Heather Mills found Sumdog Maths:

• Builds student knowledge“We use SumDog regularly for maths at Riverside Primary, and it has become an excellent tool to support both teaching and learning. It links seamlessly with the White Rose Maths scheme, which means I can easily align the activities and assessments with our curriculum. I begin each new unit with a baseline assessment on SumDog, which gives me clear insights into my pupils' starting points. This helps me plan my guided groups effectively and adapt lessons to meet the needs of my class. At the end of a unit, we retake the assessment, and the children genuinely enjoy seeing how much they’ve improved — it really boosts their confidence. At home, SumDog’s game-based approach keeps pupils engaged. They love the competitive element, especially during contests and challenges, which has helped motivate even the more reluctant learners. In class, I also use SumDog to set specific practice tasks for pupils who need extra support or reinforcement, making it a flexible resource for both intervention and enrichment. Overall, SumDog is a valuable addition to our maths toolkit — it supports assessment, personalised learning, and pupil engagement both in school and at home.”
• Improves teaching efficiency
• Reduces teacher workload“I begin each new unit with a baseline assessment on SumDog, which gives me clear insights into my pupils' starting points. This helps me plan my guided groups effectively and adapt lessons to meet the needs of my class. At the end of a unit, we retake the assessment, and the children genuinely enjoy seeing how much they’ve improved — it really boosts their confidence.”
• Improves attainment
• Reduces attainment gap