2027 Ara Pāngarau Edition
Because New Zealand's learners deserve extraordinary.
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Adapted for Aotearoa New Zealand and further aligned for 2026 to meet Te Mātaiaho, the Refreshed Curriculum.
For teachers
Essential teaching tools:
Comprehensive Teacher Guides streamline lesson planning, while Bridging Guides ensure smooth level transitions.
The interactive presentation tools within Pomegranate captivate students with dynamic visuals, empowering educators to deliver impactful mathematics instruction with confidence and ease.
The 28 video courses in the Fundamentals Online Course are designed to help teachers understand how to teach with the Maths — No Problem! series.
For students
Essential learning resources:
Engaging Textbooks present concepts clearly and reinforce learning, while practice-oriented Workbooks offer opportunities to apply knowledge through carefully varied questions that build relational understanding.
For younger children:
Maths Reading Books introduce concepts through engaging stories. Workbook Journals combine exercises with reflective writing, encouraging thought expression, and progress tracking.
Redefining excellence in mathematics, one classroom at a time
Created with teachers in mind, because we believe every educator deserves the tools to inspire mathematical brilliance with confidence and ease.
Equipped with high quality resources and professional development, you can make a real difference for all the children in your school while you confidently deliver the new Te Mataiaho Curriculum.
For teachers
Because every educator deserves cutting-edge tools to inspire mathematical brilliance with assurance and simplicity
Confidence
Your Teacher Guides instil confidence by providing you with credible and comprehensive details to deliver effective lessons to the whole class with conviction every time.
→ Masterfully Crafted by Experienced Experts
→ Clear, Consistent and Coherent Guidance
→ Efficiency-Bolstering Plans and Particulars
Clarity
Your Curriculum Guide allows you to plan a pathway for your students to the new curriculum, highlighting where to find crystal clear evidence of every sequence step.
→ Know which lessons meet each sequence step in the curriculum
→ Prioritise and map content
→ Navigate by Curriculum Objectives or by Lessons
Trust
Partner with the Maths — No Problem! community for its proven track record of enhancing student achievement and benefit from a commitment to teacher satisfaction.
→ Crafted for you — the Teachers
→ Trusted by Millions of Children Worldwide
→ Backed by Evidence, Built on Research
How it works
1. Teacher Guides
Confident teachers teach brilliantly
Support for educators reimagined
With intuitive planning and streamlined guidance, the Teacher Guides support you with effortless lesson preparation. The guides include innovative pedagogy with cutting-edge teaching methods to inspire strong learning. Assistance is integrated into the guides for seamless support and a fluid teaching experience. Access formative assessment tools for real-time insight into student understanding to transform your practice.
Streamlined lesson planning: Guides for each lesson provide essential planning information, teaching approaches, and solutions to common misconceptions — includes variation techniques, curriculum alignment, and suggested resources.
Formative assessment: Tools to evaluate student understanding and guide lesson progression.
Teacher empowerment: Carefully designed guides boost confidence in delivering effective maths instruction.
Comprehensive support: Access worked answers for all questions and a concise Getting Started guide for efficient Teacher Guides navigation.
Differentiation: Teacher Guides provide specific lesson guidance to support struggling and advanced learners. Workbook Mind Challenges give advanced learners an extra challenge and the Mathsteasers books (separate purchase) offer a another level of learning.
Fundamentals course: A 28-video series offering insights into Maths — No Problem! methodology, enhancing educators' ability to deliver effective maths lessons.
Parent section: Videos for parents that you can put on your school website.
Parent resources: Worked answers, downloadables, and printable worksheets (allowing books to stay at school).
2. Curriculum Guide
Seamless transitions, limitless potential
Effortlessly navigate curriculum changes while still meeting pupils individual needs
The Maths — No Problem! suite of resources is designed to offer teachers and students support as they navigate the changes in curriculum and practice.
Comprehensive coverage: Maps across all content to ensure all curriculum are met.
Tool for reporting: Arranged in sequence steps with the lessons that meet each step listed beneath providing a clear map of evidence for teachers and reporting.
Extension support: Additional Mathsteasers resources are available which are designed specifically for advanced learners to provide opportunities for further challenge beyond the core series.
Lesson classification: Every lesson has a classification label to show the lesson prioritsation level.
Smooth transition: Aims to ease the transition for both teachers and students while providing support to meet individual and whole class needs.
3. Pomegranate
Simplify. Engage. Inspire.
Sleek, intuitive presentation tool that brings mathematics to life
Transform your mathematics lessons into sophisticated, immersive experiences that spark curiosity and nurture deep understanding.
Captivating visuals: Breathe life into mathematical concepts with elegant, vibrant graphics that effortlessly capture attention and deepen understanding.
Seamless interaction: Encourage active learning through fluid touch interactions, intuitive gestures, and smooth concept demonstrations.
Perfect harmony: Flawlessly integrated with our curriculum, Pomegranate creates a unified, coherent learning journey.
Tailored experience: Effortlessly adapt presentations to your unique style, ensuring a personalized approach for every classroom.
Instant insights: Seamlessly incorporate quick checks to gauge understanding in real-time, enabling fluid, responsive instruction.
4. Fundamentals Course
Master your craft
Access clear, engaging video courses that will transform your teaching
Unlock the full potential of Maths — No Problem with our intuitive Fundamentals course. Designed with the elegance and simplicity you expect from us, this series of 28 video lessons seamlessly guides you through our innovative approach. Transform your teaching, inspire your students, and redefine mathematics education — all at your fingertips.
Comprehensive course: Dive into our 28-video Fundamentals course which offers a thorough exploration of the Maths — No Problem! methodology and its practical application in the classroom.
User-friendly format: Navigate through bite-sized video lessons with ease, designed to accommodate educators' busy schedules and varying levels of experience.
Real-world application: Observe seasoned educators demonstrating key concepts and strategies, bridging the gap between theory and practice in mathematics instruction.
Self-paced learning: Tailor your professional development journey by progressing through the course at your own speed, with the flexibility to revisit content as needed.
Ongoing Resources: Access a growing library of supplementary materials and updates, ensuring your Maths — No Problem! skills remain current and effective.
For students
Because every child deserves the best opportunities in life
Deep conceptual understanding
Through the spiral curriculum and the emphasis on problem-solving, students develop a profound grasp of mathematical concepts rather than just memorizing procedures.
Confidence and resilience
By revisiting and expanding on topics, learners build confidence in their mathematical abilities and develop resilience when faced with challenging problems.
Critical thinking skills
The focus on real-world problem-solving and high-level reasoning nurtures students' critical thinking abilities, preparing them to be innovative thinkers beyond the maths classroom.
How it works
1. Early Years Wonder: Where maths begins
Year 0
For our youngest learners, we've crafted a magical world of numbers. Our resources blend seamlessly with early learning principles, nurturing pre-numeracy skills through enchanting stories, playful adventures, and tactile explorations.
It's not just maths; it's the first step in a lifelong journey of discovery.
Foundations Picture Books: A visual journey into mathematics
Embark on a mathematical adventure with James Alan Hermanson's enchanting picture book series
Expertly crafted with input from Series Consultant Yeap Ban Har, these visually stunning books weave core mathematical concepts into captivating stories.
Perfect for young learners, they make maths exploration a magical journey.
Mathematical Concepts: The stories subtly introduce core mathematical ideas through visual cues and storytelling.
Rich Illustrations: Painstakingly crafted visuals bring the magical worlds to life, enhancing the learning experience.
Interactive Elements: The books offer opportunities for games and exploration, encouraging active engagement with mathematical concepts.
Diverse Characters: From tangram cats to brilliant bunnies, the books feature a range of charming characters that appeal to young readers.
Multi-Concept Learning: Each book covers multiple mathematical ideas, providing a comprehensive introduction to foundational maths skills.
Foundations Workbook Journals: Hands-on practice for mathematical mastery
Transform mathematical concepts into practical skills through fun, thoughtfully designed exercises
These carefully designed workbooks provide hands-on practice to reinforce the mathematical concepts introduced in the picture books.
Image-focused design: The workbooks prioritize visual elements over text to reduce cognitive load for early learners.
Deep mastery approach: Activities are developed to provide direct access to core mathematical principles.
Comprehensive coverage: Three workbook journals cover the entire school year.
Regular practice: The journals provide two activities per week.
Practical application: Suggested activities utilize equipment and real-world items found in classrooms.
Progressive content: Each workbook (A, B, and C) covers different topics, gradually introducing more complex concepts.
2. Where mathematical mastery flourishes
Years 1 to 8
Our carefully designed curriculum spirals through these formative years, transforming young minds into confident problem-solvers. With each concept revisited and expanded, students don't just learn maths — they master it.
It's not just education; it's the art of nurturing tomorrow's innovators and critical thinkers.
Textbooks: Elevate your learning
More than just textbooks, these are the cornerstones of a transformative mathematical experience
Discover a world of mathematical brilliance with our meticulously crafted textbooks. Each page is an invitation to explore, innovate, and master the art of numbers.
Integrated seamlessly with our suite of learning tools, they create an ecosystem where mastery isn't just achieved — it's inevitable.
Intuitive Lessons: Sleek, streamlined content that builds understanding with precision.
Innovative Problem-Solving: Engaging challenges that spark creativity and critical thinking.
Stunning Visuals: Minimalist diagrams and models that illuminate complex concepts.
Seamless Progression: A fluid journey through topics, each revisit adding depth and nuance.
Refined Practice: Carefully curated exercises that hone skills with elegance.
Thoughtful Reflection: Insightful prompts that encourage deep, meaningful learning.
Workbooks: Refine your skills
More than just a companion to the textbooks — they're an essential part of the learning experience
The independent practice section is a cornerstone of our workbooks, embodying the principle of variation. Here, students encounter:
Mathematical Variation: Problems that subtly shift in complexity and approach, deepening understanding.
Embodiment Variation: Diverse conceptual representations of mathematical concepts, fostering a profound grasp of mathematical principles.
Varied Challenges: Problems that evolve through mathematical and embodiment variation, deepening understanding.
Thoughtful Progression: A seamless flow from knowing to applying to reasoning.
Elegant Exercises: Carefully curated problems that challenge and inspire.
Minimalist Design: Clean layouts that focus attention on what matters most.
Reflective Spaces: Areas for notes and insights, encouraging metacognition.
Visual Thinking: Opportunities to sketch and model mathematical ideas.
The Mathsteasers Series
Make maths better for advanced learners
Mathsteasers are an essential classroom resource for Years 4–8. Each question booklet encourages deep thinking and productive struggle in advanced learners. Use them on their own, or in tandem with the award-winning Maths — No Problem! textbooks.
Mathsteasers can be used in-class, as homework or for journaling. They are not meant to be written in directly — use them year after year. Solutions for each question and extra guidance is included in each booklet.
Purchased separately
A class on the same page: By deepening advanced learners’ knowledge within a single topic instead of moving to higher-order content, Mathsteasers encourage whole-class teaching.
A flexible resource: When you use Mathsteasers is up to you. Having a clever day? Select the right problem to give learners an added challenge.
A challenge for everyone: Questions from any Mathsteasers booklet give learners a challenge all the way up to lower High School.
The Maths — No Problem! Programme
Watch an in-depth video on the methodology behind the Maths — No Problem! award-winning programme
What Teachers Can Expect from Maths — No Problem!
Differentiated Learning
→ Workbooks include three differentiated questions per lesson to support all learners.
→ Mathsteasers provide an extra challenge for advanced learners, helping to extend thinking.
Built-in Assessment
Assessment is embedded throughout, helping teachers track progress and plan next steps.
→ End-of-Chapter Reviews appear at the end of each chapter, allowing children to practice and consolidate their thinking.
→ Revision 1 appears midway through each workbook. Revision 2 at the end. They are designed to help children practise in stages and bring together learning from multiple chapters.
→ Mid-Year Revision features at the end of Book A.
→ End-of-Year Revision features at the end of Book B.
The Ara Pāngarau Edition fully aligns with the requirements of the New Zealand Ministry’s Te Mātaiaho: Mathematics and Statistics Years 0–8 curriculum, 2027.
The Ara Pāngarau Edition is structured to provide a clear and coherent progression from Year 0 through to Year 8.
Each year group has its own dedicated textbook, workbook and teacher guidance making it easy for you to navigate content, identify progression and support children’s learning at every stage. The structure ensures that knowledge is built sequentially, revisited and deepened over time.
The programme has been carefully designed using the curriculum’s knowledge and practice statements, ensuring complete coverage in all year groups.
Some of the key content changes at each year level include:
Year 0
Greater specificity regarding the number range — changed to ‘up to 20’
Name the number before or after
Addition and subtraction facts to 5
Year 1
Greater specificity regarding the number range — changed to ‘up to 100’
Counting statements provide increased granularity
Addition and subtraction word problems
Name the number before or after to 20
Adding ten to a one-digit number
Relationship between halves and quarters
Coin and note recognition
Year 2
Numbers up to 120
Counting in 3s
Identification of odd and even numbers
Recalling addition facts to 20
Recalling double and halves, 2s, 5s and 10s
Working with thirds
Equivalence between halves and quarters
Year 3
Counting in 4s 8s and 100s
Counting in 10s and 100s from any number
Multiplication facts (4s and 8s)
Addition and subtraction word problems
Complement of a number to 100
Year 4
Counting statements connect to multiplication and division facts
Multiplication and division facts
Counting in 10s, 100s and 1000s from any whole number
Multiplying a 3-digit number by a 1-digit number
Estimating angle size
Calculating area
Year 5
Numbers up to one million
Counting back through 0 to identify negative numbers
Multiplication and division facts to 12 x 12
Dividing a 3-digit number by 1 digit number
Knowing some fractional decimal equivalents
Addition and subtracting related fractions
Year 6
Using exponents for square and cube numbers
Factors statement clarified
Introduction to thousandths
Multiplication and division by 1000
Locating points on a coordinate plane
Year 7
Identifying prime numbers
Two-step linear equations
Drawing nets
Dividing a fraction by a whole number
Year 8
Cube roots
Using expanded form
Multiplying two fractions
Area of parallelogram/trapezium
Identifying parts of a circle
What do the schools get?
Existing Maths — No Problem! schools:
→ Teacher Hub subscription
→ Pomegranate subscription
→ Student Workbooks
→ Foundations Workbook Journals
New Maths — No Problem! schools:
→ Teacher Hub subscription
→ Pomegranate subscription
→ Textbooks
→ Student Workbooks
→ Foundations Picture Books
→ Foundations Workbook Journals
Beyond the series
Best practice schools
Driven by an army of best practice schools, there is a lot more support when you are a Maths — No Problem! school, including a community network for schools to help each other. Find the New Zealand schools already using Maths — No Problem!
Professional development
We provide free training to setup schools for success. We also offer customized training at additional cost, tailored to your staff and students' needs. Our expert trainers offer workshops, demo lessons, and collaborative planning to help teachers effectively implement Maths — No Problem! in their classrooms.
Support for schools
Maths — No Problem! has been used by millions of children and has trained thousands of teachers. Just ask — We are here to help.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the series cover the entire Te Mātaiaho, the New Zealand curriculum?
The series follows the goals of the Te Mātaiaho, the New Zealand curriculum, ensuring a comprehensive and enriched mathematical education.
Is Maths — No Problem! aligned with Te Mātaiaho?
The programme is specifically tailored to align with Te Mātaiaho, the New Zealand curriculum, covering all required content areas and supporting the development of key competencies outlined in the curriculum.
Can Maths — No Problem! be used with composite classes?
Yes, the programme is adaptable for composite classes, offering differentiation strategies and support for teaching multiple year groups simultaneously.
Can the maths lessons still be creative and engaging?
Absolutely! Yes! Maths — No Problem! encourages creativity and student-led learning, providing a framework for exploration and interactive problem-solving.
Do Maths — No Problem! schools see improved results?
New Zealand schools using Maths — No Problem! have reported significant improvements in student achievement and engagement. The mastery approach helps build deep understanding, leading to better long-term results and increased confidence in mathematics.
How does the programme handle diverse abilities in a class?
Maths — No Problem! supports differentiation with extension activities for advanced learners and additional support for those who need it. This allows all students to progress at their own pace while working on the same core concepts.
Can Maths — No Problem! be used alongside other resources?
While comprehensive, many schools use the Maths — No Problem! programme as their core maths curriculum and supplement it with additional resources as needed.
How does Maths — No Problem! support schools implementing the approach?
Maths — No Problem! provides comprehensive professional development through workshops, webinars, and ongoing expert guidance to assist schools throughout the implementation process.
How does Maths — No Problem! support whānau engagement?
Maths — No Problem! provides parent guides and resources to help whānau understand and support their child's learning. We also offer suggestions for home activities that reinforce classroom learning and encourage family involvement.
How does Maths — No Problem! support students with additional learning needs (SEN)?
The programme offers strategies for diverse learners, including those with additional needs. For example, the CPA (Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract) approach benefits students who struggle with traditional methods.
Is there support for ESOL students?
Your ESOL students will benefit from our visual approach and focus on mathematical vocabulary. Your teachers will get strategies to support language development, helping your students build mathematical literacy alongside numeracy skills.
What is maths mastery and how is the approach supported?
Maths mastery develops deep conceptual understanding. This is supported through sequenced lessons, problem-solving focus, and progression from concrete to pictorial to abstract concepts.
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