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It was a busy summer for the MKN and our CoPs! See updates from our CoPs, learn about upcoming events, and find out how you can get involved below.<\/p>\n

COMPUTATIONAL THINKING IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION <\/strong><\/span>(mathnetwork.ca\/ct<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"\"Over the past year, Brock University students worked collaboratively with Niagara Catholic District School Board teachers to develop engaging, coding-based activities for students that were explicitly or implicitly about mathematics. The team developed 4 CT-based Math Task Summaries<\/strong>, which are now available at mathnetwork.ca\/brock-u-ncdsb-ct-math-tasks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In October 2018 Erin Clements (McMaster University) wrote a report<\/a> that asks the question: How does computational thinking affect students\u2019 understanding of tertiary mathematics? <\/em>The report explores this by showing how coding was integrated into an applied calculus course.<\/p>\n

On November 24, 2018 the Fields MathEd Forum will be focused on Computational Thinking in Mathematics Education. More information will be available on their event page<\/a> soon.<\/p>\n

\"\"In September 2018 the CT CoP created a new resource on Math + Art + Code<\/strong> to help us to see math, art, and coding, individually and in combination, in a different way. This page includes web links for math + code + art, as well as annotated bibliographies on math + story\/poem, math + dance\/music, and math + arts theory. Please check out these new resources at mathnetwork.ca\/math-art-code<\/a>.<\/p>\n

INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE & MATHEMATICS EDUCATION<\/span> <\/strong><\/span>(mathnework.ca\/indigenousknowledge<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Looking for a general overview of the IK CoP? Check out their new overview flyer below! In September 2018, the IK CoP released a series of videos that highlight the significance of Indigenous Knowledge in mathematics, provide several examples of Anishinaabe educators, and demonstrate how land-based learning and language help develop spatial reasoning skills. Please share the flyer below widely, and watch the videos at bit.ly\/IKMATHvideos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This year, the IK CoP will continue to focus on building relationships and creating partnerships between schools, community members, and post-secondary institutions. Other focuses of the year include establishing protocols for engaging with First Nations communities, exploring IK Math & Astronomy, and compiling IK Math resources on the MKN website.<\/p>\n

CRITICAL TRANSITIONS IN STUDENT MATHEMATICAL DEVELOPMENT <\/strong><\/span>(mathnetwork.ca\/transitions<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Early Years<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"In August, the Early Years team met at the Fields Institute to discuss plans for 2018-2019. They look forward to continuing their work with the Greater Essex County DSB and are excited about their new partnerships with the Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB and London Catholic DSB.<\/p>\n

In the Spring of 2017, an educational needs assessment of early math education in Ontario was conducted using an online survey of 130 ECEs, Kindergarten teachers, and Grade 1 teachers. A summary of the results is now available in the infographic, Early Childhood Educators\u2019 and Teachers\u2019 Early Math Education Knowledge, Beliefs, and Pedagogy<\/a><\/em>. <\/em>Stay tuned for the full paper, available December 2018 in the Canadian Journal of Education<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Grade 8-9 Transition<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Dr. Daniel Jarvis has been developing an online resource entitled Crossing the Divide: Critical Transitions in Student Mathematical Development (Grade 8 To 9)<\/em><\/strong> and which features introductory videos (English\/French), downloadable infographics, and links to other key resources. The new online resource was launched in September 2018 and can now be explored at the following link: mkncrossingthedivide.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Locally Developed Grade 9 Classrooms<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In June, the team working in locally developed Grade 9 classrooms shared their new Technical Report<\/a> and Executive Summary<\/a> on Revisioning the \u201cThree R\u2019s\u201d from the Ground Up: Relationships, Resilience, and Resources. <\/em>This year, the team will continue their work in Locally Developed Grade 9 classrooms in Lakehead Public Schools field-testing new resources.<\/p>\n

One example of a field-tested unit involves the mathematics \u2013 and construction \u2013 of birch bark baskets. Cultural leaders from Lakehead Public Schools and Old Fort William were invited to facilitate the initial implementation of this set of lessons, and revised exemplar lessons are being written. Here are some of the students\u2019 \u201cin progress\u201d baskets during the initial field test:<\/p>\n

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High School to University Transition<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Many new units were developed this year and the teacher manuals and student workbooks were tested, and updated, with more updates still to come. There is now a total of 21 modules spanning grade 9 to 12. Visit the Math9-12 website<\/a> to access these resources, and try them out in your classroom!<\/p>\n

It has been evident that teachers need more guidance on how these resources can be integrated into a coherent well-supported curriculum. With this in mind, development has begun on a Grade 12 calculus and vectors textbook.  A teacher workshop for this is being planned for August 2019.<\/p>\n

MATHEMATICS LEADERSHIP <\/strong><\/span>(mathnetwork.ca\/math-leadership<\/a>)<\/p>\n

During the summer, the Greater Essex County District School Board<\/strong> had extensive plans for professional development. Workshops targeted topics such as using concrete materials and technology in mathematics instruction:<\/p>\n