Problems to Ponder (May edition)
Welcome to this month’s edition of Problems to Ponder! Pose them in your classroom as a challenge, or try them out yourself. Have an interesting student (or teacher) solution? Send… Read more »
Author Archives: Ilona Vashchyshyn
Introducing The Variable: A new periodical by the SMTS
This one’s for you, Saskatchewan math teachers! The Saskatchewan Mathematics Teachers’ Society is pleased to present The Variable: A new monthly periodical by the SMTS featuring articles, interviews, information about… Read more »
Spotlight on the Profession: Dr. Kathy Nolan
In this monthly column, we speak with a notable member of the Western Canadian mathematics education community about their past, present, and future work, and about their perspectives on the… Read more »
Reflections: Can I do more than totem poles in math?
Reflections is a monthly column for teachers, by teachers on topics of interest to mathematics educators: lesson plans, book/resource reviews, reflections on classroom experiences, and more. If you are interested… Read more »
Intersections (April edition): Upcoming professional development opportunities
In this monthly column, you’ll find a list of upcoming math (education)-related workshops, conferences, and other events that will take place in Saskatchewan and beyond. Some events fill up fast,… Read more »
Problems to Ponder (April edition)
Welcome to this month’s edition of Problems to Ponder! Pose them in your classroom as a challenge, or try them out yourself. Have an interesting student (or teacher) solution? Send… Read more »
Reflections on Math Challenge 2016
On Saturday, March 12, over 70 Grade 7-10 students from schools around the province arrived bright and early to the University of Saskatchewan to participate in this year’s installment of… Read more »
Math Challenge 2016: Something old, something new
It’s that time of year again! The Saskatchewan Math Challenge, a provincial math competition co-sponsored by the Saskatchewan Math Teachers’ Society and the University of Saskatchewan, will be held this… Read more »