
Why I helped create structured maths practice books for the new Maths and Statistics Curriculum in NZ
Jackie Andrews discusses the challenges primary schools face with the new Maths and Statistics Curriculum NZ, and why she felt the need to help.

Jackie Andrews discusses the challenges primary schools face with the new Maths and Statistics Curriculum NZ, and why she felt the need to help.

You know the six strands and the phases of learning – but how do you turn that into a Year 4 maths programme that sticks? This post unpacks how structured, curriculum-aligned practice bridges gaps in fluency, basic facts and confidence.

The new NZ maths curriculum has changed more than just the content – it’s changed how teachers need to plan, sequence, and practice. Our latest blog breaks down the six strands, the shift from curriculum levels to phases of learning, and what it all means for your classroom in 2026 and beyond.