Inquiry

The Robertson Program for Inquiry-based Teaching in Mathematics and Science / Category: Inquiry

Approaching Math Through Basketball: A Robertson Program collaboration with YAAACE

This year, The Robertson Program teamed up with the Youth Association for Academics, Athletics, and Character Education (YAAACE) for an innovative, exploratory initiative: Approaching Math Through Basketball. Following the success of our... read more →

Free math learning modules for Ontario educators + an update on the compulsory math test for Ontario teacher candidates

In November 2023, Ontario’s top court upheld the validity of the mandatory Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT) for new teachers entering the field. The MPT was first introduced in 2021 as... read more →

6 holiday party game ideas for the classroom or at home

It’s quite common at this time of year to find yourself around a table playing a game with friends and family. Other than joy and entertainment, we know there are... read more →

The only game you need to teach place value

A parent recently told me about her child in Grade 3 who was struggling to identify how many hundreds, tens, and ones were in any given number. “Is this necessary?... read more →

Rethinking the KWL Chart + 8 ideas for working with conceptual organizers

At a parent event in September, a teacher points to a series of colourful, student-completed “KWL” charts related to their science exploration into light and sound. The charts reflect her... read more →

January 13, 2023
The Robertson Program
Blog, Inquiry, Jackman ICS, Science Blog

An image of educator David Osorio reading a book to his Grade 2 Math class. Text overlay reads "Selecting an exceptional book to support mathematical learning + 7 questions for educators to consider.

Selecting an exceptional book to support mathematical learning

David Osorio will often use storybooks to pique his student’s interest in mathematics. The Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study teacher has watched as children begin to relate to... read more →

December 5, 2022
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Blog, Inquiry, Jackman ICS, Math Blog

Grade 2 class release salmon alevin into river, concluding 3-month classroom inquiry

The Grade Two class at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study travelled to Greenwood Conservation Area to release the salmon alevin they had been caring for in their classroom.... read more →

Robertson Team visits Mine Centre School to discover more about their “camp”

Last week, the Robertson Program traveled to our friends at Mine Centre Public School to have another visit at their outdoor kindergarten classroom – or as they call it, “camp.”... read more →

Geometry and Spatial Reasoning in the Early Years: Connecting to Nature with the YRDSB

The Robertson Program has had the opportunity to work with the impressive numeracy team from the York Region District School Board to create a four-part PD series to deepen knowledge... read more →

May 17, 2018
The Robertson Program
Environment, Inquiry, Natural Curiosity, Professional Development, YRDSB

Classroom discussion on the carpet about a book

JICS Lesson Study focuses on creating curriculum in response to the TRC’s Calls to Action

Lab School Teachers explore Treaties in Grade 5 and the Seven Grandfather Teachings in Grade 1By Beverly Caswell, Jisoo Seo and Zachary PedersenYesterday, teachers from the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute... read more →

February 23, 2017
The Robertson Program
Equity, FN, Inquiry, Jackman ICS, OISE, Professional Development