OTF Connects: Mental math in the new curriculum: What, how, and why


  • March 30, 2023
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Are you wondering how to teach mental math? This session will investigate how to use number talks in your classroom to address mental math expectations. Whether you are new to number talks or have been using them regularly in your practice, we will provide practical tips that any teacher can use.   Marc Husband Marc (more…)

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OTF Connects: Empowering Students in Mathematics


  • March 22, 2023
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Mathematics is often a difficult sell for many students, and in the wake of the global pandemic, more students than ever are questioning the purpose of school in general and mathematics in particular. In this session, we will share strategies that can be used to not only help re-engage students in mathematics education, but to (more…)

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Elections by The Numbers: Inquiry and Blended Learning


  • February 17, 2021
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

How does youth voting compare to that of other age groups? Find out how Elections Canada’s newly updated resource Elections by the Numbers can help your students understand this question by exploring the representation of data. This critical thinking activity has students collaboratively analyze data and communicate a creative message about voter turnout. In this (more…)

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