TRANSFORM YOUR MATH BLOCK
With a comprehensive FULL YEAR Ontario Math Program that gives you the resources you need to focus on building a deep understanding of math concepts with your students, without spending your weekends planning and prepping!
Teaching math today is hard. Simply teaching students basic math facts and algorithms to be memorized and regurgitated is no longer enough.
It’s your planning time. While scoffing down your lunch, you’ve got the next lesson to plan, photocopies to make, those science reports to mark (still), report cards are coming up. But first you have to quickly call a parent… And now everything is coming home with you. Again.
There is so much to consider every day that there just isn’t enough time. Between planning, teaching, marking, giving feedback, writing reports. . . Layer in parent contact, meetings, behaviour, coaching, eating lunch. . . It’s a lot!
If you feel like you’re juggling kittens while treading water . . . with your winter boots on, you’re not alone. We’ve been there.
By the time you’ve figured out what you need to teach, hunted down materials, and created from scratch what you couldn’t find, there’s little time left to think about how to teach the material. Forget about making it engaging. Or differentiated…
Maybe you’ve tried some ready-to-use resources before, but they just didn’t cut it for you. The outdated “I do, We do, You do” strategy isn’t giving your students the chance to take ownership of their learning, build flexible thinking and learn to solve problems – skills you know today’s students need.
Yep. We’ve been there too…
Imagine starting each math class calm and confident, knowing you have…
…all the materials you need in one place.
…engaging, inquiry-based lessons.
…a focus on problem-solving and collaboration.
…a cohesive plan from introduction to assessment.
Picture this…
It’s Sunday night. Instead of feeling the dread of Monday morning creeping in, you’re playing a game with your kids. You don’t feel the need to get a stack of marking our of your teacher bag, or search online for a real-world activity to introduce that new math concept tomorrow.
Imagine your principal surprising you with a class visit. You start to panic, then realize your students are on-task, actively engaged in a hands-on math task. The noise is coming from meaningful math conversations, the movement is students collaborating, problem-solving and using math manipulatives. They are impressed with your thoughtfully prepared materials and make a note for your formal evaluation later that year.
You’re working with a small group of students who need a little extra support. Students are happily working in their assigned math centres. They know where to go and what to do. And they’re actually doing it. You didn’t have to race around creating activities so you can put your effort into guided math groups and one-on-one conferences, and really enjoy seeing your students thrive.
But we know the reality is a little different…
You’re here because you don’t have the tools, resources or time you need to really put together a cohesive math program that builds solid math thinking skills for all your students.
If you’ve got any board-provided materials at all, they are woefully outdated and mediocre at best. You want something better than a series of practice questions out of a textbook or worksheets. Your kids deserve it.
Do you find yourself thinking?
“It’s so hard to find materials that really align with the Ontario Curriculum.”
“I feel overwhelmed with all the things I have to do every single day.”
“I’m new to teaching and I don’t even know where to start.”
“I wish I had more engaging math resources that my students enjoyed.”
“I want my students to really understand math concepts, not just memorize (then forget)!”
If you’re an Ontario grade 4 – 8 math teacher struggling to teach math effectively…
there is a better way!
Our comprehensive math programs were born from a need for high-quality, meaning-focused teaching materials in our own classrooms.
When we couldn’t find anything that checked all the boxes, we created it.
You’ll get everything you need to teach the entire curriculum for your grade and you’ll be able to feel confident that it will work because we’ve used it ourselves with great success.
It’s done for you but editable so you can customize, differentiate and modify to make it exactly what your students need. No one knows them better than you!
Ready-to-use, yet customizable LESSONS, PRACTICE and ASSESSMENT for less than $1 a day
After years of trial and error…
…we created the exact math program we wished we already had!
✓ We figured out the best way to teach concepts so students really understand.
✓ We found strategies and activities that engage students and encourage all levels of learners to participate.
✓ We developed a lesson format that allows us to focus on collaborative learning and critical thinking skills (not just memorization and practice worksheets).
YOUR COMPLETE ONTARIO MATH SOLUTION
Get everything you need to…
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You’ll love this FULL YEAR math program because it’s…
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Teachers like you are saying…
About the Grade 6 Math Bundle:
So far, my students have found this resource to be absolutely amazing. It is helpful, clear, and allows deeper and critical thinking. I have seen other math resources from TPT, and this is still my favourite. It truly has everything you could possibly need for the entire year. I used the Grade 5 bundle for online teaching last year, which made me confident in purchasing this bundle. I’m very glad that I purchased this.
About the Grade 5 Math Bundle:
I’ve used this resource two years in a row. I’ve used it both in-person, and online. My students LOVE math because of this resource, and it made my life sooooooo much easier.
About the Grade 8 Math Bundle:
WOW!! This is the absolute best one stop shop resource ever for a wonderful Math unit!! Everything you could ever need is in this bundle from google slides, lessons, assessment pieces, report card comments, you name it! What I love about this is the ease of navigation from a single location with everything linked (I believe this was a recent update!!). Lots of real world applicable examples and videos embedded as well!!
On top of this, the seller is absolutely incredible and their customer service is above and beyond. I had a question and reached out to the seller and they promptly helped me right away!!
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Hey there! We’re Claire and Terry, two Ontario-certified teachers with over 40 years of combined experience.
We love math and wanted our students to love it too! Yet by the time we had figured out what we needed to teach, hunted down materials, and created from scratch what we couldn’t find . . . it was exhausting.
As math lead teachers, we had the unique opportunity to dive deep into best practices. We worked with peers and experts to create engaging, rich learning opportunities for students that went beyond the dusty textbooks in our classrooms or worksheets of knowledge-based questions.
After countless conversations with frustrated teachers wanting to provide a math program that fostered critical thinking and built solid math understanding but didn’t have the tools they needed, we decided to share what we had learned.
Sound familiar? Are you tired of the constant struggle to plan, teach and assess EVERYTHING with little to no good resources, too?
BELIEF #1
Math should be Hands-on and Meaningful
It’s time to move away from “I do, We do, You do” and let students take the lead role in their learning. When we give them time, space and support to explore math concepts, challenge their thinking and encourage risk-taking, they will build strong math thinking skills that won’t be forgotten.
Students will develop strategies and procedures that actually make sense to them. They’ll also gain confidence, perseverance and collaborative skills!
BELIEF #2
Every Student Can be ‘Good’ at Math
“New math” isn’t new. Good math students were always using ‘tricks’ and strategies, only now we’re unlocking their power for ALL students to be successful!
All students can be good at, and enjoy, math. When materials are at the appropriate level, engaging and meaningful, students will not only find math more interesting, they will get it!
BELIEF #3
Math Should be Building Math Thinking not Memorizing
“Drill and kill” is not necessary for students to succeed at math. Understanding the concepts and knowing how to solve problems is far more important. This understanding leads to a stronger ability to perform operations as well!
BELIEF #4
Teachers Shouldn’t Have to Spend Their Weekends Planning
When you have high-quality resources that are ready-to-go, you can spend your weekends like you’re supposed to…with family and friends, or a good book.
You will have the time and energy to focus on actually teaching your students, helping them build a solid math foundation.
Our goal is to save you the HOURS of searching for the right teaching materials, the STRESS of not having the support you deserve and the wasted MONEY on resources that still aren’t quite right.
Teachers like you are saying…
About the Grade 7/8 Math Bundle:
This bundle was such a weight off my shoulders as I started my first year in a 7/8 classroom. The activities are straightforward and have easy-to-understand language for the students. I love all of the individual components (like parent letters!) that make implementing this comprehensive program so easy. Thank you so much!
About the Grade 6 Math Bundle:
This resources is amazing. It has been a huge time-saver and lifeline for me as a teacher and it is engaging for the students. I find it very comprehensive and that I get a lot of assessment data from following it. I’ve also appreciated the ability to modify documents as needed for my IEP students. This is seriously a lifesaver!!!
What’s included in our Full Year Math Program?
3-Part Lessons
Practice Worksheets
Math Centres
Review Games
Vocabulary Packages
Unit Assessments
Teacher Supports
Tracking Sheets
Math Lesson Materials
Collaborative 3-Part Math Lessons
You’ll find a Ontario math lesson plans for each topic in the curriculum. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill ‘teach a 3-step procedure then give 5 practice questions to memorize it’. Most are inquiry-based math lessons, meaning students work together to problem-solve, experiment and develop their own understanding before consolidating learning as a class, clarify misconceptions and confirm understanding with a formative assessment.
Practice Worksheets
While we don’t advocate for teaching by worksheet, we all know that students need a little extra practice to reach skill mastery. You find worksheets to address the major skills in each strand.
Balanced Math Centres
For each strand, you’ll get a set of 6 balanced math centres that are perfect for independent practice and give you the opportunity to work with small groups and individuals running guided math lessons or conferences. Centres are designed to reach all learners by addressing various learning styles.
Math Review & Assessment
Math Review Games
Each unit includes at least one whole class math activity that is ideal for reviewing the key concepts. These games are low-prep and come with any blackline masters needed are included.
Vocabulary Package
Glossaries to pre-teach vocabulary is a key strategy to support ELL and IEP learners (as well as the rest of the class!). You’ll get various versions so you can pick the right one for your students.
Additionally, set up a Math Word Wall in your classroom with the included word cards.
Assessments
Each lesson includes a formative assessment question and every unit has a final unit test or culminating activity.
Teacher Support Materials
Teacher Tools
Use the clickable Course of Study or Unit Outlines to easily navigate the various files.
Answer keys and teaching guides are included for all materials.
Tracking Sheets
With an included rubric for student notebooks, checklists and recording sheets for skills and grades, teachers will have the tools they need to track, grade and report on students’ math successes.
Students can make use of the Expectations page to track their own learning progress and teachers can record their final unit grades and give feedback.
join over 5,000 teachers using our math bundles!
Is This Math Bundle Right For YOU?
This IS for you if…
- ✔ You want an engaging, high-quality math program without spending hours upon hours trying to find, plan and create everything needed to make that happen.
- ✔ You want an organized math block that flows.
- ✔ You want to spend your time working with your students, not stuck on the planning hamster wheel.
- ✔ You want your students to really understand the math concepts, not just memorize (and then forget) procedures.
This is NOT for you if…
- ✘ You’re looking for a simple print-and-go set of worksheets to hand out.
- ✘ You want to stand at the front of the class and teach at your students.
- ✘ You prefer your students to stay in their seats and complete their work independently.
- ✘ You’re looking for the easiest way to check off the curriculum expectations.
Are you ready to take your math class to the next level??
Full Year Math Bundles
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Will this work with my existing math program?
This is designed to be a complete solution to teaching math in Ontario for grades 4-8. However, everything is created as a standalone resource so you could absolutely pick and choose the activities that will best supplement any school-mandated program.
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Will you be making more grades?
We get asked this a lot! While it is a long term goal, we have been focused on making sure the grades we have are high-quality and fully updated. The current grades available are those we have personally taught.
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I don’t teach in Ontario. Can I still use this?
This is specifically designed to align with the 2020 Ontario Math Curriculum. However, depending on the standards you need to teach, it may also work for you. I’d encourage you to compare expectations.
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I already have an individual unit but I want to upgrade to the full year curriculum. How does that work?
This is one of our most common questions! Please email us at teach@pastthepotholes.com with the specific unit(s) you own and the grade you wish to purchase. We will do our best to find a solution so you don’t have to pay twice for anything!
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I teach Spec Ed (or have students with IEPs). Which grade should I purchase?
Each grade math bundle is designed to meet that grade’s expectations (according to the 2020 Ontario Math Curriculum). Please purchase the grade(s) that best align with the grade level at which your students are working. Just about everything is editable so you can easily make modifications for specific IEPs if necessary.
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How do I access the Ontario math bundle?
After purchase, you will receive a PDF containing a link to a Google Drive folder. This folder contains all the resources, organized into folders. It may take a few minutes to become familiar with the set-up as there is a huge amount of included resources!
We recommend using the convenient hyperlinks in the Course of Study or individual Unit Plans to quickly find exactly what you need.
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What is your refund policy?
Due to the digital nature and immediate download of these math programs, it is not possible to offer refunds. Please ensure you have read the details and asked any questions before purchasing.
Teachers like you are saying…
About Grade 8 Bundle:
This is extremely comprehensive! There is just so much here. I primarily use it for the lesson slides. I especially love the extra practise / worksheets that go along with each unit — these are perfect to have on hand for students that can use them, or even to send home. I also like how answers / teaching notes are included in the speaker notes on the slides. Great bundle.
About Grade 6 Bundle:
This resource is amazing. It has everything you need to provide engaging math lessons, using a 3-part lesson plan. There are opportunities for group work, whole class and individual practice. On top of it, there are math journal prompts to help further consolidate learning and use as a check-in with students.
About Grade 5 Bundle:
Great resource! Love the minds on activity to get students thinking! Great three-part math lessons. Students loved the additional centres with each unit. This was great to provide opportunity to practice and work with struggling students.
About Grade 4 Bundle:
Extremely well thought out, organized, engaging, very clear and every part considered – 3 part lesson to assessment. Wonderful – the best I have purchased.
About Grade 7/8 Bundle:
This was an awesome resource. I used it very frequently and my students were engaged. I really liked how it was broken down into minds on, action, consolidation. I didn’t use the workbooks that often but they were great supplemental resources.
About Grade 5 Bundle:
Such a time saver and amazing resource! I love the 3-part lesson style and the fact that the slides are editable! Thank you so much for such a great resource!
About Grade 7/8 Bundle:
Love, love, love how this follows the new Ontario math curriculum and the accompanying lessons. The lessons and activities are clear and easy to apply. Students are very engaged. Questions are related to the real world. Thanks
About Grade 6 Bundle:
My students very engaged during the lessons and did a great job to help my students gain a better and in depth understanding!
About Grade 4 Bundle:
Easy to use, aligned perfectly with the curriculum and just what I needed! Thank you. 🙂
About Grade 5 Bundle:
This is an amazing resource. The lessons are excellent and include a variety of activities and assessments. Well worth it.
About Grade 5 Bundle:
Excellent, easy to follow lessons on all expectations of Ontario Curriculum. Easy to adapt to all learners! Highly recommend!
About Grade 5 Bundle:
This is an amazing resource! I just started a Grade 5 position half way through the year and these lessons are wonderfully scaffolded and easy to use. Also love that exit tickets are included!! Such a time saver.
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