How Atomi can support Maths educators

Maths departments (like all teaching departments) face a number of challenges: delivering conceptually complex content to diverse learners under tight time constraints, all while preparing students for real-world application and high-stakes assessments. 

For Heads of Department (HOD) and classroom teachers alike, the pressure is real—and the need for tools that make the job easier, more effective, and more enjoyable is greater than ever.

Enter Atomi.

We sat down with Will Ansell, STEM Content Manager at Atomi, to unpack exactly how the Atomi platform can help Maths educators thrive—both in the classroom and at a department-wide level. Will brings a background in teaching and curriculum design and has a deep understanding of how students learn Maths best.

1. Flipped learning and pre-lesson preparation

The flipped classroom model isn’t new, but its impact on Maths education can be particularly powerful. Will notes that Atomi is especially well-suited for this approach, giving students a foundational understanding before they step into the classroom.

Flipped learning is such an easy win. It allows students to get those key definitions, formulas and lower-order skills covered on their own, so that classroom time is used for higher-order thinking, like analysing and applying.

Use class time for higher-order thinking

The idea here is simple: shift foundational curriculum content (definitions, formulas and procedures) into homework and free up classroom time for discussion, group problem-solving and applied practice. This shift is especially crucial with the recent focus in Australian curriculums on real-world application over rote repetition.

Real-world Maths: the interest rate example

Will shares a practical example using Atomi’s simple and compound interest lessons.

You could assign those videos and quizzes before class. Then, in class, pull up real Australian bank accounts or mortgage rates and run a case study: ‘Which one would you choose if you could deposit $200 a week?’ Students get to apply their knowledge straight away.

This structure builds both conceptual understanding and financial literacy while still allowing the teacher to step in with personalised support where needed.

Tailored support from the first five minutes

Atomi gives you quiz results before students even walk into the room, allowing you to group them strategically, identify knowledge gaps and deliver targeted support from the get-go.

As Will explains, “You might spend the first part of your lesson helping the students who got 3 out of 10 in the quiz, while the others start the task independently. It makes your lesson time so much more efficient.”

When it comes to implementing a flipped classroom model as a Maths educator, here are three classroom-ready tips:

• Assign 1-2 Atomi videos before introducing a new concept.
• Use quiz results to inform group work and warm-up tasks.
• Ask students to bring questions about what confused them; this keeps the conversation student-led.

2. Differentiated instruction and self-paced learning

Differentiation is one of the most important and impactful teaching strategies. Many teachers want to embed it into their lesson plans but don’t always have the time to create three versions of every worksheet or deliver one-on-one coaching at scale.

With Atomi, Will explains that differentiation becomes less about juggling and more about delivering the best classroom experience possible.

The student data comes to you automatically, and the content is already neatly aligned to the curriculum, progressing in difficulty throughout the module. Your role becomes guiding and supporting students depending on their ability level, rather than recreating resources from scratch.

Differentiation for all learners

All Atomi videos are designed to be accessible to all students at the start and then gradually build complexity. A struggling student might pause or rewind more frequently, take notes at each section or revisit a lesson later that night. A confident student might watch at 1.5x speed, complete the quiz quickly and move on to the next concept.

Because the learning happens on their terms, students experience more autonomy and less frustration.

“It’s not about putting students into rigid ‘low’ or ‘high’ groups,” Will says. “It’s about seeing that one student struggles with something like Pythagoras but excels at linear equations, and giving them the tools to tailor their own learning accordingly.”

Use markbook to track topic-level gaps

Atomi’s markbook feature lets teachers track performance across quizzes, topics and time periods. You can quickly pull up individual or group results, zoom in on specific modules and flag areas of weakness or strength.

Imagine being two weeks out from exams and reviewing the term's data:

• Group A struggled with factorising quadratics
• Group B had difficulty with simultaneous equations
• Group C is ready for extension work on surds and indices

That level of topic-specific insight is hard to achieve from traditional assessment alone. But with Atomi, it’s at your fingertips.

Flexibility across year levels

Will points out that Atomi supports differentiation across both junior and senior years, with more interactive content for Years 7-8 and deeper exam-style questions for Years 11-12.

Here are a few practical ideas for implementing differentiation in your classroom using Atomi:

• Run differentiated workshops based on quiz data.
• Use markbook to build revision groups.
• Encourage students to revisit videos or quizzes independently as part of their study routine.

3. Reinforcement and revision

Reinforcement is the bridge between exposure and mastery. Students often need multiple encounters with a concept before it sticks—and Atomi is designed to facilitate that spaced repetition.

We have loads of modelled questions in maths. It's not just ‘here’s the answer’- we’re showing students how to think it through, step by step. By modelling how to approach typical Maths questions first, we can really help guide students when they get to their own problems to work independently throughout those as well.

This is especially useful in revision periods or when students are absent. Instead of falling behind, they can access the exact lesson they missed, complete the quiz and stay on track.

Modelled solutions that teach thinking, not just answers

Each practice question is accompanied by a fully worked explanation, mirroring how teachers would solve the problem on the board. This not only teaches the content but also reinforces good structure, which is vital in Maths.

“We even show things like how to lay out your working so it’s not jumbled. That’s huge for students who get lost in the formatting,” Will says.

Use quizzes for formative assessment

Atomi quizzes aren’t just practice; they’re feedback tools. Teachers can set them for homework, in-class review or even as exit slips. The results provide a low-stakes but high-impact snapshot of student understanding.

4. Instant feedback and data-driven teaching

Timely feedback is essential for learning, but in many classrooms, it’s not always possible. Atomi helps close that gap by providing immediate, actionable insights for both teachers and students.

“Students get instant feedback, and so do teachers,” Will says. “That changes the dynamic completely.”

Let students take ownership of their learning

Will highlights that Atomi encourages metacognition by giving students full visibility over their own results.

Students can see which topics they’ve struggled with and go back to rewatch the video or redo the quiz. That level of self-reflection is so valuable, especially in senior years when independent study matters most.

This transparency empowers students to become more proactive and less reliant on external prompting.

Instant data for responsive teaching

For teachers, the real-time feedback enables more agile lesson planning. With Atomi, you can:

• Adjust tomorrow’s lesson based on today’s quiz results.
• Pair struggling students with peers who’ve mastered the topic.
• Share quiz outcomes with students to build a sense of shared accountability.

Markbook becomes less about grading and more about strategic planning.

Get started with these practical implementation ideas:

• Run a quiz after each lesson to identify gaps immediately.
• Schedule a weekly “data review” where you adjust instruction based on quiz patterns.
• Celebrate progress as students improve their quiz results over time.

5. Exam preparation and practice

The lead-up to exams can be stressful for students and overwhelming for teachers. Atomi simplifies the process by offering targeted resources that build both confidence and capability.

When students are revising, they can see their entire learning journey. They know exactly where they need to focus—that makes revision purposeful, not panicked.

Structured revision that actually sticks

Atomi offers past paper-style questions and worked solutions aligned to the relevant exam format. These aren’t just content drills, they’re lessons in how to think like an examiner.

“We don’t just say, ‘The answer is 5.2,’” says Will. “We walk through which parts of the question are key, how to structure the response and what to watch out for. That modelling is critical.”

Flexible pathways for independent study

Because students can track their own results and access any topic at any time, Atomi becomes a self-service revision hub. A Year 12 student, for instance, could:

• Review their weakest topics using markbook
• Rewatch lessons in those areas
• Redo quizzes until confident
• Attempt extension questions in preparation for Band 6 responses

Teachers can then follow up with group revision sessions or one-on-one check-ins as needed.

Here’s your exam prep checklist:

• Identify 3-4 focus areas using markbook data.
• Assign revision guides and long-form questions.
• Use modelled solutions to run peer-teaching activities.

Constructivist learning in action

One of the underlying educational theories that Atomi embodies is constructivist learning: the idea that students learn best by doing, not just listening.

“Constructivism is all about active learning,” Will explains. “With Atomi, you can use tasks to assign short videos and provide students with thoughtful reflection exercises or checkpoint activities. Basically, there are no long lectures on Atomi, which opens up the possibilities for constant interaction.”

This is especially evident in Atomi’s junior Maths content. Lessons for Years 7-8 include 30-second clips followed by interactive elements like drag-and-drop activities and immediate feedback. The result is high engagement and deeper retention.

And because students are active participants in the learning cycle, they’re more likely to develop long-term understanding and independent thinking skills.

A smarter way to teach Maths

Whether you're a classroom teacher juggling multiple ability levels or a Head of Department looking to drive consistent outcomes across a faculty, Atomi is here to support you.

Through flipped learning, targeted differentiation, scaffolded revision, real-time feedback and exam-focused modelling, the platform offers a comprehensive, curriculum-aligned way to improve teaching and learning outcomes in Maths.

As Will puts it, “Atomi’s strength is in making things easier for teachers, without compromising on quality. It’s about doing less, but doing it better.”

Learn more about Atomi for Maths today.