“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.
March 2024 - Skunk
Math NewsletterGames and puzzles are a great way of practicing math skills while having fun. Playing games and doing puzzles support computational fluency, strategy development, and making connections between mathematical concepts.
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.
Problem of the Month - February 2024
Math ProblemsWhen a number is multiplied by itself, the answer is a perfect square.
For example, 25 is a perfect square because 5 x 5 is 25.
In how many ways can the number 1764 be written as the product (multiply) of two perfect squares?
Solution
1764 can be written as a product of two perfect squares in three ways.
- 4 x 441
- 9 x 196
- 36 x 49
(It can also be written as a product of three perfect squares 4 x 9 x 49)
Problem of the Month - January 2024
Math ProblemsIn how many ways can 15 identical red blocks be put into four piles so that each pile has at least one block and no two piles have the same number of blocks?
(The order of the piles does not matter).
Solution(s)
There are 6 ways to create four piles with 15 objects and no piles have the same number of objects.
1 2 3 9
1 2 4 8
1 2 5 7
1 3 4 7
1 3 5 6
2 3 4 6