The Institute is a research and development unit which aims to work in collaboration with schools and other organizations for the advancement teaching and learning for the benefit of all students. Key areas of project activities are curriculum innovation and staff development which are focused on children up to about eight years of age.
Specific priority is given to mathematics education and related content and learning skills.
Affiliated with IAR are Teacher Support Teams composed of classroom teachers from Michigan and New Zealand. Currently inquiries are invited about the BSM Project.