This project is best completed prior to reading the novel, Mistasiniy:  Buffalo Rubbing Stone by Mary Harelkin Bishop to avoid influence of references in the text.  The original size of the Lake Diefenbaker mistasiniy is introduced in the novel's preface, while the size of the mistasiniy on Danny’s family’s land is mentioned on page 109 as part of Rose’s diary.   Students will work individually on a math inquiry problem challenging students to solve questions using estimation, approximations, geometry, analytical thinking, creative thinking, communication, and technology skills. Cross-curricular connections can be made with ELA, Social Studies, Science, and Arts Education. More information on bison/buffalo rubbing stones 

A great collection of sample rich tasks or activities and exemplars of student answers by Dr. Marian small.

Math TV is an amazing collection of how-to videos in a variety of math subjects. Checking it out, I watched a video on how to multiply fractions and I (a teacher) learned a new method. Imagine what your students can learn.

Use the math templates below to create spinners for probability experiments. The templates are designed to be placed in sheet protectors. Students can then customize the spinner for the particular experiment or game. Tape a transparent spinner over top the spinner template for student use. This method allows teachers to create many different spinners using templates and the plastic transparent spinners that are commercially available. This is especially effective when students are designing their own games as they can customize one of the templates or design their own on the computer. The use of the transparent spinner is more reliable than the pencil and paper clip method often suggested as a cost-saving strategy.

This site includes apps, games, learning tools and other additional supports for math at school and at home.

Many virtual manipulatives are available including Canadian Money!

Students need many concrete experiences with fractions to develop a deep understanding of the three models of fractions: area, linear and set models. Teachers need to address all three models in well-designed instructional activities so that students develop a rich concept of fractions that they can use to make sense of numbers, operations, measurement and probability. The Math Tours include: activities, problem solving, games, writing to learn, templates, math-literature connections, and web links. Each page has a left navigation bar to easily take you through the tour and back to the homepage or the math topics page.

You can answer questions to build fluency, get tips and step-by-step explanations for problems, and climb the leader boards!
No login required (but you can make an account). Instant feedback and marked in real time!

L’animateur et mathématicien Eric, va vous épater et vous révéler avec humour tous les secrets plus ou moins cachés du monde des mathématiques. Chaque épisode présente un fait amusant ou intéressant et invite les téléspectateurs à faire des expériences à la maison.

**pour élèves de la 4e-8e année

This article looks at how parents can contribute to math learning with activities at home. Some great ideas and templates are included!

Remember to visit our collection of math games (copy and paste into your browser) https://resourcebank.ca/curated-collections/118?__hub_id=19 and Math at Home collection https://resourcebank.ca/curated-collections/122?__hub_id=19 for even more ideas.

"CEMC at Home has been developed to support teachers, students and parents during these challenging times. Most weekdays, we will post something for each of four grade levels: Grade 4 to 6, Grade 7/8, Grade 9/10 and Grade 11/12. The goal is to provide a wide variety of fun and educational ways to do mathematics and computer science while at home practicing social distancing. The resources will include games, new problems to solve, applications, videos, pointers to existing materials and more."

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Toy Theater is a collection of interactive educational games for the elementary classroom. They are all free and designed to work on computers, tablets and mobile devices

Today we’re going to talk about numeracy - that is understanding numbers. From really really big numbers to really small numbers, it's difficult to comprehend information at this scale, but these are often the types of numbers we see most in statistics. So understanding how these numbers work, how to best visualize them, and how they affect our world can help us become better decision makers - from deciding if we should really worry about Ebola to helping improve fighter jets during World War II!

This set of mathematician profile cards include 19 biographies of important mathematicians from around the world. For grades 6-12.

Easily bring narrative and stories into your classroom with:
Images of each mathematician
Short biographies of each mathematician
Discussion prompts

This clickable grid gives you access to a wide variety of math websites. Explore everything from financial literacy activities to number games and activities for younger children.

This award winning math site is searchable by grade level (6-8, 9-10, 11-12), course content and activities. It encourages:
Active Learning
- The unique content format makes learning more interactive than ever before. Students can explore, discover and actively engage in problem solving and creativity.
Personalization
- The content can seamlessly adapt to different students, allowing everyone to achieve mastery. A virtual personal tutor gives real-time hints and encouragement.
Storytelling
- Every course has a captivating narrative and is full of colourful illustrations. Discover all the real-life applications of mathematics, and why it is incredibly beautiful.

Just a few topics include:
- Virtual manipulatives (including Canadian money)
- multiplication flash cards
- Fractals
- timeline of mathematics
- graph theory
- Pascal's triangle
- Factris
- Fibonacci
- circles and pi
- origami
- Platonic Solids
- Symmetry
- Probability
- Cylinders

Discover Mathigon, the Mathematical Playground. Learning mathematics has never been so interactive and fun!
Check out:
Polypad - Virtual manipulatives, dynamic geometry, graph plotting, data science and more: explore the ultimate mathematical playground!
Multiplication by Heart - These beautiful flash cards use spaced repetition to teach multiplication facts. Achieve fluency with just five minutes of practice per day!
Activities - A selection of our favourite mathematical puzzles and problems. Most are simple to understand, but the solutions require clever and unconventional thinking.
Factris - A fun game that teaches about simple arithmetic
Course Library - Mathigon's innovative courses cover everything from fractions and trigonometry to graph theory, cryptography, prime numbers and fractals.
Puzzles, Activities and Lesson Plans - Student Explorations/Activities for students to complete ; Fully developed lessons plans ; Ready to play puzzles and games ; Teaching ideas using Polypad to explore new ideas; Tutorials - Learn how to use Polypad
Almanac of Interesting Numbers
And much more!

Math is Fun is a free website offering mini explanations of math topics from all levels, including elementary to high school. It also features tons of games and puzzles to explore. It also includes an illustrated math dictionary with interactive activities for the students to explore and deepen mathematical understanding.

Find resources for different age levels in the following areas:
Pre-K to 2
- Numbers
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Data
- Measurement
- Money

3 to 6
- Numbers
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Data
- Measurement
- Money

7 to 9
- Numbers
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Data
- Measurement
- Money

10 upwards
- Numbers
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Data
- Measurement
- Calculus

Mathletics is a captivating online math learning space providing students with all the tools they need to be successful learners, both in the classroom and beyond. Powerful courses aligned to provincial math curricula, from Kindergarten through High School, matched with dynamic tools and reporting for teachers. Mathletics supports and caters to each teacher’s unique blend of student-driven learning and teacher-led instruction.

Sun West Students in 1-9 have access to this resource! Contact your administrator for login information.

PARENTS - you have access to printable workbooks from the student console as well!
*Click "learn", then select an activity. If there is a printable notebook available for that concept it will be on the right side of the screen. When you scroll down on the right side you will see conceptual videos, interactives and printables (in yellow box). Please note that the printable materials are there only if there is one available for the activity you selected. If you do not see a printable, try selecting a different activity.