The Maths Project Platform is Launching in Term 4, 2026
Help us trial our maths problems.
Melbourne - We are visiting schools in Melbourne to trial our maths problems in Terms 3 and 4. If you would like to book a free 90 minute maths problem solving session with The Maths Project - Click Here (Melbourne Only)
Out of Melbourne Schools out of Melbourne can trial the problems - Click Here
The Four Step Maths Project Process
The Maths Project is designed to complement the explicit teaching and direct instruction approaches used in schools. While quality instruction builds knowledge and skills, students also need opportunities to apply their learning through rich mathematical challenges. Research suggests that collaborative problem solving broadens students' thinking, exposes them to different strategies, and deepens mathematical understanding.
The Maths Project also uses student-created video explanations to make thinking visible. Knowing they have an audience encourages students to communicate clearly, justify their reasoning, and reflect on their learning. By combining rich problems, collaboration, and student voice, The Maths Project helps develop confident and capable problem solvers.
Sample Problem - Two Numbers
This is one of our most popular trial problems, written by Emeritus Professor Peter Sullivan.
Remember to use the Watch, Solve, Explain and Learn approach.
The Maths Project- Coming Term 4 2026
The Maths Project is a problem-solving and communication platform where students solve rich mathematical challenges and create videos explaining their reasoning. By making mathematical thinking visible, teachers gain deeper insight into student understanding while students develop confidence, language, and reasoning skills.
How The Maths Project Works
Watch - Students view a short video introducing a rich mathematical challenge.
Solve - Students work independently, in pairs, or in small groups to explore possible strategies.
Explain - Students create a short video explaining their reasoning, working out, and solution.
Learn - Teachers and students watch together, gaining powerful insights into understanding, misconceptions, confidence and mathematical language.
Why schools need this
In mathematics, the answer only tells part of the story.The Maths Project helps teachers see how students think, reason, justify, and communicate. This gives schools a richer picture of student understanding and supports the development of confident mathematicians.
Benefits for students
Builds mathematical reasoning
Strengthens problem-solving skills
Develops confidence and communication
Encourages creativity and persistence
Helps students explain and justify their thinking
Makes mathematics more engaging and meaningful
Benefits for teachers
Provides authentic assessment evidence
Reveals misconceptions and gaps in understanding
Supports differentiation
Encourages mathematical discussion
Helps teachers understand student thinking more deeply
Creates opportunities for feedback and reflection
Designed for Years 3–8
The Maths Project is designed for students aged 8–14, with rich problems that can be adapted for different ability levels.
Each problem encourages students to use reasoning, visual models, number sense, strategy, and explanation.
Perfect for
Problem of the Week
Extension programs
Mainstream maths lessons
Differentiation
Small group work
Assessment tasks
Maths enrichment
Building mathematical language
More than getting the answer right
The Maths Project shifts the focus from “What is the answer?” to:
How did you solve it?
What strategy did you use?
Can you explain your reasoning?
Is there another way?
How do you know your answer makes sense?
A simple idea with powerful learning
The Maths Project brings together rich tasks, student voice, technology, and mathematical reasoning.
It helps students slow down, think deeply, and communicate clearly.
Launching - Term 4 2026
Schools in Melbourne can book a Free 90 minute problem solving session below.
Schools out of Melbourne can trial the problems by emailing us at info@teacherstoleaders.com.au
Book Your Free Problem Solving Class with The Maths Project