This handbook investigates the pedagogical framework required to effectively implement the 'Maths Makes Sense' curriculum across upper primary school year groups. The authors, Carrie and Richard Dunne, provide a structured methodology for coordinators to manage staff training, lesson planning, and student assessment within this specific mathematical program. The text serves as a bridge between theoretical instructional design and the practical realities of classroom management in years 3 through 6.

Educators and curriculum coordinators frequently utilize this text as a foundational operational guide for the 'Maths Makes Sense' system. Experts highlight the clarity of the administrative procedures, noting that it provides a necessary structure for maintaining consistency in mathematical instruction across a school.