Traditional Indigenous Mathematics has existed for thousands of years. Stories and knowledge continue to be practiced by families everywhere.
Difficulties arise when articulating this math in a Western context. Traditional Indigenous activities have not been passed down with descriptions of how it is connected to curriculum expectations.
Join us to hear from Bryan Bellefeuille as he shares examples of how he brings Traditional Mathematics to Ontario classrooms.
Former Robertson Program Director Bev Caswell describes how an inclusive PD model can benefit in forming relationships and making math more accessible.
A deer’s imprint in the snow led Mine Centre P.S. students to explore non-standard units of measurement. Get your students investigating imprints through this lesson!
A card game with a simple objective and lots of excitement. Students aim to get their set of cards closest to a specific number, exploring place value and probability along the way.
A child asked Kindergarten teacher Carol Stephenson, “Why does the sun go down?” Hear how she unpacks this question to explore curiosity, inquiry and theories about the solar system.
Ondaadan Gikino'amaadiwin Aki - Learning From Land Monday, March 29 @ 7pm
Our March webinar will focus on how Indigenous land-based teachings, when carried out in collaboration with community Elders or Knowledge Keepers, provide rich learning experiences for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. Educators in this session will be provided with ideas and connections in mathematics and science using Indigenous land-based experiences, all the while connecting to the current curriculum. Speakers
The Robertson Program has created a way to connect educators and students online in real-time, providing a platform to develop mathematics skills in an interactive, playful way. Find out more about Online Playful Math on our website, including a video that shows the program in action.