Engaging, curriculum-aligned activities designed by teachers to develop essential skills. Free maths and spelling activities for everyone — plus BrainBuzz Mental Maths, our structured test system for Years 3–6, available to schools by subscription.
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Master statutory spellings and common exception words through curriculum-aligned word lists. Every word comes with audio pronunciation, a definition, and an example sentence — then choose from a range of practice activities to make learning stick.
Choose a Spelling ListKS1 & KS2 statutory words, common exception words, and year-specific lists aligned to the National Curriculum.
Every word is read aloud clearly, helping pupils connect sound to spelling and build stronger recall.
Each word includes a definition and example sentence to build vocabulary and spelling confidence together.
Typing practice, missing letters, word searches, and memory challenges keep spelling practice fresh.
Three complementary activity types work together to build mathematical fluency — from targeted skill practice to quick-fire variety and structured digital exercises. Everything you do is recorded in your My Activity record.
Explore All Maths ActivitiesFocused activities targeting a specific skill — times tables, fractions, place value, and more — with varied settings so no two sessions feel the same.
Answer questions to remove numbers from an answer grid. The numbers still showing when you're done are your Leftovers — total them to hit the target.
Structured exercises for consolidating curriculum concepts. Run in timed mode for fluency, or choose a fixed question count for deliberate practice.
Everything you complete is automatically saved — a full, evidenceable history of every activity attempted, so progress is visible over time.
A structured, curriculum-aligned mental maths test system for Years 3–6. Tests are delivered in class, read aloud via audio, with pupils working on paper — building skills that go far beyond the mathematics itself.
20 questions read aloud, split across 5-second, 10-second, and 15-second thinking-time categories — just like a real classroom session.
Every test is mapped to a specific year group and National Curriculum objective — appropriately challenging, never overwhelming.
Develops focus, resilience, and the ability to move fluidly between mathematical concepts — skills that benefit learning across the curriculum.
Annual subscription with per-teacher seats. The school admin assigns access and manages everything from a simple dashboard. No per-pupil accounts required.
Designed to support learning at home, in the classroom, and everywhere in between
Quality educational resources designed with both pedagogy and engagement in mind
Progressive practice that develops fluency and automaticity with core skills
Created by classroom teachers who understand curriculum requirements and effective pedagogy
Game mechanics and challenges keep learners motivated with immediate feedback
Multiple levels allow pupils to start appropriately and progress at their own pace
Timed challenges build fluency and free up cognitive resources for complex learning
All content carefully aligned to National Curriculum objectives and statutory requirements
Regularly updated with new activities and content areas based on classroom needs
Maths and spelling activities are completely free. Mental Maths tests are available to schools via an affordable annual subscription
We're always looking to improve and expand BrainBuzz based on what teachers, parents, and pupils need. If you have an idea for a new activity, feature, or improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Your feedback helps shape the future of BrainBuzz!
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