At ALTA, we specialise in delivering bespoke professional development tailored to mathematics teachers. From early years to the most advanced levels of school mathematics, our expert team provides support that is both research-based and proven to yield results.
The most effective professional development is sustained and tailored to each school’s context. Our multi-year partnerships create lasting impact, with flexible options ranging from one to three years or customised introductory packages to suit your needs.
We take pride in building strong partnerships that align with your school’s needs, aspirations, and resources. Our comprehensive support packages offer a wide range of tailored services designed to drive excellence in mathematics teaching and learning.
Baseline Assessments
Baseline Assessments
Starting Strong: We collaborate with teachers and school leaders to establish a clear understanding of your school’s progress toward mathematical excellence.
Framework for Excellence: This tool helps identify strengths and areas for improvement and is a benchmark to track progress throughout our engagement.
Research-Based, In-Person Training
Tailored to Your Context: Our in-person training sessions are highly relevant and customised to fit the specific needs of your teachers.
Comprehensive Content: We cover everything from subject knowledge and cognitive science applications to effective pedagogies, problem-solving, manipulatives, assessment, feedback, and curriculum planning.
In-Lesson Support
Hands-On Experience: Our unique in-lesson support includes spending two days in the classroom with your teachers.
Collaborative Teaching: We offer planning assistance, demonstration, cooperative teaching, coaching, and in-the-moment feedback. Post-lesson, we analyse strengths and opportunities for improvement to ensure continuous development.
Online Training
Flexible and Cost-Effective: While we value the connection of in-person work, we also provide online training as a convenient and budget-friendly option.
High-Quality PD: Access the same high standards of professional development from anywhere.
Online Mentoring
Leadership Development: We offer mentoring for current and aspiring mathematics leaders. Our termly virtual calls create a safe space to discuss challenges and plan actionable next steps.
Whole School Training
Beyond Mathematics: Though mathematics is our speciality, our expertise extends to general teaching and learning. We can work with your staff on essential teaching strategies, questioning techniques, assessment methods, and effective feedback.
Bond Builders: A Daily Mathematics Intervention
In addition to our professional development services, we also offer Bond Builders – a powerful online resource designed to support the teaching of key number bonds. Already benefiting thousands of students, Bond Builders helps improve recall of number bonds, which is essential for future success in mathematics.
Explore how Bond Builders can complement your school’s maths curriculum here.