The Robertson Program

The Robertson Program for Inquiry-Based Teaching in Mathematics and Science
Making playful, engaging math and science accessible to all teachers and students.
Latest Blog Posts

Zero: Mathematics Most Mysterious Number - Ideas for teaching “nothing” to students
Zero is a powerful number with a complex history and surprising significance in mathematics. Learn about how the brain interprets zero and the history of the number, along with ideas on how to start conversations about zero in the classroom.

Teaching Fractions through Baking: A lesson for primary/junior students
This three-part, hands-on lesson uses baking to teach students how to understand, compare, and work with fractions. Students measure ingredients, double and triple recipes to practice adding and multiplying fractions, and identify and compare fractions in their own recipes.

Strengthening Fraction Skills Through Play
Fractions are one of the most challenging topics in math. We’ve focused our latest research and game development on helping students build strong, intuitive fraction knowledge through play. Try out two of our new free lesson plans & learn how our extracurricular program for children is making fractions more accessible and engaging.