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Tips, tricks and slightly unhinged pep talks for getting better at mental math — and for turning math practice into something people actually look forward to.
October 11, 2026
Is 1 a prime number? What primes are and how to spot them fast
Is 1 a prime number? No. See the real reason, a fast way to test any number, and the numbers that look prime but aren't.
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March 18, 2026
Mental math tricks that actually work (with examples)
Mental math tricks for adding, subtracting, multiplying, percentages and squares, each with an example you can try right away.
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February 25, 2026
Math games for the classroom: a teacher's setup guide
A practical guide to running a math game with a whole class — without losing the room, the lesson, or your sanity.
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February 4, 2026
How to learn your times tables fast (without the tears)
Learn your times tables fast with a smarter order, a few pattern tricks and a short daily routine. Only six facts need pure memory.
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January 14, 2026
Free Math Game with no Download
You shouldn't need an app store, a credit card and forty minutes of patience just to practise your times tables. Here's how to find a free math game that's actually good — and actually free.
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