidence as mathematicians.
By encouraging children to explain their reasoning, try different strategies, and visualize their ideas, we help them see math as a creative, meaningful, and joyful part of everyday life
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 - February 2026
Math ProblemsImagine two red frogs and two blue frogs sitting on lily pads, with an empty lily pad in between them.
Frogs can slide onto an empty lily pad that is beside them or jump over a frog onto an empty lily pad.
Frogs can't jump over more than one frog.
Frogs can jump forward or backwards
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Problem of the Month - January 2026
Math ProblemsA standing desk has 31 height settings, numbered from the lowest height, 1, to the highest height, 31. Since the desk is not working properly, when the up button is pressed, the desk goes up 6 settings at a time if possible, otherwise it does not move. When the down button is pressed, the desk goes down 4 settings at a time if possible; otherwise, it does not move. If the desk starts at setting number 1 , how many of the 31 settings will the desk be able to stop at?
Source: 2024 Gauss Math Contest