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Ron Lancaster, the 2007
SEAMC Guest Speaker, hails
from Toronto Canada. He is
famous for his skills in
creating math trails to help
students discover math.
Ron taught middle and high
school mathematics for over
20 years and has worked as a
mathematics consultant in
North America, Asia and
Israel. He is presently a
Lecturer in Mathematics
Education at the University
of Toronto.
Ron has been a presenter at
hundreds of conferences,
including the Phillips
Exeter Academy Mathematics
Conference for the past
nineteen years, and at
EARCOS conferences in
Jakarta, Bali, Bangkok and
Ho Chi Minh City. The
workshops involve a wide
range of topics including
connecting mathematics with
art; the use of photos to
promote mathematical
enquiry; and the use of
handheld technology and
computer software. Ron is
well known for his expertise
in designing Math Trails.
Ron has created these math
paths in many cities,
particularly in Singapore
where over 7000 students and
hundreds of teachers have
enjoyed his walks in
shopping centres, parks and
art museums.
Ron was an on-air teacher
and consultant for several
television series, one of
which won a Gold Medal at
the 1990 International Film
and TV Festival of New York.
Ron created and edited
popular on-going monthly
columns for the National
Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (Media Clips and
The Mathematical Lens) and
is writing activities for
the NUMB3RS TV program
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