How Sumdog's MAT contests work

What is a Sumdog contest?

Sumdog's trust-wide maths contests are a great way to motivate your pupils as they compete against other classes and schools across your MAT.

During the contest week, pupils answer up to 1000 maths questions whilst playing Sumdog's fun games. These questions are personalised and scores are based on accuracy, so everyone competes at their own level - and any class can win!

Watch our video to see Cat Stone, Primary Lead Practitioner for Maths at L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, share how the contest worked for them.

See how other MATs use Sumdog contests

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Boosting collaboration

L.E.A.D. Academy Trust use Sumdog contests to make maths exciting for pupils and support collaboration amongst teachers.

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Merging Multi Academy Trusts

Forward As One CE Academy Trust use Sumdog contests to welcome new schools into their family and boost engagement for everyone.

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Strengthening fluency & family ties

Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust use Sumdog contests to improve fluency and celebrate community across their schools.

What's the process?

We know co-ordinating a trust-wide event can be a daunting task, but our experienced Customer Support team are here to walk you through the process!

We've put together a suggested timeline based on contests we've run for other trusts, so you can have minimal added work and maximum added benefits for your staff and pupils.

How do I take part?

If you'd like to discuss organising a trust-wide contest for your MAT, please get in touch with our team.

We offer a bespoke experience for every trust, so it will vary according to your priorities, but may include:

Meeting with maths leads to understand needs and expectations
Trust-wide set-up and onboarding through Wonde
Providing launch packs and personalised support for each school
Visiting schools with our Sumdog mascot to celebrate with pupils and staff

MAT contest FAQs

We're here to help! If you can't find the answer you're looking for, get in touch with our Support team.

: Your Account Manager will work with your team to find a time in the school year that works for everyone who'd like to take part.

The contest itself runs for a week, during which time pupils can log in at any point to answer questions, either in school or at home.
: Sumdog is aimed at children aged 5-14, so pupils across KS1-3 in your trust can take part, as you like.
: As part of the onboarding process, your pupils must log in to Sumdog prior to the contest so that they can complete their diagnostic test. This places them at their ability level.

The questions asked during the contest will be based on their diagnostic test score.
: Pupils receive virtual prizes as they answer questions correctly throughout the contest, but the real celebration comes afterwards.

As part of your contest, we'll organise a special awards ceremony. Our contest team will visit your schools with our Sumdog mascot and present the winning class with their trophy and certificates.

Your MAT-wide contest from Sumdog