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A Professional Growth Network of the STF, the Saskatchewan Mathematics Teachers Society strives to foster excellence in K-12 mathematics education.

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๐Ÿ“ฃSUM 2026 is coming this April!

๐Ÿงฎ If you teach math in K to 12, this is your conference.
Two days of powerful learning, SK community, and inspiring Canadian speakers.

๐ŸฆœEarly bird registration is open until March 1, 2026.

๐ŸŒŸJoin us at SUM 2026!
smts.ca/sum-2026/

11.12.2025 17:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‚ Came across this creative edit and had to share.
๐Ÿ“ˆ Such a fun way to connect real images with the graphs we teach.

Play with the graphs here:
๐Ÿ‘‰ www.desmos.com/calculator

24.11.2025 18:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ˜ƒ๏ธ Loved learning outdoor math with Janice Novakowski. Thank you!

โœจ Hereโ€™s a list of winter math books your students will love. These cozy, seasonal stories bring math to life.

17.11.2025 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฟ Check out the math students found on their nature walk!

A simple walk outdoors can reveal math everywhere, from shapes and patterns to data and probabilities. Discover ways to take math beyond the classroom and into the world around us.

www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

08.11.2025 14:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽƒ Happy Halloween!

Somewhere out there, a math teacher just faintedโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ’€

๐Ÿ‘ปCan you find more spooky fractions that make math teachers scream and still work?

31.10.2025 19:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‚ Join us tonight at 7 pm CST for an inspiring session on connecting math and the outdoors!

๐ŸŒฑ Discover new ideas, stories, and resources to bring nature into your math teaching.

โžก๏ธ Sign up here:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

30.10.2025 16:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Which One Doesnโ€™t Belong? ๐Ÿ‘€

A fun and meaningful way to explore your studentsโ€™ mathematical thinking!

Thereโ€™s no single โ€œrightโ€ answer. Itโ€™s all about noticing, reasoning, and justifying ideas together.

โœจ What do YOU think doesnโ€™t belong?

๐Ÿ”— talkingmathwithkids.com/wodb

24.10.2025 21:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Connecting Math Learning with the Outdoors Connecting Math Learning with the Outdoors with Janice NovakowskiOnline webinar for Primary Teachers

Join the exhilarating "Connecting Math Learning with the Outdoors" event and revolutionize your teaching. Learn game-changing, hands-on strategies to teach counting, patterns, and measurement outside.
Don't miss out! Sign up now! ๐Ÿ‘‡
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
#NatureBasedLearning

18.10.2025 23:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Teacher: โ€œShow me you understand fractions.โ€
Student: โ€œDone.โ€ ๐Ÿ‘

When โ€˜show what you knowโ€™ backfires just a little.๐Ÿ˜‚

17.10.2025 20:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Transform math into a hands-on adventure with the "Connecting Math Learning with the Outdoors" event.

Discover fun, nature-based ways to teach counting, measuring, and patterns.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Details & Registration: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

14.10.2025 02:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Students talk, wonder, and make sense as the graph unfolds.

Can you guess what that dot with the question mark represents? ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ“ˆ

Throwback to SUM with Jenna Laibโ€™s Slow Reveal Graph.

slowrevealgraphs.com/2023/02/04/s...

13.10.2025 02:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฟ Excited to welcome Janice Novakowski to our next webinar!

Weโ€™ll explore how math learning connects with the outdoors and how place can inspire mathematical thinking. Practical ideas, resources, and learning stories will be shared along the way.

www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

09.10.2025 03:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ‰ Today is 9/16/25 โ€” a Perfect Square Day!

What other square dates do you see coming up?

16.09.2025 07:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Connecting Math Learning with the Outdoors Connecting Math Learning with the Outdoors with Janice NovakowskiOnline webinar for Primary Teachers

Registration is ready! ๐Ÿš€

www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

29.08.2025 20:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฟOnline webinars by Janice Novakowski

Investigate and discuss practices that connect mathematics learning and the outdoors.

Guiding questions include:
โœ… How might mathematics be explored outdoors?
โœ… How might place inspire mathematical thinking and enhance learning?

๐Ÿ“Œ Registration coming soon!

23.08.2025 21:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Did you know? SMTS membership is one of the benefits of being an STF member. Teachers who join for the first time or change their selection for 2025-26 and be eligible to win a $100 gift card.
www.stf.sk.ca/mystf/my-pro...

11.06.2025 19:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸWe asked 200+ math educators to sum up the SUM Conference.

Inspired by each other, we're heading back to our classrooms with fresh ideas, renewed energy, and a shared commitment to better math learning for all students. ๐Ÿ™Œ

15.04.2025 05:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ready to bring DebateMath ideas to your classroom?

Explore debate activities and sample projects from SUM25 speaker Chris Luzniak.

www.luzniak.com/for-school/

11.04.2025 19:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thanks to all the incredible math educators, leaders, and presenters who made the day unforgettable!

Your passion for math and commitment to students truly shined through. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ“ธ
#SUM25

11.04.2025 18:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Over 200 passionate math educators gathered at the SUM Conference to explore how we can deliver better math learning experiences for our students! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Huge thanks to our presenters and attendees for bringing your insights, energy, and curiosityโ€”it was an inspiring day of learning and connection. ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ’ฌ

10.04.2025 07:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Five SK educators as part of a panel discussion at a math education conference.

Five SK educators as part of a panel discussion at a math education conference.

@smtsca.bsky.social with a panel of SK educators sharing their classroom stories at #SUM2025 ๐Ÿ™Œ

08.04.2025 19:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ๐ŸŽ‰ Only 1 day left until SUM 2025! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’ƒ
Weโ€™re dancing with excitement over here! Get ready for a day full of inspiring sessions, math magic, and amazing educators coming together! ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’ฌ

๐Ÿ’ƒ Canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐Ÿ•บ

06.04.2025 03:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข The countdown is on! ๐ŸŽ‰

The Saskatchewan Understands Math (SUM) Conference is just around the cornerโ€”time to start planning! ๐Ÿ“โœจ

๐Ÿ” Check the schedule, pick your must-attend sessions, and get ready for an inspiring experience at SUM!

04.04.2025 19:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”Check out the schedule and session locations to make the most of your time. With so many incredible sessions lined up, youโ€™ll be sure to find something that sparks your interest!

๐Ÿ“…Plan ahead, pick your must-attend sessions, and get ready to connect, learn, and be inspired!

04.04.2025 19:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿค” If your students could describe your math class in three words, what would they say?

At #SUM2025, you'll connect with other math teachers to discuss, share ideas, and gain fresh strategies to bring back to your classroom! โœจ

Sign up here www.smts.ca/sum-2025/

03.04.2025 16:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸ We have 4 amazing Featured Speakersโ€”Jenna Laib, Chris Luzniak, Nat Banting, and Maegan Girouxโ€”plus 17 breakout sessions led by passionate math educators! ๐ŸŽ‰

Get ready for an inspiring experience at
www.smts.ca/sum-2025/

02.04.2025 18:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽฒ Join 2 days of SUM and watch your students build confidence, deepen understanding, and thrive in math!

www.smts.ca/sum-2025/reg...

01.04.2025 18:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ญWhat does SUM really stand for?

Drop your guess in the comments! โฌ‡๏ธ

www.smts.ca/sum-2025/

01.04.2025 18:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿค” Whatโ€™s one change youโ€™d love to see in your math classroom?

This conference is your chance to explore new strategies, connect with fellow educators, and bring fresh ideas back to your students.

๐Ÿ’ก Get ready for an inspiring experience!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ www.smts.ca/sum-2025/

01.04.2025 05:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸ Take a look at last yearโ€™s highlights!

๐Ÿ’ก Get ready for an incredible conference filled with insightful sessions, engaging discussions, and a community of passionate educators.

๐Ÿ˜Š Looking forward to seeing you there!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ www.smts.ca/sum-2025/

31.03.2025 21:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0