Math — No Problem! Canadian Primary Math Program

Suggested Discovery Learning, created Three Modes of Representation (CPA), coined the Spiral Curriculum for deep learning, and introduced Scaffolding for learner support.

Proposed four cognitive stages in learning, believed development is driven by biology and environment, and emphasized learning through world interaction and self-discovery.

Introduced Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), supported learning through social interaction where pupils are challenged beyond current abilities with support from others.

Distinguished relational from instrumental understanding, and advocated teaching for deeper mathematical comprehension, not rote learning.

Promoted manipulatives in math, introduced Base 10 blocks for place value, and emphasized engaging, enjoyable math learning through games, songs, and dance.

The idea of math mastery is rooted in Bloom’s Taxonomy which a hierarchy of learning objectives that reflect the phases of learning we all pass through on our way to deep understanding.

Yes, Math — No Problem! is available to everyone, including homeschoolers, individual schoolteachers as well as entire schools looking to transform their math department.

Math — No Problem! will only available for the Alberta and British Columbia curriculums in September, but we will create programs for the other provinces’ curriculums at a later date, so that every Canadian student has access to the best math program.

Our program is available for Alberta and British Columbia on September 1st, 2025. Reach out to us to learn more about implementing Math — No Problem! in your practice.