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 workshop will review and explore a locally-developed framework that supports holistic instruction through hands-on opportunities for teachers and students to build deeper meaning in relation to place. 
By thoughtfully designing mathematical approaches and provocations that heighten awareness of the relationships we have with the land, educators can expand on the quantitative computational activities and relationships that the natural world has to offer. 
The creation of this framework was made possible by a BCAMT grant that was awarded in the 2022-23 school year.