As an educator who spent eight years as numeracy co-ordinator for Sooke school district, I’ve read with interest the argument over teaching math “basics” (through memorization) or math “understanding.

First grade teachers can find out who is on track with math and who is lagging, using an accurate diagnostic test that they can administer in the classroom. After Covid-19 school reopening, or during ...

Do you find mathematics boring and tedious? Do you find yourself making lots of mistakes while doing sums? If your teacher’s instructions fly over your head and you find it difficult to grasp the ...