Whole number bias is the tendency to apply or misapply ones 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.
Birds spark curiosity in everyone. You can explore how things fly, chart migration patterns across the world, or even design feeders to outsmart a squirrel. Its a chance to take learning outside and make real-world connections.
Students use math to explore how explore the factors that influence ones ability to access food.
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, were revisiting some of the ideas on our site.
A collection of childrens stories with accompanying lesson plans that lead to mathematical thinking and skill development.
While working with educators to develop new ways to teach spatial reasoning to early years students, The Robertson Program met Jane Tom, an educator at Pegamigaabo School in Big Grassy First Nation.
Former Robertson Program Director Bev Caswell describes how an inclusive Professional Development model leads to the formation of relationships and makes math more accessible.
Dr. Julie Comay shares how playing cards can be used to explore mathematical concepts with children. She also recommends a series of child-friendly card games.
Over the past three cataclysmic months, one extraordinary phenomenon (among many) has been the overnight upending of traditional schooling.
Seen through a mathematical lens, an aptly chosen text has the potential to trigger and support mathematical investigations into the workings of the physical world and our interactions within it.
Math is embedded in everyday life. There is always math around us. Its in the design of what were living in, in the schedule of our day, in the structure of how we organize our lives, says Joan Moss, Professor Emeritus at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study, OISE/UT.
Robbie Case dedicated his life to understanding human development and learning.