MathUP Classroom: Alberta Edition Aligns to Alberta’s Math Curriculum.
Created by Marian Small, MathUP Classroom is a comprehensive online K–9 instructional solution that addresses all outcomes, organizing ideas, and guiding questions in the Alberta mathematics curriculum. MathUP’s guiding principle is that supporting teachers is the key to helping students.
- Developed from the ground up to align to the Alberta Mathematics Curriculum.
- Builds educator confidence in teaching math.
- More than 1400 videos to support math educators, and more than 1500 games and activities for students.
- Develops all students’ critical and creative thinking skills.
MathUP Classroom by the Numbers
1500+ games & activities for students
1300+ videos to support math educators
110+ topics aligned to the Alberta math curriculum
Used by 8500+ Alberta educators
Digital Solution for Improving Understanding and Performance in Mathematics
The solution that has alignment to the Alberta math curriculum at its core, MathUP Classroom is a rich professional learning resource for teachers that also features comprehensive student materials.
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K–8
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Grade 9
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Engaging Resource for Students
A Professional Learning Solution for Teachers.
With rich professional learning woven throughout the resource, MathUP Classroom Alberta is designed to support teachers as they:
- Build confidence in teaching math.
- Create curricular connections through essential understandings.
- Use a balanced instructional approach that includes problem solving and concept and skill development while also allowing for meaningful practice.
- Teach and assess with intention and purpose.
Available in English and French.
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WNCP Grade 7-9 Available now
Fully addresses all Grades 7–9 WNCP outcomes — with alignment to the new Alberta Grades 7–9 curriculum coming soon.
- Teach with intention and develop students’ fundamental math concepts and skills via lessons that include relevant, real-life examples.
- Customize your professional learning journey with Marian Small as your guide.
- Discover rich problems that will support and serve the variety of learners in your class..
A Comprehensive and Engaging Resource for Students.
MathUP Classroom Alberta features comprehensive student materials that cover all curriculum requirements. Student lessons and activities in MathUP Classroom Alberta include
- Strand-based topics and three-part lessons.
- Number Talks to support the development of students’ conceptual understanding and flexibility with number and operations.
- Brain Bender activities that use real-life problems to encourage creative mathematical solutions.
- Wonder Tasks present problems for students to solve using critical thinking and math.
- Digital games, puzzles, and other supporting activities.
Introduction to
MathUP Classroom
Created by Marian Small, MathUP Classroom is a comprehensive online K–9 instructional solution that helps build teachers’ knowledge and understanding of mathematics so that they can better support their students.
WatchUsing MathUP in Your Classroom
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The MathUP Learning Cycle
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Building your Math Classroom
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The First 20 Days
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Numeracy Readiness Check
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Use MathUP Classroom Alberta Today
The MathUP learning cycle includes all stages of assessment and supporting activities. Watch the video to learn how to use MathUP in your classroom.
Building your Math Classroom
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1) Professional Learning & Classroom Solution- Professional learning resource, complete with just-in-time videos to support teachers
- Comprehensive student materials that cover all curriculum requirements
- An instructional approach that focuses on skills, concept development, and problem solving
- Three-part lessons that include assessment opportunities plus number talks, rich problems, games, and more
- An approach that helps teachers and students build connections between strands and between mathematical concepts
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2) Additional Practice & Reteaching: Interactive Digital Resource- Student-facing, interactive digital resource
- Intentionally crafted practice questions directly connected to MathUP Classroom lessons
- Autoscorable Questions that provide instant results and data collection in Grades 3–9
- Skill and Concept Questions that offer further opportunities to reinforce learning in Grades 3–9
- Animated reteaching videos narrated by Marian Small to review key concepts for Grades 1-9 students and their parents/caregivers
- Brainingcamp digital manipulatives that help students visualize what they’re learning at home and at school
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3) Student Workbook: “Your Turn” Practice Questions From MathUP Classroom- Student-facing materials that are conveniently available in one place
- Access to MathUP Classroom practice in a format that suits learners’ specific needs
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The First 20 Days of MathUP Classroom
Use The First 20 Days of MathUP Classroom to introduce math routines, set classroom norms, and start the year on a positive note. Students will work collaboratively, practise using manipulatives, and explore mathematical concepts to have fun with math and build confidence in the math classroom. You can find The First 20 Days of MathUP Classroom in the Activities menu.
The First 20 Days of MathUP Classroom
New for Back-to-School 2025!
The Numeracy Readiness Checks were created by Marian Small to provide teachers with valuable information about students’ preparedness for math learning at a specific grade level. They were field tested by Canadian educators and students to ensure accuracy and ease of use in the classroom.
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Student Learning Gains with MathUP Classroom
Independent research shows that schools using MathUP Classroom had significant higher EQAO results in Grades 3 and 6 than the provincial average. In the 2022–2023 school year, the percentage of students proficient in math (levels 3 and 4 on the math section of the EQAO’s Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics) in schools using MathUP Classroom was statistically greater than the percentage of students proficient in math in Ontario overall for Grades 3 and 6.
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Author
Marian Small
Marian Small is an internationally renowned mathematics educator, author, and professional learning consultant. Dr. Small, whose career in education has spanned more than four decades, is considered one of the most influential math educators in Canada.
Marian has authored or co-authored more than 100 math resources and travelled to mathematics classrooms around the world.
Contributing Authors to Supporting Resources:
- Kerry Dwyer-Mitchell
- Graham Fletcher
- Suhana Kadoura
- Callie Lane
- Clark Masters
- Jon Orr
- Kyle Pearce
- Ryan Tackaberry
- Ruth Teszeri
MathUP Classroom
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which operating systems, devices, and browsers are best used for MathUP Classroom?
MathUP is optimized for use with the following operating systems, devices, and browsers. MathUP is not yet optimized for use with mobile devices.
Operating System Browser Windows OS (7 or newer) Google Chrome (Version 70 or newer)
Mozilla Firefox (Version 53 or newer)
Microsoft Edge (Version 83 or newer)Mac OS (El Capitan or newer) Google Chrome (Version 70 or newer)
Mozilla Firefox (Version 53 or newer)
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How do I reset my password?
Click the “Forgot Password?” button on the Log In page and follow the prompts.
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How much does a MathUP Classroom Licence cost?To find out more about pricing for MathUP Classroom, please contact your Rubicon sales representative.
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How do I purchase a MathUP Classroom Licence?Please contact your Rubicon sales representative to purchase a licence for MathUP Classroom.
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How many people can access a MathUP Classroom account at the same time?A MathUP Classroom licence is a single-user licence. Sharing a licence is against the terms and conditions of the resource.
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Why are there different editions of MathUP Classroom?
There are three MathUP editions that meet the curriculum requirements of provinces and territories in Canada.
- The Ontario Edition covers all the Ontario Ministry curriculum expectations. The Ontario edition has been aligned to the 2020 Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum and the 2021 Grade 9 curriculum.
- The National Edition meets the curriculum requirements of the 2016 BC curriculum and Western, Northern, and Atlantic Canada. The curriculum for each Western, Northern, and Atlantic jurisdiction is currently based on the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol (WNCP) Curriculum Framework, 2006.
- The Alberta Edition is fully aligned to Alberta’s 2023 curriculum.
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What kind of resource is MathUP Classroom? Can it be used by both teachers and students?MathUP Classroom is a comprehensive online resource that provides professional learning in mathematics for teachers, while meeting all curriculum requirements via lessons and activities that teachers share digitally.
Marian Small wrote MathUP to help teachers improve their knowledge of mathematical content and understanding of concepts and ideas so that they can:- teach and assess with intention
- ask rich questions
- know what to look for
- consolidate student learning
- help all students to improve their learning and achieve success
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Does MathUP Classroom cover the entire math curriculum?
Ontario Edition: All the Ontario curriculum expectations are covered in the three-part lessons provided for each grade level. MathUP is designed to help you meet both the spirit and the content of the curriculum as well as align with other Ministry initiatives, such as Growing Success.
National Edition: MathUP Classroom covers the majority of curriculum requirements in BC and Western, Northern, and Atlantic jurisdictions via three-part lessons and additional activities.
Alberta Edition: MathUP Classroom is fully aligned to Alberta’s curriculum.
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