About
Spatial Maths is a primary school mathematics program that lifts student numeracy outcomes, STEM engagement and NAPLAN results by building spatial reasoning skills.
Results from Foundation to Year 6 show consistently stronger outcomes for Spatial Maths students than for ‘business-as-usual’ cohorts.
The program is designed for low-burden delivery: just one lesson per week, with all lesson plans, student digital challenges and classroom activities provided and managed through our online portal (LMS).
This combination of structured resources and engaging digital technology is designed to:
- improve maths achievement
- reduce teacher workload
- increase STEM engagement
Development history
The Spatial Maths F–6 Program combines two previous programs developed by Emeritus Professor Tom Lowrie, a world-leading researcher in mathematics and STEM education:
The ELSA F–2 Program was developed at the University of Canberra with funding provided by the Federal Department of Education.
The MathsBURST Program was developed independently by Professor Lowrie based on decades of research and practice.
These two programs now combine to create a whole-of-school offering for Foundation to Year 6.
We have also developed the Early Learning STEM Australia (ELSA) Program which is available to all Australian preschools and childcare centres offering a preschool program.
Commercialisation
Having completed extensive research and development, we are now ready to transition from a government-funded project to a commercial venture.
We have established SPLAT-maths Pty Ltd to deliver the program to schools and secure its long-term sustainability.
