What teachers say

I need more of what Tierney delivered today. Her ideas to help build conceptual understanding and develop reasoning were so practical and do-able.
Leader, 2024

Tierney Kennedy will change your teaching life. If you can get in, GO. Run, don’t walk!!!!     
Junior Primary Teacher, 2024 


I was lucky enough to receive this PD around 5 years ago. It was the most amazing PD I have ever done.     
Primary Teacher, 2024

This is one of the best PDs I have ever attended. It was practical, relevant, do-able and relatable. I don’t think I looked at my watch all day – time flew and I could’ve sat and absorbed more of Tierney’s expertise in this area.     
High School Teacher, 2024

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Why kids don’t get fractions

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Recent Project Data:

This graph shows the PAT M gains for every tailored project we ran in 2023 compared with their baseline PAT M data. 

We know it works, because we check every single year.

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Sequential Lesson plans and Printable Tasks for early years, F-8 and 11 and 12 Essential Maths

Printable activities with differentiated lesson plans include Journal problems for introducing new concepts through problem-solving and addressing misconceptions, as well as Blast activities for using questioning to build the deep understanding necessary to develop mathematically. Additional fluency tasks and games help students to develop skills.

Assessment Matrices and Moderation Tasks

We provide criteria sheets, assessment schedules and explanations in both teacher and parent-friendly language on the Lessons page for each year level. Moderation tasks are also included for taking base-line, mid-year and end-year standardised assessments.  These tasks are designed to pinpoint growth in problem-solving, reasoning and understanding.

Investigations for Multiple Levels and Student-Friendly Extension Tasks

Students come to our classes at multiple levels. Remember to check out the engaging, real-life investigations and extension tasks at the bottom of the Lessons page for each year level. Remember that these tasks differentiate across at least three year levels – so check out the other year levels as well.

Professional Learning Videos

With over 40 hours of free professional learning videos for members, Back to Front Maths provides teachers with targeted learning in a range of topics to exactly suit your needs. Make a strong start to the year, deal with difficult situations and increase your own content knowledge.