Outreach Events

One-day University of Toronto conference supporting math educators to build student confidence and engagement in mathematics.

The annual Count Me In! conference is a free professional learning event for in-service educators interested in strengthening student confidence, engagement, and identity in mathematics. Rooted in a partnership between the Department of Mathematics and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at U of T, the program supports teachers in exploring research-informed instructional approaches that foster positive and inclusive mathematics learning environments.

Conference sessions are led by faculty from the Department of Mathematics and OISE, alongside curriculum leaders from local school boards and beyond. Through workshops and collaborative discussions, participants will engage with practical classroom strategies designed to support meaningful mathematical learning and reduce barriers to student participation and confidence.

Conference themes include:

Reducing Math Anxiety Through Meaningful Learning Experiences Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion in Mathematics Education Play-Based and Inquiry-Driven Mathematics Learning Active Learning and Student-Centered Pedagogy Building Deep Mathematical Understanding Assessment for Learning and Instructional Improvement Early Years and Foundational Mathematics Connecting Mathematics to Literacy, Technology, and the Real World Outdoor and Experiential Mathematics Learning Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Issues in Mathematics Education Professional Learning, Collaboration, and Community Building

We acknowledge the support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Nous remercions le Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada (CRSNG) de son soutien.

Please join us at the University of Toronto at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education room G-162, an auditorium on the ground floor.