Learning Opportunities

Target Audience: Gr 7-9 teachers, coaches, school administration

Would you like for your students to be more competent problem solvers?  Preparation for good problem solving starts before Jr. High and develops and grows throughout High School.  For students to persevere with problem solving they must be willing to engage and become active learners.   

In this series, we will look at how to set up a math culture that supports problem solving and engagement, ways to embed problem solving within your class, and take a deeper dive from an Alberta Education perspective.   

Common themes that will be explored include:

• Building a Math Community 
• Increasing Student Engagement
• Persevering with Problem Solving   
• Communicating student understanding of mathematical concepts
• Engaging through the Mathematical Processes
• Supporting Mental Wellness