The provincial government has announced an investment which they hope will boost math skills for students in Nipissing and across the province.
“I am proud that our government is investing $1,132,327 through the four local school boards in order to help Nipissing students build the math knowledge and skills they need to succeed now, and in the future,” said Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli.
These local supports are part of a four-year math strategy, that is focused on fundamental math concepts and skills, and how to apply them. In 2019-2020, Ontario will be supporting the strategy with a $55-million investment.
Fedeli says the math strategy will ensure that students are prepared for success in the classroom and in their future, teachers are confident and capable in teaching math, and parents and families are confident and equipped to support their kids.
"We are listening to parents and educators. Ontario students need greater support to strengthen their math skills to achieve success in school and into their careers. This investment provides our young people with access to the skills they need to enter the workforce with confidence, and further underscores our government's focus on STEM in the classroom," said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, in a release.
In addition to funding for Nipissing school boards, the government is committed to helping improve math scores by investing more than $6 million for summer initiatives throughout the province
In Nipissing, local school boards are also offering a three-week, math-focused Summer Learning Program for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5. This will help students who require additional supports minimize summer learning loss, build confidence, increase skills, and have greater success during the regular school year.
The Government has also launched a virtual resource, which will act as a summer learning refresher for students and parents. The online resource, called Math at Home, will help support student learning, mitigate against summer learning loss and ensure parents are aware of opportunities to help prepare their child for success in math.
