OAME Talks

Talk 82: ELLs Can Do Math! Supporting and Celebrating ELLs in the Intermediate Division Gr. 7-10 01.11.2026 21:42 ↓

Let's celebrate and build on the mathematical knowledge our English Language Learners (ELLs) bring to the classroom! How can we support our ELLs in the math classroom? What might we do to make their knowledge and understanding visible? How can we help students to develop mathematical academic language? What might we do to assist our ELLs to engage fully in problem solving experiences? Diverse and...

Talk 81: Playful Pathways: Game-Based Math Learning for Junior Students Across Algebra and Spatial Reasoning 01.10.2026 17:43 ↓

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 w...

Talk 80: Bigger on the Inside: The Surprising Power of Short Math Routines 01.09.2026 21:06 ↓

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 brie...

Talk 79: Season 8 Question Episode 01.03.2026 33:28 ↓

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 upcom...

Talk 78: OAME 2026 Preview 3 03.02.2026 28:19 ↓

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 registrati...