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www.teachwire.net | 63 Count onus A roundup of tools and resources to take your maths teaching to the next level Sparkmaths curiosity Bring lessons to life with Maths – No Problem!’s new Interactive Presentation tool. With digital manipulatives, teachers can make abstract ideas visible, spark discussion, and build deeper understanding of complex concepts. Seamlessly aligned with the textbooks, this intuitive tool helps teachers adapt on the spot – supporting pupils who need more guidance or providing extra stretch for advanced learners. With moveable elements and flexible customisation, every lesson is personalised, more engaging and interactive. Find out more at mathsnoproblem.com/ interactive Stories forMaths Stories for Maths is a collection of read-aloud and independent, character-driven picture books for Reception (P1), Year 1 (P2), and Year 2 (P3), crafted to teach key maths concepts through the power of storytelling. Aligned to the White Rose Maths schemes, Stories for Maths is the only series designed specifically to boost knowledge, oracy, vocabulary, and motivation in maths through the ‘safe space’ of a story. The series can be used flexibly as a front-of-class reader, for one-on-one sessions and small group interventions, or at home. Find out more and view a sample copy at oxfordprimary.com/storiesformaths 1 4 PARTNER CONT ENT 2 3 Confident learners, ready for SATs SATs bring a unique set of challenges; you’re balancing engagement, differentiation, and curriculum coverage - often all at once. That’s where Sumdog comes in. Designed to support teachers, Sumdog’s adaptive platform delivers targeted practice in maths and spelling, tailored to each pupil’s needs. You’ll get clear insights into progress, while your class stays motivated through game-based learning and friendly competition. Whether you’re reinforcing skills in school or assigning revision at home, Sumdog helps you turn SATs prep into something pupils actually look forward to. Thousands of UK teachers already trust Sumdog - try it free today and see the impact for yourself. Visit learn.sumdog.com/en-gb/maths/ sats-practice email info@sumdog.com or call 0131 226 1511. 5 Free digital money game Young Enterprise has recently launched a brand-newMoney Heroes free online game designed to help children aged 5-7 build essential money skills through fun, interactive play. Children can join Ed and Bunny as they save up for a special treat, count coins and complete household tasks, all aligned with the Financial Education Planning Framework for 5–7-year-olds. It’s perfect for both in-school and at-home learning and fits easily into a maths lesson or as a standalone financial education session. There are also two free activity plans linked to the primary framework to support classroom delivery on coin recognition and how to keep money safe. Try the game at tinyurl.com/tp-MoneyGame Enhanceyour assessmentswith NFER Confidently monitor attainment and track pupil progress with paper and online assessments for years 1-6. • Engage your pupils with age-appropriate questions. • Assess your pupils covering the full curriculum, aligned to national curriculum tests. • Benchmark accurately with reliable, standardised data from over 119,000 assessments. Join thousands of schools using NFER Assessments and help improve learning outcomes for your pupils. Visit nfer.ac.uk