At St Margaret’s College Junior School, we are committed to ensuring every aspect of our curriculum is grounded in the best possible research about how children learn. That’s why, following the success of our structured literacy approach, introduced more than five years ago, we have turned our attention to how we teach mathematics to our New Entrant to Year 6 girls.
Over the past eighteen months we’ve been focused on answering one guiding question, “What does a deeply effective, science-informed approach to teaching maths look like?”. To answer this, we’ve reviewed global research, studied leading maths education systems, and consulted with experts. Our goal was to find a programme that reflects the Science of Learning, supports excellent teaching practice across all year levels, and equips our girls with the tools to think critically and creatively.
We’re proud to announce that our journey led us to Maths No Problem. Maths No Problem is a world-class programme inspired by the highly successful Singaporean approach to teaching maths. This structured and evidence-based curriculum builds conceptual understanding from the ground up. Just as our literacy programme teaches students the ‘why’ behind language, Maths No Problem empowers students to understand the ‘why’ behind numbers, laying the foundation for true mathematical confidence.
Since its introduction in Term 1, we are already seeing transformative results:
- Stronger foundations – from our youngest learners onwards, students are building deep number sense and solid conceptual understanding even our youngest learners are building deep number sense and solid conceptual understanding.
- Increased engagement – our girls are excited by the challenge, thinking deeply and creatively in every lesson.
- A shared language – consistent mathematical vocabulary across all year levels helps create seamless progression.
- Clear structures and routines – each lesson follows a proven, structured format that maximises learning time.
- Rich mathematical conversations – our students are learning to articulate their thinking, justify strategies, and engage meaningfully with one another’s ideas.
Our commitment to continuous improvement means always asking “How can we better support the learning and confidence of our girls?” With Maths No Problem, we are taking another bold and thoughtful step forward. We’re not just teaching maths, we’re helping every girl see herself as a capable, curious and creative mathematician.
