Sixth grade math is a pivotal year where students transition from arithmetic to more abstract concepts like algebra, ratios, and statistics. Teachers can support this shift by blending engaging, ...

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In a new study children who had not yet received arithmetic instruction, but had mastered verbal counting, were able to perform symbolic addition and subtraction, provided that only approximate ...

Pre-algebra is more than just a set of math topics—it’s the bridge between basic arithmetic and the deeper logic of algebra. Mastering it builds the confidence and skills needed for high school math, ...

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically impacted education and how teaching and learning is enacted. Teachers’ experiences in the past year show potential for alternative forms of instruction, including ...

Frank Brown’s (BSc'91, BEng’94, BEd’95) affinity for Dal and passion for teaching math came together in 1996 when he became an instructor for the Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development’s ...