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When a student appears disengaged in maths, could they actually be overloaded? Esther White explores how gaps in foundational understanding can place increasing demands on working memory, and why explicit, sequential and multi-sensory mathematics instruction can help students build genuine understanding, mastery and confidence.
South Australia’s curriculum is placing greater emphasis on conceptual understanding, capabilities and deep thinking. In this article, Esther White explores how the I-CRAVE Maths® Methodology helps translate these ambitious goals into practical, explicit and multi-sensory mathematics instruction that supports every learner.
The difference between confusion and confidence in mathematics is often found in the smallest teaching decisions. Discover why precision in mathematics instruction matters, and how clear mathematical language, carefully connected representations and explicit teaching help students build lasting mathematical understanding.
The Concrete-Representational-Abstract approach is one of the most evidence-informed sequences in mathematics teaching, rooted in Bruner’s work. But it explains how to introduce a concept, not where to start or how to build toward mastery. Here’s what the research says about CRA, and how I-CRAVE Maths® extends it into a complete framework.
Students on the autism spectrum may experience mathematics differently. Understanding how factors such as language processing, abstract thinking and coping with uncertainty can influence learning helps educators provide more effective support and instruction. With appropriate strategies and structured teaching approaches, educators can help students access mathematical concepts in ways that align with their individual learning strengths.
For many struggling learners, maths difficulty is often linked to language, not just numbers. Teaching maths as a language helps students connect vocabulary, concepts, patterns, and reasoning in ways that improve understanding and reduce confusion. Through explicit instruction, consistent terminology, and meaningful discussion, students can build greater confidence and stronger mathematical thinking.
Strong mathematical understanding begins with language. Building maths vocabulary at home helps children explain their thinking, understand concepts more deeply, and develop confidence in problem-solving. With consistent mathematical language and everyday conversations, homeschool parents can support clearer understanding and stronger learning foundations across all areas of maths.
Multi-sensory maths instruction helps students build stronger understanding by connecting concrete materials, visual representations, language, and movement within the learning process. When aligned with Cognitive Load Theory, hands-on learning can reduce overwhelm, strengthen working memory, and make mathematical concepts more accessible, meaningful, and easier to retain.
Effective RTI in maths begins with knowing exactly what students understand, where gaps exist, and how learning is progressing over time. In this blog we explore the essential role of screening, placement, and progress monitoring in helping teachers deliver targeted, responsive instruction that builds strong mathematical foundations and supports meaningful student growth.
The Science of Learning has become a major focus in education, but what does it actually mean for teaching maths? We explore how evidence-based principles such as explicit instruction, cognitive load reduction, retrieval practice, and structured sequencing support deeper mathematical understanding. Discover how translating research into practical classroom strategies can help make maths learning clearer, more meaningful, and more effective for all students.
Many homeschooling families worry when their child appears “below grade level” in maths, but meaningful progress begins with understanding why a student is struggling – not simply increasing worksheets or repetition. This blog explores how RTI-informed principles such as explicit teaching, foundational skill development, multi-sensory learning, and responsive instruction can help parents build confidence, clarity, and lasting mathematical understanding at home.
From Piaget and Cognitive Load Theory to Response to Intervention (RTI), decades of research point to the same conclusion: students learn mathematics best when instruction is explicit, structured, and builds understanding before abstraction. Discover the evidence-informed principles that help teachers teach with greater clarity and confidence.
Choosing a homeschool maths program isn’t just about finding engaging lessons – it’s about choosing an approach that reflects how children actually learn mathematics. Discover the evidence-informed principles that help build deep understanding, lasting confidence, and secure mathematical foundations.
An effective maths RTI model is about more than identifying students who need support – it requires instruction that rebuilds mathematical understanding. Discover how Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention can move beyond repetition to explicit, structured teaching that addresses learning gaps at their source.
Maths Australia was founded on one simple belief: students don’t struggle because they lack ability – they struggle when mathematics isn’t taught in a way that matches how they learn. Discover the story behind the I-CRAVE Maths® Methodology and why helping maths make sense has been our mission from the very beginning.