After learning/reviewing that there is no such thing as a math person and that we can all learn math, the grade 8s tackled some of Mark Chubb’s Skyscraper Puzzles. A lot of perseverance and struggle! Strategy, mistakes, and learning were present today. OCDSB A Lorne Cassidy

Today’s message in math class: to be good at math doesn’t mean you have to be fast at math. Understanding what you are doing is most important. Then more challenging puzzles! Thanks to Sarah Carter for the 1-4-5 square, pi, and parts of a whole puzzles. A Lorne Cassidy OCDSB

Back to the boards (VNPS) today! Students were collaborating to solve river crossing problems while working on representing their group’s thinking visually. A Lorne Cassidy OCDSB

A few rounds of skunk and the 5x5 game provided some competition, some fun, some strategy, and some math in class today. A Lorne Cassidy OCDSB

Our collaborative growth mindset poster is complete and posted in the classroom! A Lorne Cassidy

We’ve been working with scatterplots this week in math. Is there a relationship between height and shoe size? If so, what type of relationship and how would you describe the relationship? A Lorne Cassidy OCDSB

Every year in October, Islamic Heritage Month is recognized in Canada. This is a time to learn together about Islamic excellence and the rich, longstanding contributions Muslim people have made to literature, math, science, art and history.

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Did you know that about 1 in 10 people in Ontario is impacted by a learning disability? Learn more on our website: ow.ly/1xcJ50KYsp7 #LDMonth

Today is the start of the Global Read Aloud! We have joined a few classes to participate in a Twitter Slow Chat over the next 6 weeks as we read Thirst by Varsha Bajaj. #GRAThirst #GRA2022

W1 C1 Q1: How would you describe Minnie when we first meet her in Chapter 1? What characteristics would you use? #GRAThirst #GRA2022

W1 C2 Q2: Why do you think there was so much excitement and energy around the idea of a computer class? #GRAThirst #GRA2022

W1 C2 Q3: What do you think ‘Money. It rules everything.’ means? #GRAThirst #GRA2022

W1 C2 Q4: At the end of the chapter, two types of schools are mentioned (a free government-run school and a school run by an educational charity). What do you think the differences are between these two types of schools? #GRAThirst #GRA2022

A reminder that Friday, October 7th is a PA Day for all #OCDSB elementary and secondary schools. There will be no classes held on this day.

Reminder: Students in grades 8-11 and their parents/guardians are invited to a virtual information session on October 26th, to learn more about International Learning Opportunities at the OCDSB. Find out more on our website: ow.ly/ShCl50KYxXB

Tonight: Join us at 6:00 p.m. for "Supporting your Child's Mental Health and Well-Being", a webinar with the OCDSB's Mental Health Team. There is no need to register - just follow this link to attend. ow.ly/GfuR50MwxjH

When you give a little, you help a lot! Toonie Tuesday is back on February 21st, and this year's goal is to raise $80,000 to support OCDSB students with what they need to be successful! Learn more about Toonie Tuesday or donate today: ow.ly/ELet50MJr02 Education Foundation of Ottawa

My takeaway from tonight’s session is that we want to build the relationship between numbers mentally. Pam Harris #ReachMoreStudents

Do you want a copy of The Kodiaks? Like this post, repost, follow. I’ll draw a winner this weekend! And remember you can pre-order it! portageandmainpress.com/Books/T/The-Ko…

Hi teachers & friends! To celebrate the upcoming release of my 25th book, I am giving away 2500 copies of I Survived the Dust Bowl over the next 10 days. Today: 10 class sets of 25. To enter, like this post & retweet. Winners announced tomorrow am. ❤️