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 Wilkerson delivered a stirring call for bringing joy into mathematics classrooms. The positive language and hopeful sentiments represent a welcome
Whole number bias is the tendency to apply or misapply one’s understanding of whole numbers or natural numbers – the numbers we typically count with – to rational numbers. It makes sense that people might apply what they have learned about whole numbers, like 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to their understanding of fractions, but unfortunately this leads to all kinds of misunderstandings about fractions.
Students use math to explore how explore the factors that influence one’s ability to access food. Junior. Number Sense.
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 of blogs exploring topics important to educators, we’re revisiting some of the ideas on our site
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 outdoor spaces in Toronto Outdoor Math Lessons 3 lessons that can be used with any class outdoors The Rural
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 . Manipulatives — physical materials used to represent and solve problems — are ubiquitous in elementary mathematics classrooms. While their
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 at how assessment informs 3 early years teachers Assessment Toolkit 4 quick, engaging assessments to better understand
