Making connections.
Thinking deeper.
Helping children develop deeper mathematical understanding, while supporting schools to strengthen mathematics teaching and learning.
From small-group enrichment to school consultancy and community events, Maths Club brings thoughtful, research-informed mathematics education to students, teachers and families.
Getting the answer right is only part of the story.
A student can follow a method correctly without fully understanding why it works. They might perform well on familiar questions, but struggle when the mathematics looks different or becomes more abstract.
These gaps in understanding are not always obvious. Even capable students can carry misconceptions that affect how they make sense of new mathematical ideas.
Good mathematics teaching goes beyond showing students what to do. It helps them understand the relationships behind the procedures, recognise patterns, explain their reasoning and make connections between concepts.
Mathematics education, thoughtfully designed.
Maths Club brings together enrichment for children, meaningful experiences for families and professional support for schools.
Maths Club
Weekly small-group mathematics enrichment in Gisborne, designed to develop conceptual understanding, reasoning and problem-solving.
For children who enjoy mathematical challenges and those who would benefit from making stronger connections between important ideas.
Family Maths Nights
Interactive events that bring children, parents and teachers together through mathematical games, puzzles and shared problem-solving.
A chance for families to experience mathematics differently and for schools to strengthen their mathematical culture.
Mathematics Consultancy
Research-informed support for schools seeking to strengthen mathematics teaching and learning.
Tailored consultancy in curriculum planning, conceptual understanding, common misconceptions, pedagogical practice and teacher professional learning.
Understanding how children learn mathematics.
Mathematical understanding develops over time. Students build new ideas on what they already know, and sometimes those foundations are less secure than they appear.
Our approach draws on mathematics education research and classroom experience to identify misconceptions, make important concepts accessible and help students develop connected mathematical understanding.
Whether working directly with children or supporting teachers, the focus remains the same: understanding the mathematics, not simply reproducing a procedure.
Conceptual understanding
Helping students understand why mathematics works, not just how to carry out a calculation.
Misconceptions & gaps
Recognising the thinking behind errors and using it to build stronger mathematical foundations.
Reasoning & connections
Encouraging students to explain, generalise, represent and apply mathematical ideas in unfamiliar situations.
Mathematics education is what I do.
I’m Danijela Draskovic, a secondary Mathematics and Physics teacher, mathematics educator and program designer.
Alongside my classroom teaching experience, I’ve spent almost a decade working in mathematics education management and consultancy, developing professional learning, curriculum resources and statewide mathematics initiatives.
My work with teachers and schools has deepened my interest in how children develop mathematical understanding, particularly the misconceptions and gaps that can make increasingly abstract mathematics difficult.
Maths Club brings that experience together through enrichment for students and tailored support for schools.
More About DanijelaSupport for your school community.
Schools have different priorities, challenges and opportunities. Maths Club offers flexible ways to support mathematics teaching and learning, from community events to professional consultancy.
Family Maths Nights
Bring families together for an interactive evening of mathematics. Activities are designed to encourage curiosity, discussion and shared problem-solving.
Learn MoreMathematics Consultancy
Bespoke support for primary and secondary schools, including curriculum planning, professional learning, teaching approaches and strengthening students’ conceptual understanding.
Discuss Your School’s NeedsLet’s make mathematics worth thinking about.
Whether you’re a parent looking for enrichment for your child or a school seeking support with mathematics education, we’d love to hear from you.