who is it for
For teachers, educators and parents
and anyone guiding children
as they discover the Best Math.
the problem
School has only one problem: the children it loses. If it loses them, it is no longer a school. It is a hospital that treats the healthy and turns away the sick. Letter to a Teacher
numeracy
mathematical competence is fundamental
developing it, together with the pleasure of doing math, is not always easy; but is mathematics really so difficult and unpleasant?
which math?
We need mathematics that is surprising, beautiful and effective accessible to everyone and that brings every child to math
tools
here you can find tools for creating teaching and learning experiences
that are highly effective
mathinitaly
an idea and a project shaped by craftsmanship and creativity, offering the Best Math to all educators, for every child
mathinitaly
For teachers, educators, parents and anyone who wants to guide children as they discover the Best Math.
Ideas and tools for hands-on, inclusive and enjoyable experiences, at school and at home.
School is like a train: for many children, it is the only one that comes their way.
It is therefore up to every teacher to make sure that no one misses the School train.
But it is not a matter of getting everyone on board and lowering the quality of education: that would be like making everyone travel on a troop train.
Instead, everyone should travel first class, from the first to the last. In fact, from the last—the true measure of our work—to the first, with good opportunities for everyone: not one less
MathinItaly grew out of many years of experience in school, creativity, craftsmanship and passion. Here I share ideas, materials and software developed to give every child the best opportunities to learn through mathematics that is effective, engaging and enjoyable.
numeracy
numeracy is the ability to interpret the world through mathematics and tackle everyday problems. Developing it means giving children tools to understand the world and build their future.
Mathematics is often experienced as difficult, cold or boring, so much so that many people say: “I have never been good at math.” I believe, however, that we can and must bring everyone to mathematics, through interesting and engaging experiences: effective and enjoyable for learners and teachers alike.
which math?
What kind of mathematics do we want to offer? Math that children actively take part in, or simply endure? For a few or for everyone? Let us reflect on how we teach mathematics: how repetitive is it? How much does it invite children to think, ask questions, discover and understand? Are we able to engage everyone?
Here you will find ideas and tools for learning experiences that are inclusive, allowing everyone to take part according to their abilities and develop them, and rich in opportunities for thinking, where even a single activity offers many opportunities to reason, discover and connect knowledge. Meaningful experiences that stimulate creativity and develop the ability to develop new ideas rather than simply reproduce what has been taught, together with the pleasure of doing mathematics.
to do
Those who work in schools know that teaching and learning also take effort. Effective tools can support this effort and make the experience more enjoyable for everyone.
For mathematics that is experienced: touched, walked, jumped, explored, discovered, coloured and thought through. Here you will find tools, sample learning activities and apps to combine with your creativity, turning everyday objects and situations into opportunities to learn: from the ordinary to the extraordinary.
tools
ideas create objects
but objects also create ideas
learning paths
learning paths rich in opportunities for thinking
app
apps to create, enrich and reinforce your learning paths
The Best School is every educator’s dream and every child’s right, everywhere. 
the Best School
It is a school that recognises each child’s potential and creates the conditions for them to develop it fully. It offers inclusive learning experiences that engage everyone, encourage participation and make room for thoughtful action, questions, curiosity and discovery.
It is a school where children learn in a calm, stimulating environment and enjoy learning.
Creating the Best School is the challenge for every teacher who strives to be the best possible teacher for the children in their care.
Easy? Certainly not. But possible —and it can be fun, too.
I continue to work towards this vision with dedication.
For many years I have been developing a project that I chose to call
“Not One Less”, after the wonderful 1999 film by Zhang Yimou.
A long time ago, in my town, an artist drew on the pavement with chalk. Beside him, a sign said:
“I am a street artist travelling at my own expense.
If you think my work deserves a coin,
it will help me continue my journey.”
