KPDSB continues to make numeracy achievement a strong focus. Now in our second year of implementing the new grade 9 Destreamed Mathematics course, students continue working on their math skills from their elementary programming while keeping future opportunities open. This course honours students’ cultures, identities, and different ways of thinking, problem-solving and viewing mathematics.
Secondary numeracy leads in each school meet regularly to plan and support teaching strategies such as curriculum spiralling, assessment for learning, and the KPDSB high-impact teaching strategies (HITS). They work on highlighting real-life connections to math and plan for system professional development in mathematics on topics such as coding. Supporting students to prepare for the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) Grade 9 Mathematic Assessment is also a priority. Universal design, differentiated instruction, effective math tools and resources, culturally responsive pedagogy, cooperative learning, and a focus on critical and creative thinking support student success.
Lesson labs for grade 7–10 math teachers are being supported by the central curriculum, instruction, and assessment team. These rich and collaborative learning experiences for teachers involve teams of teachers planning and delivering a lesson to a class and then reflecting, analyzing, and discussing the lesson and strategies, as well as their impact on student learning.
