The Manitoba government is continuing to support French-language math education for grade 1 to 9 students, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt announced on January 9.
"Strong math skills are essential to student success, and we're committed to providing French-language educators and students with the best tools available," said Schmidt. "Netmath gives teachers the resources they need to create engaging, personalized learning experiences that help students build confidence and competence in mathematics."
Netmath is a Canadian-developed, fully bilingual platform aligned with Manitoba's mathematics curriculum for grades 1 to 9. The platform enables educators to create virtual classrooms, assign tasks and monitor student progress in real time.
This $230,400 will enable Manitoban students in grades 1 to 9 in French and French immersion programs to continue accessing the Netmath online learning platform for the 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic years.
This investment ensures French-language students have access to high-quality, curriculum-aligned digital resources in their language of instruction. It will support approximately 12,000 students and their teachers annually across Manitoba's French and French immersion programs.
"For several years, the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine has used Netmath to enrich and support mathematics learning across multiple grade levels. This innovative platform is more than just a digital tool, it's a dynamic, engaging way for students to explore mathematical concepts with confidence. Its playful design encourages creativity, while its built-in feedback helps students truly understand and apply what they're learning," said Alain Laberge, superintendent, Division scolaire franco-manitobaine. "This initiative has been a tremendous asset to our classrooms, and the DSFM is proud to continue offering Netmath as part of our commitment to high-quality, modern education."
Under the Canada-Manitoba Agreement on Minority Language Education and Second Official Language Instruction, the three-year investment reflects the federal and provincial governments' commitment to digital learning resources that support student success in French-language education.
