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Problems that arise in the real-world allow for meaningful classroom discussions about social issues. Currently in Nova Scotia, there is an ongoing debate between Mi'kmaw and non-Indigenous fishers about the rules around when lobsters can... read more →

When Jake was little, his development seemed pretty normal, though we noticed that he threw with his right hand and wrote with... read more →

“It is also acknowledged that transmission of the virus will likely be attenuated in outdoor settings and outdoor play and learning have many benefits for children and youth.... read more →

Over the past three cataclysmic months, one extraordinary phenomenon (among many) has been the overnight upending of traditional schooling. Within a week of school closures in March, teachers across... read more →

Much has been written about the benefits of situating math in a variety of contexts ranging from board games to the mundane routines of daily life. Narrative provides another rich context for and powerful entry into mathematical topics of all... read more →

Math is embedded in everyday life. “There is always math around us. It’s in the design of what we’re living in, in the schedule of our day, in the... read more →

Robbie Case dedicated his life to understanding human development and learning. Robbie was drawn to the study of... read more →

By focusing on teaching for equity, educators empower students to develop mathematical and political knowledge. Dr. Bev Caswell shares ways to create compassionate spaces for students to have... read more →

The inherent structure of games develop mathematical skill and understanding. Dr. Julie Comay and Dr. Zack Hawes explain how to choose... read more →

Second year Master of Arts in Child Study and Education (MA CSE) teacher candidates in Zack Hawes' math class presented their final Mathematics Inquiry Projects at the Robertson Program’s... read more →