Miss Younger's Math Musings
I created my mind map for Assessing Number Sense Using the Five Strands in grade 3-5 using the Inspiration App. I have chosen to zoom my work in on grades 3-5 as I typically teach either 4 or 5 as my district has middle schools our elementary buildings are K-5 so our 3-5s are grouped…
Topic Assessing the five strands of number sense with intermediate students in grades 3-5 using developmental stages along with the BC Curriculum. (Younger, 2024) I made this infographic on the 5 strands of Number Sense for PME 894 in May but didn’t get it posted to my website until las week. Format I intend to…
This is the fourth time I’m responding to this prompt and reading the same document, I really feel like I am running out of original things to say on the topic of generative AI. Looking back at past posts I’ve explored implementation using the SAMR and PIC RAT models as well as ways to incorporate…
Project Topic Struggling Readers Literature In Music Classes Science Anxiety Story Workshop School University Of Alberta University Of Alberta Queen’s University Queen’s University Format Oral Presentation Oral Presentation Pod Cast Website Key information Anxiety and mental health affect readingReciprocal relationship between trauma and anxiety and struggles with readingBased on social constructivist approachesTrust between teacher and…
Hello Everyone, I’m Amanda, I’m a grade 4/5 teacher from Langley, British Columbia on the traditional unceded territories of the Kwantlen, Katzie and Semiahmoo first peoples. I have been out of the classroom this past school year on maternity leave with my first child a little boy who just turned one. It’s been nice to…
Accurately assessing number sense in elementary age students is essential for future mathematical success. Without strong number sense students will be unable to participate in rich mathematical problem solving and discussion. The development and implementation of a British Columbia curriculum based number sense assessment referenced to the First Steps in Mathematics program and the Learning…
While I received minimal feedback on my initial post I lucked out in seeing two responses to my draft right as I was logging on to post my good copy. Throughout the process, I was able to gather ideas and suggestions by reading through my peers’ posts and the comments on them. I found the…
Background Information Langley Fundamental Elementary School (LFES) is a large suburban elementary school serving students from kindergarten through grade five in the Langley School District in British Columbia. LFES is home to 22 division and 550 students with a diverse population including students with exceptionalities, English Language Learners and indigenous students. Based on conversations in…
Rationale My school has seen an increase in the number of students who are not yet meeting grade level expectations for numeracy on both the District Numeracy Assessment in grade 3 and the Foundation Skills Assessment in grade 4. Over all our percentage of students who are fully meeting or exceeding expectations is inconsistent. There…
