The Maths — No Problem! 2025 Whakawhitinga Edition
Because New Zealand's learners deserve extraordinary.
→ Simple.
→ Powerful.
→ Award-winning.
→ Unmistakably New Zealand.
Adapted to meet the goals of Te Mātaiaho and the Te Tiriti o Waitangi Principles.
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 professional-grade resources and cutting-edge instruments you can make a real difference for all the children in your school while you confidently bridge the transition to the new Te Mātaiaho launching in January 2025.
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 Bridging Guides illuminate the path to the new curriculum, providing you with crystal-clear direction for every step of the journey.
→ Clear, Step-By-Step Directions
→ Instructions and Guidance
→ 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
Intuitive Planning: Streamlined guidance for effortless lesson preparation
Innovative Pedagogy: Cutting-edge teaching methods to inspire learning
Seamless Support: Integrated assistance for a fluid teaching experience
Formative Assessment: Elegant tools for real-time insight into student understanding
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 Guide navigation.
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 you can put on your website.
Parent Resources: Worked answers and downloadable, printable worksheets (allowing books to stay at school).
2. Bridging Guides
Seamless Transitions, Limitless Potential
Effortlessly navigate curriculum changes with your intuitive Bridging Guide.
Switching curricula can bring significant uncertainty and confusion for both students and teachers. Your Bridging Guide is designed to illuminate the path forward, providing clarity and direction through this transition.
Addresses Content Gaps: Identifies and highlights new material, providing resources to teach it effectively
Curriculum Transition Support: Specifically designed for the transition between the current and new New Zealand curriculum
Comprehensive Coverage: Maps across both current and new curricula to ensure all necessary content is covered
Meets New Expectations: Maps all lessons to the new curriculum requirements
Resource Navigation: Shows teachers where to find everything needed to meet new expectations
Smooth Transition: Aims to ease the transition for both teachers and students
3. Pomegranate: Maths, Illuminated
Simplify. Engage. Inspire.
Sleek, Intuitive Presentation Tool That Brings Mathematics to Life
Transform your mathematics lessons into elegant, 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
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, offering 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 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 mathematics classroom.
How It Works
1. Early Years Wonder: Where Maths Begins
Years 0 and 1
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 maths 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 2 to 8
Our elegantly 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
How It Works
— Because every educator deserves cutting-edge tools to inspire mathematical brilliance with assurance and simplicity. —
The Maths — No Problem! Programme
Watch an in depth video on the methodology behind the Maths — No Problem! award winning programme.
Phase 1
Years 0 and 1 Topics Include:
Matching, sorting, comparing, and ordering objects and numbers
Recognizing and creating simple patterns (AB, AAB, ABC)
Counting forwards and backwards
Understanding positional language
Introduction to basic operations: addition, subtraction, and concepts of halving and sharing
Exploring number bonds to 10
Using five and ten frames
Identifying odd and even numbers
Basic geometry
Measurement concepts: time, capacity, length, and mass
Introduction to data collection and representation
Year 2 Topics Include:
Numbers and Counting: Covers numbers up to 100, including counting, writing, comparing, and ordering.
Addition and Subtraction: Introduces various strategies for adding and subtracting, including number bonds and word problems.
Multiplication and Division: Basic concepts of skip counting, equal groups, sharing, and doubling.
Fractions: Introduction to halves and quarters.
Geometry: Includes recognizing shapes, patterns, and positions.
Measurement: Covers length, height, time, money, volume, capacity, and mass.
Problem-solving: Incorporates word problems and practical applications throughout various topics.
Year 3 Topics Include:
Numbers and Counting: Counting, place value, comparing numbers, number bonds, and patterns.
Addition and Subtraction: Simple adding and subtracting, renaming, and working with three numbers.
Multiplication and Division: Focus on times tables, equal groups, sharing, and odd/even numbers.
Measurement: Length (metres and centimetres), mass (kilograms and grams), temperature, and volume (litres and millilitres).
Money: Writing amounts, counting, comparing, calculating totals and change.
Geometry: Two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, including sides, vertices, symmetry, and patterns.
Fractions: Equal parts, naming, representing, comparing and ordering fractions.
Time: Telling time to 5 minutes, durations, and sequencing events.
Data Handling: Reading and interpreting graphs, conducting investigations.
Problem Solving: Word problems integrated throughout various topics.
Phase 2
Year 4 Topics Include:
Rounding Numbers: Focuses on rounding whole numbers.
Money: Includes naming amounts, showing amounts, adding and subtracting money, and calculating change.
Time: Covers telling time, measuring time in seconds, minutes, and hours, and converting between units.
Picture Graphs and Bar Graphs: Teaches investigating, drawing, reading and analyzing various types of graphs.
Fractions: Extensive coverage including counting in tenths, equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, and solving word problems.
Angles: Introduces angle concepts, identifying angles, and comparing angles.
Shapes: Covers 2D and 3D shapes.
Perimeter of Figures: Teaches measuring and calculating perimeters of various shapes.
Year 5 Topics Include:
Numbers and Operations: Further multiplication and division, including multi-digit numbers
Graphs: Drawing, investigating, analysing and reading pictograms, bar graphs, and line graphs.
Fractions: Equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, adding and subtracting fractions
Time: 24-hour clock, time conversions, and duration problems
Decimals: Writing tenths and hundredths, comparing and ordering decimals
Money: Writing, comparing, and rounding amounts, solving money problems
Measurement: Length, mass, and volume conversions and estimations
Geometry: Angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, symmetry, and shape classification
Position and Movement: Plotting points and describing translations
Probability: Predicted frequency, theoretical and experimental probabilities
Year 6 Topics Include:
Whole Numbers: Operations with numbers up to 1,000,000, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Fractions: Improper fractions, mixed numbers, equivalent fractions, comparing and ordering fractions, and operations with fractions
Decimals: Reading, writing, comparing, and performing operations with decimals
Percentages: Writing percentages, converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages
Graphs: Reading, investigating, planning, analysing and interpreting various types of graphs, including tables and line graphs
Geometry: Types of angles, measuring angles, and drawing lines and angles
Phase 3
Years 7 and 8 Topics Include:
Numbers and Operations: Decimals, percentages, ratio, and negative numbers
Algebra: Patterns, algebraic expressions, formulae, and equations
Geometry: Area, perimeter, volume, angles, circles, and 3D shapes
Measurement: Converting units of length, mass, volume, and time
Statistics and Probability: Averages (mean), pie charts, and line graphs
Problem Solving: Word problems involving various mathematical concepts
Beyond the Series
Best Practice Schools
Spearheaded 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 customized training for schools 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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FAQs
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.
When is the best time to start?
The best time to start is now, as there is no need to wait to implement the very best mathematics education programme. Meet with one of our representatives to start your Maths — No Problem! journey towards success.
Can MNP 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?
The programme offers strategies for diverse learners, including those with additional needs. 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.
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.
