Accent mathématique has been carefully designed to promote the teaching of concepts in the different areas of the mathematics program of studies: number representation and a sense for numbers, measurement, geometry and spatial sense, patterning and algebra, data management and probabilities. Accent mathématique suggests realistic manipulative activities that introduce the concept being studied and establish links with other concepts. An environment that fosters exploration, risk-taking and critical thinking will enable students to understand and master the concepts being studied. Each lesson in the student resource Accent mathématique meets a clearly defined goal and the subject is always introduced in context.