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The Robertson Program for Inquiry-based Teaching in Mathematics and Science The Robertson Program for Inquiry-based Teaching in Mathematics and Science
  • About Us
    • Meet the Robertson Team
    • Contact
    • Publications
  • Inquiry
  • Math
    • Math Lessons
      • Early Years
      • Primary
      • Junior/Intermediate
    • Exploring Math through Inquiry
    • Family Math Nights
    • Online Playful Math
    • Learning at Home
  • Science
    • Science Inquiry
      • Early Years
      • Primary
      • Junior/Intermediate
    • Outdoor Education
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The Robertson Program for Inquiry-based Teaching in Mathematics and Science / Category: Blog

3 Misconceptions in Primary Science

3 Misconceptions in Primary Science Taking time at the beginning of a science unit to allow students to share or document how they understand and relate to a topic is... read more →
  • April 5, 2022
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Investigating Birds in the Spring

Investigating Birds in Spring To me, birds are a nearly perfect teaching tool. They offer us a form of natural play, sparking joy as one ventures out to spot a... read more →
  • March 9, 2022
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Exploring food insecurity using financial literacy

Exploring Food Insecurity using Financial Literacy Using mathematics to understand food insecurity highlights factorsthat influence one's ability to access food.Due to the supply issues resulting from the pandemic, Ontarians have... read more →
  • February 17, 2022
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Bringing Stories into Science Classrooms

Bringing Storiesinto Science Classrooms Dr. Julie Comay explores how the inclusion of stories in science learning can create a bridge from the known to the unknown for studentsREAD AHEAD: Two... read more →
  • January 13, 2022
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New Lessons, Videos and Resources in 2021

Lessons Videos Blogs OPM This year, The Robertson Program has enhanced its online offerings. With more than 30 new lessons in our online library, several new videos, and a series... read more →
  • December 16, 2021
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Math, science and exploration in outdoor classrooms

Math, science & explorationin outdoor classrooms The Rural Outdoor Classroom New ideas from "Camp" at Mine Centre P.S. The Urban Outdoor Classroom Video tours of 2 different outdoor spaces in... read more →
  • November 17, 2021
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Math Manipulatives: How do they aid student learning?

Math Manipulatives:How do they aid student learning? With insight from practicing teachers, Dr. Julie Comay explores how math manipulatives — both physical and virtual — may help and hinder mathematical development .... read more →
  • October 18, 2021
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Rethinking Early Years Math Assessment in the First Days of School

Rethinking Early Years Math Assessment in the First Days of School Assessment: What research says Dr. Julie Comay on balancing assessment and relationship Teacher Insight: Nursery to SK A look... read more →
  • September 8, 2021
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Back-to-School Assessment Toolkit

Back-to-School Number Assessment Toolkit The Robertson Program has identified four quick and efficient assessments you can use to better understanding the mathematical needs of your students. Along with each assessment,... read more →
  • September 7, 2021
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Learning basic math facts using playful memorization

Learning basic math facts using playful memorization When the Ontario government rolled out its new math curriculum in 2020, it was touted as a “back-to-basics” approach. “We’re focusing on fundamental... read more →
  • May 18, 2021
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The Robertson Program for Inquiry-based Teaching in Mathematics and Science
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