Mathematics

• U of T mathematician becomes first Canada-based Fields Medal recipient

  A mathematics professor at the University of Toronto is making history as the first Canada-based recipient of a Fields Medal, which recognizes his research achievements.

  Canada

  Jul 23
  
• Ontario court upholds mandatory math test for new teachers

  Ontario's top court has upheld the validity of a mandatory math test for new teachers, saying that a lower court decision calling it unconstitutional was based on incomplete data.

  Education

  Nov 28, 2023
  
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• University of Regina celebrates ‘Pi Day’ by handing out free pies

  From pumpkin to Saskatoon berry, pies are handed out, thrown in faces and being eaten in a pie-eating contest at the University of Regina for Pi Day.

  Education

  Mar 14, 2023
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• How can parents keep their daughters interested in STEM? Encourage curiosity

  Youth Science Canada and Engineers Canada are pushing to get more girls interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and keep them interested past high school.

  Features

  May 18, 2021
• First Nations STEM mentorship program opens to Ontario high school students

  The head of an agency that gives technical advice to First Nations in Ontario hopes a new mentorship program will open young Indigenous people's eyes to their own potential.

  Education

  May 4, 2021
• He’s serving 25 years for murder, and he’s become a math whiz behind bars

  Christopher Havens, a high school drop out, discovered his gift for mathematics while incarcerated for murder. In January he had an article published in an academic math journal.

  Commentary

  May 16, 2020
• How to teach your kids math at home using things like games and cooking

  Now could be a chance for both of you to enjoy mathematics and think of the mathematics all around you, say education professors Jennifer Holm and Ann Kajander.

  Commentary

  May 2, 2020
• Women in STEM: the ongoing struggle against inequality

  International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated annually on Feb. 11 and helps shine light on a workforce where there are still far more men than women.

  Education

  Feb 11, 2020
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• ‘Grow my understanding’: Grade 9 girls explore STEM career options in Calgary

  Explore STEM is a program that engages girls in science, technology, engineering and math careers.

  Education

  May 15, 2019
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• Ontario considering mandatory math testing for all teachers

  The government passed legislation Wednesday that will require all aspiring teachers in Ontario to pass a math test before receiving their licence to teach.

  Education

  Apr 4, 2019