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All the strands (the major areas of knowledge and skills) in the mathematics curriculum

What is Number Sense & Numeration, Measurement, Geometry, Patterning & Algebra, Data Management & Probability

100
The two sets of expectations listed for each grade in each strand.
What is the overall and specific expectations?
100
1. Understand the Problem 2. Make a Plan 3. Carry out the Plan 4. Look Back & Check
What is George Poyla's problem solving model?
100

The highest grade in the elementary math curriculum document.

What is Grade 8?

100

The tool we use to access class material, turn in assignments, have discussions with our classmates, and check our grades.

What is SAKAI?

200

The qualifier for level 2.

What is SOME?

200
The strand where students learn to recognize basic shapes and figures, to distinguish between the attributes of an object, and to investigate the shared properties of classes of shapes and figures.
What is the Geometry & Spatial Sense strand?
200
A possible strategy that could be used to solve a problem.
What is Looking for a Pattern; Acting it Out; Guess or Check; Making a Table; Construct a table; Make an organized list; Act it out; Draw a picture; Use objects; Work backward; Write an open equation; Make a model; Solve a simpler problem
200
The year the mathematics curriculum document was revised.
What is 2005?
200
The assignment that looks at EQAO word problems.
What is the Problem Solving Assignment?
300

The only expectations that are to be the focus of evaluation.

What is role of the overall expectations?

300
The expectations that students need to learn and apply as they work to achieve the expectations outlined within the five strands
What is the role of the process expectations?
300
The process of expressing mathematical ideas and understanding orally, visually,and in writing, using numbers, symbols, pictures, graphs, diagrams, and words.
What is the communication step of the problem solving process?
300
The number of pages in Ontario's elementary mathematics curriculum document.
What is 138?
300

5x4(10x2)+6

What is 406?

400

The chart that teachers use to make judgements about student work.

What is the achievement chart?

400
Ensures that students build a solid foundation in mathematics by connecting and applying mathematical concepts in a variety of ways.
What is integrating concepts from across the five strands and applying the mathematics to real-life situations?
400
An attitude one must have in order to succeed when solving problems.
What is a willingness to try to solve problems; an interest in finding solutions to problems; the confidence to try various strategies; a willingness to risk being wrong; the ability to accept frustration that comes from not knowing; a willingness to persevere when solutions are not immediate; an understanding of the difference between not knowing the answer and not having found it yet
400
The place where you find the definitions of terms that are intended to help teachers and parents use this document
What is the Glossary?
400

The number of blog posts that are required for this course.

What is 5(+1 if include introduction)?

500

The primary purpose of assessment and evaluation.

What is to improve student learning?

500
Examples provided in the expectations that appear in quotation marks.
What is student talk in the curriculum document?
500
It forms the basis of effective mathematics programs and should be the mainstay of mathematical instruction.
What is problem solving?
500
A resource (several are listed) that is listed in the mathematics document that teachers may find helpful as they plan programs based on the expectations outlined in this curriculum document.
What is "A Guide to Effective Instruction in Mathematics, Kindergarten to Grade 6" "Early Math Strategy:The Report of the Expert Panel on Early Math in Ontario" "Teaching and Learning Mathematics:The Report of the Expert Panel on Mathematics in Grades 4 to 6 in Ontario" "Leading Math Success: Mathematical Literacy, Grades 7–12 – The Report of the Expert Panel on Student Success in Ontario, 2004" "Think Literacy: Cross-Curricular Approaches, Grades 7–12 – Mathematics: Subject-Specific Examples, Grades 7–9" "Targeted Implementation & Planning Supports (TIPS): Grades 7, 8, and 9 Applied Mathematics"
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The first thing that is due in this course.
What is the Math Refresher - Elevate My Math?