Learn about strategies for planning and teaching Number Sense & Numeration THROUGH problem solving. Together we will start with the math curriculum and work through a series of planning prompts to help participants develop a 3-part lesson in which students will develop an understanding of math (including building fluency of math facts) through problem solving.

Audience: Primary

Resources:

• Ministry documents:
  • Mathematics Curriculum K-8
  • Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat – Learning Math vs. Following Rules Monograph
  • Capacity Building Series Differentiating Mathematics Instruction, Communication in Mathematics, Grand Conversations, Bansho
• Mary-Kay’s documents:
  • Collection of Overall Expectations
  • “Minds-On” Support Resource
  • Types of Problems/Structures
• Videos/Webcasts:
  • Jo Boaler – Celebrating Mistakes
  • Creating the Conditions for Learning Mathematics
  • Marian Small – Primary Patterning
  • Marian Small – Primary NS
  • Marian Small – Instructional Ideas
• Additional links:
  • Grant Wiggins (website, blog)
  • Anthony & Walshaw on Effective Teaching of Mathematics
  • Inside/Outside eworkshop
  • Carol Dweck’s Mindset
  • Marian Small’s Good Questions
  • Three-part lesson plan
• Participant suggested resources:
  • Restorative circles
  • Restorative Practices in the Classroom
  • Natural Curiosity
  • Dan Meyer’s Math Needs a Makeover
  • Jessica Shumway – Number Sense Routines
  • Sherry Parrish – Number Talks
  • Cathy Fosnot – Contexts for Learning