MathUP Classroom by Marian Small British Columbia Edition
Created by Marian Small, MathUP Classroom is your solution for improving Understanding and Performance in mathematics. It’s a comprehensive and easy-to-use K–9 digital resource that empowers teachers with professional learning while providing students with rich classroom learning experiences to address all curriculum requirements.
- Builds confidence in teaching math.
- Meets all the Curriculum Competencies and Content Learning Standards in the BC Math Curriculum.
- 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
130+ topics aligned to the BC math curriculum
Used by 62 200+ Canadian educators
Digital Solution for Improving Understanding and Performance in Mathematics
Rich professional learning resource for teachers that also features comprehensive student materials that covering all BC curriculum requirements.
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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 BC Edition is designed to support teachers as they:
- Create curricular connections through essential understandings.
- Develop all students’ critical and creative thinking skills.
- Teach and assess with intention and purpose.
- Access content tailored to the BC math curriculum in Topic Planning dropdowns.
- Find BC Financial Literacy notes throughout three-part number lessons.
Available in English and French.
Virtual Learning Sessions
Grades 6–9 available now.
Meets all content standards and curricular competencies in BC Math Curriculum
- 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.
- Discover rich problems that will support and serve the variety of learners in your class.
A Comprehensive and Engaging Resource for Students.
MathUP Classroom 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 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.
- Cross-Strand tasks connect math across strands.
- 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
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
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 (levels 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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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?MathUP is optimized for use with the following operating systems, devices, and browsers. MathUP is not yet optimized for use with mobile devices.
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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 new 2020 Ontario curriculum expectations.
- The National Edition meets the curriculum requirements of BC and Western, Northern, and Atlantic Canada.
- The Alberta Edition is fully aligned to Alberta’s 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 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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