About our Numeracy Program
The following documents frame the philosophy and approach of our program:
Math Topics*
Planning Sources:
*These topics span the K-9 continuum. Unit plans are developed to support student learning over the 5-8 range. In class learning is supplemented with assignments including use of on-line resources (two are currently being set up for trial use with students).
GOALS FOR STUDENTS (from the WCNP Framework)
The main goals of mathematics education are to prepare students to:
Students who have met these goals will:
The following documents frame the philosophy and approach of our program:
- Productive and Unproductive Beliefs About Mathematics (source)
- Importance of a Growth Mindset
- Draft of New BC Mathematics Curriculum
Math Topics*
Planning Sources:
- BCAMT K-9 Math Continuum
- 2007 BC Mathematics IRPs
- 2006 Western Canadian and North Protocol (WCNP) Common Curriculum Framework
- Draft of New BC Mathematics Curriculum
*These topics span the K-9 continuum. Unit plans are developed to support student learning over the 5-8 range. In class learning is supplemented with assignments including use of on-line resources (two are currently being set up for trial use with students).
GOALS FOR STUDENTS (from the WCNP Framework)
The main goals of mathematics education are to prepare students to:
- use mathematics confidently to solve problems
- communicate and reason mathematically
- appreciate and value mathematics
- make connections between mathematics and its applications
- commit themselves to lifelong learning
- become mathematically literate adults, using mathematics to contribute to society.
Students who have met these goals will:
- gain understanding and appreciation of the contributions of mathematics as a science, philosophy and art
- exhibit a positive attitude toward mathematics
- engage and persevere in mathematical tasks and projects
- contribute to mathematical discussions
- take risks in performing mathematical tasks
- exhibit curiosity.