How can I infuse mathematics throughout the day and our lives in meaningful, purposeful ways?
"The community provides an environment in which individual mathematical ideas can be expressed and tested against others' ideas...This enables learners to become clearer and more confident about what they know and understand."
(Fosnot, Constructivism revisited: Implications and reflections. The Constructivist, 16. 2005, p.10)
Considerations:
invite students to grapple with investigations and provocations
highlight mathematical thinking in assemblies, newsletters, announcements, displays throughout school, school apps with problem of the day
connect to current events happening in the world; interpret graphs and data in the media
integrate throughout other curricular areas
engage in explicit instruction of mathematics and numeracy concepts as well as recognize teachable math moments and numeracy connections throughout the day
Resources:
Connect to current events happening in the world; interpret graphs and data in the media
The New York Times has a "Graph of the Week" activity for students.
Canadian Geographic has a number of info-graphics on climate change.
Integrate throughout other curricular areas
SD38 (Richmond) Mathematics and Science Blog Post
Documenting the authentic numeracy experiences for students as a new playground is installed.
Primary-Walrus-Math-Investigation.pdfWalrus Math Investigation
Documenting the learning of a grades 2&3 class as they combined a Science-based project with a mathematical focus. Including investigating a walrus!
Presentation by Janice Novakowski
Examples of inter-disciplinary projects demonstrated in the SD38 (Richmond) math studio.
JN_Mathematics_in_The_Studio_2018.pdfJanice Novakowski from SD38: Mathematics and Science Blog on learning outdoors. Excellent resource for ideas and examples.
cfe-through-outdoor-learning.pdfCurriculum for Excellence Through Teaching Outdoors
Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning was published to support teachers and practitioners to enhance learning experiences for pupils.
50 Fantastic Ideas for Maths Outdoors
Place-Based Mathematics.pdfSD38 Richmond Curriculum Connections
An example of a place-based mathematics project.