Impact study

A proven approach to accelerate and improve maths fluency

Mathematical fluency gives children the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately. It is a crucial building block and the foundation for later learning. Impact studies are central to Sumdog’s mission and help to guide our pedagogy and refine the programme. Read our recent study published in the Impact Journal of the Chartered College of Teaching or download a summary below.

Sumdog almost doubles children’s fluency progress

This study set out to investigate whether using Sumdog on a regular basis has an impact on pupils’ mathematical fluency. The findings revealed that the progress made by regular Sumdog users was almost double that of non-regular users giving them a 6-month advantage over their peers.

The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) describes an effect size of this magnitude as “high impact”, equivalent to a six-month advantage.

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We’ve created a parent version of the study for you to send home.

It explains the results of the study and how families can support children’s learning at home.

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A proven approach to accelerate and improve maths fluency

Sumdog almost doubles children’s fluency progress

Found out how Sumdog can impact the learning in your school

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“I’d recommend Sumdog as a fun way to present mathematics to children without them even realising that they are practising their skills! Those children who have used Sumdog on a regular basis have made more progress than those who didn’t.”