Meet the Ontario stats prof who claims he can’t stop beating Roll Up To Win

Meet the Ontario stats prof who claims he can’t stop beating Roll Up To Win

Click HERE for a link to the full article. Michael Wallace, a statistics professor at the University of Waterloo, has found a way to consistently win Tim Hortons’ Roll Up To Win contest. By analyzing the contest’s digital format and using statistical methods, Wallace...
Teaching the Nature of Science, Part I

Teaching the Nature of Science, Part I

Submitted by STAO Member, Dr. Anthony Persaud, EdD, MSc Anthony has been in science since 1993 working in pharmaceuticals, and a science educator since 2006 including as science department head, Instructional Coordinator in Science and Technology, and Seconded Faculty...
Mathematics In Movies

Mathematics In Movies

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Check out the website HERE “Mathematics in Movies” is a collection of movie clips featuring mathematical concepts, started in 2006. Initially using Flash, the site transitioned to HTML5 video in 2010, allowing easier access...
Coaching The Destreamers

Coaching The Destreamers

Submitted by STAO Member Brad Dixon @TeachingMrDixon Guelph CVI, Destreaming Coach, Minor Head of Science, Math and Science Teacher Over the last year, I’ve had the opportunity to not only teach grade 9 destreamed, but also help coach teachers as they navigate...
Ceiling Periodic Table

Ceiling Periodic Table

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Click HERE for link to the article. Scott Byrum, a chemistry teacher at North Sand Mountain High School in Higden, AL, creatively decorated the ceiling of his teaching lab with a periodic table using square acoustic tiles....
Classroom Redesign: Students Take On the Challenge

Classroom Redesign: Students Take On the Challenge

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Please click HERE for the full article. Heather Wolpert-Gawron describes her journey of redesigning her classroom to create a more student-centered environment. Initially, the classroom had a few pieces of furniture like...
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