I. Authentic & Experiential Contexts
In SD72, we use authentic and experiential contexts in mathematics to interweave competencies, content, and culture.
Why?
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Description of Resource | Link to Resource | ||
1. | Mathematics K-9 Big Ideas (Table): outlines the key understandings for each grade | | Big Ideas K-9 |
2. | Graphic that shows interconnectedness of content, competencies, and culture | Interweaving Poster | |
3. | Multi-grade trajectory of key measurement concepts, skills, and tools (K-12) | | Measurement Trajectory K-12 |
4. | A collection of lessons and resources that are intended to help make mathematics feel more inclusive and engaging. (Source: www.FNESC.ca) | | Math First Peoples - Teacher Resource Guide |
5. | FNESC resource for incorporating indigenous perspectives and ethnomathematics in grades 8 and 9 | | Teaching Mathematics in a First Peoples Context 8 and 9 |
6. | Locally Developed Seasonal Round, includes both plant and animal seasonal benchmarks, arranged in a circle | | Seasonal Round |
7. | Useful resource for forest ecosystem studies (cross-curricular) | | Cumberland Forest Study Resource K-9 |
8. | Multi-grade trajectory of key mathematical modelling concepts and skills (K-12) | Modelling Math Trajectory K-12 | |
9. | 5-step planning / self-assessment template for use with rich tasks or contextualized problems (Grade 4+) | Rich Task Self-Assessment | |
10. | Primary Number Sense Black-Line Masters (Modelling numbers 0 to 15 in a ten frame) | Shake Make 10 Frame | |
11. | A collection of recommended digital manipulatives (with links) suitable for all grades | | Virtual Manipulatives Links |
12. | Sample Rich Task that connects gardening, area, patterns, and input/output tables | | Rich Task Garden Beds |