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Demystifying the Teachers’ Pension Plan: OTPP for Teacher Candidates
It may seem premature to learn about your pension before you start your career. The average teacher works for 26 years, but receives a pension for 32 years. Most teachers wait until late in their careers before turning their minds to their pension and often regret this. This workshop will introduce Teacher Candidates to the …
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Episode 10: Make Math Moments Through Measurement [Part 2]
In this final episode, we conclude our exploration of Measurement. Our time together includes a problem-based approach to the following topics: solving problems involving conversions of metric units (perimeter, area, and volume), and applying Pythagorean theorem. Zoom Webinar – Presentation Presenter: Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr RESOURCES Tile Circle [3 Act Math Task] Make Math …
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Elections by The Numbers: Inquiry and Blended Learning
How does youth voting compare to that of other age groups? Find out how Elections Canada’s newly updated resource Elections by the Numbers can help your students understand this question by exploring the representation of data. This critical thinking activity has students collaboratively analyze data and communicate a creative message about voter turnout. In this …
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Episode 9: Make Math Moments Through Measurement [Part 1]
In Episode 9, we turn our attention to the topic of Measurement. Our time together includes a problem-based approach to the following topics: solving problems involving perimeter of regular and irregular shapes and circles, solving problems involving area of regular and irregular shapes and circles, solving problems involving surface area of prisms and cylinders, and …
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Episode 8: Make Math Moments Through Analyzing Data & Probability
In Episode 8, we conclude our exploration of Relationships and Proportional Reasoning. Our time together includes a problem-based approach to the following topics: solving problems involving probability solving mean, median, and mode. Zoom Webinar – Presentation Presenter: Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr Audience: Grades K-12 RESOURCES: learn.makemathmoments.com/task/scavenger-hunt [Data Management] https://tapintoteenminds.com/3act-math/doritos-roulette-hot-or-not/ [Probability] learn.makemathmoments.com/tasks knowledgehook.com (Snapshots tool) …