The Robertson Program for Inquiry-based Teaching in Math and Science - OISE

For years, Jackman Institute of Child Study Lab School - JICS teacher Zoe Donoahue used her daily calendar activity w primary students to promote rich math talk. Now teaching juniors, Zoe shares a new daily math discussion that explores factors, fractions, prime & composite numbers - and more!
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Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto

Junior Daily Math Discussion Grade 4/5 Teacher Zoe Donoahue shares the Daily Math Discussion she's developed for junior grades. Her students use the number of days in school to explore factors, prime and composite numbers, fractions, division, multiplication, place value — and more!

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In an earlier blog, Dr. Julie Comay writes about the benefits of integrating stories into math class and what to consider when selecting stories to support math learning.
PLUS, a list of recommended stories to engage children in math: https://bit.ly/3XNj4TI
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto

Approaching Math Through Story - The Robertson Program for Inquiry-based Teaching in Mathematics and Science Much has been written about the benefits of situating math in a variety of contexts ranging from board games to the mundane routines of daily life. Narrative provides another rich context for and powerful entry into mathematical topics of all kinds. Hearing and telling stories is a universal way tha...

is coming up this Wednesday, Feb 1! We’ve developed FREE lesson plans featuring exceptional books that promote math learning.
PLUS, if you need it, we’ve filmed read alouds to go with them!

Read Alouds on YouTube: Approaching Math through Story - The Robertson Program for Inquiry-based Teaching in Mathematics and Science A collection of children's stories with accompanying lesson plans that lead to mathematical thinking and skill development.