Help Me Talk About Math vs Indigenous Reconciliation

Help Me Talk About Math is a math processes assessment for Grade 1 students. It is an engaging, interactive assessment for students, as well as a series of surveys for teachers, caregivers, and Elders/community leaders. Together, the perspectives of these individuals give a holistic picture of math learning and opportunities for each student. Askî the Turtle and his friends from Askî’s World are part of the Help Me Talk About Math assessment. Askî’s world is a unique suite of products that are grounded in First Nations and Métis holistic learning perspectives. Askî’s Pond, also available from the App store is a game that features the same characters as well as the same math concepts for students to learn and practice prior to engaging in the assessment. Unlike Askî’s Pond (free app), the Help Me Talk About Math application is account-driven and available only to participating Saskatchewan schools.

The mobile app "Reconciliation: A Starting Point" is a reference tool for learning about First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, which includes key historical events and examples of reconciliation initiatives. Users will learn why reconciliation matters and what public servants need to know and do to advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The content of this app was created and compiled by the Canada School of Public Service, with contributions from Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from across the federal government, and technical expertise from National Defence's Canadian ADL Lab on the app development.