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February 27th, 2024
In the Fall of 2023, we launched the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Math Achievement Action Plan (MAAP). We are pleased to share the work that is underway and the progress made. Together with families and caregivers, we are supporting increased student engagement and academic outcomes in mathematics.
To better prepare students for success in the classroom and for their future, the objectives of the MAAP are to improve mathematics achievement and success through the following key pillars:
While each student experiences similar day-to-day math lessons, educators understand and respond to the student’s mathematics strengths, needs and experiences. Sample strategies like the ones below allow a student’s classroom teacher to individualize each student’s math learning.
For example:
A tiered approach is responding to a student’s math learning needs in a targeted way. Depending on the learner, multiple repetitions of key math skills may occur. In WRDSB classrooms, we can see that the tiered approach is benefiting students in a range of ways, including:
Increasing student capacity for mathematical reasoning
Growing student ability to perform grade level mathematical operations
Building student’s confidence in math
Read more about the Math Achievement Action Plan (MAAP).
Curious how families and caregivers can support math learning at home? Any time you spend talking or learning about math at home will help your child thrive.
Ideas to foster a love of math and math skill development at home:
All WRDSB students in Grades 1 to 10 have access to Knowledgehook. It’s a digital tool that makes learning math more interactive and fun. Students engage with questions and problems, helping them:
Learn more about how to access Knowledgehook.
To support implementation of the MAAP, we will be:
In the 2023-24 Board Improvement and Equity Plan, we outlined several performance indicators to measure our progress, including in the area of mathematics. One of the key indicators for measuring success will be the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessment results.
We focused on the percentage of students:
This work is ongoing as the WRDSB continues to support student achievement and well-being guided by our Strategic Plan.
The ongoing reporting and assessment of our practices will ensure we are making data-driven decisions. These include:
If you have specific questions about the WRDSB Math Achievement Action Plan and how to support your child’s learning, please reach out to your child’s teacher or school principal.
Learn more about the WRDSB Math Achievement Action Plan.
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