Math Websites
Looking for a little extra math support for your child. Click on the pdf link and find pages of fun!
Math Websites.pdf
Supporting your child with mathematics at home
See the following Ministry of Education documents for great ideas!
MathTipsforParents_Sept2014.pdf
PartneringWithYourTeen.pdf
eNewsletter Submissions
Here is a solution from last month’s Calcrostic:
abca ÷ ade = da
- ÷ ÷ x +
adef ÷ ge = ef
= = = = =
hga ÷ e = ja
I have solved the math challenge and the values of the variables are:
a=2; b=5; c=9; d=1; e=6; f=0; g=3; h=4; j=7
Regards,
Hasan, 8-2
Is Hasan’s solution correct? How do we know? How does your solution compare?
At Milne Valley, we strive for our mathematicians to be reflective thinkers. Ask these questions of your child about their daily learning in math class.
Caribou Math Contest
Milne students competed with the rest of the TDSB and the world in mathematics November 12, 2014. Incredible results!
Here are the top results:
Grade 6 results
Anna C: 1st at Milne; 3rd in TDSB; 80th in Ontario; 99th in Canada; 100th worldwide of almost 4500 students!
Navya M: 2nd at Milne; 27th in TDSB; 489th in Ontario; 588th in Canada; 609th worldwide
Adam J: 3rd at Milne; 42nd in TDSB; 862nd in Ontario; 1,038th in Canada; 1,085th worldwide
Grade 7/8 results
Kevin W: 1st at Milne; 3rd in TDSB; 11th in Ontario; 16th in Canada; 16th worldwide of almost 5000 students!
Rhidita S: 2nd at Milne; 39th in TDSB; 379th in Ontario; 455th in Canada; 471st worldwide
Neeraj T: 3rd at Milne; 46th in TDSB; 589th in Ontario; 705th in Canada; 732nd worldwide
Let's get ready for the next Caribou Math Contest... Wednesday, 14 January 2015!
Caribou Math Contest
Milne students competed with the rest of the TDSB and the world in mathematics October 15, 2014. Milne has incredible math-letes!!
Don't worry! Grade 6 students will join the fun next month... when they aren't on a school trip!
Here are the top results:
Grade 7/8 results
Rhidita S. 1st at Milne; 9th in TDSB; 140th in Ontario; 174th in Canada; 179th worldwide of 5973 students
Neeraj T. 2nd at Milne; 20th in TDSB; 283rd in Ontario; 347th in Canada; 357th worldwide
Sabrina W. 3rd at Milne; 22nd in TDSB; 309th in Ontario; 376th in Canada; 386th worldwide
Let's get ready for the next Caribou Math Contest... Wednesday, 12 November 2014!
Can you compete?
Gregory, Adam and Paul are athletes who competed in the downhill skiing event in the Winter Olympics. Gregory, Adam and Paul each finished first, second or third. There were no ties. Each athlete is also from a different country. One is from Canada, one is from France, and one is from Japan. Using the following clues, determine who placed first, second or third, and for which country each athlete was competing.
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Gregory was faster than Adam.
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Gregory is not Canadian, and he did not finish in second place.
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The Japanese athlete was faster than the French athlete.
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Adam is not Japanese and he did not finish in third place.
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The Canadian athlete was faster than the French athlete.
Reflect on your answer using the math knowledge taught in your math class. How do you know that your answer is correct? Is your solution the only possible solution?
Sample Gr 6 Solution
Sample of Grade 7 Solution
Sample Grade 8 Solution
October Math Challenge
Money in the Bank
Ever since her 5th birthday, Luck E. Duck has saved the $75.00 she receives each year from her aunt instead of a birthday toy. Next week, Ella Duck will turn 14, and she has decided that after her 14th birthday party, she will take all of her birthday money and open a savings account. How much money will Ella have to open her account immediately following her 14th birthday?
For grade 7 and grade 8 students (and those wishing a new challenge)
If the bank pays 2% interest on the balance at the end of each year, and she continues to bank all her birthday money and spends none, how much will Ella have in her bank account immediately after her 16th birthday?
How do you know that your answer is correct? Is your solution the only possible solution? Reflect on your answer by using the math knowledge taught in your math class.
Sample Solutions
Grade 7 
Grade 8
September Math Challenge
The Legs Problem
I was at a birthday party when I noticed that there were 44 legs in the room. Once it was time to eat the cake, everyone was sitting on stools around one table with no empty stools. Each stool had 3 legs. The table had 4 legs. How many people are around the table?
How do you know that your solution is correct? Is your solution the only possible solution? Reflect on your solution by using the math knowledge taught in your math class.
Sample Solutions
Grade 7
Grade 8
