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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
    • Monthly Math Challenge
    • 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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Math Blog

The Robertson Program for Inquiry-based Teaching in Mathematics and Science / Blog / Category: Math Blog (Page 3)
An image of an educator working with a student on a math assessment. To the left, the image reads "Number Assessment Toolkit, including Give-N Test, Number Knowledge, Empty Number Line and Place Value

Number Assessment Toolkit

Four quick and efficient assessments that help educators better understand the mathematical strengths and needs of students. Along with each assessment, we've suggested lessons available in our free math lesson library... read more →
  • August 20, 2022
  • The Robertson Program
  • Blog, Math Blog, Number Sense

Seeing the joy in math

Dr. Julie Comay explores how learning math is filled with joyful possibilities. In her message at this year’s meeting of the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), president Trina... read more →
  • June 27, 2022
  • The Robertson Program
  • Blog, Math Blog, Spatial Reasoning
Whole Number Bias and 3 Misconceptions about Fractions in Junior Math​

Whole Number Bias and 3 Misconceptions about fractions in Junior Math

Whole Number Bias and 3 Misconceptions about Fractions in Junior Math​ Whole Number Bias and 3 Misconceptions about Fractions in Junior Math​ Q&A: OISE Assistant Professor Dr. Zack Hawes explains... read more →
  • May 26, 2022
  • The Robertson Program
  • Blog, Math Blog, Number Sense
An image of vegetables and fruits on the shelves at a grocery story. Title overlay reads "Exploring Food Insecurity using Financial Literacy"

Exploring food insecurity using financial literacy

Exploring Food Insecurity using Financial Literacy Using mathematics to understand food insecurity highlights factors that influence one's ability to access food. Due to the supply issues resulting from the pandemic,... read more →
  • February 17, 2022
  • The Robertson Program
  • Blog, Math Blog, Number Sense

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... read more →
  • December 16, 2021
  • The Robertson Program
  • Blog, Math Blog

Math, science and exploration in outdoor classrooms

Math, science & exploration in outdoor classrooms   The Rural Outdoor Classroom New ideas from "Camp" at Mine Centre P.S.   The Urban Outdoor Classroom Video tours of 2 different... read more →
  • November 17, 2021
  • The Robertson Program
  • Blog, Exploring Nature, Math Blog, Science Blog

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
  • The Robertson Program
  • Blog, Math Blog, Spatial Reasoning
A student and a teacher work together at a desk on a number assessment activity.

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... read more →
  • September 8, 2021
  • The Robertson Program
  • Blog, Math Blog, Number Sense
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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
  • The Robertson Program
  • Blog, Math Blog, Number Sense
A laptop computer with Online Playful Math on the screen and the OPM logo

Online Playful Math: Engaging students in virtual math

When schooling quickly transitioned to online platforms last year, The Robertson Program was forced to reconceptualize how we would continue to engage educators and children in math and science education. Historically, we... read more →
  • April 19, 2021
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  • Blog, Math Blog
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