Discover Math® is the newest addition to the highly successful programs offered by The Reading Foundation. Founded by Dr. Steve Truch, The Reading Foundation has steadily gained a reputation for excellent results since its inception in 1990 in Calgary and 1994 in Vancouver.

The research and development for the Discover Math® program began in 1992. Intensive one-on-one work with students began soon after in 1993 in Calgary. The documented and published results were very positive and encouraging.

Discover Math® was also introduced to a group of California teachers by The Reading Foundation in the summers of 1999 and 2000 under a special program. Results from this project showed that the Discover Math® Program could be successfully implemented with groups of students. Again, results were very encouraging.


Q. What are the Levels of Certification for Discover Math®?

The Discover Math® three-tiered certification program is designed to enhance teachers' knowledge and math teaching skills.

Level One - Certificate of Completion
- issued after the one-week comprehensive training program

Level Two - Discover Math® Trainer
- teachers with a Certificate of Completion apply the Discover Math® Program with their students and document their results
- Discover Math® Instructor certification is awarded upon completion and verification of 60 hours of documented instruction with students. An exam is also required at this stage.

Level Three - Discover Math® Instructor
- teachers at the Discover Math® Instructor level can apply to become a Discover Math® Trainer(external or internal). Further training (and fee) is needed at this point.


Q. How Effective Is the Program?

All gains are statistically highly significant. (A detailed report is available upon request.)


Q. Who Can be Trained?

Arrangements can be made with school districts and interested tutors and individuals in private practice. Training is usually offered in Calgary and Vancouver during the summer months but can also be provided "on-site" during the school year.

Q. What Qualifications are Needed to Become Certified?

Training is offered to all individuals with a suitable background. This includes teachers, remedial math specialists, clinicians, speech and language therapists, and tutors with suitable educational backgrounds.

Q. Who Certifies the Trainee?

The Reading Foundation (Calgary) Inc. certifies the trainee if she/he conforms to the expectations provided for each level of certification.

Q. What is the cost?

The cost of one week of training is $1900.00 (GST exempt). Cost includes a comprehensive 200 page Instructor's Manual, an Instructor's Resource Binder, plus a set of manipulatives. The 600 page Instructor's Resource Binder is extremely helpful to teachers implementing the program because it contains activities matched to each major section of the Discover Math® program and can be photocopied for student use.

Q. How long is the training?

Training is one week and involves theory, methods, demonstrations and practice time. Training weeks are scheduled during the summer in both Calgary and Vancouver but special arrangements can be made with school districts interested in providing training during the school year.

Q. What about Workshops?

Dr. Steve Truch, Director of The Reading Foundation, has had extensive presentation experience to teacher groups across North America. Presentations for teacher professional days can be arranged.

Contact The Reading Foundation in Calgary if you require more details.

The "One-Price" fee for 2008 is $1900.00.

Discover Math®:


Calgary: Monday, August 11 to Thursday, August 14, 2008


Vancouver: Monday, August 11 to Thursday, August 14, 2008