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Thinking About Building on Students’ Prior Mathematical Knowledge
Area(s) of Focus: math
Division(s): Junior
Level(s): Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
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This project investigated how teaching practices can be enhanced through focusing on eliciting and building upon students’ mathematical thinking. The inquiry took place in three junior classes on probability, geometry and measurement.

Keyword(s):
co-teaching, geometry, measurement, probability, student thinking
Geotricity
Area(s) of Focus: math, technology
Division(s): Intermediate, Special Education
Level(s): Grade 8
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This collaborative inquiry for Grade 8 teachers focused on increasing student achievement in geometry through cross-curricular learning opportunities and differentiated instruction via real-life application of STEM.

Keyword(s):
cross curricular, differentiated instruction, geometry, grade 8, stem