posted by Carol Lyon, Education Support Officer, Schools and Learning

Sumdog is an online Maths and English program where pupils practise skills aligned to the Curriculum for Excellence. We organise fun, free maths contests for Angus and would like to help pupils get involved.

How do I enter my class?
You can enter your class here.
Simply select the class/classes you would like to enter into the contest.

How do pupils take part in the contest?
On the contest start date, your pupils will see the name of the contest on their Activity panel. They will need to have this selected to take part in the contest. They then just need to answer the questions and play the games as normal. Each correct answer will equal 1 point.

How do the contests work?
All the questions are adapted to the pupil, so everyone has an equal chance of winning. There is a maximum number of questions per pupil, and results are based on accuracy, so even if you can only get on the computers for a short period of time your class can still be a winner! Pupils can also take part and answer questions on their own devices outside of school hours. Questions will reflect what you teach in class as they are curriculum-aligned.

How does Sumdog know which questions to ask each pupil?
When pupils first use Sumdog they will do a diagnostic test to place them at their level. Once they have completed the diagnostic test, their answers contribute to the contest. We recommend pupils start practising now so the questions have adapted in time for the contest.

Are there prizes?
The top class will win a 6 month Sumdog subscription, with extra activities and teacher tools! There are also participation awards and certificates for top students.

Where can I find out more?
Find out more, including how to enter here, or contact contest@sumdog.com for any questions or support getting involved.