A brief timeline, so far:
January 2019 - the original, Canadian edition, Bridge the Gap Math™, launched in and fulfilled from BC, Canada.
March 2020 - cross-border sales into the US began.
June 2020 - Bridge the Gap Maths™ UK edition launched worldwide, fulfilled from the UK.
September 2020 - Bridge the Gap Math™ rebranded and 2nd edition launched as Canada/US edition.
November 2021 - Bridge the Gap Maths™ Australia/New Zealand edition launched - currently fulfilled from the UK.
August 2023 - Diagnostic Tool launched.
This events page shows up and coming… and past events.
I hope this product can help thousands of students and parents to cope better with the Intermediate math journey.
Many thanks to all who have helped me along the road. Laurie Beesting.
Up and coming events 2023/24:
Due to the COVID-19 situation, planned in-person 2020 - 2023 events were either cancelled or held online.
We are awaiting details of any planned regional 2024 conventions and events; we look forward to seeing everybody ASAP.
Online events, and ordering/shipping the book are continuing as normal.
November 2021: Bridge the Gap Maths™ Australia/New Zealand edition launched.
Excited to announce the 3rd variation of the Bridge the Gap Math/Maths series, fulfilled from the UK.
More coming very soon…..
Past events:
Thursday 16th February 2023: 43rd Annual Catholic Educators’ Conference (CISVA) - Vancouver, BC
We will be exhibiting again for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak.
Buy today and save over $30 compared with regular online orders.
Event located at Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre East, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC - Exhibit Hall A. Come and discuss this unique maths program.
Thursday 3rd through Saturday 5th June 2021: Alberta Home Education Association Convention (AHEA) - Red Deer, AB
https://www.aheaonline.com/convention
10% per book conference discount will be available from the start of the event to 13 June, 2021. Join the event to obtain the discount code.
Monday 17th through Saturday 22nd May 2021: Canadian Homeschooler Curriculum Showcase - Online
Day 1 is “Math Monday” and Laurie will be available on ‘Chat’ and ‘Zoom’ at various times of the day.
10% per book conference discount will be available from the start of the event to end May, 2021. Join this free event to obtain the discount code.
Wednesday 3rd through Tuesday 9th February 2021: 7-day Canadian Online Homeschool Conference - Online
#canadianhomeschoolconference #CANHSCON2021
Laurie will be a guest speaker, presenting:
Shape and Geometry in the Intermediate Grades (4-7)
She is also a vendor and will be available for on-line discussions about Intermediate math fundamentals
Saturday 3rd October 2020: MathsConf24 - The Complete Mathematics Conference - Online
https://completemaths.com/cpd/mathsconf24
Joining educators from around the globe I am delighted to be a speaker at this year’s online event.
Monday 27th July - Saturday 1st August 2020: Reimagine Education Conference - Online
https://reimagineeducationconference.com/
Your Team is Here! Everything you need if the schools close again!
The Reimagine Education Conference - now ONLINE and LIVE will equip you to educate at home if schools suddenly close again. Join us for online, book, and live instruction, tips for managing students online, working parents, and more.
I’m delighted and honoured to be a speaker at this year’s Reimagine Education Conference… speaking about Intermediate math and demonstrating lessons. I will be available to answer your questions.
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Friday 22nd/Saturday 23rd May 2020: Langley, BC - BC HLC Home Learning Conference
Friday 27th / Saturday 28th March 2020: Alberta Home Education Association Convention (AHEA) - Red Deer, AB
Laurie will be a vendor for the first time at this year’s event at Stockmens Pavilion - Westerner Park, 4847A 19th Street, Red Deer, AB - booth 312
She also will be hosting an Exhibitor Workshop during the convention (Saturday 28th 8:30 - 9:30am). Come and seize the opportunity to learn more about her unique math program.
Tuesday 10th March 2020: BC District PAC (DPAC) 7:00pm onwards @ Elphinstone Secondary School, Gibsons, BC
Speaker presentation on Intermediate Math for mainstream schools and home learners
Tuesday 25th February 2020: Bowen Island, BC - Island Discovery Learning Community (IDLC) 6:30pm to 8:30pm @ IDLC, Bowen Island, BC
Private interactive presentation / parent workshop which will include topics such as:
how to make a good start / core essentials of math and language / writing
most common topics / areas of difficulty and how Laurie approaches teaching them
share a few tips for the homeschooling parent
A further chance to talk about the Intermediate math journey, and how we can help our children be ready and firm in math fundamentals to hit the ground running in G7 and high school
A chance to buy a copy of the book Bridge the Gap Math™
Thursday 13th February 2020: 40th Annual Catholic Educators’ Conference (CISVA) - Vancouver, BC
https://eventmobi.com/cec2020/
Laurie will be a vendor for the first time at this year’s event at Vancouver Convention Centre East, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC - Exhibit Hall A. Come and discuss her unique math program.
Wednesday 5th through Tuesday 11th February 2020: 7-day Canadian Online Homeschool Conference - Online
#canadianhomeschoolconference #cohc2020
Laurie will be a guest speaker, presenting:
The most frequently asked question of any teacher: “How can I get my child to ‘know’ their Times Tables?”
She is also a vendor and will be available for on-line discussions about Intermediate math fundamentals
Friday 25th October 2019: Surrey, BC - BC Association of Math Teachers Fall Conference
Speaker & Exhibitor: “Let’s Talk Intermediate Math!”
Laurie will be available to discuss Intermediate Math concerns. Bridge the Gap Math™ will be available for purchase
Wednesday 25th September 2019: North Vancouver District Public Library, Lynn Valley, BC
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Laurie will be speaking to an audience about Intermediate Math and how we can help our children nail the essentials; Bridge the Gap Math™ will be available for purchase.
Everybody welcome
Tuesday 24th September 2019: North Vancouver City Library, BC
6:15pm to 7:45pm
Laurie will be speaking to an audience about Intermediate Math and how we can help our children nail the essentials; Bridge the Gap Math™ will be available for purchase.
Everybody welcome
Tuesday 3rd September 2019: Surrey, BC - Traditional Learning Academy - Surrey Parent Convention - 5741 176 St.(Hawthorne Square)
12:15-1:00 Workshop 4 - Bridge the Gap Math
“Program designed for those who sense their struggles are because they “missed something in math” earlier on in their studies. This resource continues to grow in popularity and enjoys a great reputation as very useful for struggling students.”
Sunday 26th May 2019: Firming Up Key Intermediate Math Skills
From 2pm at Bowen Island Public Library, Bowen Island, BC
An interactive discussion on how parents can help their children with math in the preparation for high school.
Friday 24th/Saturday 25th May 2019: Langley, BC - BC HLC Home Learning Conference
At 10:00am on Saturday 24th, in Room B: Robert Thompson Building, Laurie will be presenting to an audience “Let's Talk About Intermediate Math“
Tuesday 7th May 2019: Bowen Island, BC - Island Discovery Learning Community (IDLC)
7:00pm to 8:30pm @ IDLC, Bowen Island, BC
Private presentation on Intermediate Math for home learners. A chance to talk about the Intermediate math journey, and how we can help our children be ready and firm in math fundamentals to hit the ground running in G7 and high school
A chance to buy a copy of the book Bridge the Gap Math™ (… just the often-missing-but-really-need-to-know-bits from the Intermediate (G4-7) curriculum)
Friday 3rd May 2019: Richmond, BC - BCCPAC Parent Conference
Exhibitor: Laurie will be available to discuss Intermediate Math concerns. Bridge the Gap Math™ will be available for purchase.
Wednesday 1st May 2019: North Vancouver City Library, BC
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Laurie will be speaking to an audience about Intermediate Math and how we can help our children nail the essentials; Bridge the Gap Math™ will be available for purchase.
Everybody welcome
Friday 26th/Saturday 27th April 2019: Kelowna, BC - BC CHEC Home Learning Conference
Laurie will be speaking to an audience about Intermediate Math; Bridge the Gap Math™ will be available for purchase
Tuesday 5th March 2019: Talk/presentation: Let’s talk about Intermediate Math
Hosted by BICS PAC, Bowen Island, BC.
A chance to talk about the Intermediate math journey, and how we can help our children be ready and firm in math fundamentals to hit the ground running in G7 and high school
A chance to buy a copy of the book Bridge the Gap Math™ (… just the often-missing-but-really-need-to-know-bits from the Intermediate (G4-7) curriculum)
Wednesday 6th through Monday 11th February 2019
6-day Canadian Online Homeschool Conference
Laurie is a vendor and will be involved in on-line discussions about Intermediate math fundamentals
Saturday January 19th 2019: Bridge the Gap Math™ BOOK LAUNCH:
Cove Commons @ Bowen Island Library, Bowen Island
A chance for Laurie to thank all the wonderful people who have helped her and Andy along the journey!
A chance to see the books, chat with Laurie about the book and the program
A chance to buy a copy of the book
