Why Chatty Maths Works
Children learn best when they are actively involved, genuinely curious and enjoying what they are doing.
That’s why Chatty Maths is built around games, puzzles and challenges rather than worksheets or formal lessons.
Every activity is designed to encourage discussion, problem solving, collaboration and creative thinking, helping children develop mathematical confidence while having fun.
Built on Educational Research
Chatty Maths activities are based on approaches identified by the Education Endowment Foundation as having a strong positive impact on learning, including:
✅ Collaborative learning
✅ Metacognition and problem-solving strategies
✅ Small-group learning
✅ Mastery approaches
✅ Play-based learning
Rather than sitting and listening, children learn by exploring, discussing ideas, testing strategies and solving challenges together.
What Children Gain
Children who attend Chatty Maths sessions have opportunities to:
- Build confidence in mathematics
- Improve logical reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Work collaboratively with other children
- Develop resilience when tackling challenges
- Connect mathematics with real-world situations
- Think creatively and strategically
And because the activities are enjoyable, children are often surprised by just how much learning takes place along the way.
Learning Through Doing
hatty Maths activities are designed to be hands-on and interactive.
Children are encouraged to:
✅ Explore
✅ Discuss
✅ Build
✅ Manipulate resources
✅ Test ideas
✅ Solve problems
Many primary-aged children learn best when they can physically engage with ideas rather than simply reading or listening.
That’s why practical resources, games and challenges are central to every Chatty Maths session.
Meet Martin
I’m Martin Green. I qualified as a teacher at Homerton College, University of Cambridge in 2001 and have worked in primary education ever since, including serving as a Deputy Headteacher. I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate and full insurance for Chatty Maths.
Chatty Maths was created to show children that mathematics can be exciting, creative and enjoyable while helping them develop valuable thinking and problem-solving skills.