The Complete Solution for New Zealand Mathematics Curriculum

Years 0–8 | Fully aligned to the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum (2026)

The Mathletics Programme

Grounded in the Science of Learning and aligned to the Knowledge and Practices framework of the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum, the Mathletics Programme provides a complete, structured pathway for teaching and learning mathematics from Years 0—8.

With explicit, systematic instruction, clearly sequenced lessons and a year-by-year progression of knowledge and practices, the programme ensures that every concept is introduced, reinforced and mastered over time.

Student Workbooks (Years 0–8)

Teacher Guides

Daily Lesson Plans

Online learning (Mathseeds and Mathletics)

Together, these elements create a cohesive, curriculum-aligned system that supports both teaching and learning at every level.

Designed for the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum (2026)

Every resource and activity is written specifically for Aotearoa classrooms and fully mapped to the Knowledge and Practices framework of the curriculum with strong alignment to year-level expectations and outcomes. Each component has been written specifically for New Zealand classrooms and reflects:

The Knowledge and Practices strands
A clear progression of mathematical understanding and application
Strong alignment to year-level expectations and outcomes
A focus on deep understanding, fluency, and problem solving

Personalised learning at scale

The programme adapts to every learner
Supports students working below, at, and above expected levels
Provides targeted practice and extension
Enables teachers to differentiate without increasing workload
Students work at the right level, building confidence and making measurable progress.

Mastery-focused learning

Mastery is built into every lesson and every task
Concepts are taught explicitly, then reinforced through structured practice
Skills are revisited and applied across contexts
Online activities and comprehensive reporting provide real-time data on knowledge, fluency and understanding
Teachers can clearly see: what students know, where gaps exist, what to teach next.

A positive, motivating learning environment

Mathletics and Mathseeds are used and trusted by schools across New Zealand
Loved by millions of students worldwide
Engaging activities and mastery challenges foster motivation
A strong focus on success, progress and achievement
Students experience maths as something they can succeed in.

“Mathletics covers a range of areas across the mathematics curriculum and is an excellent support in the classroom, especially with large class numbers!”

Tyler R, Teacher
Hamilton East School

“It’s easy to use, its great resource for lesson follow up tasks, independent tasks, homework, and the reports give excellent data. The certificates are really motivating too for the students.”

Moana T, Year 7 & 8 Teacher
St Joseph’s School, Queenstown

Phase 1: Years 0–3

Building strong foundations

Designed for early learners, this phase focuses on:

Developing number sense and early mathematical understanding
Introducing concepts in small, manageable steps
Reducing cognitive load through careful sequencing and scaffolding

Students build:

Confidence
Fluency
Independence

Phase 2: Years 4–6

Deepening understanding and application

In this phase, students:

Extend their knowledge across number, algebra, measurement, geometry and statistics
Apply skills in increasingly complex contexts
Strengthen reasoning and problem-solving

Lessons are designed to:

Reinforce prior learning
Build connections across concepts
Develop mathematical thinking

Phase 3: Years 7–8

Preparing students for secondary mathematics

In this phase 3, students:

Connect number, algebra, geometry and statistics
Use representations such as diagrams, tables and graphs
Apply strategies to solve increasingly complex problems
Explain, justify and communicate their thinking

This phase builds the independence and confidence students need for a successful transition to secondary mathematics.

Student Workbooks
(Years 0–8)

High-quality books that power every lesson:

Fully aligned to the New Zealand Curriculum (2026)
Structured, sequential practice
Clear models and examples
Opportunities for fluency, reasoning and problem solving

Click here to view the sample

Teacher Guides

Practical support for everyday teaching:

Clear learning intentions and success criteria
Explicit teaching guidance (I Do, We Do, You Do)
Key mathematical language and sentence stems
Differentiation support (below, at, above level)
Assessment guidance and reflection prompts

Click here to view the sample

Daily Lesson Plans

A complete teaching pathway, reducing planning time:

Step-by-step lesson structure
Warm-ups, explicit teaching, guided practice and independent work
Built-in questioning and discussion prompts
Seamless links to workbook and online activities

Click here to view the sample

Online learning: Mathseeds and Mathletics

Enhancing and reinforcing classroom instruction:

Personalised practice aligned to lesson content
Immediate feedback for students
Detailed reporting for teachers
Fluency, reasoning and problem-solving activities

Online learning Mathseeds and Mathletics

Evidence-based Explicit Instruction Strategies

Concepts are taught clearly and systematically
Learning is broken into manageable steps
Students build understanding before moving on
This leads to stronger outcomes and deeper learning.

Immediate, actionable feedback

Feedback is one of the highest-impact influences on achievement.

Students receive instant feedback as they learn
Teachers gain real-time insights into progress and misconceptions

This allows for targeted teaching and faster progress.

Motivation and engagement

Engaged students learn more.

Interactive activities and rewards
A strong sense of progress and achievement
Students return regularly and build consistent learning habits

A powerful Teacher Dashboard

All teaching and learning insights in one place:

Assign and manage work
Monitor progress and growth
Identify strengths and gaps
Access resources and lesson materials

This reduces workload and gives teachers more time to focus on teaching.

A system built for impact

The Mathletics Programme is a complete teaching and learning system that:

Fully aligns with the New Zealand Curriculum (2026)
Supports teachers with clear, structured instruction
Helps every student make measurable progress

“Mathletics is easy to set up, provides tasks aligned with the curriculum and the kids love it. There are so many challenges you can set to motivate them. They also love the help button which explains so clearly what they need to do to complete activities.”

Trina A,
Mathematics Lead Teacher,
Ōmakau School

Mathseeds

Mathseeds has been rigorously tested and certified at Level II under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for its effectiveness in improving early maths skills.
Studies have consistently shown that students who use Mathseeds regularly outperform their peers in terms of end-of-year maths assessments – just 20 minutes onthe programme a week is enough to measurably boost students’ maths achievement.

Mathletics

Mathletics has achieved Level II ESSA certification & the ISTE Seal of Alignment, recognising its excellence and positive impact on maths achievement. Independent research has demonstrated that students who use Mathletics regularly show significant improvements in their end-of-year maths scores.
Mathletics has also earned Pedagogical Quality Certification from EdTech Impact, further validating its strong pedagogical design and positive impact in classrooms.