Russley School

Mathematics is an essential learning area which is prioritised in our curriculum through
the explicit teaching of knowledge, skills and strategies on a daily basis.

At Te Parito Kōwhai Russley School we have selected the Maths - No Problem approach from the ministry approved resources. Maths No Problem is an internationally recognised programme (based on Singapore Maths) that has been adapted for the New Zealand curriculum.

Maths No Problem uses the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approach. This means students begin new learning with physical manipulatives before progressing into visual representations to support their thinking, and finally move to abstract thinking using numbers and symbols. If you would like to learn more about the CPA approach, click here.

Maths No Problem follows a structured lesson sequence that encourages collaboration, discussion, and critical thinking. Each lesson begins with an explore task, where students are encouraged to collaboratively explore different strategies to solve real-life problems. Students are then explicitly taught a concept, before moving into guided and then independent practice to reinforce concepts. Lessons have been carefully sequenced to ensure that new learning builds on prior learning. Concepts are covered repeatedly with increasing complexity.

If you would like to learn more about the Maths No Problem approach, here is a whanau information flyer produced by Maths No Problem.

To learn more about supporting the Maths No Problem approach at home, click here.