On May 8-9th, 1000 educators came together at the OAME 2025 conference at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa with a common goal: to learn, share and celebrate mathematics education. We experienced motivational keynotes from Valerie Camille-Jones, who focused on math esteem and left us feeling energized for the rest of the conference, and Nat Banting, who forced us to rethink what we consider as “basics” in mathematics. Featured speakers Jo Boaler, Vanessa Vakharia, Robert Durocher, Jason To, and Lisa Lunney-Borden offered informative and inspirational sessions. Over 200 other educators chose to share their own expertise through presenting sessions at the conference. Thank you to the organizing committee made up of members of PRMA (Pine Ridge Math Association) and ISOMA (Independent Schools of Ontario Mathematics Association) along with Gina Micomonaco, Judy Mendgalio and Lynda Ferneyhough. The conference was truly a reflection of an incredible amount of dedication, hard work and patience. Thank you to our generous sponsors who made this event possible. And thank you to all educators who joined us for the two days of professional learning. We are looking forward to seeing many of you again at OAME2026 in London next year.

Were you unable to attend the in-person conference? Consider registering for the virtual conference on MCIS which includes recordings of our keynote and featured speaker sessions along with a selection of other pre-recorded sessions. Registration for the virtual conference will close at end of June; videos will be available for viewing through Bastille Day.

We’re excited to welcome math educators to OAME 2026, taking place at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, from April 30 to May 1, 2026. Visit OAME2026 for full conference details and consider submitting a proposal to present.

Mark your calendar - we’ll see you in London, and Let’s Talk Math!

The Ontario Association for Mathematics Education's awards formally recognize individuals and educators who demonstrate an outstanding contribution to mathematics education in Ontario. Congratulations to this year's winners, who were celebrated at the recent OAME 2025 conference!

• Award for Exceptional and Creative Teaching in Elementary Mathematics - David Stocker

• Award for Leadership in Mathematics Education - Shelley Yearley

• Award for Outstanding Contribution to OAME and Mathematics in Ontario - Margaret Quinn

• John Kearns Memorial Award Winners:

  • Holy Cross Elementary School (BHNCDSB), 

  • Limehouse Public School (HDSB), 

  • Mnjikaning Kendaaswin Elementary School (Chippewas of Rama First Nation).

New to the OAME/AOEM? The Ontario Mathematics Gazette and Abacus are our publications with Ontario-specific content. The June issue of the Gazette is packed with 52 pages of ideas and the Abacus has 8 more specific to the elementary panel. Look for them in the members-only area of www.oame.on.ca

As an OAME member, you also have access to archives that contain approximately 5 million words about math education in Ontario! They're also all included in the "brain" of chatOAME!

Look for it today!

ATTENTION:  All Mathie Picassos!

OAME is looking to update its primary website, oame.on.ca - it has been a number of years since its last major upgrade. If you are interested in working on this challenge, please contact Greg Clarke, webmaster, at web@oame.on.ca.

The Gazette list of reviewers is open to new reviewers -- like you! If you would like to be added to the reviewer list please identify which of the following you feel suit your capabilities: pre-K and K, PJ, JI, High School, College, University, Pre-Service, French, or Other (please clarify). We will contact you when an article needs reviewing. There is no obligation, but if you do offer to review then we ask for a form to be filled out and the review to be completed within two weeks. 

Please email your interest to gazette@oame.on.ca

Creative Commons Image courtesy of Flicker user Christine Vaufrey 

Did you go to the OAME 2025 conference? Did you see a session that you really liked? Do you think others should see that session too? If so, contact david.petro@oame.on.ca to make a suggestion for our set of season 8 webinars. 

On June 2nd, we'll be rolling out some new AI updates: more research files in our knowledge-base, updated buttons on our dashboard to reflect user demand (EQAO coding questions, for example) and the latest AI engine in the background from OpenAI. Check out the User Guide at bit.ly/chatoameguide or email any questions to oame.ai@oame.on.ca. 

OAME Golden (the Niagara Region chapter) is hosting Christine Suurtaam on October 2nd! Save the date, and watch for more information in September.

Look forward to our July and August editions of The Counter! Yes, we're working in the summer to make sure you're up-to-date with Ontario Mathematics News! If you've got something to share or just feedback send it in! Reach us at oamenews@oame.on.ca