These resources are avaiable to students and families of NIDES. They are to support teaching, personalized learning and connections to BC Curriculum. Please connect with your teacher directly on ways to use or incorporate these tools into your home learning.
Comprehensive grades K-8 math print-based learning program for students and professional teaching tools and support for educators, as well as parent resources to help children learn at home
*please contact your teacher directly to request this resource*
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Teacher facilitated, connected to BC content
Workbooks and online practice. Please connect with your teacher for information on accessing and using Mathletics.
Wild Learning is a US-based, nature inspired outdoor curriculum for grades K-5. This resources supports some of BC curriculum but not all. There are many US references (measurement, landmarks, etc).
*Please connect with your teacher to access this resource*
Manipulatives
Manipulatives make math learning concrete and engaging by transforming abstract concepts into tangible, hands-on experiences that activate multiple senses. This play-based strategy encourages exploration, problem-solving and multiple ways or knowing while deepening understanding of mathematical concepts.
Hands-on manipulatives can be purchased using SLRF or PLRF. Below are virtual manipulative suggestions and Canadian distributors of hands-on manipulatives.
Polypad: The Mathematical Playground offers virtual manipulatives in all areas of math K-12.
Didax: K-5 virtual math manipulatives