Help Me Talk About Math vs AMO

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.

Amo’s Sapotawan is an interactive story brought richly to life through full-colour illustrations, songs and soundscape, games, and cultural notes. The Amo app is a remediation of the picture book of the same name by author William Dumas. Developed in collaboration with Knowledge Keepers and Elders of the Asiniskaw Ithiniwak (Rocky Cree) communities of northern Manitoba, the app features voiced narration available in Cree and in English; Cree text in both Roman orthography and syllabics; pop-up notes on the language, culture, and history of the Rocky Cree; a map of the journey undertaken by Amo and her family; and games that encourage reflection on Rocky Cree culture.