An innovative partnership between Avenor and a public school
to transform the way students learn mathematics in primary school.
PACT (Applied Projects in Transdisciplinary Contexts) for IMPACT is a project through which Avenor aims to actively contribute to the modernisation of education in Romania.
Through a partnership between an international private school and a public school, the project aims to develop an innovative, scalable educational model that can be implemented in any school across Romania.
Two schools, one shared vision
Our partner in this endeavour is âGheorghe Vernescuâ School in RĂąmnicu SÄrat, a public school with a highly diverse community, ready to explore new teaching and learning models to demonstrate their viability and effectiveness.
Together, we are building a bridge between different educational environments, with the goal of transforming learning into an engaging and effective process, centred on the needs of both students and teachers.
What are we changing?
PACT for IMPACT proposes a fundamental transformation in the way mathematics is taught and learned in primary school. The project focuses on developing mathematical literacy and critical and creative thinking skills, while also offering teachers a framework for continuous professional development, mentoring, and co-teaching.
The projectâs transdisciplinary approach is designed to connect mathematics with real-life situations, making it more accessible and engaging for students.
How?
Rethinking the way mathematics is taught in primary classes
Learning experiences connected to real life, where students apply mathematical concepts
Professional development for teachers, including reflection, mentoring, and collaborative teaching
Co-teaching sessions and study visits between teachers from the two partner schools
Workshops for parents to support learning at home
An after-school programme focused on exploration and practical application
Technology and digitalisation to enhance the schoolâs administrative capacity
Some results
Mathematics magazine
â We suggested that the students become little journalists and explore the world around them through the “eyes of mathematics.” We explained that mathematics is not just about calculations or formulas, but is a universal language that we use every dayâwhen we measure ingredients, plan a budget, play soccer, or program a game. The children were challenged to identify real-life situations in which they use mathematical concepts and turn them into accessible and interesting articles that their classmates could understand.
This magazine is proof that mathematics can be beautiful, practical, and humanâwhen viewed with openness, creativity, and confidence in the potential of every child.
Andreea Popa
Primary School Teacher
Curriculum development expert (mathematics)
Andreea Dumitrescu
Primary School Teacher
Educational expert (educational garden)
The educational garden
âLearning should not be limited to desks and textbooks. Exposing children to nature and activities such as gardening at an early age revives the first and most intuitive learning environment, where direct exploration and sensory interaction cultivate curiosity, understanding, and respect for the living world.
We started this project in March, in the 2nd and 3rd grades, to try to demonstrate how practical gardening activities can be harmoniously integrated into the mathematics curriculum, transforming often abstract concepts into concrete and engaging experiences for children. This approach brought mathematics closer to students in a playful and interactive way, enjoying real success among the little ones.”
Workshops for Parents
Parents of primary school students took part in interactive workshops focused on the teaching of mathematics, where they explored modern, research-based strategies to effectively support their children’s learning.
They discovered how learning at the class’s natural pace fosters deep understanding, why itâs important for students to draw their own conclusions, and how maths can become accessible to all when taught with patience and connected to real-life contexts.
These workshops created a space for reflection and dialogue between school and families, helping parents provide more mindful and balanced support for their childrenâs mathematical journey.
Funding and Official Recognition
âPACT (Applied Projects in Transdisciplinary Contexts) for IMPACTâ ( e-PNRR 22) was one of 51 projects selected out of a total of 129 submissions under the âGrants for Pilot Education Unitsâ call, funded through Romaniaâs National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).
The contract, signed in December 2024 at the Ministry of Education and Research, has a duration of 16 months.
Total project value: 1,915,403 RON (including VAT and ineligible costs), of which 1,599,909 RON is eligible funding from the PNRR.
Announcements
Call for Applications: Expert Roles in the âPACT for IMPACTâ Project
Call for Applications: Expert Roles in the âPACT for IMPACTâ Project (e-PNRR 22), funded through the PNRR. Find out more about the available positions and the selection timeline.
Find out more about the project
If you would like to learn more about the project, please contact us at comunicare@avenor.ro
PNRR. Funded by the European Union â NextGenerationEU
The content of this material does not necessarily represent the official position of the European Union or the Romanian Government.
