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FAQs for parents
Find out how quarter works, what it covers and how your child's progress is saved.
Who is quarter for?
quarter is a maths practice app for school-age learners. The primary pathway starts at Year 3, and older learners can explore selected topics through secondary school and A-level.
Does quarter follow the school curriculum?
quarter covers selected topics from England's maths curriculum. In Skills, you can look up a topic by school year or by name. If a teacher has suggested something to practise, start with that skill.
Where should my child start?
If they already know what they want to practise, open Skills and pick a topic. If they are unsure, try the check-up. quarter uses the results to suggest what to work on next.
Can quarter help with the 11+?
quarter offers original 11+ maths-style practice. Check the admissions guidance for your chosen school or area for the subjects, timings and format your child will face.
Can we use it alongside school or tutoring?
Yes. Try asking your child's teacher or tutor which topic to revisit, then find it in Skills. After a session, ask your child to show you how they worked out one question. Their explanation can help you decide what to ask the teacher or tutor next.
What can my child do if they get stuck?
In practice, they can ask for a hint or use Working-out tools to draw or type their steps. Worked examples are available for some activities. Encourage them to try the next step themselves after looking at an example.
Can my child stop and carry on another day?
When an activity offers Save and leave, use it to keep your place. Look on Today for the option to continue. Timed activities can work differently, so check the instructions before starting.
Where is my child's progress saved?
Progress is saved to your parent account, so it follows your child between phones, tablets and computers. Just sign in on any device. To keep a copy yourself, or to delete everything, go to Me, then Parents’ area, then Settings.