Our team are passionate about helping children develop strong foundational skills in mathematics. That's why we're excited to announce the launch of Maths Fluency Booster, a new feature designed to help pupils practise and consolidate core number skills, paving the way for success in more complex mathematical concepts.
For teachers, it's crucial that children constantly practise and reinforce their core number skills. Fluency in these basic skills is essential as it forms the building blocks for tackling more advanced topics in mathematics. However, in today's fast-paced educational environment, teachers often struggle to find the time to create resources and mark activities focused on building maths fluency.
This is where Sumdog's Maths Fluency Booster steps in. With this tool, pupils can continuously practise their core number skills in the background while teachers move on to teaching other areas of the maths curriculum. By automating the practice of these essential skills, Sumdog ensures that pupils don't miss out on vital practice time, even in a busy classroom. This tool has been designed to cover skills taught in primary schools but is a valuable catch-up tool or consolidation resource for children who are at secondary school.
We understand the importance of consistently reinforcing these skills over time. Over-learning is key to making sure these skills become deeply instilled in pupils' minds. Once pupils complete Sumdog's diagnostic, they will work on the fluency curriculum tailored to their needs. If they struggle with a core number skill, Sumdog will highlight this to teachers, who can then take action, while the tool moves on to introduce new skills for practice.
On Sumdog, 'fluency' refers to a deep, conceptual understanding of numbers and operations, rather than just memorising key facts. The Fluency Booster includes questions that cover four main areas:
These are essential for pupils to progress to more complex problems and topics. However, it does not include questions related to geometry, measurement, or statistics. The focus is on developing core number skills to build a strong foundation for future learning.
What sets Sumdog apart from other online maths fluency tools is its ability to provide detailed insights into each child's progress. With every question answered, Sumdog builds a comprehensive picture of a pupil's strengths and areas needing extra support. Teachers receive valuable information to plan their next steps, ensuring that pupils receive the targeted support they need to succeed.
If you already have a Sumdog subscription, you'll be delighted to know that the Maths Fluency Booster is now included, giving your pupils immediate access to this new feature. If you're new to Sumdog, don't worry—you can request a free trial to explore how this feature can benefit your class.