MKN Workshop on Crossing the Divide: Exploring Critical Transition Issues from Grade 8 to 9 Mathematics
Description
Student transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9 is a complex phenomenon involving many different factors in terms of student learning and attitudes. Of particular interest to our Community of Practice are the ways in which mathematics learning and course selections/pathways are supported as part of this transition process. The main goal of this one-day workshop will be to encourage significant learning from, and conversations among, various stakeholder groups (e.g., Math Teachers, Math Coordinators, Student Success Leads, Guidance Counsellors, School Administrators, Math Education Researchers). Participants from all of these groups are welcome. Findings from our Year 1 MKN resource/research report will also be shared, and time will be set aside throughout the day for questions and small group discussions.
Schedule
| 09:00 to 09:15 |
Welcome
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| 09:15 to 10:00 |
Daniel Jarvis (Professor of Math Education, Nipissing University) |
| 10:00 to 10:30 |
Discussion Groups (Part 1)
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| 10:30 to 10:45 |
Coffee break
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| 10:45 to 11:30 |
Melissa Baker-Cox (Student Success & Math Teacher, Limestone District School Board) |
| 11:30 to 12:00 |
Discussion Groups (Part 2)
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| 12:00 to 13:15 |
Lunch (not provided; restaurants/coffee shops located near Fields)
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| 13:15 to 14:00 |
Greg Clarke (SMCDSB) & Ross Isenegger (NNDSB); on assignment with OME |
| 14:00 to 14:30 |
Dr. Lynda Colgan (Professor of Math Education, Queen's University) |
| 14:30 to 14:45 |
Coffee Break
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| 14:45 to 15:15 |
Discussion Groups (Part 3)
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| 15:15 to 15:30 |
Wrap-Up and Feedback/Future Planning Ideas Survey
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