Sumdog

Sumdog is a targeted maths fluency tool designed to help ALL learners make progress.

That's why one of the most encouraging findings from our 2025 England Efficacy Study was the impact seen among pupils with SEN.

📊 The independent study found that the proportion of pupils with SEN working at or above the expected standard more than doubled, increasing from 28% to 59% over three terms.

⭐ Teachers also highlighted that Sumdog’s adaptive design enabled pupils to access appropriately challenging maths exercises and build confidence without feeling singled out from their peers.

We’re delighted that these findings demonstrate how Sumdog’s targeted maths practice can support inclusive maths learning.

If pupils are relying on counting fingers, avoiding problem-solving, or losing confidence when maths gets harder, fluency could be the missing piece 💡

One of the best ways to build it? Encouraging pupils to explain how they got the answer. When learners talk through their thinking, they deepen their understanding of number, explore different strategies, and build confidence in their reasoning.

It's one of the principles behind the Sumdog platform, and it works. In an independent ImpactEd study, 100% of teachers reported positive pupil engagement across all ability levels, with homework completion rising from near-zero to 50–60%.

Looking for more practical classroom strategies? From mathematical talk to varied representations and consistent retrieval practice, read the full blog 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wgd_B0

Building maths confidence often comes down to consistency and engagement. 💡

In classrooms like Ysgol Bro Carmel in Flintshire, teachers have used Sumdog as part of a simple weekly routine to support learning:

✅Regular short practice tasks to reinforce classroom teaching
✅Monthly low-stakes checks to monitor progress
✅Contests to boost motivation and engagement

This approach helps pupils practise more frequently without adding pressure, supporting steady progress in and out of the classroom.

With a Welsh-language pupil interface coming this September, Sumdog continues to focus on making maths more accessible and engaging for all learners.

Learn more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wh1V40

What difference does regular, game-based maths practice actually make in the classroom?

We worked with Ysgol Bro Carmel in Flintshire to explore how Sumdog supports pupil learning and attitudes over time.

Between October 2024 and June 2025, pupils using the platform showed encouraging progress. In particular, 23% of learners made measurable gains in maths attainment, including some moving from working below expected standard to meeting expectations, and others progressing from meeting to exceeding.

One clear pattern stood out: consistency matters. Pupils who made the most progress were using Sumdog for around 56 minutes per week on average.

📊 Small, regular practice sessions added up to meaningful outcomes.

Try it yourself: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w8DYR0

Do your SEN pupils disengage from maths?

Sumdog is proven to deliver significant attainment gains, with the strongest progress for SEN and lower-attaining pupils.

✨Coming in Welsh this September, try Sumdog for FREE and see the impact for yourself.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4v4t5Nd

Fluency is the key to unlocking the door to the maths curriculum for pupils. Whilst every school is expected to deliver it, it can be hard to prove its impact, especially for pupils who need extra support.

This panel discussion brings together practising teachers who will share how they:

- Improve maths outcomes without increasing teacher workload
- Use evidence to support Ofsted and SEND priorities
- Deliver consistent, scalable impact across all pupils

📅 Date: Wednesday, 10th June
Time: 3:30 - 4:00pm

Secure your free place here:
https://bit.ly/4oazymU

We’d love to see you there!

Maths fluency is the foundation that supports confident, flexible, and capable learners.

It helps pupils move beyond memorising procedures to truly understanding how and why maths works, setting them up for long-term success.

At Sumdog, we support fluency through engaging, personalised practice that helps every learner build confidence with core number skills.

Read more in our blog 👇
https://bit.ly/4dzjM1l

What does maths fluency really mean? 🤔

It’s more than quick answers or memorising facts. Maths fluency needs understanding, flexibility, and confidence. It’s about helping pupils solve problems accurately and apply their knowledge in different ways.

When learners build strong number sense, everything else in maths becomes more accessible 💡

If you’re looking to strengthen foundations and boost confidence in your classroom, this is a must-read 👇
https://bit.ly/4wRZE1V

📣 Free Sumdog Webinar Series for Teachers

Join our upcoming webinars to explore how Sumdog data and assessments can support meaningful conversations with parents, identify core numeracy gaps, and inform evidence-based interventions.

Across the sessions, we’ll look at how to use Sumdog reports and diagnostic assessments to support moderation, professional dialogue, and targeted planning, helping schools strengthen numeracy outcomes and partnerships with families.

🗓 28 April | 20 May | 16 June
⏰ 3:30–4:00pm

➡️ Register now - https://bit.ly/4rUZmUk