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Ready to level up math learning through play? This session invites educators to explore a dynamic collection of low-prep, high-engagement math games designed specifically for junior learners. Rooted in the Ontario curriculum, each game targets key expectations in algebra, spatial reasoning, and probability and data - while offering multiple access points to support diverse learners. Participants will experience firsthand how game-based learning can spark curiosity, deepen conceptual understanding, and foster collaborative problem-solving. Registration for all webinars at https://oame.on.ca/mcis/ Podcast: Listen above, or subscribe or download this podcast direct from iTunes or Google Play Podcast notes: Recorded Sept 2026 - Kendra and AnneMarie are both Math Learning Partners with the Simcoe County DSB.

How do you begin math class? I start each class with a short problem or discussion prompt designed to get students thinking. These quick routines activate prior knowledge, strengthen conceptual understanding, and build an engaging classroom community. Drawing on ideas from James Lang's Small Teaching and classroom research on retrieval practice and connection-making, this session explores how brief, purposeful activities can make a lasting impact on mathematical learning. Together, we'll examine the pedagogy behind these routines, share examples that spark curiosity and discussion, and consider how to adapt them across different secondary math courses. Participants will leave with a collection of ready-to-use question banks featuring a variety of prompt types, along with strategies for designing their own and weaving them into daily practice. Registration for all webinars at https://oame.on.ca/mcis/ Podcast: Listen above, or subscribe or download this podcast direct from iTunes or Google Play Podcast notes: Recorded August 2026 - Erick is a Math teacher in Halifax, NS

We talked to a lot of people this season between our regular guests and our more recent guests from OAME 2026 and we asked each of them what advice they would give a new teacher who is struggling to engage students in math class? This episode compiles all of their answers. We’ll hear from our Jamie Mitchell, Chad Harris, Stacey Jacobs and Vanessa Vakharia from our regular season and from the upcoming OAME 2026 conference Dr. Pam Seda, Marian Small, Chris Luzniak, Ian Vanderburgh, Howie Hua, Ron Lancaster, Pam Harris, Alex Lawson and Cathy Marks Krpan. More information about OAME 2025 can be found at oame2026.ca and registration is at https://oame.on.ca/mcis/. Podcast: Listen above, or subscribe or download this podcast direct from iTunes or Google Play Podcast notes: Recorded December 2025 - January 2026 Jamie is a mathematics consultant with the Halton District School Board. Chad is an intermediate math teacher and small group math interventionist with the Waterloo Region District School Board. Stacey Teaches at OISE.Vanessa is a math therapist. Her new book is called Math Therapy. Pam Seda is an educational consultant working out of Atlanta, Ga. Marian is a retired teacher, author and educational consultant working out of Ottawa. Chris is an education consultant working out of Columbus, Oh. Ian is a professor of math at the University of Waterloo. Howie teaches pre service teachers, and makes math content videos and memes in Fresno, Ca. Ron is a retired teacher and avid math walker living in the GTA. Pam is an educational consultant and author working out of Austin, Texas. Alex is a retired teacher, and researcher. Cathy is a professor and researcher at OISE in Toronto. You can register for conference at https://oame.on.ca/mcis/index.php and the conference website is oame2026.ca

This is the 3rd of 3 preview episodes for the OAME 2026 Conference: Let's Talk Math. We are going to hear from the featured and keynote speakers from day two of the conference. In this episode we'll hear from Dr. Pam Seda, Marian Small, Chris Luzniak and Ian Vanderburgh. More information about OAME 2026 can be found at oame2026.ca. Registration is open now for the conference at our MCIS registration site https://oame.on.ca/mcis/ Podcast: Listen above, or subscribe or download this podcast direct from iTunes or Google Play Podcast notes: Recorded December 2025 - January 2026 Pam is an educational consultant working out of Atlanta, Ga. Marian is a retired teacher, author and educational consultant working out of Ottawa. Chris is an education consultant working out of Columbus, Oh. Ian is a professor of math at the University of Waterloo.