MathEd Forum: October 2026: Designing Meaningful Assessments in Mathematics Education: Tools and Strategies
Description
This forum focuses on practical approaches to creating assessments that accurately measure mathematical understanding while supporting student learning. Educators from secondary and tertiary settings will showcase assessment strategies that can be adapted for a variety of students. Through specific examples and shared experiences, participants will explore how well-designed assessments can promote deeper learning and meaningful engagement, and provide more accurate evidence of student achievement.
The agenda can be downloaded here.
Schedule
| 10:00 to 10:15 | |
| 10:15 to 10:50 |
Induja Mahathantila (District School Board of Niagara, Ministry of Education) |
| 10:50 to 11:25 |
Aleda Klassen and Carolyn Gingerich (Waterloo Region DSB) |
| 11:25 to 12:00 |
Schinella D'Souza and Camelia Karimianpour (University of Toronto) |
| 12:00 to 13:00 |
Lunch break
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| 13:00 to 14:00 |
Facilitator: Zack Wolske; Panelists: Schinella D'Souza, Carolyn Gingerich, Camelia Karimianpour, Aleda Klassen, and Induja Mahathantila |

