Mathematics

Take your students from “oh no!” to “AHA!”

Every student has the potential to succeed in mathematics, it just takes the right support and coaching to help concepts click. Help students build confidence, discover new ways of thinking, and experience those breakthrough “aha” moments that make learning stick, no matter their math background.

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Classroom Solutions for Mathematics

Achieve Courseware

Achieve for Maths helps students build genuine understanding by working through multistep problems, visualising concepts, and receiving real-time support from the AI Tutor.

Achieve supports deeper mathematical learning through dynamic homework tools, adaptive practise, and guided problem-solving designed to build conceptual understanding and mastery. Key assessment tools include:

  • AI Tutor guides students through challenging problems using a Socratic, question-driven approach that builds reasoning, strengthens multistep problem-solving, and deepens conceptual understanding.
  • Math Palette adapts to each question with relevant symbols, expressions, and shortcuts so students stay focused on solving the problem, not the formatting.
  • LearningCurve Adaptive Quizzing adapts to each student’s performance, identifies learning gaps, and links to e-book content for quick concept review.
  • Interactive videos with assessments offer whiteboard-style walkthroughs, prerequisite review, and expert-led tutorials.
  • Respondus® LockDown Browser Integration provides a secure and trustworthy testing environment for math tests and quizzes.
  • iClicker makes math classes more interactive with live polling and math-focused question types, including numeric and symbolic formats.

Desmos-powered graphing tools help students visualise mathematical relationships and develop stronger conceptual understanding.

  • Graded graphing homework exercises let students plot points, graph functions, manipulate values, and answer follow-up questions directly within an assignment.
  • Dynamic figures allow students to manipulate book-specific values and instantly see changes in graphs.

See how interactive graphing with Desmos works!

Achieve supports personalised learning pathways in college math courses that help students build confidence, close skill gaps, and practise independently.

  • AI Tutor provides step-by-step guidance that adapts to student progress, helping learners break down complex concepts, practise reasoning, and build confidence with challenging material.
  • Goal-setting & Reflection Surveys (GRS) encourage students to set goals, track progress, and reflect on their learning habits, strengthening metacognition and accountability.

Achieve saves time and simplifies course management with powerful instructor tools and ready-to-use math teaching resources.

  • Ready-to-use instructor resources, such as question banks, classroom activities, and more, make it easier to prepare and teach your math course.
  • LMS integration simplifies course setup, assignments, and grading.
  • Real-time analytics allow you to quickly see where students are excelling and where they may need extra support.
  • Gradebook tools to monitor student and classroom performance, and easily see trends.

Achieve is continually improving to meet the needs of today’s classrooms. Here’s a look at what’s coming in Spring 2026:

  • Short-Form Writing is a new authentic assessment experience with built-in AI tools to refine and enhance writing prompt drafts and automatically generate clear, pedagogically sound rubrics based on learning goals. It’s a quick way to create thoughtful assignments that encourage critical thinking, while still ensuring a personalised grading experience.
  • New Algebra Assessment Questions add approximately 1,700 new questions to support prerequisite fluency across introductory maths courses, helping instructors close skill gaps and prepare students for success in higher-level coursework.

Explore the full lineup of updates and improvements here.

Instructor Resources

Support your teaching and simplify your workflow with ready-to-use tools, analytics, and expert support.

SSave time with Achieve's prebuilt and customisable resources, including dynamic assessments, test banks, lecture slides, and classroom activities, all designed to enhance your teaching without extra prep work.

Stay on top of student progress with powerful analytics tools. Achieve's gradebook and reporting features track student performance, giving instructors the insights they need to provide support at the right time. With iClicker, get instant feedback on student understanding and adjust lessons in real-time to ensure no one falls behind.

Personalised Training and Resources: Macmillan Learning’s team of experts is here to support you—every step of the way. Whether you need help setting up your course, using analytics tools, or customising materials, we’re here to help.

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