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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 →

Using quilting stories to explore patterning, number & geometry

Quilts are beautiful, intricate, and comforting. They have become everyday items in many homes, but they are also often pieces of art. I have always been fascinated with quilts because... read more →

Investigating a solar eclipse: Uncovering the relationship among the Earth, Moon & Sun

On April 8, 2024, North America will be treated to a spectacular event: a solar eclipse. As the moon aligns itself precisely between the Earth and the Sun, its shadow... 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 →

Robertson Program brings playful math to YAAACE 2023 Summer Camp

This summer, the Robertson Program held three playful math sessions with children in the Youth Association for Academics, Athletics, and Character Education’s (YAAACE) summer camp. The sessions featured a range... read more →

The Power of the Number Line: A Model that Scales

Hundreds of studies across a variety of contexts have demonstrated the unique capacity of number line models to ground student understanding of numerical quantities and relationships. Number lines make explicit... read more →

June 4, 2023
tiffany
Blog, Math Blog

Junior Daily Math Discussion

Grade 4/5 Teacher Zoe Donoahue shares how she reinventeda primary daily math practice so it met the needs of her junior studentsWhen I moved to teaching grade 5, I challenged... read more →

April 7, 2023
The Robertson Program
Blog, Jackman ICS, Math Blog, Number Sense, Zoe Donoahue

Teacher Learning Modules: Mathematics concepts for elementary teachers

Effective mathematics instruction requires knowledge of both mathematics pedagogy and mathematical content. Yet many elementary teachers express lack of confidence in their mastery of math skills and concepts which may... read more →