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Below each Standard are some resources an educator may wish to explore on their learning journey.

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STANDARD 3:

Educators use the curriculum guides to focus mathematics instruction. They set explicit, relevant,
accessible, and achievable learning goals for all students. Educators select and use teaching and learning strategies to develop mathematical processes. Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies, educators support educational equity - understanding, participation, engagement and achievement of all students. They use mathematical knowledge and evidence, including feedback and assessment data from students, to inform planning. Educators plan for appropriate and contextually relevant opportunities for families/caregivers to be involved in mathematical learning.

Standard 3 is delineated into six descriptors:

Possible Resources
	Teaching Through Problems Worth Solving This resource is a compilation of problems meant for the Intermediate level. The strategies described are applicable to every grade level.
	Planification de l'enseignement des stratégies de resolution de problèmes Cet article porte sur la planification de l'enseignement des stratégies de résolution de problèmes. This article focuses on planning the teaching of problem-solving strategies.
	Affiche: Étapes de la resolution des problèmes
	Rich Learning with Dan Finkel In this series of videos, Dan Finkel explores how rich mathematical experiences can transform the learning of students, and the practices of educators.
	Making Number Talks Matter This short video explains the importance and impact of number talks and mathematical discourse.
	Making Number Talks Matter This book addresses the development of mathematical practices including deepening understanding through the use of math talks.
	Partnering with Parents in Elementary School Math This resource provides educators with guidance on how to productively partner and communicate with families about their children's mathematics learning.
	Grassroots Workshops This site offers online professional learning from a variety of education leaders, mathematics and otherwise. The workshops offered are updated regularly.

STANDARD 4:

Educators develop, select, and use a variety of assessments, both formative and summative. They use assessment data to analyze and evaluate understanding of content and development of skills. Educators provide timely, effective, responsive, and constructive feedback to students about their learning. They report growth and achievement clearly, accurately, and respectfully to students and parents/caregivers.

Standard 4 is delineated into four descriptors:

Possible Resources
	Mathematics Formative Assessment Volume 1 This book provides 75 formative assessment strategies and show educators how to use them to inform instructional planning and better meet the needs of all students.
	Mathematics Formative Assessment Volume 2 This book contains 50 formative assessment classroom techniques to increase student participation and understanding.
	Math That Matters: Targeted Assessment and Feedback for Grades 3-8 In this resource, Marian Small helps educators understand and facilitate meaningful assessments to advance student understandings through three fundamental things: identify the most important math to assess; construct meaningful assessments - both formative and summative; and provide students with feedback that is clear, timely, and specific.
	Grassroots Workshops This site offers online professional learning from a variety of education leaders, mathematics and otherwise. The workshops offered are updated regularly.

STANDARD 5:

Educators establish and implement inclusive and positive interactions to engage and support all students in rich mathematical learning. Educators create class structures that optimize the learning environment, allowing time for whole group, small group, and independent learning. To build a positive mathematics culture, educators nurture a growth mindset both in and out of the
classroom. A positive attitude and a growth mindset are important aspects of engaging students in mathematics. It is important that students see mistakes and struggles as learning opportunities. The mathematics culture created by educators fosters students’ risk-taking.

Standard 5 is delineated into three descriptors:

Possible Resources
	Station Rotation: Differentiating Instruction to Reach All Students This YouTube video describes how station rotation allows students to learn in a range of modalities.
	Tiered Instruction in a Middle School Math Classroom In this YouTube video a Math 8 educator describes how she is working to meet every student where they are in their learning.
	Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential Through Creative Mathematics, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching This book by Jo Boaler delivers a blueprint to banishing math anxiety and laying a foundation for mathematics success that anyone can build on.
	Mindset Mathematics Series This series of books are intended for Kindergarten to Grade 8. Educators are advised to carefully check the Table of Contents (or front covers) of each book for the topics addressed in each.
	Limitless Mind The author of this book reveals the six keys to unlocking learning potential, based on the latest scientific findings.
	Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K–12 This resource helps teachers implement 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. When combined, these unique research-based practices create the optimal conditions for learner-centered and student-owned deep mathematical thinking and learning.
	Grassroots Workshops This site offers online professional learning from a variety of education leaders, mathematics and otherwise. The workshops offered are updated regularly.

Standards 1 and 2

Standards 6 and 7