Closing the Maths Gap for Students experiencing disadvantage in Australia
Matific’s five-year partnership with The Smith Family is delivering up to 40% improvement in numeracy outcomes through free access to engaging, game-based maths learning
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – April, 2026 – Matific is delivering measurable improvements in maths outcomes for Australian students experiencing disadvantage, with new data showing gains of up to 39.9% through its long-standing partnership with The Smith Family- reflecting a broader evidence base spanning 25+ peer-reviewed studies across 6 continents, all pointing to one consistent finding: improved student outcomes.
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Now in its fifth year, the partnership is part of Matific’s global philanthropic initiative, providing free access to its award-winning platform for students in The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. The initiative currently supports 1,200 students across Australia, helping address critical gaps in foundational numeracy.
2026 student outcomes show strong improvement across primary levels:
- Kindergarten: +21.1%
- Grade 1: +29.3%
- Grade 2: +26.8%
- Grade 3: +24.2%
- Grade 4: +39.4%
- Grade 5: +30.7%
- Grade 6: +5.0%
The results measure student progress from initial exposure to mastery across key mathematical concepts, including number sense, operations, and problem solving—demonstrating both depth of learning and sustained engagement.
The Smith Family, which supports 186,499 children and young people annually through its programs, integrates Matific into its broader educational support model, extending the reach and impact of both organisations.
“At Matific, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed in maths, regardless of their background,” said Allan Levenstein, Global Head of Partnerships at Matific. “Through this partnership, we’re not just providing access—we’re seeing real improvements in confidence, understanding, and long-term learning outcomes.”
The Smith Family highlighted the importance of combining access with engagement.
“This partnership enables us to deliver meaningful, practical support to students who need it most,” said Doug Taylor, CEO at The Smith Family. “Matific helps bring learning to life, building both skills and confidence in a way that resonates with our students.”
By combining Matific’s scalable digital learning platform with The Smith Family’s community-based support, the initiative is delivering proven, data-driven impact at scale—helping more students build the foundational skills they need for future success.