Number Sense Blog

How Will Your School Year Be Greater Than the Last?
Sep 1, 2016
A new school year brings a fresh start, different goals … and lots of ways to expand math learning! We want to know: How will this year be greater than the last? Download and complete our motivational poster template and be your own inspiration! A...

Word Problem Wednesday: A Back-to-School Calculator Bargain!
Aug 31, 2016
Greetings, problem solvers! It's another Word Problem Wednesday, and this one is for all of you who love a back-to-school bargain. Give our word problem a shot and check back tomorrow for the answer!
The sticker price of a calculator is $16.00....

Flex Your Math Muscles at the Mathnasium TriMathlon
Aug 26, 2016
Calling all young problem solvers! Student registration for the Mathnasium TriMathlon starts on September 1 and runs until November 4! Hosted at participating Mathnasium centres, the Mathnasium TriMathlon is a fun, friendly math competition that g...

Word Problem Wednesday: Number Sense and Fruit
Aug 24, 2016
It's another Word Problem Wednesday, and we're back with a sweet little word problem designed to test your number sense! Solve today's word problem and check back tomorrow for the answer.
A bunch of bananas and a cantaloupe together weigh 6 pou...

Word Problem Wednesday: The Olympics!
Aug 17, 2016
We're right in the thick of Olympics fever! As you root for your favorites, take a quick math minute to solve this week's installment of Word Problem Wednesday. We'll update with the answer tomorrow.
It takes an Olympic canoe paddler 1 minute a...