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VIDEO! Thinking Thursdays: Encouraging Critical Thinking in Math

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Thinking Thursday, an initiative of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Elementary School at the York Catholic District School Board’s school improvement plan, is a day dedicated to mathematics and mathematical thinking. Every Thursday, classes work on different open-ended math questions that promote collaborative communication, creative processes and critical thinking to problem-solve.

Watch the video to learn more about Thinking Thursday, how it benefits students with LDs, and how to implement this initiative in your school.

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