Looking for more math supports at home?  Try out these sites:

 

TVO Mathify

TVO Mathify offers free 1:1 on-line tutoring for students in grade 4 to 11 with Ontario Certified Teachers.  Hours of operation vary throughout the week, but are clearly posted on the website.

 

Online Math Games for Primary

These interactive games (PDF) were created to support learning in both Number and Spatial Sense for young learners. Each game has three different levels that students can work through. 

 

Mathigon

The mathematical playground that offers free tools, virtual manipulatives that are interactive and engaging.  Explore what Mathigon has to offer. 

Be sure to check out the Polypad feature if you are looking for virtual math manipulatives.

 

Grades 7 to 12

Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, University of Waterloo.

The CEMC mathematics and computing courseware materials feature lessons, interactive activities, enrichment challenges, teach yourself to program, and unlimited opportunity for practice with feedback. The courseware is online, free to use, and does not require registration. Start learning from a world-class group of educators today!

 

Celebrating the Many Global Contributions to Mathematics

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Throughout human history, people from many cultures and societies have contributed to the continuously developing understanding of math.  As a part of each monthly newsletter, one of these many significant contributions will be shared in celebration of how diverse ways of knowing have shaped our mathematics today.

Did you know that the Egyptian hieroglyphic number system is one of the earliest known base ten counting systems?  This number system that dates back about 5500 years ago had separate symbols for one, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand, hundred thousand and million.  Zero, negative numbers and fractions were also introduced in this number system over time.  

Learn more about Egyptian Hieroglyphic Numbers at  Discovering Ancient Egypt website.