What Teachers Say

Teachers share with you, in their own words, their experiences with
Maths-Whizz® Teachers’ Resource and Maths-Whizz® Tutoring for Schools.



"KS2 maths results year 6 increase from 36% in 2010 to 68% in 2011 and two levels progress from 64% in 2010 to 90.4% in 2011"

Clare Cook, Head Teacher, Bishop's Primary School
(14/7/2011)

"Really good for specific students in a secondary setting and choosing students carefully makes it a really useful tool"

Mr Davis, Head of Senco Dept, Sprowston High School
(12/7/2011)

"Children really motivated to learn by colourful, interesting and powerful lessons, assessing individualises the children."

Mrs Flowerdew, Head Teacher, Filby Primary School
(11/7/2011)

"We are happy we invested in Maths-Whizz to raise standards and higher attainment."

Ms Jackson, Heacham Infant School
(8/7/2011)

"It has given pupils enthusiasm about maths, a vehicle for concepts in maths, they are talking about it outside the classroom, immediately discussing Maths-Whizz and has developed dialogue."

Mr Reed, Headteacher Breckland Middle School
(8/7/2011)

"Maths-Whizz made a difference to maths results highest of the 3 subjects, points well above national average. Children love it regardless of ability."

Mrs Bates, Ormesby Infant School
(6/7/2011)

"Very good, helps all regardless of student’s ability."

Mr Aitkins year 5/6 Teacher, Cantley Primary School
(1/7/2011)

"We believe that activating Maths Whizz for our students has been a success. The feedback we receive from students, teachers, administrators and Parents has been positive, and we can see the difference in results since students started using Maths Whizz. I would like to thank you so much for your cooperation with the Islamic Educational College."

Abed Kader Abunaser, Maths Supervisor, Islamic Educational College, Amman Jordan
(20/4/2011)

"Maths Whizz is one of the best online tools that helps students improve their mathematics skills in interesting ways by using interactive and multimedia programs that works on impringve their abilities in both English and Math. I think that one of its best benefits that it is on the internet so students can study in any time from anywhere without having to be in the classroom to Study math."

Ms. Shada Al-Khateeb , IT supervisor, Al – Omareyah Schools, Amman Jordan
(18/4/2011)

"Students who used Maths Whizz showed a significant improvement in their mathematics skills. This has been demonstrated through better class participation and homework solving abilities; which in turn reflected on better grades. Further, they have mastered various English mathematical terminologies given that their mother tongue is Arabic.Also, this program has assisted tutors in delivering their lessons to students in an engaging manner, and expressed eagerness to deliver any lessons in the future through this website."

Akhnoukh Keddis - Head of Mathematics Department, Al Asriyya Schools Amman - Jordan
(6/4/2011)

"Maths Whizz allows students to use mathematical terms in English and to use mathematics connected to life through the examples used in the interactive media. Students enjoy using the interactive media solution and learn mathematics through interesting methods. Students are encouraged to continue to perform interactive exercises because the visual orientation will help them to reach a solution if they are unable to reach one."

Ms. Ghadeer Al-Katib , Modern System Schools Amman – Jordan
(14/10/2010)

"As subject leader in ICT I would like to say how much our staff revel in using this software and they don't even know many of its features yet! We often use an exercise as a starter/plenary and the worksheets are great for class or homework use. The company are so helpful when you ring them too..."

Danny, Wolfson Hillel Primary School, Enfield
(16/9/2010)

"Maths-Whizz has invigorated our pupils and changed the way they view and learn mathematics. It has enabled children of all ages and abilities to succeed in maths. The programme has been exceptionally valuable for those with Special Educational Needs. By measuring improvement, all pupils have the opportunity to grow in confidence. Most importantly, we have witnessed a significant improvement in pupils' overall maths abilities. Maths-Whizz has been a valuable tool for maths teachers at Seven Mills."

Anthony, Seven Mills School, London
(30/6/2010)

"As a teacher, I love being able to send the children personalized messages to their accounts, to comment on how long they have been using it or how they are doing. I also love the teachers’ resources available for our interactive white boards, as they are great for lesson starters. The reporting tool is very useful to inform planning and to assess children’s understanding of a topic. The graphics and lessons are fun and aesthetically pleasing to the children and adults alike! The children love using Maths Whizz and we have even set it up as an after school activity. This is especially good for children who are worried that it might be difficult to do, because it gets them started and shows them that there is nothing to worry about. The children love competing for points with each other and buying the virtual pets and toys from the Whizz shop with their credits. As the school’s mathematics Coordinator, I fully believe in the benefits of using maths Whizz. The results speak for themselves. We have had children making up to two years development in the two terms they have been using the program."

Laura Tutty, Maths Co-Ordinator, Royal Dubai School
(30/6/2010)

"We have had a great deal of very positive feedback from everybody who has been involved with MathsWhizz at our school. The parents and teachers have commented on the improvements that have been made and how effective MathsWhizz is at targeting the exact needs of the students. The students have loved the challenges and how they can earn credits. A great product - highly recommended."

Stephen Jenks, Wellington International School, Dubai
(30/6/2010)

"Maths-whizz is a huge hit amongst the children. They absolutely love it!"

Teacher, Tiverton Primary School
(14/11/2009)

"We have been delighted with the impact Maths-Whizz® has had on the children’s mathematical learning, understanding and application. We were inspected in May and the inspectors were most impressed with the scheme and amazed to see all the children so confidently accessing the programme. As a school we are thrilled with the positive impact Maths-Whizz has had on our continuing drive to raise mathematical standards."

Angela Cully, Head Teacher, Mead School, Tunbridge Wells
(23/02/2009)

"We have used Maths Whizz with Yrs 4-6. Within these year groups we have a huge range of ability, with several of our children working within NC Level One, and some of our more able children working at NC Level Five.

We have been delighted that the children’s response has been overwhelmingly positive. It has succeeded in motivating some children who are experiencing real difficulty with Maths, as well as stretching some of our more able children.

Access to the teacher data has proved extremely useful and informative, and we see huge possibilities for using Maths Whizz both in school, and at home."

Becky Dolby- Molson, Dawn Davies, Helen Coombs, teachers.
Dove Bank Primary School
(18/09/2008)

"I am a retired college lecturer and taught maths and science to engineering students. It's main attribute is the way in which young children are taught maths in such a way they do not realise their progress."

Sandra Bertram,
(18/09/2008)

"Maths-Whizz® has proven to be a reliable source of material which excites and captivates the attention of all our children, improving levels of confidence and understanding."

Arthur Bray,
The Hampshire School, London
(01/09/2008)

"Very user friendly and appealing to children."

Christine Barron, Mosstodloch Primary School
(26/08/2008)

"All excellent. No problems at all. Clear icons, clear instructions, children took to it immediately. One of the best programmes for maths I have seen in recent years."

Mrs Claire Robinson,
Saint Thomas More R.C. Primary School
(20/07/2008)

"Tutoring for schools makes homework fun! Our parents are having to limit the time children are logged on to it! We have had 100% positive feedback, parents are happy, children are enjoying learning and we are providing personalised learning and strengthening home/school links."

Margaret Taylor, Headteacher,
High Hesket CE Primary School
(09/07/2008)

"[Maths-Whizz® Tutoring gives] confidence growth without the children actually knowing; they were learning as they participated. I personally think it's fab!! Anything that gets my own son who, incidentally, is one of our class pupils, to play Maths rather than Star Wars must be good."

Philippa Ramage, Gwinear Community Primary School
(15/07/2008)

"We spent a significant portion of our budget on the full range of Maths-Whizz® products and it has already proved to be excellent value."

Mrs. Parker, Maidenhall Junior School, Luton
(2008)

"We have mixed ability classes and Maths-Whizz® is used a lot. All the teachers really do like it, and they find the whole system very easy to use."

Mr. Hills,
Fairlight Primary School
(2008)

"We are so pleased with Maths-Whizz®, its brilliant. A real treat for the students AND teachers! The kids love the movement and colours. Many [of your] competitors feature still pictures, but the kids love the fact that it is animated - it really keeps their attention. It is very easy for the children to navigate and use. It is easy to access the material for different year groups - it all sits on the server so anyone can access the material for any year group. More talented children can use a higher year group, and those that are struggling - a lower one. The covers are clearly labelled making it very easy to find what you are looking for."

Jill Green, Cherrywood Community Primary School
(2008)

"The fact that it’s interactive (from a teacher’s planning point of view) means that is consolidates the children’s learning. The interactivity of it is excellent, to actually do maths concepts using the whiteboard is… superb."

Jill Green, Cherrywood Community Primary School
(2008)

"The impact of Maths-Whizz® on my resource students, K-5 was more than I had hoped for. During one school year, several students were able to be exited from an IEP for mathematics because they were able to demonstrate grade level standard after using Maths-Whizz® while several other students were able to pass the grade level WASL in maths.

There are several contributing factors for this. Maths-Whizz® presents mathematical concepts, through animations, that capture and maintain students attention, allowing a brief teaching, then guided practice and then review of each concept. My students were able to verbalize strategies, practice computation and become proficient in applying mathematical concepts.

As far as I am concerned, all resource special ed students could only use Maths-Whizz® and learn what they need to learn! It is a fabulous program. Thank you for developing it."

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Teresa Belles, Everett School District, WA, USA
(2008)

"Maths-Whizz® is one of the most revolutionary maths software programs I have ever encountered. It has transformed not only students' ability to do mathematics but the excitement with which the students engage with the mathematics is extraordinary. I would highly recommend this program to any school district or parent without hesitation."

Maryann Stine, Curriculum Director, Everett School District, WA, USA
(2008)

"We have been using Maths-Whizz® for over a year and it has added an extra dimension to our maths program in our district; as a supplement in the classroom and as individual maths interventions in maths club before and after school... students enjoy getting extra assistance in maths."

Carmen Gonzales, Toppenish School District
(2008)

"Maths-Whizz® features very clear demonstrations and engaging animations. The students receive useful feedback when they get the wrong answer. They are able to practise and consolidate their understanding. It is motivational."

Jonathan Hadley, Highfields Primary School
(2008)

"The different learning styles of students is addressed and catered for by audio, visual and kinesthetic techniques. Teachers can plan lessons differently, to incorporate the use of MWTR and ICT. ICT was previously not used as frequently as it is now."

Susan Robinson, Thelwall Community Junior School
(2006)

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