Suffering is the point of learning maths!
Mathematics is often seen as a rigid obstacle course, but what if we’ve been thinking about it all wrong? Andrew, our Head of Content, shares his personal journey from loving maths in primary school to disengaging in high school—only to rediscover its beauty in university. Along the way, we explore why maths education can feel frustrating, how creativity plays a role, and why game-based learning is a powerful tool for engagement.
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 – Andrew’s maths journey
02:30 – Why high school maths feels disconnected
05:15 – What maths lessons actually stick?
07:45 – The real purpose of learning maths
10:30 – How maths education hasn’t kept up with the world
14:00 – Leaving academia for edtech
17:30 – Matific’s mission: making maths engaging
20:00 – Why Matific doesn’t just do drills
23:30 – The power and risks of game-based learning
26:00 – Why Matific is a supplement, not a replacement
29:30 – The future of maths education
32:00 – Why it’s okay to hate maths
36:00 – How meaningful feedback helps learning
39:00 – The problem with multiple-choice assessments
42:00 – How Matific is used in classrooms worldwide
45:00 – Real stories of Matific improving attendance
What is Matific?
Matific is an award-winning, research-backed maths learning platform designed to make maths fun, engaging, and effective for students from K-6. Using interactive, game-based activities, Matific helps children develop a deep understanding of maths concepts through hands-on learning.
📌 Trusted by educators worldwide:
✅ Used in over 10,000 schools across 70+ countries
✅ Available in 50+ languages
✅ Aligned to 200+ curricula worldwide
✅ Millions of students completing billions of maths activities
Matific supports both teachers and parents by providing powerful insights, adaptive learning experiences, and curriculum-aligned content to help every child succeed in maths.
🔗 Try Matific today:
🌍 Website: matific.com
📲 iOS App: Matific
📲 Android App: Matific
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