The inherent structure of games develop mathematical skill and understanding. Dr. Julie Comay and Dr. Zack Hawes explain how to choose a game that motivates learning. Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Lab School teachers share the games that are popular in their classrooms. “It may sound obvious, but
On Friday, September 8, about 400 teachers and early years educators met in Windsor, Ontario to think about mathematics teaching and learning in early years classroom. The event was organized by the Greater Essex County District School Board and The Mathematics Knowledge Network. There were two keynote sessions: one by
Joan Moss and Zack Hawes explain the benefits of focusing on spatial reasoning in early years math with lessons for teachers to explore When Ontario was introducing full-day kindergarten in 2010, Robertson Program Research Lead Dr. Joan Moss was investigating and developing ways to enhance mathematics education in the early
On April 4th, second year Master of Arts in Child Study and Education (MA CSE) teacher candidates presented their final Mathematics Inquiry Projects at the Robertson Program’s 4th bi-annual math mini-conference. The Robertson Program at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study hosted teachers, principals and professors from across
The Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study hosted an inspiring mathematics inquiry conference today as OISE’s second year Master of Arts Child Study and Education (MA CSE) teacher candidates presented their final Mathematics Inquiry Projects at a math mini-conference. Teachers, principals, professors and fellow students took part in 20-minute interactive math workshops based
