Getting your math credit early with Roots to Routes Academy

How Early Math Credits Can Free Up Space for Electives and Extracurriculars

Imagine starting Grade 10 (or Grade 11, or Grade 12) this September with your math requirement already checked off.

Instead of rushing through the semester overwhelmed, you could join the art club, join the school band, try out for the soccer team, or even run for the student council. Earning your math credit in the Summer doesn’t just put you ahead academically; it frees your whole fall timetable for the things you love. Let’s chat about how that works and why your parents will thank you, too.

10 Famous Black Mathematicians Who Made History by Roots to Routes Academy

10 Famous Black Mathematicians Who Made History

With recent significant achievements being made by American, British, and Indian scholars, among others, you might be wondering, “Have we made any big achievements, and are there any famous black mathematicians?”

Well, grab some popcorn and sit tight, because we’re about to blow your mind (and give you something big to brag about). From calculating space trajectories to breaking academic barriers, Black mathematicians have shaped science and technology for centuries. This is a celebration of 10 trailblazers whose contributions transformed mathematics and science.

How to Manage Time in High School Using Popular Techniques by Roots to Routes Academy

How to Manage Time in High School Using Popular Techniques

Balancing classes, homework, part-time jobs, sports, and a social life can sometimes feel like you’re doing everything all at once. The good news is that mastering solid time-management techniques can make a big difference.

Below, we’ve shared ten simple strategies, each paired with real examples and handy tools, to help Grades 9–12 students in Ontario take charge of their schedules and stress less.

Grade 10 Math: How to Master Trigonometry Before September | Roots to Routes Academy

Grade 10 Math: How to Master Trigonometry Before September

Trigonometry doesn’t have to feel like decoding alien languages. Sure, words like “sine,” “cosine,” and “tangent” sound alien and intimidating, but with the right methods, it will make complete sense to you, and you will understand it perfectly.

This guide breaks down trigonometry into simple steps, with practice problems and tips to help you understand the topic. Let’s dive in!

The Grade 9 Math Survival Guide for Starting Strong in September by Roots to Routes Academy

The Grade 9 Math Survival Guide for Starting Strong in September

Trigonometry doesn’t have to feel like decoding alien languages. Sure, words like “sine,” “cosine,” and “tangent” sound alien and intimidating, but with the right methods, it will make complete sense to you, and you will understand it perfectly.

This guide breaks down trigonometry into simple steps, with practice problems and tips to help you understand the topic. Let’s dive in!

Why Summer is the Best Time to Fix Math Gaps (Especially for Grade 9!) | Roots to Routes Academy

Why Summer is the Best Time to Fix Math Gaps (Especially for Grade 9!)

For many Grade 9 students, high school Math can feel like a non-stop boxing match. At the end of the school year, many grade 9 students are still struggling to catch a breath from learning algebra, fractions, or geometry and are very far away from being in the right frame of mind to even attempt grade 10 math. But here’s the good news: summer is your secret weapon to tackle grade 9 math right before you start grade 10 in September.

Here’s why summer classes are the smartest move for Grade 9 students (and how Roots to Routes Academy makes it work).