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Engaging in your child’s math education can significantly enhance their learning experience and academic success. When parents and caregivers actively participate, children often develop a more positive attitude towards math, seeing it as a valuable and enjoyable subject. This involvement can range from helping with homework to discussing math-related topics in everyday life, which reinforces learning and builds confidence. Additionally, family engagement provides emotional support, encouraging children to persevere through challenging problems and fostering a growth mindset.
We welcome Thames Valley families to enjoy mathematics with their children at home to foster a love of math. To support families with these learning opportunities, click on the links below for more information!
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
Edwin
Edwin is a digital learning platform (Grade 7-9) designed to provide curriculum-linked content and powerful learning tools. Edwin supports differentiated learning and provides a safe virtual environment where students can explore, create, and collaborate.
Visit Edwin
Matific
Matific is an award-winning online math platform available for students in grades 4-6. It offers a variety of interactive math games and worksheets that make learning math fun and engaging. Matific comes in 40 different languages!
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:
Do:
Don't Say:
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.
