Learning Opportunities

High School: How to Improve Written Response through Building Math Communities and Student Engagement

Presented By

Jocelynn Vryenhoek & Wanda Dechant

Series Sessions

Date Time
Monday, March 07, 2022 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday, March 28, 2022 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday, May 02, 2022 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Location

Online

Target Audience: Gr. 10-12 teachers, coaches, school administration

Would you like your students to be more successful on the Written Response section of their grade 12 diploma?  

Students’ ability to solve problems develops over time as a result of their experiences with relevant situations that present opportunities to solve various types of problems. Evidence of problem-solving skills is often linked to clarity of communication. Students demonstrating strong problem-solving skills should be able to clearly explain the process they have chosen, using appropriate language and correct mathematical notation and conventions.  (Alberta Education 30-1 General Bulletin)

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

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