In order for students to achieve excellence in an area like mathematics, there must be a balance between understanding basic math concepts, practising skills like multiplication tables, and developing the thinking skills needed for advanced problem solving. These foundational skills remain a focus – and combined with creativity and critical thinking, innovative problem solving, effective communication and collaboration, they lead to excellence. (Achieving Excellence: A Renewed Vision for Education in Ontario, April 2014)
Here are some examples of math concepts that students have been learning at Boxwood.
