How To Remove Tracking From Your Math Program - An OAME 2021 Panel Discussion

<p><b>Today we have a special treat for your ears! We recently held a live panel discussion at the annual OAME Conference (Ontario Association of Mathematics) on de-streaming the grade 9 math program here in Ontario with some pretty special guests! </b></p><p><b>We were honoured to host Dr. Christine Suurtamm who is a Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Ottawa, Hema Khodai, an Instructional Resource Teacher with Peel District School Board, Mark Chubb, a classroom teacher and past instructional coach, and finally Jason To who is a Coordinator for Secondary Mathematics and Academic Pathways with the TDSB. </b></p><p><b>In this deep discussion we discuss the benefits of de-tracking or de-streaming as it helps to break down barriers that prevent marginalized students from an equal opportunity to succeed, thrive, and reach their full potential. </b></p><p><b>You’ll Learn: </b></p><ul><li><b>What our panelists are looking forward to most for this first year of de-streamed grade 9 mathematics?</b></li><li><b>Some of the common challenges educators are concerned about with the introduction of an untracked grade 9 mathematics curriculum.</b></li><li><b>How we can work towards meeting the needs of all learners in a de-streamed program. </b></li><li><b>What supports the Ministry of Education, districts, schools and other education stakeholders can put in place to support teachers in making this move forward.</b></li><li><b>How we might shift our assessment and evaluation practices to better promote an assessment for learning culture.</b></li></ul><p><b>Resources: </b></p><ul><li><a href='https://makemathmoments.com/framework'><b>Make Math Moments 3-Part Framework Guidebook</b></a></li><li><a href='https://learn.makemathmoments.com/tasks'><b>Problem Based Lessons &amp; Units of Study</b></a></li><li><a href='https://makemathmoments.com/academy/'><b>The Make Math Moments Academy</b></a></li></ul>