We are a hub of mathematical activity, passion & innovation that blends teacher & learner numeracy development with research in mathematics education in Grahamstown and South Africa. We are one of the maths education Chairs jointly funded by the FirstRand Foundation, Anglo American, Rand Merchant Bank, the Department of Science and Technology and is administered by the National Research Foundation. Our joint aims are: To improve the quality of teaching of in-service teachers at the primary school level; to improve learner performance in primary schools as a result of quality teaching and learning; to research sustainable and practical solutions to the challenges of improving numeracy in schools; and to provide leadership in numeracy education and increase dialogue around solutions for the mathematics education crisis.