Professional Learning
Teaching Math with Meaning
Cultivating Self-Efficacy through Learning Competencies, Grades K-8
By Cathy Marks Krpan
- Creative thinking, communication, personal and social competencies—what do they look like in practice?
- Background information and links to research introduce a range of activities that teachers can implement in their classrooms today.
Taking Shape
Activities to Develop Geometric and Spatial Thinking, Grades K-2
By Cathy Bruce, Tara Flynn, Joan Moss, Beverley Caswell, & Zachary Hawes
- Develop spatial reasoning—beyond basic, static geometry
- Studies suggest that early spatial thinking abilities can promote overall math capabilities
- Includes activities, full lesson plans, and more
Elementary and Middle School Mathematics
Teaching Developmentally
By John Van de Walle, Karen Karp, Jennifer Bay-Williams, & Lynn McGarvey
An “inquiry-based” approach to mathematics that recognizes research and teaching currently taking place in Canadian classrooms. Guides both new and experienced teachers through a basic understanding of mathematics and problem solving, and encourages them to think about their own perceptions and misconceptions about mathematics.
What to Look For
Understanding and Developing Student Thinking in Early Numeracy
By Alex Lawson
- Understand and develop early numeracy
- Identify what a student's thinking reveals about his or her understanding and implement next steps to advance problem-solving strategies
- Includes videos that showcase student development and more
