It’s a professional learning partnership that helps schools focus on the granular details of implementation. Translating research into classroom practice that actually sticks.
Overview
This partnership supports schools to embed a consistent, evidence-informed approach to mathematics teaching. It bridges the gap between research and classroom practice — combining theory, modelling and coaching to make evidence-informed teaching both practical and sustainable.
What We’ll Do
Over two years, your staff will take part in 20+ hours of structured professional learning, spaced over time to align with how adults learn and sustain change.
Each phase connects directly to the Instructional Hierarchy — helping teachers understand and apply evidence-informed practices in every maths lesson.
Program Structure
| Focus Area | Key Learning Themes |
|---|---|
| Acquisition | • The Gradual Release of Responsibility • Scaffolding techniques • The Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract framework |
| Fluency | • Why fluency matters • Effective classroom routines • Simple ways to assess fluency |
| Generalisation | • Teaching beyond memorisation • Questioning for transfer |
| Maintenance | • Daily review routines • Desirable difficulties • Embedding retrieval for long-term retention |
| Adaptation | • Teaching attack strategies • Talk aloud Problem Solving • Schema-based instruction |
Optional Add-Ons
✓ Lesson modelling and demonstration lessons
✓ Leadership implementation sessions
✓ Coaching and feedback cycles
✓ Ongoing Q&A and online check-ins
How It Works
- Blended delivery: A combination of face-to-face and online sessions spaced across terms.
- Customised sequencing: Each school co-designs its professional learning plan based on current priorities and readiness.
- Implementation focus: Sessions are supported by tools, templates and leader planning guides to help schools embed what they learn.
Example Sequence:
| Term | Focus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Year 0 – Term 4 | Meet with leadership team – Observe lessons, put together a strategic plan set up MTSS. | Face-to-face |
| First Year – Term 1 | Launch – Overview of the Instructional Hierarchy + Daily Review | Face-to-face |
| First Year – Term 2 | Check-in and follow-up on Daily Reviews | 1 Hour Online |
First Year – Term 3 | Explicit Instruction (modelling & guided practice) | Face-to-face |
First Year – Term 4 | Lesson demonstrations, observations & Coaching | Face-to-face |
| Second Year – Term 1 | Intellectual Preparation & Fluency-Building | Face-to-face |
| Second Year – Term 2 | Check-in and follow-up on Fluency-Building | 1 Hour Online |
| Second Year Term 3 | Teaching for Generalisation & Adaptation | Face-to-face |
| Third Year – Term 1 | Meet with leadership team – Where are we at? How do you know? | 1 Hour Online |
Why This Approach Works
Research consistently shows that professional learning has the most lasting impact when:
- Abstract ideas are made concrete through modelling and guided practice.
- Teachers receive ongoing feedback and coaching.
- Schools create conditions for sustained change, not isolated PL days.
Evidence in Action is designed with these principles in mind — combining evidence-informed practice and structured implementation to make change stick.
Who It’s For
This partnership is ideal for:
- Schools ready to build coherence in their maths approach.
- Leaders wanting to embed the science of learning into daily practice.
- Systems or clusters aiming for consistent maths pedagogy across schools.
Each partnership begins with a free consultation to tailor the sequence and confirm delivery mode.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the partnership, schools typically see:
- A shared understanding of what effective maths teaching looks like.
- Consistency in lesson design across classrooms.
- Improved student fluency and reasoning.
- A sustainable system for ongoing teacher growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this a “one-size-fits-all” program?
No — each partnership begins with an implementation planning session so the sequence fits your school’s current priorities and staffing needs.
2. How much time does it take to implement?
The program runs across 12-24 months, with sessions spaced across terms to support consolidation and application between sessions.
3. Can we start mid-year?
Yes. Many schools begin in Term 3 or 4 to align with new strategic cycles or build momentum for the following year.
4. What if we already have an instructional model?
Perfect — we align Evidence in Action with your existing framework to strengthen consistency and depth, rather than replace what’s working.
5. What support do leaders receive?
Leaders participate in dedicated sessions focused on implementation, progress monitoring, and sustaining change. Optional leadership coaching is also available.
6. What happens after the 24 months?
You can extend with a sustainability phase — lighter-touch coaching, refresher sessions and onboarding for new staff.
7. Is it only for maths?
The program is built around primary mathematics, but the underlying frameworks — explicit instruction, retrieval, fluency, generalisation — strengthen teaching practice across all subjects.
8. Can multiple schools participate together?
Yes. Some networks or partnerships choose to combine PL sessions and share implementation support, creating consistency across schools while lowering cost per school.
9. What are the costs?
Costs vary depending on add-ons and travel requirements. Schools receive a transparent proposal after an initial consultation.
Next Steps
- Book a discovery call to explore your school’s goals.
- Receive a tailored proposal outlining the structure, timeline, and cost.
- Launch your partnership and begin building coherence and confidence in maths teaching.
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