For many young people, mathematics is still too often experienced only in the classroom. But for renowned science writer and broadcaster Simon Singh MBE, the case for curiosity-led learning extends well beyond this. At the newly-opened MathsWorld London, mathematics is presented differently: as something to touch, test, question and play with. This was on display…
Discovery Education today announced the return of the digital learning challenge designed to keep children engaged over the school Easter holidays. The DoodleLearning Spring Challenge encourages children to practise maths and English for just a few minutes each day using Doodle’s award-winning learning programmes. Last year’s seasonal Doodle challenges saw record participation, with…
With KS2 SATs fast approaching, teachers are focused on ensuring pupils have the reading fluency, stamina and comprehension skills needed to succeed in the SATs reading paper. DreamBox Reading Plus is an adaptive reading programme that directly supports SATs preparation by developing the core reading skills pupils need to read accurately, efficiently and independently under…
Stephen Perse Cambridge is celebrating the launch of its one-year IGCSE programme, which will provide students aged 15 to 16 years old with a fast-track pathway to A Level studies from September 2026. Students will sit six IGCSE subjects including Mathematics, Science (Triple Award), English Language and a choice of either Business or Geography,…
Discovery Education, the creator of essential learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today unveiled an exciting new competition designed to strengthen children’s maths skills over the autumn half term-break and beyond. The DoodleLearning Autumn Competition invites children to practise maths daily, using the award-winning DoodleMaths app. Part of the Discovery Education family of…
Fables World teaches foundational maths skills to children who struggle with traditional teaching methods such as rote learning and mental arithmetic in just 5 minutes a day. Based on over 10 years of scientific research and testing, Fables World has created a proven learning formula that teaches foundational maths skills to primary and secondary aged…
Discovery Education, the creator of essential digital learning solutions used by students worldwide, is offering parents free access to its award-winning DoodleMaths and DoodleEnglish apps, to help kids get ready for back to school. Between 19th August and 30th September 2025, families can claim 1 free month of access to Discovery Education’s innovative DoodleLearning maths and English programmes,…
THE REVOLUTIONARY TEACHING METHOD BACKED BY SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FABLES WORLD WEBSITE 4.9 ON TRUST PILOT I was at my wits end last year, wondering how my kids were ever going to learn their tables. Then we found Fables World. It was a kind of miracle to see it work so effortlessly. I can’t…
Pupils at Langmoor Primary School in Oadby, Leicester were buzzing with excitement after winning a once-in-a-lifetime visit from Numberblock Three, the beloved character from the hit CBeebies educational show Numberblocks®. The visit was arranged as part of a national social media competition run by TTS and Learning Resources®. Schools were tasked with sharing why…
Discovery Education, the creators of essential digital learning solutions used by students worldwide, are offering students across the UK brain-boosting resources that will keep learning going all summer long. Often referred to as the “Summer Slide,” the extended school summer break can lead to learning loss, which according to research, can total one month…
FABLES WORLD THE REVOLUTIONARY TEACHING METHOD BACKED BY SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FABLES.WORLD | 4.9 ON TRUST PILOT Fables World is an online tutoring tool that uses videos of funny cartoons, interactive quizzes and child friendly games to teach foundational maths skills to children aged 4+ who struggle with traditional teaching methods such as rote…
Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the launch of a new digital learning challenge designed to boost children’s maths and English skills during the upcoming Spring school break. The DoodleLearning Spring Challenge encourages children to practise maths and English for just a few minutes each day using Doodle’s innovative maths and English apps. Part…
Recent polling found that 56 per cent of primary teachers believe that students’ perceptions of their abilities can hinder their future potential On 26 March, children from across the globe will be taking part in “World Maths Day” to compete against one another and build a long-term, positive shift in their perception of maths. As…
As the countdown to Christmas begins, DoodleLearning by Discovery Education is excited to announce the return of The Winter Calendar – a popular challenge that encourages children to practise maths and English ‘little and often’ throughout December. Using the award-winning DoodleMaths and DoodleEnglish apps, children can earn virtual rewards by opening a door on the Winter Calendar each day. Designed to encourage a few minutes of daily…
Discovery Education today announced a brand-new competition to help parents boost children’s maths skills during the autumn half term holiday and beyond. The DoodleLearning Autumn Competition encourages children to practise maths for just a few minutes each day, using the award-winning DoodleMaths app. Part of the Discovery Education family of services, DoodleMaths is designed…
First4Maths Academy Launches Online Training to Empower Nursery & Primary Mathematics Teaching First4Maths Academy is a new, innovative online training and support service designed to inspire and empower nursery and primary school teachers. First4Maths Academy supports teachers and reduces their workload, helping schools deliver high quality maths education more easily and consistently. Designed…
Discovery Education’s Doodle Learning is excited to announce the return of The Winter Calendar – a popular challenge which encourages children to practise maths and English as they countdown to Christmas. Using the award-winning DoodleMaths and DoodleEnglish apps, children can earn fun virtual rewards by opening the Winter Calendar each day in December, and completing an exercise. Designed to encourage a few minutes…
‘Maths anxiety’ and fear of failure causes disengagement and creates learning barriers. Elements of video game design techniques could help offer solutions for classrooms. Study comes as Government calls for a universal maths education for young people. A new study from the University of Sussex – released today (14 November) – has revealed…
With an academic career of over 20 years, Dr. Georgiana Popovici is an outstanding educator in mathematics and statistics. Based in Bucharest, Romania, she dedicates her time teaching to high school students in a prestigious private institution, but also in the Center for Excellence founded by her in an effort to help young people…
November 10, 2020 Maths students at a Derbyshire school have been given a helping hand by an East Midlands firm to assist them with remote working should they need to self-isolate due to Covid-19. Pupils from The Long Eaton School, in Thoresby Road, Long Eaton now have free access to MyMaths, an online mathematics learning…
Prizes to be awarded to winners in each category To celebrate Maths Week England, from 9th to the 14th November, students from across the country are taking part in a national maths competition, the M-Fluencer Maths Week Quest. Open for schools with students from any year group, this competition will help boost student engagement, improve attainment…
