Mathematics and statistics PLD
Support for implementing the refreshed mathematics and statistics learning area in the New Zealand Curriculum.
Partnering with schools to bring the refreshed curriculum to life
We support schools and kura to strengthen mathematics teaching in line with the refreshed Mathematics and Statistics learning area of the New Zealand Curriculum. Our PLD helps teachers build comprehensive, year-level programmes using a structured, progression-based approach - ensuring every learner is equipped to succeed.
Whether you're looking to build teacher confidence, content knowledge, refresh planning, or strengthen mathematical discourse, we work alongside your team to grow collective capability.
Our support focuses on:
Progression-based curriculum
The refreshed curriculum lays out an age-appropriate developmental sequence that builds understanding over time. We support teachers to unpack the sequence statements and progress outcomes, helping them make clear decisions about what to teach, when to teach it, and how—so that all students are working towards the progress outcomes for their phase of learning.
Understand–Know–Do (UKD) framework
We help schools design learning experiences where conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and the ability to apply learning are woven together in every lesson.
Image Source: Source New Zealand Curriculum: updated mathematics and statistics learning area
Explicit teaching
Explicit teaching in mathematics is a structured, carefully sequenced approach. Teachers explain and model manageable steps clearly and concisely, and teaching is strongly interactive. We help teachers refine this approach, so students connect new learning to prior knowledge and are supported to actively recall, practice, and apply what they’ve learned.
Communication
Rich, extended interactions help students develop mathematical knowledge, processes, and dispositions. We focus on building classroom practices that make student reasoning visible, promote mathematical vocabulary and deepen learning conversations.
Rich tasks
Rich tasks are meaningful problem-solving and investigation experiences, designed to spark curiosity and connect to explicit teaching. We support teachers to select and adapt tasks that connect both to mathematical ideas and to meaningful contexts for all learners.
Positive relationships with mathematics
Learning is enhanced when students feel successful and positive about mathematics. If students experience anxiety, they have fewer cognitive resources available for learning. Our PLD supports teachers to build classroom environments where learners feel capable, included, and engaged.
Tailored PLD for your context
Our PLD includes support for:
teaching mathematics experiences using the year level teaching sequences
connecting Number to other strands (e.g. Measurement, Geometry, Statistics)
designing school-wide planning aligned to the refreshed curriculum
teaching approaches to accelerate learning, including targeted sessions, scaffolding and enablers to support learning year level content
teaching approaches to extend and enrich learning year level learning for confident students
working effectively in multi-year level classes
aligning your maths programme with the Understand–Know–Do model and accelerated learning practices.
Ready to strengthen mathematics in your school?
Let’s kōrero. We’ll tailor a professional development programme that supports your school to implement the refreshed curriculum with confidence and clarity.
