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Times Table Edition
The global competition for classes of 7–11 year olds.
WHY TAKE PART?
- Combine times tables, mathematics, physical activity and mindfulness for your students’ well-being
- Inspire learning through competition and have them begging for more mathematics.
- Help prepare your students for exams such as the Multiplication Tables Check (English schools only) by working under time pressure.
WHAT IS THE MATHEMATICS WORLD CUP?
Simply print and play to take part, then come back and check your scores.
- Print the differentiated times table worksheets.
- Play the 45-minute pre-recorded mathematics video quiz session delivered by us in English.
THE SCORES SO FAR
Compete at any time and have your scores go into the next draw.
See how your teams are doing:
- Find out if you won for September–October 2021
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GO FURTHER WITH THE MATHEMATICS WORLD SERIES BASIC AND MATHEMATICS WORLD SERIES
Unlock the adventure with the Mathematics World Series Basic
- Access 5 different competition rounds
- New activities and topics
Even more resources with the Mathematics World Series
- Your choice of differentiated topic worksheets
- The ability to complete multiple times in each round
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Government funding for English schools aimed to encourage pupils in regular physical activity.
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Government funding for English schools that focusses on improving outcomes for disadvantaged students.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Students take part in a 45-minute video session that contains mathematics activities with on the spot physical activity. They compete with pre-recorded classes on screen as well as with classes internationally.
All mainstream classes of 7–11-year-olds can take part. If you have students with specific learning needs or physical disabilities, please get in touch and we will let you know how your students can be part of the World Cup.
No, the World Cup is completely free. If you wish to continue to the next round and participate in the Mathematics World Series with your class, your school can purchase a subscription here.
Yes, you can download times table question worksheets at different attainment levels for the children in your class.
It’s a 30-minute pre-recorded video but takes approximately 45 minutes to run through with a class.
A preview of the video session is available once you have registered.
You will simply need to print the worksheets, play the video and monitor behaviour in your classroom. Any other teacher input will be prompted by the presenter in the video.
Yes, this has been run and tested in many small classrooms, and no additional space is required. Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss your specific classroom space.
No, we do not collect personally identifiable information on children in the Mathematics World Cup.
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Why people signed up
“To explore maths with a less formal approach, which is accessible to all students. To create fun maths experience for the students so they develop a sound love for maths, that hopefully continues throughout their educational journey. ”
— Z. Dalton, England
“An opportunity to compete with classes around the world! Most of my students have never left our small town. To see classes around the world would be life-changing for them. As their teacher, I am very excited to get students an opportunity to see that math can be fun! ”
— E. Vieyra, United States
“The challenge of working out the answers and how we compare to other classes/schools.”
— S. Stuart, South Africa
