Ontario Ministry of Education
Learn how to help your child better understand math, apply it to life at home and inspire a love of learning.

Grades: Kindergarten to Grade 12
Visit the Ontario Support Your Child's Math Learning resource

Parents/Caregivers can access grade specific learning concepts through the Ontario Ministry of Education link.

Digital Math Software Applications for Students:
The following programs are available to all TVDSB students from K - 12, once activated by their teacher. 

View the instructions on how to help your child log in at home (PDF)

Knowledgehook
Practice mathematics skills in a fun dynamic way through this interactive platform.  This program also includes EQAO practice questions.
Visit Knowledgehook

TVO Learn
Free K-12 resources to support home learning
Visit TVO Learn

mPower
K-6 math games

Mathify
Free online 1:1 tutoring with Ontario Certified Teachers
Visit TVO Mathify

Eureka (formerly SOS Devoirs)
Visit Eureka

PBS Kids - For Parents
Visit PBS Kids for Parents Math

What is EQAO?

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) is responsible for assessing the quality and accountability of Ontario’s publicly funded education system. EQAO conducts standardized assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics. Math skills are assessed in grade 3, grade 6, and grade 9.

These assessments provide valuable insights into student achievement and the development of key skills. EQAO results offer a snapshot of a student’s academic progress compared to provincial standards and indicate areas of strength and areas for improvement. Additionally, EQAO data contributes to overall efforts to enhance the quality of education in Ontario.

For more information visit the EQAO website

What can be expected?

Grade 3 and Grade 6 video:

Grade 9 video:

Sample Tests
Try the Grade 3 Sample Math Test
Try the Grade 6 Sample Math Test
Try the Grade 9 Sample Math Test

Math Conversations at Home and More

Here are three guidelines for math conversations that come from the following resource: Math Conversations at Home

1. Start from where things make sense
“How could we draw a picture so this made sense?”
“This feels confusing. Let’s start with an easier problem.”


2. Be curious
“That’s the right answer, but I don’t see how you got it. How did you do that?”
“Let’s try to do it in a totally different way. How many ways could we come up with?”


3. Keep it light and nonjudgmental
“It doesn’t matter if we get it wrong. Let’s just try.”
“I have no idea what to do. Let’s figure it out together!”

Helpful Tips
Don't:

• Judge intelligence based on how long it takes to solve a math problem

• Get overly intense

Do:

• Keep it playful, keep it light, keep it fun

• Take a step back or pause if it feels like things are getting too intense

Don't Say:

• I’m not good at math/I’m not smart
• Ask your father/ask your mother
• I’m not a math person
• Why aren’t you getting this? We just talked about this yesterday.
• It’s obvious!
• You should know this by now.

Do Say: 

• I don’t know – let’s find out!

• Interesting idea. Why do you think that’s true?

• I don’t get it yet. Can you draw a picture that would help me get it?

• These numbers are confusing me. Let’s do an easier problem first.

• I wonder if this (tool, model, drawing, manipulative) would help.

Learn more information at the Math for Love website

Make math part of your day-to-day routine

You can use the following methods to help make learning fun and find real world applications of math.

• Math games: math puzzles, or card and board games can show that math is fun. They also require trial and error thinking, enhance numeracy and logical thinking, and promote discussion.

• Math in digital games: if your child enjoys using technology, introduce them to fun and educational online games and activities.

• Math at the grocery store: talk to your child about how to weigh items on a scale or how to estimate the total bill as you fill your cart.

• Math with money: create a budget together or save to make a special purchase to help your child manage money. You could go shopping together and ask your child to estimate the amount of a purchase, calculate tax and check their change.

• Math in the kitchen: bake, cook and prepare food with your child. There are many great math opportunities in the kitchen, such as measuring ingredients.

• Math on TV: watch educational TV shows. Many shows, for example, TVO Kids, have websites with activities to do together, including free games, apps, math crafts and songs.