Maths Forensics turns maths into evidence, decisions, and proof — not worksheets and guesswork.
Instead of memorising techniques, students use maths the way investigators actually do: to test claims, uncover patterns, and reach conclusions that hold up under scrutiny.
See how maths can help you crack a realistic case
They struggle because maths is often taught as disconnected techniques with no clear purpose. Questions feel artificial. Word problems don’t feel real. Students learn how to do things, but not why they’re doing them.
Over time, confidence drops. Motivation fades. Capable students disengage.
Students step into the role of investigators. Each case presents a real scenario — conflicting statements, partial data, and unanswered questions. Maths becomes the tool used to test claims and uncover the truth.
Every investigation leads to a clear outcome:
An alibi holds… or it doesn’t
The numbers support the story or expose it
Conclusions must be justified with evidence
This is problem-solving with purpose.
Students
Who understand topics in class but struggle to apply them under pressure or in exams.
Parents
Who know their child is capable but disengaged, bored, or lacking confidence.
Teachers
Who want students thinking, reasoning, and justifying — not memorising procedures.
Whether used independently or in the classroom, Maths Forensics builds genuine mathematical thinking.
Built by a teacher who wanted maths to mean something
Maths Forensics was created by Mike Taylor, a secondary maths teacher and former security forces specialist.
After years in the classroom, Mike saw the same pattern repeat: capable students, but disengaged — not because maths was too hard, but because it felt abstract and disconnected from reality.
Maths Forensics combines classroom experience with real investigative thinking to design cases where maths feels relevant, structured, and purposeful.
GCSE, IGCSE, and IB-style problem solving
Independent study and classroom use
Students who need confidence applying maths, not just learning content
Explore a real investigation and experience how different maths can feel when every number matters.