2024 Northwest Mathematics Conference

Delve into the interplay between mathematics and the art of the Salish Weave Collection, focusing on prints in school program box sets. Discover how mathematical thinking can be developed and enhanced by Coast Salish art and the stories and knowledge held within it. Explore how a mathematical lens deepens understanding of the art and makes connections to culture, community, land, and place. The curricular focus of this workshop presentation will be the BC kindergarten to grade 3 curriculum but teachers from all grades will gain insight for weaving together math and Coast Salish art.

This session is repeated on Friday, October 25 from 10:05-11:20am.

Delve into the interplay between mathematics and the art of the Salish Weave Collection, focusing on prints in school program box sets. Discover how mathematical thinking can be developed and enhanced by Coast Salish art and the stories and knowledge held within it. Explore how a mathematical lens deepens understanding of the art and makes connections to culture, community, land, and place. The curricular focus of this workshop presentation will be the BC kindergarten to grade 3 curriculum but teachers from all grades will gain insight for weaving together math and Coast Salish art.

This session is also being presented from 8:30-9:45 am on Friday, October 25th.

Explore the Indigenous- Pacific Northwest Coast Minecraft World through a math lens. Participants will be introduced to the newly developed Indigenous- PNWC Minecraft World and participate in several harvest and build challenges while assisting the virtual village to prepare for winter. Use math concepts to represent indigenous teachings in a virtual world. Participants will need a personal device with the latest version of Minecraft Education downloaded.