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28 March, 2025

Fluency Booster's Journey to Success

On February 28, 2025, we proudly introduced Fluency Booster, our latest educational tool aimed at…

07 February, 2025

Introducing Fluency Booster: Build confidence in core number skills

Our team are passionate about helping children develop strong foundational skills in mathematics.…

28 January, 2025

Moe's First 6 Months at Sumdog

At Sumdog, we’re always excited to celebrate the fantastic contributions of our team. Today, we’re…

24 October, 2024

Strategies for building maths fluency

Developing maths fluency is crucial for building a strong foundation in mathematics, enabling…

01 October, 2024

Maximising Year 6 SATs Preparation with Sumdog

As Year 6 SATs approach, both pupils and teachers face the challenge of mastering and revising a…

23 September, 2024

What is Maths Fluency?

Maths fluency is often misunderstood, so let’s clarify what it truly means. Maths fluency is the…

01 September, 2024

Understanding Year 6 SATs

Year 6 standardised assessment tests, commonly known as SATs, are a crucial part of the educational…

24 July, 2024

Back to School: A Fresh Start!

As the summer sun begins to wane, it’s time to dust off those school bags, sharpen those pencils,…

08 June, 2024

5 Tips to Engage Pupils in Maths Learning Over the Summer Holidays

Summer is a time filled with fun and relaxation - but it can also lead to a decline in children's…

01 May, 2024

The Intersection of Sports and Maths: A Winning Formula

Sports and maths may seem like two disparate fields, with one rooted in physical prowess and the…

16 April, 2024

Maximising Pupil Premium Funding for 2024

Discover innovative strategies to maximize the impact of Pupil Premium funding for the upcoming…

10 April, 2024

Multiplication Mastery: 5 Engaging Strategies to Teach Times Tables

Learning times tables is a key part of maths education. It's like having a toolbox when you're…

27 March, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Assessment: Pre and Post-Testing on Sumdog

Assessment plays a vital role in education, guiding both teaching strategy and pupil understanding.…

14 March, 2024

Hear From Our Schools: Jonathan McCabe at Trinity St Peter's, UK

We’ve been speaking with teachers from some of our Sumdog schools to learn more about how they’ve…

02 February, 2024

Celebrate Safer Internet Day this February on Sumdog

Safer Internet Day 2024 is right around the corner and here at Sumdog, we're excited to celebrate…

10 January, 2024

Fun Spelling Games That Will Engage Your KS2 Pupils

Discover exciting and interactive spelling games that will captivate and educate children in a fun…

12 December, 2023

Exploring the Curriculum for Excellence 2022/23 Results

"The percentage of pupils achieving the expected CfE Level has increased in 2022/23 across all…

05 December, 2023

Press Release - 2022 PISA Results UK Performance

Expert opinion: Chris Newth-West, Curricula Product Manager, Sumdog With the House of Commons…

22 November, 2023

Strategies for Year 6 SATs Exams

Year 6 SATs exams are a significant milestone in a primary school student's academic journey.

29 October, 2023

Simplify Your Login Process with QR Codes on Sumdog

Discover how Sumdog's QR code logins can simplify and enhance your login process.

24 October, 2023

Understanding the Changes to KS1 SATs in 2023

The Key Stage 1 SATs exams have long been a crucial benchmark for school. However, from 2024 the…

23 October, 2023

Everyday Maths: The Importance of Learning Maths From A Young Age

Mathematics quietly influences every facet of our daily existence in today's bustling world. From…

05 October, 2023

How Sumdog Spelling Helps Raise Attainment Levels

According to this year’s SATs results, the academic attainment levels of primary school children in…

15 September, 2023

How To Cover the White Rose Maths Year 3 'Shape' block on Sumdog

What is White Rose Maths? White Rose Maths is an award-winning maths scheme of learning developed…

08 September, 2023

Get To Know Your Pupils With Our Maths Diagnostic Assessment Tool

At the start of a new term or as part of your regular formative assessment, it’s important to know…

24 August, 2023

Helping Children Feel Represented Through Our Avatar

Last year we launched our brand-new 3D Sumdog avatar. This marked a giant step forward for us in…

11 August, 2023

How Sumdog Closes the Gap By Improving Mathematical Fluency

Did you know that persistently disadvantaged pupils in the UK are now almost two years behind their…

17 July, 2023

Spelling Lesson Activities That Will Engage Your Pupils!

The importance of teaching spelling in primary school Spelling lessons are an essential part of any…

05 July, 2023

How Sumdog Can Support Your Pupil Premium Strategy

What is pupil premium? The pupil premium grant is funding given by the UK government to…

28 June, 2023

Celebrate the End of Term with an Exciting Sumdog Maths Contest

Why is celebrating the end of term important?

05 June, 2023

Complement your White Rose Maths teaching with Sumdog

It’s no secret that making learning fun is one of the best ways to keep children motivated and…

16 May, 2023

Sumdog's New Curriculum Alignment to White Rose Maths

Later this year we’ll be releasing a new curriculum on Sumdog aligned to version 3.0 of the White…

01 April, 2023

Hear From Our Sumdog Schools: James Parkinson

We’ve been speaking with teachers from some of our Sumdog schools to learn more about how they’ve…

16 March, 2023

How to Prepare for the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) with Sumdog

Prepare your pupils for the MTC assessment this June by using Sumdog to build confidence and…

02 February, 2023

Practising E-safety with Sumdog

This year, Safer Internet Day 2023 takes place on 7th February, and we here at Sumdog are looking…

01 February, 2023

Hear From Our Sumdog Schools: Jo Quince

We’ve been speaking to some of our Sumdog schools to find out how they use Sumdog with their pupils.

01 February, 2023

Hear From Our Sumdog Schools: Neil Kelsall

At Sumdog, we love hearing how teachers are using Sumdog with their pupils and the impact that it’s…

09 January, 2023

Teaching Everyday Maths with Sumdog

Recognised as being both difficult to teach and to learn – maths is a complex subject that…

20 December, 2022

How the Sumdog Maths Diagnostic Test Can Support Intervention

What is intervention in education? In today’s world, many young children face a variety of barriers…

15 November, 2022

Three Ways Gamification Can Support Mental Health

In our recent blog post, we outlined 5 key benefits of gamification in education, but there was one…

22 October, 2022

Five Top Tips for Teaching Spelling

Helping your pupils to become confident in their spelling is a key part of improving overall…

03 October, 2022

Five Key Benefits of Gamification in Education

Here at Sumdog, we’re dedicated to making learning as fun as possible! Our fun and interactive…

20 September, 2022

Setting Up an After-school Maths Club

Thinking of setting up your own after-school maths club? The team at Sumdog are here to help you…