Mathematics

In Alberta, the following strands in the Mathematics curriculum have connections to digital and media literacy:

K-9:

  • Statistics and Probability (SP)

10-12:

  • Finance
  • Logical Reasoning (LR)
  • Probability (P)

According to the Mathematics K-6 Program of Studies, " Alberta's math programs require that students can not only add, subtract, multiply and divide, but that they also know how to reason and solve problems in real-life situations."

Click on a grade level for a list of media-related outcomes and links to supporting resources from the MediaSmarts site. (Note: as many of our lessons can be adapted to suit different grade levels, specific lessons may be listed for more than one grade. Teachers should also note that individual lessons often satisfy a number of learning outcomes.