The Robertson Program
The Robertson Program for Inquiry-Based Teaching in Mathematics and Science
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Rethink Your Math Start: Lead with Spatial Reasoning
Kick off your math year in a way that sparks curiosity and reduces anxiety. Playful, hands-on spatial reasoning activities can engage all learners while building skills that encourage success across all areas of math. Read why starting with spatial thinking might be the game-changer your classroom needs.
Zero: Mathematics Most Mysterious Number - Ideas for teaching “nothing” to students
Zero is a powerful number with a complex history and surprising significance in mathematics. Learn about how the brain interprets zero and the history of the number, along with ideas on how to start conversations about zero in the classroom.
Teaching Fractions through Baking: A lesson for primary/junior students
This three-part, hands-on lesson uses baking to teach students how to understand, compare, and work with fractions. Students measure ingredients, double and triple recipes to practice adding and multiplying fractions, and identify and compare fractions in their own recipes.