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Computational Modelling Math + Coding PD Session – March 31 (3:30 – 4:30pm)!

We are excited to announce the fourth Professional Development session in a series from our Communities of Practice: Math Leadership, Critical Transitions, Indigenous Knowledge & Computational Modelling.

George Gadanidis (Western University) of the Computational Modelling CoP will present on Math+Coding Grades 6 to 10 in a collaborative learning setting.

Participants will receive a free PDF copy of the resource, Math + Coding Teams, Gr. 6-10.

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Click HERE to see the Facilitation Guide!

OVERVIEW

This session will introduce a research-based resource offering:

low floor & high ceiling tasks
coding starting points to bring math to life dynamically
conceptual surprises & insights
a revitalized classroom culture

Participants will receive a free PDF copy of the resource, Math + Coding Teams, Gr. 6-10.

If you find this resource useful, you may book a free 45-60 minute online session for your district leads & teachers, and receive a free district licence.

PRESENTER

George Gadanidis is professor of mathematics education at Western University.

He has worked for many years in research and outreach classrooms in Ontario (as well as in Brazil), collaborating with educators to design mathematics experiences that offer students a sense of mathematical wonder.

You may see more about his work at imaginethis.ca

Computational Modelling & Ontario Tech University’s STEAM-3D Maker Lab PD Session – February 28!

We are excited to announce the third Professional Development session in a series from our Communities of Practice: Math Leadership, Critical Transitions, Indigenous Knowledge & Computational Modelling.

Members of the Computational Modelling CoP will present on Math+Making activities and Computational Participation (Kafai, 2016) activities. Moreover, you will have an opportunity to explore a new virtual tool, CoSpaces Edu, and a lesson plan which provides an idea of how to use patterns while creating a virtual garden in CoSpaces Edu.

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Mathematics Leadership & JUMP Math PD Session – February 15!

Mathematics Leadership CoP (MKN) and JUMP Math invite you to a Professional Learning Network Webinar on February 15, 2022, 3:30-5pm (organized through Zoom).

From research to practice: Supporting learners and teachers of mathematics.

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Summary: Dr. Mighton will talk about evidence-based principles of instruction and share the results of research and implementation of JUMP Math. Topics suitable for all grades will include:

How to teach Novice vs. Expert Learners? Using “structured inquiry” to engage all students.
How to support teachers who experience anxiety and lack confidence for teaching mathematics?

John will walk us through some Grade 3-6 math problems and the digital supports and other resources for teachers, students, parents, and tutors (e.g., online Financial Literacy lessons; free essential lessons for K-8 to mitigate learning loss; core classroom program for K-8; Math Minds—free online course from the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary, and more).

Bio: Dr. Mighton is a playwright turned mathematician and author who founded JUMP Math as a charity in 2001. His work in fostering numeracy and in building children’s self-confidence through success in math has been widely recognized. He has been named a Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year, an Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year for Canada, an Ashoka Fellow, an Officer of the Order of Canada, and has received five honorary doctorates. John is also the recipient of the 10^th Annual Egerton Ryerson Award for Dedication to Public Education. He has delivered keynotes at many conferences on education and cognitive science (Including the Aspen Brain Forum) and published articles on JUMP Math in Scientific American Mind and The Notices of the American Mathematical Society.

John had to overcome his own “massive math anxiety” before making the decision to earn a Ph.D. in Mathematics at the University of Toronto. He was later awarded an NSERC Fellowship for postdoctoral research in knot and graph theory. He is a Fellow of the Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences and has taught mathematics and education courses at the University of Toronto. He has also lectured in philosophy at McMaster University, where he received a master’s degree in philosophy.

His plays have been performed around the world and he is the recipient of several national awards for theatre, including two Governor General’s Awards.

View the flyer here!

Critical Transitions PD Session – Early Mathematics – February 3!

We are excited to announce the first Professional Development session in a series from our Communities of Practice: Math Leadership, Critical Transitions, Indigenous Knowledge & Computational Modelling.

Members of the Critical Transitions in Early Math Group will share and provide access to resources for educators that support K-Grade 3 mathematics. Presenters will include Melanie Martin and Dr. Lynda Colgan (The Roots of Coding); Dr. Sandy Youmans (Early Math at Home and Early Math at School); Dr. Heather Douglas (Early Math Assessment Screening Tool); Hannah Wickstrom (Structured Play); and Angeline Hunter (Greater Essex County District Classroom Support Documents).

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MKN Quarterly Volume 2, Issue 2

Math Knowledge Network QUARTERLY Volume 2, Issue 2

Welcome to Volume 2 Issue 2 of the Math Knowledge Network Quarterly!

See links to all content below.

We are excited to share some of the recent work of our Communities of Practice: Math Leadership, Critical Transitions, Indigenous Knowledge & Computational Modelling.

Donna Kotsopoulos & Dragana Martinovic (MKN co-Directors)

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