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MTC Anxiety & the Attainment Gap | Times Tables Software

Elisa's weekly roundup covers the 2025 MTC attainment gap, maths anxiety research, gamification trends and what they mean for UK parents and teachers.

12 August 2026Read

Gamification Beats EdTech Drop-off | Times Tables Games

EdTech is facing a learner retention crisis in 2025. Here's why gamification is the answer, and how XTables Champions uses it to keep pupils practising all year.

11 August 2026Read

Beyond Speed Drills: K-5 Fluency | Times Tables Games

US educators are rethinking math fluency. Here's how K-5 teachers can build real conceptual multiplication understanding, not just fast recall.

11 August 2026Read

Beat the 6-Second MTC Panic | Times Tables Games

The MTC's 6-second limit causes real anxiety in Year 4 pupils. Here's how to build rapid recall through low-stakes practice, not pressure. Practical tips inside.

10 August 2026Read

10 Minutes a Day for Fluency | Times Tables App

Discover why daily micro-learning under 10 minutes beats traditional drill worksheets for maths fact mastery. See how XTables Champions fits your school day.

10 August 2026Read

Why Speed Drills Fail K-5 Math | Times Tables Games

US K-5 math education is shifting away from speed drills toward true fluency. Here's what that means for students, teachers, and daily practice.

9 August 2026Read

2025 MTC Attainment Gap Fix | Times Tables Software

The 2025 MTC results reveal a real regional attainment gap. Here's what Year 4 teachers can do right now to improve times tables fluency before the 2026 check.

9 August 2026Read

Middle School Maths Intervention Gap | Times Tables Software

Why do middle school maths interventions fall short? Elisa from XTables Champions explores the multiplication fluency gap behind MTSS Tier 2 failures.

8 August 2026Read

Georgia's 60-Minute Math Mandate | Times Tables Software

Georgia's H.B. 1030 mandates 60 mins of daily K-5 math. Here's how elementary leaders can structure that block without exhausting their teachers.

8 August 2026Read

EdTech Built to Make Kids Log Off | Times Tables App

In 2026, parents and schools are rethinking screen time in EdTech. Here's why XTables Champions was built to get kids off screens sooner, not keep them on longer.

8 August 2026Read

Beyond Drill & Kill: Gamified Fluency | Times Tables Games

Why progressive schools are ditching rote memorisation for gamified maths fluency — and what the research says about 10 minutes of daily practice done right.

7 August 2026Read

Automated Tracking Saves K-5 Hours | Times Tables Software

Post-ESSER, K-5 districts need EdTech that proves results. See how automated math fluency tracking saves teachers hours and supports state standard alignment.

7 August 2026Read