Past Events

The main purpose of this workshop is to show how the Bar Model method can be used not only as a problem solving technique, but also to develop in students a deeper understanding of fundamental concepts in mathematics.

A course for risk managers, quantitative analysts and others who want to learn how to make use of Monte Carlo and related techniques. Learn how to: • use Monte Carlo methods for accurate option pricing, hedging and risk management. • understand what...

The preparation sessions are intended to be fun and will cover general mathematical problem solving techniques. They are open to anyone eligible to attend Elmacon 2012 (i.e. any child currently in grade 5, 6 or 7 at a BC school). The sessions last...

February 4, 2011: Lower Mainland Regional Competition at SFU February 4, 2011: Okanagan Regional Competition at Okanagan College - Kelowna Campus February 10, 2011:Regional Competition at Camosun College - Victoria March 3, 2011: Provincial...

“Fun” methods to teach math and computer science concepts to students, teachers and parents through games and art will be demonstrated. Lots of hands-on activities! A Sorting Network An Impossible Balancing Act "Get Your Coat" Game Mathematical...

This is the first on a series of three professinal development sessions in this school. Teachers from Moricetown, Kitseguekla, Haisla Community School, and Lake Babine will be attending For grades k to 7 curriculum.

On December 7, 2011, Professor Veselin Jungic from SFU will meet a group of teachers from the Bella Bella Comunity School for a Math workshop. He will talk to them about the Math Catcher Project and about promoting and teaching mathematics in general...