Sumdog Maths

Sumdog Maths is an award-winning digital learning platform that transforms the way children master maths through engaging, adaptive games. Designed for learners aged 5 to 14, Sumdog’s mission is to narrow the attainment gap by helping every child build confidence and reach their full potential—regardless of their starting point.

At its core, Sumdog blends educational rigour with fun, making maths confidence accessible to every pupil. Used by thousands of schools, teachers, and families across the UK and beyond, Sumdog Maths seamlessly adapts to each learner’s unique needs and pace.

Key Features at a Glance

• Game-Based, Adaptive Learning: Sumdog’s engaging maths games adjust to each pupil’s level, delivering a tailored learning journey that motivates, supports, and challenges children exactly where they are on their mathematical pathway.
• Curriculum Alignment: All questions and learning pathways are carefully mapped to national curricula, including the Curriculum for Wales and White Rose Maths scheme of learning ensuring that activities are always relevant and supporting teachers’ classroom goals.
• Personalised Practice and Assessment: The platform assesses each child’s strengths and areas for development from the very first session, creating an individualised progression plan. Teachers can further personalise learning by setting targeted practice or curriculum-aligned assessments.
• Real-Time Insights and Reporting: Teachers have access to intuitive dashboards that track progress, highlight gaps in understanding, and celebrate achievements—making it easy to monitor classwide and individual performance at a glance.
• Classroom Management and Engagement: With tools for contests, competitions, and class rewards, Sumdog fosters teamwork and excitement. Pupils are motivated by earning coins, unlocking avatars, and rising up leaderboards, all the while developing real maths mastery.

How Sumdog Supports Learners

For pupils, Sumdog transforms maths from a subject that may cause anxiety into an adventure. The game-based format means every question answered is another step in a journey—rewarding effort, not just scores. Adaptive technology ensures nobody feels left behind or unchallenged; whether a learner is catching up on the basics or racing ahead, Sumdog meets them where they are.

The platform is inclusive and accessible, supporting learners with a range of needs. Practice opportunities are frequent and varied, helping cement skills, develop mental fluency, and build self-belief. The focus on small wins and ongoing progress keeps children motivated to return and improve.

Sumdog also makes learning social and supportive, with multiplayer games and friendly competitions encouraging positive peer interaction. For reluctant mathematicians, the blend of play and purposeful practice fosters a new attitude towards maths—one of curiosity and joy.

How Sumdog Supports Teachers

Sumdog is designed to empower teachers, making classroom management and differentiation more effective—and less time-consuming. Teachers can get started quickly with straightforward class set-up and automated onboarding support.

Real-time reports and easy-to-read data reveal exactly where each child is thriving or struggling, enabling teachers to target intervention precisely. Formative and summative assessments are built-in, helping with planning, parent discussions, and statutory reporting.

Teachers can set activities to support homework, revision, or specific classroom topics, reinforcing learning in school and at home. The account management team and Sumdog’s support network are on hand to help schools extract the best value from the platform and adapt it to their unique needs.

Sumdog also fosters a culture of celebration and achievement, with certificates, badges, and classroom competitions bringing positivity and fun into maths lessons.

Proven Impact and Community

Independent studies and educator feedback consistently show that Sumdog boosts both maths fluency and pupil engagement. Schools have reported improved results in assessments and greater classroom participation, particularly among lower-confidence students.

Sumdog’s community of teachers, pupils, and parents is a vibrant one—sharing tips, running competitions, and supporting each other on the journey to maths success. Continuous platform updates ensure that new games, questions, and features keep the experience fresh and effective.

Looking Ahead

Sumdog Maths is more than a product; it’s a partner in your school’s mission to inspire, support, and realise every child’s mathematical potential. Whether used for catch-up, enrichment, or everyday classroom practice, Sumdog is ready to support the next generation on their journey to maths confidence.