See the mathematical literacy gaps holding students back.

SPI Maths pinpoints weaknesses in how pupils read mathematical structure.

The problem

Many pupils are taught procedures before they can read the objects those procedures act on.

A pupil may learn to collect like terms, expand brackets or solve equations in a familiar format, but still be unsure what a term is, what a factor is, what the equals sign asserts, or how brackets create nested structure.

When those foundations are fragile, algebra becomes a set of disconnected tricks. SPI Maths makes the hidden grammar visible so teachers can identify the precise idea that needs attention.

Assess

Find hidden gaps

SPI Maths takes a unique approach : dynamic assessments reveal how pupils read mathematical structure, not just whether they can follow a procedure. Our assessments identify weaknesses in vocabulary, notation, expression, equations and algebraic reasoning.

Turn answers into insight

Clear diagnostic reports show strengths, gaps and next steps at pupil, class and cohort level. Teachers can quickly see which mathematical literacy skills are secure, fragile or missing.

Target the right intervention

Use the results to plan focused support before gaps become barriers. SPI Maths links each weakness to practical teaching actions helping pupils build stronger foundations for algebra and beyond.

A more useful diagnosis

"Weak at algebra" is too broad to teach from.

Two pupils can both get an equation wrong for different reasons. One may not understand equality. Another may detach signs from terms. Another may misread a bracketed expression.

SPI Maths is designed to separate those causes, so intervention can target the missing structure rather than repeating the same broad practice.

FindingFragile understanding of signed termsNext actionTeach terms as signed values, then reassess