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Vancouver, BC - How to Reach and Teach Every Child (Level 1) YWCA, 535 Hornby Street
- Start time: 09:00am
- End date: Friday, May 18th
- End time: 02:00pm
- Published: Thursday, May 10th
- Join Liz Barrett for JUMP Math's workshop -HOW TO REACH AND TEACH EVERY CHILD (Level 1)
  YWCA, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
  
  How to Reach and Teach Every Child
  This is a one-day session in which participants will:
  • Learn about the JUMP Math program, its philosophy and development
  • Become familiar with JUMP Math's teacher and student materials
  • Learn about anticipating ‘pitfalls’, task analysis and other JUMP Math teaching strategies
  • Discuss practical strategies to develop mental Math fluency
  • Look at our confidence building unit for engaging slow learners.
  • Share “Math Magic Tricks” as a way to develop confidence.
  • Learn about strategies to develop solid problem solving skills.
  • Teaching combined-grade classes (how to align the books/teach to both grades in the same lesson)
  Share tips on
  • Using the extensive Teacher's Guide and website effectively
  • Which areas to focus more on if time is short to complete the workbooks
  • Teaching combined-grade classes (how to align the books/teach to both grades in the same lesson
  
  DATE: May 18, 2012
  TIME: 9:00 - 2:00 pm Pacific Time
  VENUE: YWCA, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
  Registration: Click here

Tuesday, May 22nd

Internet - Meeting the Needs of All Learners (Special Education)
- Start time: 10:00am
- End date: Tuesday, May 22nd
- End time: 12:30pm
- Published: Thursday, March 29th
- This webinar is geared for special education teachers. The webinar is designed to give you the tools and skills to effectively meet the needs of all of your learners in your classroom or school.
  Please go to Click here
  for more information and the registration form.
Internet - Meeting the Needs of All Learners (Special Education)
- Start time: 03:00pm
- End date: Tuesday, May 22nd
- End time: 05:30pm
- Published: Thursday, March 29th
- This webinar is geared for special education teachers. The webinar is designed to give you the tools and skills to effectively meet the needs of all of your learners in your classroom or school.
  Please go to Click here
  for more information and the registration form.

Saturday, May 26th

Toronto - How to Reach and Teach Every Child (Level 1) The Fields Institute, 222 College Street, Toronto, ON
- Start time: 10:00am
- End date: Saturday, May 26th
- End time: 04:00pm
- Published: Tuesday, February 7th
- Join Frances Agro for How to Reach andn Teach Every Child (Level 1)
  Fields Institute, 222 College Street, Toronto, ON
  
  JUMP Math believes that all children can be led to think mathematically, and that with even a modest amount of attention every child will flourish. By demonstrating that even children who are failing math or who are labeled as slow learners can excel at math, we hope to dispel the myths that currently prevail. We offer educators and parents complete and balanced materials as well as training to help them reach all students.
  JUMP Math’s Professional Development (PD) session is designed to give you the tools and skills to effectively implement the program in your classroom or school.
  This is a one-day session in which participants will:
  • Learn about the JUMP Math program, its philosophy and development
  • Examine their own comfort levels with mathematics and mathematics teaching
  • Discuss the importance of teachers' mathematical knowledge
  • Observe and critique a JUMP Math lesson
  • Become familiar with JUMP Math's teacher and student materials
  • Learn about anticipating ‘pitfalls’, task analysis and other JUMP Math teaching strategies
  • Discuss practical strategies
  • Have opportunities to share ideas and network with colleagues
  
  DATE: Saturday May 26, 2012
  TIME: 10:00 - 4:00 pm (includes a Lunch Break)
  VENUE: The Fields Institute, 222 College Street, Toronto, ON
  Registration: Please go to Click here for more information and the registration form.

Thursday, May 31st

Internet - How to Reach & Teach Every Child (Level 1 Part 1)
- Start time: 03:30pm
- End date: Thursday, May 31st
- End time: 05:30pm
- Published: Tuesday, December 27th
- This is part of a two-part webinar is geared for teachers with little or no experience with JUMP Math. In this two-part webinar we will present a number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage their students in learning mathematics. By using continuous assessment, by breaking explanations into manageable steps, and by challenging students to discover ideas by incrementally raising the bar, teachers can keep their whole class moving along at roughly the same pace.
  
  Please go to Click here for more information and the registration form.
Internet - How to Reach & Teach Every Child (Level 1 Part 2)
- Start time: 06:30pm
- End date: Thursday, May 31st
- End time: 08:30pm
- Published: Tuesday, December 27th
- This is part of a two-part webinar is geared for teachers with little or no experience with JUMP Math. In this two-part webinar we will present a number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage their students in learning mathematics. By using continuous assessment, by breaking explanations into manageable steps, and by challenging students to discover ideas by incrementally raising the bar, teachers can keep their whole class moving along at roughly the same pace.
  
  Please go to Click here for more information and the registration form.

Tuesday, June 5th

Internet - How to Reach & Teach Every Child (Level 1 Part 1)
- Start time: 10:00am
- End date: Tuesday, June 5th
- End time: 12:00pm
- Published: Tuesday, December 27th
- This is part of a two-part webinar is geared for teachers with little or no experience with JUMP Math. In this two-part webinar we will present a number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage their students in learning mathematics. By using continuous assessment, by breaking explanations into manageable steps, and by challenging students to discover ideas by incrementally raising the bar, teachers can keep their whole class moving along at roughly the same pace.
  
  Please go to Click here for more information and the registration form.
Internet - How to Reach & Teach Every Child (Level 1 Part 2)
- Start time: 01:00pm
- End date: Tuesday, June 5th
- End time: 03:00pm
- Published: Tuesday, December 27th
- This is part of a two-part webinar is geared for teachers with little or no experience with JUMP Math. In this two-part webinar we will present a number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage their students in learning mathematics. By using continuous assessment, by breaking explanations into manageable steps, and by challenging students to discover ideas by incrementally raising the bar, teachers can keep their whole class moving along at roughly the same pace.
  
  Please go to Click here for more information and the registration form.

Wednesday, June 6th

Internet - How to Reach & Teach Every Child (Level 1 Part 1)
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End date: Wednesday, June 6th
- End time: 09:00pm
- Published: Monday, April 23rd
- This is part of a two-part webinar is geared for teachers with little or no experience with JUMP Math. In this two-part webinar we will present a number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage their students in learning mathematics. By using continuous assessment, by breaking explanations into manageable steps, and by challenging students to discover ideas by incrementally raising the bar, teachers can keep their whole class moving along at roughly the same pace.
  
  Please go to Click here for more information and the registration form.
Internet - How to Reach & Teach Every Child (Level 1 Part 2)
- Start time: 09:30pm
- End date: Wednesday, June 6th
- End time: 11:30pm
- Published: Monday, April 23rd
- This is part of a two-part webinar is geared for teachers with little or no experience with JUMP Math. In this two-part webinar we will present a number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage their students in learning mathematics. By using continuous assessment, by breaking explanations into manageable steps, and by challenging students to discover ideas by incrementally raising the bar, teachers can keep their whole class moving along at roughly the same pace.
  
  Please go to Click here for more information and the registration form.

Thursday, June 7th

Internet - Meeting the Needs of All Learners (Special Education)
- Start time: 09:30pm
- End date: Friday, June 8th
- End time: 12:00am
- Published: Monday, April 23rd
- This webinar is geared for special education teachers. The webinar is designed to give you the tools and skills to effectively meet the needs of all of your learners in your classroom or school.
  Please go to Click here
  for more information and the registration form.

Friday, June 8th

Kelowna, BC - How to Reach and Teach Every Child (Level 1) UBC Okanagan Campus (room TBD)
- Start time: 09:00am
- End date: Friday, June 8th
- End time: 03:00pm
- Published: Friday, May 18th
- Join Liz Barrett for JUMP Math's workshop -HOW TO REACH AND TEACH EVERY CHILD (Level 1)
  
  UBC Okanagan Campus (room TBD), Kelowna, BC
  
  How to Reach and Teach Every Child
  This is a one-day session in which participants will:
  • Learn about the JUMP Math program, its philosophy and development
  • Become familiar with JUMP Math's teacher and student materials
  • Learn about anticipating ‘pitfalls’, task analysis and other JUMP Math teaching strategies
  • Discuss practical strategies to develop mental Math fluency
  • Look at our confidence building unit for engaging slow learners.
  • Share “Math Magic Tricks” as a way to develop confidence.
  • Learn about strategies to develop solid problem solving skills.
  • Teaching combined-grade classes (how to align the books/teach to both grades in the same lesson)
  Share tips on
  • Using the extensive Teacher's Guide and website effectively
  • Which areas to focus more on if time is short to complete the workbooks
  • Teaching combined-grade classes (how to align the books/teach to both grades in the same lesson
  
  DATE: June 8, 2012
  TIME: 9:00 - 3:00 pm Pacific Time
  VENUE: UBC Okanagan Campus (room TBD), Kelowna, BC
  
  Registration: Click here

Saturday, June 9th

Internet - How to Reach & Teach Every Child (Level 1 Part 1)
- Start time: 12:00pm
- End date: Saturday, June 9th
- End time: 02:00pm
- Published: Thursday, March 29th
- This
  is part of a two-part webinar is geared for teachers with little or no
  experience with JUMP Math. In this two-part webinar we will present a
  number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage their students
  in learning mathematics. By using continuous assessment, by breaking
  explanations into manageable steps, and by challenging students to
  discover ideas by incrementally raising the bar, teachers can keep their
  whole class moving along at roughly the same pace.
  
  Please go to Click here
Internet - How to Reach and Teach Every Child (Level 1 part 2)
- Start time: 03:00pm
- End date: Saturday, June 9th
- End time: 05:00pm
- Published: Thursday, March 29th
- This is part of a two-part webinar is geared for teachers with little or no
  experience with JUMP Math. In this two-part webinar we will present a
  number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage their students
  in learning mathematics. By using continuous assessment, by breaking
  explanations into manageable steps, and by challenging students to
  discover ideas by incrementally raising the bar, teachers can keep their
  whole class moving along at roughly the same pace.
  
  Please go to Click here
  for more information and the registration form.

Wednesday, June 13th

Internet - How to Reach & Teach Every Child (Level 1 Part 1)
- Start time: 02:30pm
- End date: Wednesday, June 13th
- End time: 04:30pm
- Published: Tuesday, December 27th
- This is part of a two-part webinar is geared for teachers with little or no experience with JUMP Math. In this two-part webinar we will present a number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage their students in learning mathematics. By using continuous assessment, by breaking explanations into manageable steps, and by challenging students to discover ideas by incrementally raising the bar, teachers can keep their whole class moving along at roughly the same pace.
  
  Please go to Click here for more information and the registration form.
Internet - How to Reach & Teach Every Child (Level 1 Part 2)
- Start time: 05:30pm
- End date: Wednesday, June 13th
- End time: 07:30pm
- Published: Tuesday, December 27th
- This is part of a two-part webinar is geared for teachers with little or no experience with JUMP Math. In this two-part webinar we will present a number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage their students in learning mathematics. By using continuous assessment, by breaking explanations into manageable steps, and by challenging students to discover ideas by incrementally raising the bar, teachers can keep their whole class moving along at roughly the same pace.
  
  Please go to Click here for more information and the registration form.

Thursday, June 21st

Internet - How to Reach & Teach Every Child (Level 1 Part 1)
- Start time: 03:30pm
- End date: Thursday, June 21st
- End time: 05:30pm
- Published: Tuesday, December 27th
- This is part of a two-part webinar is geared for teachers with little or no experience with JUMP Math. In this two-part webinar we will present a number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage their students in learning mathematics. By using continuous assessment, by breaking explanations into manageable steps, and by challenging students to discover ideas by incrementally raising the bar, teachers can keep their whole class moving along at roughly the same pace.
  
  Please go to Click here for more information and the registration form.
Internet - How to Reach & Teach Every Child (Level 1 Part 2)
- Start time: 06:30pm
- End date: Thursday, June 21st
- End time: 08:30pm
- Published: Tuesday, December 27th
- This is part of a two-part webinar is geared for teachers with little or no experience with JUMP Math. In this two-part webinar we will present a number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage their students in learning mathematics. By using continuous assessment, by breaking explanations into manageable steps, and by challenging students to discover ideas by incrementally raising the bar, teachers can keep their whole class moving along at roughly the same pace.
  
  Please go to Click here for more information and the registration form.

Friday, June 22nd

Internet - Meeting the Needs of All Learners (Special Education)
- Start time: 01:00pm
- End date: Friday, June 22nd
- End time: 03:30pm
- Published: Thursday, March 29th
- This webinar is geared for special education teachers. The webinar is designed to give you the tools and skills to effectively meet the needs of all of your learners in your classroom or school.
  Please go to Click here
  for more information and the registration form.

Wednesday, July 4th

Victoria, BC - JUMP Math Summer Institute - University of Victoria, Cadboro Commons, Arbutus Queenswood Room
- End date: Friday, July 6th
- Published: Monday, April 30th
- Join Liz Barrett for an exciting two day JUMP Math Summer Institute,
  Wednesday and Thursday July 4th and 5th
  University of Victoria, BC
  
  This special, two-day JUMP Math workshop is designed to give participants a deeper understanding of how to teach math effectively and how to effectively apply the JUMP Math teaching strategies. JUMP Math is a method and philosophy that intends to eradicate math anxiety and encourage students to reach their potential in understanding mathematics.
  In this professional development session, Liz will talk about how JUMP Math's carefully designed instruction and resources support recent discoveries in cognitive science. She will present a number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage all of their students in learning mathematics.
  The 2012 JUMP Math Summer Institute will provide participants with:
  • A strong foundation in the JUMP Math approach to teaching and learning mathematics from Grades 1 to 8
  • Strategies to develop Mental Math fluency
  • A deeper understanding of techniques to develop strong problem-solving skills
  • Strategies aimed at developing enrichment units for extension sessions
  • Knowledge about the emerging evidence on the effectiveness of JUMP Math
  • Comprehensive resources to support the delivery of JUMP Math.
  
  Location: University of Victoria, Arbutus Queenswood Room
  Date: Wednesday and Thursday July 4th and 5th, 2012
  Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm both days
  Cost: $245 plus HST
  
  Registration form coming soon

Monday, July 9th

Internet - How to Reach and Teach Every Child (Level 1 part 1))
- Start time: 01:00pm
- End date: Monday, July 9th
- End time: 03:00pm
- Published: Thursday, March 29th
- This is part of a two-part webinar is geared for teachers with little or no
  experience with JUMP Math. In this two-part webinar we will present a
  number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage their students
  in learning mathematics. By using continuous assessment, by breaking
  explanations into manageable steps, and by challenging students to
  discover ideas by incrementally raising the bar, teachers can keep their
  whole class moving along at roughly the same pace.
  
  Please go to Click here
  for more information and the registration form.
Internet - How to Reach and Teach Every Child (Level 1 part 2)
- Start time: 04:00pm
- End date: Monday, July 9th
- End time: 06:00pm
- Published: Thursday, March 29th
- This is part of a two-part webinar is geared for teachers with little or no
  experience with JUMP Math. In this two-part webinar we will present a
  number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage their students
  in learning mathematics. By using continuous assessment, by breaking
  explanations into manageable steps, and by challenging students to
  discover ideas by incrementally raising the bar, teachers can keep their
  whole class moving along at roughly the same pace.
  
  Please go to Click here
  for more information and the registration form.

Thursday, July 12th

Toronto, ON - JUMP Math 2 Day Summer Institute - The Fields Institute Library, 222 College Street
- Start time: 09:00am
- End date: Friday, July 13th
- End time: 03:00pm
- Published: Friday, May 4th
- Join Frances Agro for JUMP Math's 2 Day Summer Institute
  The Fields 222 College Street
  
  The JUMP Math 2012 Summer Institute is an all new and improved intensive two-day workshop designed to give participants a deeper understanding of how to teach math effectively.
  
  In this professional development session, Frances will talk about how JUMP Math’s carefully designed instructional resources support recent discoveries in cognitive science. She will present a number of proven methods that teachers can use to engage all of their students in learning mathematics, eradicate math anxiety and encourage all students to reach their full potential.
  
  The 2012 JUMP Math Summer Institute will provide participants with:
  
  • A strong foundation in the JUMP Math approach to teaching and learning math from grades 1 to 8
  • The knowledge and tools to effectively plan a comprehensive school year of mathematics instruction and student assessment
  • Strategies to reach every learner in your class
  • A deep understanding of how to engage your whole class in confidence-building, success-based and scaffolded math instruction
  
  DATE: Thursday and Friday, July 12 and 13, 2012
  TIME: 9:00 - 3:00 Eastern Time both days
  VENUE: The Fields Institute, 222 College Street, Toronto, ON
  
  REGISTRATION FORM TO FOLLOW SOON

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Newspapers, magazines & blogs

April 30, 2012: Globe and Mail, "Using competition to fuel social innovations," Farah Mohamed

April, 2012: MaRS, "Best Practices in Social Innovation: JUMP Math," blog

March 21, 2012: RTÉ News, "Meet Change Nation's innovators"

January 23, 2012: Dana Foundation Blog, "Learning About Learning," Nicky Penttila

December 17, 2011: EducationDiva, "Math Education Isn't Adding Up," blog

December 15, 2011: The New York Times, "News Flash: Progress Happens," David Bornstein

November 23, 2011: Looking for Waldo, "JUMPing," blog

September 13, 2011: Vancouver Sun, "Getting a jump on math," Janet Steffenhagen

July 4, 2011: Hamilton Spectator, "A Sense of Wonder," Gary Smith

June 7, 2011: Il Post, "La matematica per tutti (translation: Mathematics for All)"

June 4, 2011: Toronto Sun, "Getting a big JUMP on math class," Moira Macdonald

May 2011: DegreeDirectory, "JUMP Math: Dr. John Mighton Makes Math Accessible for All"

May 20, 2011: WhereParentsTalk, "Strength in Numbers," Lianne Castelino

May 16, 2011: Gweipo, "by god I think he's got it ..."

April 2011: Cities of Migration, "Jumping Ahead with Math!"

April 27, 2011: Yonge Street, "Toronto education innovators JUMP math draw notice for making math easy"

April 22, 2011: Scientific Clearing House, "Jump Math," Carson Chow

April 22, 2011: Norton News, "Better than Singapore Math?," Oak Norton

April 21, 2011: The New York Times, "When Math Makes Sense (To Everyone)," David Bornstein

April 20, 2011: Sophisticated Students, "Use “JUMP Math” To Improve Math Performance," Tom Bosché

April 18, 2011: The New York Times, "A Better Way to Teach Math," David Bornstein

April 1, 2011: SEE Change, "Four of Canada’s best social entrepreneurs take their ideas Global" Renee Manuel

January 16, 2011: Dawn.com, "Talent is made, not born: Is innate intelligence highly over-rated in our society?," Aine Moorad

January 4, 2011: Al Etmanski blog, "Becoming Visible in 2011 - Rising to our Children's Potential," John Mighton

June 30, 2010: The Governor General of Canada, John Mighton appointed to the Order of Canada

May 26, 2010: Worldchanging, "John Mighton and JUMP Math: Turning Math Class into a Tool for Social Justice," David Bornstein

March 12, 2010: The New York Times, The Learning Network, "Does the ‘Gifted’ Label Get In the Way of Developing Real Potential?," Katherine Schulten / David Shenk

March 3, 2010: The Varsity, "Crunching Numbers," Alex Ross

January 15, 2010: The Globe and Mail, "Program could help kids get jump-start in math," Anne McIlroy

October 24 2009: Huffington Post, "Math Is Not Hard: A Simple Method That Is Changing The World," Julia Moulden

February 2009: Today's Parent, "Fear of Math," Dafna Izenberg

November 8, 2008: The Globe and Mail, "Any kid can learn math," Margaret Wente

Autumn 2008: U of T Magazine, "Fear of Numbers: Why do so many kids struggle with math?"

July/August 2008: The Costco Connection, VOl.21, No.4, article reviewing the JUMP at Home workbooks

Fall 2007: Education Forum, article reviewing Dr. John Mighton's book The End of Ignorance

Fall 2007, FASD, Provincial Outreach Program, "JUMP MATH in Action," Lavana Heel

August 9, 2007: Now Magazine, review of The End of Ignorance

June 28, 2007: The Hour Ottawa, interview with Dr. John Mighton discussing The End of Ignorance and JUMP Math

June 16, 2007: The Globe and Mail, review by Keith Oatley of The End of Ignorance

June 10, 2007: The Montreal Gazette, article on Dr. John Mighton and JUMP Math

June 2007: Toronto Life, "Critical Math," Alec Scott

May 31, 2007: The Victoria Times Colonist, article on Dr. John Mighton and JUMP Math

May 28, 2007: The Ottawa Citizen, article on Dr. John Mighton and JUMP Math

May 19, 2007: The Toronto Star, article on Dr. John Mighton and JUMP Math

May 8, 2007: The Fredericton Daily Gleaner, interview with Dr. John Mighton about JUMP Math and education

May 5, 2007: The Globe and Mail, article on Dr. John Mighton's writings on brain plasticity from his book The End of Ignorance

March, 2007: Now, "I resolve to ... share my knowledge," Elke Town

January 4, 2007: Professionally Speaking, "Discovering Math Prodigies," John Mighton

March 2006: Flare, "Flare Volunteer Spotlight: Kate's Story," Martina Stritesky

November 2005: The Walrus, "Do The Math: Why 'Rithmetic Shouldn't Make You Cringe," Siobhan Roberts

Fall 2005: ETFO Voice (Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario), "JUMP: John Mighton's Math Program," Charles Wyszkowski

October 25 2005: Siminovitch Prize, "Acceptance speech for the 2005 Siminovitch Prize in theatre," John Mighton

September 2005: Canadian Family, "Math Revolution: Why John Mighton Wants to Change the Way Our Kids Learn About Numbers," Tim Johnson

September 2005: Village Post (Toronto), "Divide and Conquer," Nadeem Basaria

July 2005: The Sunday Times (Australia), "Adds Up to Hope," Claire Ramplin

July 2005: Time (Canadian Edition), "Where Math Equals Fun," Juliet O'Neill

May 2005: Canadian Living, "A Mighty Math Program," uncredited

February 2005: Sarnia Observer, "JUMP Program Aims to Boost Math Skills," Armina Ligaya (Osprey News Network)

March 2001: Owl Canadian Family magazine, "Fighting Defeatism: Misguided Math Attitudes," Andrew Nikiforuk

September 22, 2003: Maclean's magazine, "ABCs of Classroom Fun," Sue Ferguson

Webinars

July 24, 2011, Math & Arts Conference, "The Importance of Teaching Math to Children and JUMP Math", John Mighton

June 24, 2011, Math 2.0, Interview of John Mighton by Maria Droujkova

Radio

February 16, 2012: CBC Radio, Calgary Eyeopener, "Interview with John Mighton", Angela Knight (starts at minute 15 of the podcast)

November 30, 2011: CBC Radio, "Jump Math - One Way to Better Math Skills", Interview with John Mighton and Elisha Bonnis

March 14, 2004: CBC Radio, Sunday Edition, Interview with John Mighton

Television

October 26, 2011: Rogers TV, Parents Talk, Lianne Castelino talks to John Mighton, Mary Jane Moreau and a mom and daughter who use JUMP Math

August 26, 2011: TVO, "The Debate: World of Numbers," John Mighton, guest

January 24, 2010: TVO, Your Voice, "Discovering Dyscalculia: The Math Learning Disability," John Mighton, guest

December 7, 2007: TVO, Allan Gregg in Conversation with John Mighton

June 2003: Book TV, Interview with John Mighton (21 MB - View with Quicktime. Download for free at Quicktime Download)

Video

December 28, 2011: Americas Business Council, John Mighton - JUMP Math

Film

2006: JUMP Math is featured in Allan King's highly-acclaimed documentary Empz 4 Life

1997: Goodwill Hunting, John Mighton, cameo