How Matific Supports the International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP Mathematics Curriculum
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, schools seek digital resources that not only engage students but also align with globally respected curricula.
Matific, a multi-award-winning mathematics platform for children aged 4–15, proudly supports over 10,000 schools worldwide — including many IB World Schools — with engaging, standards-aligned content.
If you're searching for a digital mathematics program aligned with the IB curriculum, Matific is a powerful, pedagogically sound option. Here’s why.
What is the IB PYP Mathematics Framework?
The IB Primary Years Programme is an international curriculum framework designed for students aged 3–12. In mathematics, the PYP emphasizes:
- Inquiry-based learning
- Transdisciplinary connections
- Real-world problem solving
- A focus on conceptual understanding over rote memorization
According to the IB, mathematics should empower learners to “explore the world through its unique perceptions” and be taught in realistic, relevant contexts.
Key strands in the IB PYP Mathematics Scope and Sequence include:
Number
- Pattern and Function
- Shape and Space
- Measurement
- Data Handling
You can explore the full framework on the IBO official site.
Matific Is Curriculum-Aligned — Including IB PYP Mathematics Framework
At Matific, we recognize the importance of curriculum alignment. That’s why our platform allows teachers to filter activities based on multiple international curricula, including:
IB PYP Mathematics Framework
Screenshot from teacher interface– teachers can easily select “IB PYP Mathematics” from the curriculum drop-down menu.
This feature enables educators to instantly map interactive, standards-aligned activities to specific IB PYP outcomes.
How Matific Supports IB Mathematics Pedagogy
Matific’s design strongly mirrors the IB’s constructivist approach to teaching mathematics:
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IB PYP Principle |
How Matific Supports It |
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Inquiry-Driven |
Students explore mathematical concepts through hands-on, curiosity-driven challenges that deepen conceptual understanding |
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Transdisciplinary Learning |
Matific’s real-world problems help develop executive functioning, time management, and critical thinking — all of which support cross-subject learning in IB classrooms> |
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Conceptual Understanding |
Students move beyond computation to deeply understand mathematical ideas. |
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Progressive Learning |
Activities range across phases (constructing meaning → applying with understanding). |
For example, in the IB strand “Pattern and Function,” learners are expected to explore real-life sequences and eventually use symbolic rules. Matific guides them from pattern recognition to symbolic representation, supporting progression through IB’s defined learning phases .
Fostering the IB Learner Profile
Matific’s learning journey is designed to nurture the IB Learner Profile, developing:
- Thinkers – with cognitively challenging problems
- Inquirers – through progressive exploration and student-led questioning
- Reflective learners – with built-in end-of-activity reflection tools
Emphasizing Global Context & Real-World Application
Aligned with the IB’s focus on international-mindedness, Matific presents students with global contexts:
- Maths as a Universal Language: Activities include diverse cultural characters and scenarios.
- Real-Time Teacher Insights: Track progress, group students, and plan instruction using IB-compatible reporting dashboards
Used by IB Schools Around the World
Matific is already being used in IB World Schools, including in Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia where schools have implemented Matific in classrooms since 2019.
Why IB Schools Choose Matific
Matific empowers IB educators with a meaningful, engaging, and impactful resource that aligns with the IB philosophy and framework, IB schools adopt Matific because it is:
- Curriculum-aligned to the IB PYP
- Grounded in inquiry-based learning
- Reflective of IB values and learner attributes
- Easy to integrate into classroom planning
- Proven to engage learners through joyful maths
Start Exploring IB-Aligned Digital Maths Today
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