Powerful professional learning solutions. Engaging student resources
Tested and reviewed by thousands of Canadian teachers.
Fully aligned to the Ontario Mathematics Curriculum, including Grade 9.
Grades 1–9 Trillium List approved.
New! The First 20 Days of MathUP
Use The First 20 Days of MathUP to introduce classroom 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 in the Activities menu.
A Professional Learning Solution for Teachers.
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. Available in English and French.
With rich professional learning woven throughout the resource, MathUP Classroom is designed to support teachers in
- building confidence in teaching math
- creating curricular connections through essential understandings
- using a balanced instructional approach that includes problem solving and concept and skill development while also allowing for meaningful practice
- developing all students’ critical and creative thinking skills
- teaching and assessing with intention and purpose
- focusing on effective ways to consolidate learning
- efficiently meeting all curriculum requirements
- explaining how instructional decisions were arrived at so that teachers can make their own decisions in their classrooms
- meeting the needs of all learners
NEW! Introducing MathUP Student
MathUP Student is a student-facing platform with brand-new content is available to MathUP Classroom users for Grades 1–9. Unlock a world of enhanced learning experiences tailored to meet the evolving needs of your students, parents, and teachers with this all-digital companion for MathUP Classroom.
A COMPREHENSIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS.
MathUP Classroom is a rich professional learning resource for teachers that also features comprehensive student materials that cover all curriculum requirements. Student lessons and activities provided in MathUP Classroom include
- strand-based topics and three-part lessons
- Number Talks
- Brain Benders
- Wonder Tasks
- Cross-Strand Tasks
- digital games, puzzles, and supporting activities
Fully aligned to the Grade 9 Ontario de-streamed curriculum.
The material within MathUP Classroom Grade 9 addresses all curriculum requirements.
- 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 as your guide.
- Achieve a common, rich understanding by knowing the math, the pedagogical choices available, and the content that learners need. That way, you can ensure the math the learner receives is the math they need.
MathUP Now Has a print COMPANION FOR STUDENTS
Introducing MathUP Practise and Reflect — the consumable student books designed to complement the MathUP Classroom digital platform developed by Marian Small.
THE TEAM
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. She has authored or co-authored more than 100 math resources and travelled to mathematics classrooms around the world to provide consultation focused on improving understanding and performance in K–12 mathematics.
Contributing Authors to Supporting Resources:
Kerry Dwyer-Mitchell
Graham Fletcher
Suhana Kadoura
Callie Lane
Clark Masters
Jon Orr
Kyle Pearce
Ryan Tackaberry
Ruth Teszeri
Student Learning Gains with MathUP Classroom
According to analysis performed by an independent researcher, schools using MathUP Classroom had significantly 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 (level 3 and 4 on the math section of the EQAO’s Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics) in schools using MathUP Classroom was significantly greater than the percentage of students proficient in math in Ontario overall for Grades 3 and 6.
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MathUP Classroom Single-User Licence
For more information about MathUP Classroom, available implementation support, and pricing, please contact your Rubicon sales representative at sales@rubiconpublishing.com.
The MathUP Classroom Single-User Licence is a one-time purchase licence that allows access for one user.
The MathUP Solution
MathUP Classroom
A professional learning resource for teachers with student activities that cover the entire curriculum
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Ontario Edition
National Edition
Alberta Edition
British Columbia Edition
MathUP Student
A student-facing, interactive digital resource that builds on learnings from MathUP Classroom.
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MathUP Practise and Reflect
A student workbook featuring “Your Turn” practice questions from MathUP Classroom
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MathUP Leadership
An instructional leadership resource for principals focused on improving teachers’ math instruction and students’ understanding.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
We have tried to address the questions that we are asked most frequently on this page, but please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if your questions are not all answered here. You can reach us at support@mathup.ca or by contacting your Rubicon sales representative.
Technical Questions and Logging On
Which operating systems, devices, and browsers are best used for MathUP?
At the present time, MathUP has been optimized for use with the following operating systems, devices, and browsers. MathUP is not yet optimized for use with mobile devices.
I have purchased a licence for MathUP, but I keep getting an error message that says “Invalid Token” when I click on my welcome email. What does this mean?
The link included in the invitation email is active only until its initial use. Once you have clicked on the link, it will expire. Clicking on this link again is what causes you to receive the “Invalid Token” message. As you are already in our system, please clear your cache and refresh your browser before going directly to www.mathup.ca (Ontario users) or nat.mathup.ca (National users), where you can click the “Log In” button at the top right corner of the page.
If you do not remember your password or if you did not set one up, simply type in the email address associated with your account and select “Forgot Password?” to create a new password.
How do I reset my password?
If you ever need to change your password, simply click the “Forgot Password?” button on the Log In page and follow the prompts.
MathUP Classroom
How much is a MathUP Classroom licence?
To find out more about pricing for MathUP Classroom, please contact your Rubicon sales representative. You can find your sales representative by clicking here.
How can I purchase a MathUP Classroom licence?
Please contact your Rubicon sales representative to purchase a licence for MathUP Classroom. You can find your sales representative by clicking here.
Is a MathUP Classroom licence an annual subscription?
No, a MathUP Classroom licence is an individual, one-time purchase.
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.
Why are there different editions of MathUP Classroom?
We have developed two MathUP editions in order to meet the different curriculum requirements of provincial and territorial jurisdictions in Canada.
- The Ontario Edition covers all the Ontario Ministry curriculum expectations. The Ontario edition has been aligned to the new 2020 Ontario curriculum expectations.
- The National Edition meets the curriculum requirements of BC and Western, Northern, and Atlantic Canada.
Note: The curriculum for each Western, Northern, and Atlantic jurisdiction is currently based on the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol (WNCP) Curriculum Framework, 2006.
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 can be shared digitally with students.
Marian Small wrote MathUP to help teachers improve their knowledge of mathematical content and understanding of concepts and ideas so that they can do the following:
- become more skilful in working with math content
- 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
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 content of the curriculum as well as align with other ministry initiatives such as Growing Success.
National Edition: Currently, MathUP Classroom covers the majority of curriculum requirements in BC and Western, Northern, and Atlantic jurisdictions via three-part lessons and additional activities.
I already have the Open Questions for the Three-Part Lesson books. Are the questions from these books also included in MathUP Classroom?
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 content of the curriculum as well as align with other ministry initiatives such as Growing Success.
National Edition: Currently, MathUP Classroom covers the majority of curriculum requirements in BC and Western, Northern, and Atlantic jurisdictions via three-part lessons and additional activities.