MPTCA 2025

Algorithms might be powerful general tools, but they can trap students in limited, less-
sophisticated reasoning. In this session, learn how students can take advantage of the power of
generalizing without getting trapped and how we can develop mathematical reasoning, get
better results, and reach more students.

Everyone is interested in food! Learn how to integrate food literacy into every subject of your pre-existing curriculum. Your little chefs can learn about topics such as: nutrition, reading labels, how to cook, geographical origins for recipes, and environmental factors involved in food production. This workshop will provide practical strategies and engaging activities to make food literacy a fun and integral part of your classroom. Discover how to inspire students to make healthier choices, understand the global impact of their food, and develop essential life skills through hands-on learning experiences. Join us to transform your teaching approach and ignite a passion for food literacy in your students!

Session Objectives:
1. Educators will incorporate nutrition, cooking, and environmental topics into various subjects.
2. Educators will use fun strategies to teach food origins, label reading, and nutrition.
3. Educators will teach essential life skills like cooking and healthy food choices through hands-on activities.

Why is it important to prioritize our financial well-being? Being financially prepared is essential because it's not just about money; it's a fundamental aspect of overall wellness. Neglecting financial health can lead to stress and affect mental well-being, making it harder to navigate life's challenges. For educators, who often prioritize the needs of others over their own, focusing on personal wellness, including financial wellness, is imperative. Studies show that 40% of financially unstable Canadians experience stress related to their finances. This stress permeates their work life, with 88% reporting frequent worries and 49% admitting it affects their job performance. However, what if there were simple tools that could alleviate this stress? This session aims to provide such tools, offering practical steps that can be implemented easily. In this session, you will learn how to identify any financial gaps that you may have, how to prepare for the unknown (financial emergencies and unexpected costs), and how to plan for your expected financial needs (home downpayment, kids' post-secondary tuition, additional retirement funds). We will explore investment options, look at market dynamics, and, using our core strategies, we will set you up to make informed financial decisions. Being financially prepared isn't just about avoiding financial pitfalls; it's about building resilience and understanding and securing peace of mind in the face of life's uncertainties.

Session Objectives:
1. How to identify financial gaps that you may have
2. Investment and insurance options to help close the gaps
3. Core strategies for success and financial wellness

In this session, you'll learn the similarities and differences between the instructional routines
called Problem Strings and Number Talks, and Thin Slicing problems. You'll learn which to use
when and how often so you can maximize student engagement and learning.

You're on a mission to teach math better and reach more students. With concept-grounded fluency strategies, students will achieve better results by shifting their focus from memorizing and mimicking to reasoning and math-ing. This session will provide tasks, strategies, and models to enhance your math instruction. Math is Figure-out-able!

Saviez-vous qu environ 7 jeux LEGO sont achet s mondialement chaque seconde? Ces briques fort populaires peuvent aider les l ves r ellement comprendre le sens du nombre. Les fractions ne repr sentent qu une fraction de ce qu on peut enseigner l aide des LEGO . Vous apprendrez comment les utiliser pour enseigner la g om trie, la gestion de donn es, l alg bre, la mesure, les quations, le sens du nombre, les op rations et encore plus.

Session Objectives:
1. Apprendre illustrer des concepts comme les fractions, la g om trie, et les op rations l aide des briques LEGO .
2. D couvrir des m thodes cr atives pour int grer les LEGO dans les le ons et rendre l apprentissage des math matiques plus engageant.
3. Concevoir des activit s collaboratives o les l ves utilisent les LEGO pour appliquer les concepts math matiques de mani re ludique.

Come prepared to play games and learn strategies that help teach the following concepts: composing/decomposing numbers, 10s, 100s, 1000s and beyond to hundred thousand for grade 3, comparing numbers, developing the foundation for rounding and expanding numbers, using number lines, skip counting and patterns. The games integrate the use of cards, regular and place value dice, number lines and even red solo cups! These activities will help your students thoroughly understand place value concepts before paper and pencil practice. Handouts will include gameboards, and concept skill checklists for assessment, and ideas for differentiation will be shared throughout.

Session Objectives:
1. Participants will learn 10-15 games for teaching and practicing place value concepts.
2. Participants will earn basic games, then learn how to differentiate them to meet the needs of all students - strugglers and for those that need extra challenge
3. Participants will learn how to use place value manipulatives effectively to build concrete understanding of concepts

Join me for a double session designed for K-3 teachers to focus on planning, instruction, and assessment related to numeracy. Through collaborative dialogue with peers, participants will have dedicated time to plan, collaborate, and design instruction and assessments. The session will also include sharing pedagogical approaches and resources to enhance support. Please come prepared with the necessary tools for collaboration and be ready to expand your knowledge and practice in numeracy.

Session Objectives:
1. To deepen subject matter knowledge and expand professional capacities to meet the challenging demands of the educational landscape and student needs.
2. To join professional learning communities to exchange pedagogical strategies and instructional insights.
3. To provide time and opportunity for active learning.