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‘Thinking Classroom’ Mathematics
Academics - featuresThe mathematics program at CMA focuses on conceptual understanding and problem solving; with 'procedural' approaches as a last resort.
Students are provided opportunities to collaborate when problem-solving, going beyond procedures to explore…
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INQubator
Academics - featuresThe INQubator program at Coast Mountain Academy is an expression of the school's core academic philosophy that curiosity and wonder are the best teachers.
In grades 7-9, students take part in a year-long course to learn how to explore questions…
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Online Gradebook
Academics - featuresOne of the most important aspects of creating self-aware students is ensuring that they know where they are on the journey of learning. While report cards have been traditionally focused on grades and performance, Coast Mountain Academy has…
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Hybrid Timetable
Academics - featuresThrough years of development, Coast Mountain Academy implements an exciting 'hybrid' timetable that brings the best of different course-lengths and a varied weekly schedule to subjects that benefit from them.
Year-long "linear", semester,…
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Formative Assessment Model
Academics - featuresCoast Mountain Academy is proud to comprehensively implement the assessment approach promoted by the 2018 Ministry of Education curriculum redesign: a philosophy of classroom assessment that emphasizes student self-awareness and repeated efforts…
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LEAD
Academics - featuresCoast Mountain Academy's Leadership Expeditions for Academic Discovery has been a cornerstone of the school since its conception. Our situation in one of Canada's outdoor recreation meccas affords us remarkable access to an incredible diversity…
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Interdisciplinary Humanities
Academics - featuresCoast Mountain Academy takes a 'blended' approach to the subjects traditionally labeled "English Language Arts" and "Social Studies". At all grade levels these subjects areas are taught in a single course over the entire year. In a nutshell:
We…
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PHE Every Day
Academics - featuresInspired by new research into the fields of neuroscience and educational psychology, Coast Mountain Academy teaches Physical & Health Education every morning. This routine of physical activity to start the day ensures that students head…