About BrainBuzz
Built by Teachers, For Pupils
Our Story
BrainBuzz was created by a teacher who understands the daily realities of the classroom: the pressure to cover curriculum, the need to differentiate for diverse learners, and the challenge of ensuring every pupil masters foundational skills.
Born from years of classroom experience and a deep understanding of how children learn, BrainBuzz provides accessible and effective tools for mastering essential maths and spelling skills. Every activity is designed with pedagogical principles at its heart, tested with real pupils, and refined based on what actually works in practice.
We believe that access to quality educational resources should never depend on a family's income. That's why our interactive maths and spelling activities are completely free — no accounts, no paywalls, no tracking. For schools wanting structured mental maths tests with class management and progress tracking, we offer an affordable annual subscription.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Maths Activities Free
- Times Tables Mastery: Multiple game formats from basic recall to speed challenges
- Written Methods: Column addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with proper layout
- Fractions & Decimals: Simplifying, comparing, converting, and calculating
- Measurement: Converting units across metric and imperial systems
- And More: Constantly expanding range of curriculum-aligned activities
Comprehensive Spelling Activities Free
- Statutory Word Lists: Complete KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum spellings
- Audio Support: Clear pronunciation for every word
- Contextual Learning: Definitions and example sentences
- Varied Practice: Typing tests, missing letters, word searches, and more
- Progressive Difficulty: From simple to challenging spellings
Mental Maths Tests School Subscription
Structured, curriculum-aligned mental maths tests for Years 3–6, delivered as timed audio tests — just like the real classroom experience. Includes full school admin tools and progress tracking.
- 20-question timed tests with 5, 10, and 15-second question timings
- Year group coverage: Years 3–6, fully aligned to the National Curriculum
- Class management: Assign tests, track results, and monitor pupil progress
- Audio delivery: Professional audio recordings for authentic test conditions
National Curriculum Aligned
Every activity is carefully aligned to National Curriculum objectives, ensuring pupils are practicing exactly what they need to master at each key stage. Teachers can confidently use BrainBuzz knowing it directly supports their curriculum delivery.
Our Educational Philosophy
BrainBuzz is built on proven educational principles that make learning effective and engaging.
Build Confidence
Progressive difficulty ensures pupils experience success at every level, building the confidence needed to tackle more challenging concepts.
Develop Skills
Carefully designed activities target specific skills, helping pupils move from understanding to fluency through focused practice.
Increase Speed
Timed challenges and speed games develop the automatic recall essential for mathematical fluency and confident spelling in writing.
Improve Recall
Spaced repetition and varied practice formats strengthen long-term memory, moving facts and spellings from conscious effort to instant recall.
Why BrainBuzz Works
Teacher Created
Designed by an educator who understands curriculum requirements, differentiation, and what actually works in the classroom.
Classroom Tested
Every activity has been tested with real pupils, refined based on feedback, and proven to support learning effectively.
Free & Premium
All interactive activities are free, forever. Mental Maths tests with class management and progress tracking are available to schools via an annual subscription.
Privacy First
No accounts required. Scores save locally on your device. We never collect personal information about pupils.
Teachers
- Project on interactive whiteboards for whole-class teaching
- Share direct links for homework or intervention
- Use for differentiation and support
- Target specific misconceptions
Parents
- Practice spellings at home
- Strengthen maths foundations
- Support weak areas
- Track progress through saved scores
Pupils
- Play favorite activities repeatedly
- Beat personal best scores
- Progress through difficulty levels
- Access from any device
Beyond the Basics: Building Essential Foundations
Mastering maths facts and spelling isn't just about multiplication and writing - it's about building the essential foundations that support learning across the entire curriculum.
Our Commitment
BrainBuzz will always be:
- Activities Always Free: All interactive maths and spelling activities — no cost, no accounts, no hidden charges
- Privacy Focused: No accounts, no tracking pupils, no data collection for free activities
- Educationally Sound: Based on proven pedagogical principles
- Curriculum Aligned: Meeting National Curriculum objectives
- Constantly Growing: Regular addition of new activities and features
- Accessible to All: Free activities available to every pupil, regardless of background
Ready to Get Started?
Explore our free interactive activities, or subscribe to unlock structured Mental Maths tests with class management and progress tracking for your school