10 Amazing Online Maths Tools for Teachers

Mathematics as we know it may be ancient, but the way it’s taught is forever-evolving (just ask Jan-Erik Roos). Online maths tools are a brilliant example of this awesome evolution.

Add the growth of remote learning into the mix, and schools really need to know that they’ve got the right online teaching tools for maths – in school and at home.

We know that educators place high value on recommendations from their peers (the whole driving force behind EdTech Impact, no less), so we’ve compiled 10 online Maths tools (listed alphabetically) that our community loves.

If you want to be able to filter by age, impact and price, visit our full Maths resources list – updated every week.

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EdTech Impact’s 10 Best Maths Tools for Teachers

Big Maths – Mastery of Maths via simple learning steps

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.8/5 from 4 reviews

Could your school benefit from a detailed pedagogy and an online maths tool which reduces teacher workload via simplified planning, accurate online assessment (zero marking), and a collection of thousands of materials?

If you answered yes to the above, then you’ll love Big Maths.

Seeking to simplify the Primary Maths curriculum into a collection of simple learning steps that encourage enjoyment, confidence, and mastery of the subject, Big Maths is one of those online maths tools that very much live up to its name.

“I feel it’s invaluable in terms of formative assessment,” remarks Ysgol Treganna Junior dept Maths coordinator Alan Thomas-Williams.

“It gives the school a strategic and developing framework of methods that graduate with comprehension from one to the next. It allows for both individual and group tracking and thus planning.

It keeps skills that were previously covered once a year in the minds of pupils on a weekly basis. It helps engagement. It has improved results.

The team at Big Maths are incredibly helpful and offer guidance whenever I’ve needed it.”

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ConquerMaths.com – Improves grades in 92% of learners

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Suited to all ages and abilities, help your learners conquer Maths via adaptive learning and EdTech-aided assessment. Bett Award-winners ConquerMaths saves teachers time, personalises learning, and improves grades in 92% of learners.

Schools gain access to video tutorials that provide comprehensive National Curriculum coverage with 1,200+ lessons for students from Primary through GCSE and A-level.

Heidi Hersant, coordinator of Mathematics at Metropolitan School Frankfurt, explains:

“ConquerMaths is an additional platform for students to practice what is learned in the lesson and is a natural venue for the generation that loves computers.

The students have books and worksheets and the ConquerMaths is yet another tool, so at the end of the day, the student has multiple learning strategies and can be successful.

The students also can go back and revise with ease, become confident with immediate feedback. Parents are also pleased to have something to monitor progress and time spend learning, which is clearly tracked.”

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DoodleMaths – Build confidence via 10 minutes per day

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With an attitude of “motivate the challenged, challenge the motivated,” DoodleMaths is an adaptive learning and online maths resource that builds the confidence of 4-14 year olds by providing a personalised work programme tailored to each pupil’s individual strengths and weaknesses.

Designed for a sweet 10 minutes of use per day, DoodleMaths is the perfect homework tool for catching up or getting ahead in Maths, with the team confident that teachers know that every child is receiving work at just the right level for them.

“This is, by far, the best Maths app that we have used,” praises Petra Sutton, deputy head and Maths & assessment coordinator at Bramingham Primary School.

“It is easy and the support that we have had when there have been issues has been very good indeed. Children who have used this regularly have demonstrated greater reasoning and arithmetic skills.”

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Mathigon – The textbook of the future

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With a unique content format that makes Maths more interactive than ever before, and a virtual personal tutor providing real-time feedback, Mathigon declare their resource to be the “textbook of the future”.

Here, students have to actively engage at every step – through problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity.

What’s more, Mathigon is completely free-to-use, and works on all browsers and mobile devices.

“I like that it is authentic and provides deep and complex understanding of math concepts in an interesting and engaging manner,” observes Sue Ausman of Mt. Olive Elementary.

“My gifted students love the interactivity of several links and the puzzles which are very open ended. It is easier for me to use the website to demonstrate math concepts than to try and show students. The website is laid out very efficiently.”

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Mathletics – A leading maths platform with multiple international awards

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.9/5 from 5 reviews

With multiple international awards and backed by 25 years of scientific research, Mathletics serves 120,000+ educators and over 3 million students worldwide.

Using the platform for 30 minutes a week has been proven to give learners a 9% advantage over their peers in national standardised tests.

Here’s why Mathletics is so effective:

• Personalised Learning: Engaging online challenges, games, and activities build students’ confidence in maths. Personalised learning technology provides the perfect level of support and challenge to drive better results.
• Marking and Reporting: Automated marking and progress reports provide the essential formative assessment tools for teachers. Planning, homework and revision is simple and easy to navigate, saving teachers valuable time when administering activities, viewing progress, and checking results.
• Self-directed Learning: Students take control of their own learning, with Mathletics providing the extra maths support they need by offering a complete course from fundamentals through to extension.

Hannah Taylor, Senior Leader at St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, observes:

“I have been delighted with the impact it has on learning for both children and parents. It is a fantastic resource which I am very loyal too having seen the impact it can have on all children! Thank you so much.”

MathsWatch – High-quality videos covering every Maths topic

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Mathswatch provides streamlined maths support for teachers, with high-quality videos and interactive questions for classwork, homework, and assessment.

Its unique marking system evaluates working out, not just final answers. This revolutionary feature provides a much more realistic and beneficial experience for your students, compared to traditional quiz setting tools.

Furthermore, the platform’s grade progression tracking pairs with its modelled exam series to prepare students for GCSE.

“It has been a lifeline for attendance reasons and revision”, observes Rebecca Stratham, Head of Maths at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, England.

“Students who are non attendees or long term sickness can access the videos from home and so do not get as far behind. Students working independently for revision can use the resources to consolidate learning.”

Maths-Whizz – Automatically target weaknesses with personalised lessons

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If your Maths pupils are aged between 5-13, this award-winning online Maths resource is well worth a look.

By assessing every student’s mathematical ability, automatically targeting weaknesses with personalised lessons, Maths-Whizz offers individualised learning and guarantees progress, while the assigning and marking of lessons, alongside real-time progress reporting, reduces teacher-workload.

“It is reasonably priced, user friendly for both students and staff and well supported by the Maths-Whizz team if there are any problems,” says Pearson Award-winning teacher Debra Higginson of Nascot Wood Junior School.

“[Maths-Whizz] stretches the most able, giving them opportunities to move forward. Supports the least able by filling in the gaps. We use Maths-Whizz as homework for our children: it is prepared at the correct level for each child and delivered and marked.”

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ModusOperandi – Solve, Scan, Learn

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 from 7 reviews

ModusOperandi is your pocket teacher, allowing you verify your exercises within seconds.

How does it work?

1. Solve your exercises and tasks as you did before.
2. Scan or upload a picture of your handwritten solutions.
3. Learn whether your solution is right or wrong.

When you’ve made a mistake, ModusOperandi won’t reveal the answer, but will instead support you to finding the correct solution using tailored hints. If you’d like to continue practicing the same topic, the app is able to assess the task to administer similar exercises. Very impressive!

“With ModusOperandi, I can focus more on teaching.” commends Gunit Bindal, a teacher in France.

“ModusOperandi is the most valuable math app I’ve encountered. It empowers students to complete their math homework independently, pinpointing their mistakes without directly revealing the answers. This feature not only aids students in self-learning and verification but also benefits teachers by minimizing the time spent on correcting minor errors.“

Sumdog Maths – Build Maths fluency through game-based learning

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Why would you not want to use game-based learning to build Maths fluency? Sumdog Maths is an online maths resource that encourages regular practice, high accuracy and quick mental Maths through the power of positive reinforcement.

This ensures that pupils stay on task, learn more effectively, and are invested in their own success. Schools are able to join the platform free-of-charge, with optional subscriptions unlocking additional functionality and extra games.

“I have used the program for years and found it works well for my gifted students,” commends Brooks Global Studies teacher Sandra Lubchenko.

“It is different from what they are doing in the regular classroom. The students love the national, state and county competitions, and now that I can create my own it increases excitement. I think allowing the coin rewards makes it more interactive for teacher and student.”

99math – Makes students so focused you can almost hear their brains working!

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99math provides a collaborative and engaging environment for students to practice and improve their maths skills. The platform includes features like maths games, competitions, and interactive challenges that make learning more enjoyable.

Here’s why 99math is so effective:

• Data and Competition: Students get competitive and eager to advance. Data reports allow schools to track growth and understand what requires focus.
• “Can we play 99math?“: The game is so exciting that kids ask to play it.
• Setup Ease: Spend no time on preparation – select any topic and the task will be instantly generated! Takes less than 5 minutes to play.
• Global Challenges: Students can choose an opponent from the 99math community and play with them. Compare scores and have fun!

“99math brings excitement and engagement. It encourages students to work hard to compete well…” declares Highview 6th Grade Centre teacher Angie.

“Bringing 99math into my classroom, brought a new “spirit” and excitement. When students are engaged it makes my job easier and enjoyable. I use it to encourage competition every Friday and remind them through the week to work hard so we can beat [other users]. They want to achieve higher than their peers.“