Hillcrest Mathematics

Hillcrest High School offers an innovative and responsive mathematics program for all students. 

What's happening ... 

CEMC Waterloo Math Contest

Any students in grades 9 - 12 should see or email natasha.lamb@ocdsb.ca if you are interested in participating in a math contest. 

Math Hub

The Math Hub is a place for all students to come to work on their math. Open every day at lunch in room 128. 

In the classroom this month

Working together in grade 9 math class!

Grade 9 math students work together in random groups of three students to solve problems together. In this picture they were challenged to stack the cups in different patterns without touching the cups with their hands. They were provided 3 pieces of string and one elastic per group and no instructions. 

These students are celebrating after completing one of the hardest stacking patterns as a group. Through these types of activities students learn to work together, take risks, try different ways to solve the problems, and be creative. All these skills are then encouraged and practiced through learning math concepts throughout the semester.