What's the single best predictor of accurately solving word problems with fractions in elementary school? Whole number calculation fluency! Not language, nonverbal reasoning, or reading. Gesuelli & Jordan (2023). @NCTM @CECMembership @4ScienceofMath @math https://t.co/0fNs2N7XrK

Hot take: Not everything in math needs a "real-world application" (henceforth "RWA") to be worthwhile. That's a narrative we need to stop pushing. I've been thinking about this after some conversations with a friend of mine. Thread below. (1/n)

SK/1 students @KPMansonps build financial literacy and counting skills authentically through a fundraiser. @CurriculumTldsb

Testing TLDSB’s Grade 3 Fundamental Math Assessment. #TLDSBlearns #VKGreerPS

Guess the sound “or” - Mrs. Marshall’s kinder class is having fun while building their phonemic awareness skills. Great job! #TLDSBlearns #VKGreerPS

Being coached by fellow coaches in a coaching session on being a better coach. #OAME #TLDSBlearns

#monckmagic is joining the conversation. Let’s end the stigma surrounding #Mentalhealth Gardez la conversation ouverte et mettre fin à la stigmatisation #SanteMentale #BellLetsTalk #tldsb

"One type of exercise has six brain boosting effects" via @inversedotcom - https://t.co/soljh4B1TV

1. Did I learn one new thing today? 2. Did I help or inspire one person? 3. Did I show gratitude to someone who has had a positive impact on me? "The Importance of Gratitude" https://t.co/sXDGg4DIkF

Superhero day @monckps #monckmagic

Hey Monck Public School! Get ready for Spirit Week! 🥳 Have some fun and share your Monck Spirit here! Make sure to use #monckmagic ! #tldsblearns

Thank you @GatesKelli and @timrclayton. Leadership involves inspiring other leaders. 5 words 5 tags. @morrice_julie @NicoleHay13 @MmeHammond4 @Mme_Dash @MmeRWilson

Hiking in the woods with my two favourite people. I am so lucky to get to hide out with these boys! #socialdistancing @monckps

Twining for pj day! @monckps #WeTheNorth

Epic# thank you to these amazing math busking, crowd pumping Monck mathematicians @monckps #tldsblearns

No matter if you are working with teachers or students, you need to know what they know, where they need to go, and engage their hearts and minds. Only then can an incredible learning journey begin.

Monck staff wellness bowling night. Lots of laughs and fun had by all! @monckps

Monck staff wellness basketball game. Looking forward to Borden ball next week! @monckps

Thank you for a simple, time saving, effective way to increase student engagement. #TLDSBLearns

#TLDSBlearns thanks Cathy for showing me how to take my number talks to the next level. Loved Xmainia!!!!