Math Support

Help your Child Learn Math

• Doing Mathematics with your Child, Kindergarten to Grade 6
• Partnering with Your Teen in Mathematics
• Ten Ways to Make Math Fun at Home – Kindergarten – Grade 3
• Ten Ways to Make Math Fun at Home – Grades 4 – 6
• At Home Tips – Grades 7 – 12
• Build strong, positive attitudes about math. When children feel positively engaged and successful, they are more likely to stick with an activity or a problem to find a solution.
• Begin with activities that meet your child’s level of mathematical understanding. Early success in solving problems will build your child’s confidence. Gradually move to activities that provide more challenge for your child.
• If you and your child are more comfortable in a language other than English, use it. Your child will understand concepts better in the language that he or she knows best.

Adopt a Growth Mindset 

Growth Mindset is a simple but powerful idea that was discovered by Stanford University researcher Carol Dweck. In a growth mindset, the idea is that most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work— brains and talent are just the starting point. This view is said to create a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. In education, experts are praising Growth Mindset, particularly when it comes to teaching Mathematics. It offers an approach to teaching and learning Mathematics in which a child’s mindset is more important than initial ability when it comes to Math success. This eliminates the “I’m just not good at math” frame of mind, and helps students to focus on improving in Math through hard work and dedication.

• Parent Tool Kit by the Council of Ontario Directors of Education 
• Home Connection Math Activities
• Ministry of Education Parent Area
• Math Tips for Parents
• Math Operations Strategy Guide
• TVO Kids Math
• Family Math Challenges

Math Moments

Suggested Websites for Parents

Suggested Free  iOS Apps