How It Works

How The Super Challenge Works

Our aim is to build student confidence by challenging them to complete mathematics games and puzzles. We initially ask for a small number to be completed so the task is achievable. Then with praise and rewards we aim to build their confidence. Step by step we want them to keep trying and not give up!

Each grade has “Mid-Level” and “Advanced Level” games. For the challenge, students may choose either level, or a mix of both. Students are only expected to reach the “Advanced Level” at the END of their school year.

Once students have completed their challenge, we ask you to present them with our “Certificate of Congratulations”.

Developed from our Professor Maths school program

Professor Maths has been in operation across Australia, teaching mathematics to students between the ages of 4 – 12 years old, for over 15 years. During this period, through trial and error and with input from both teachers and students, we have developed very successful age-appropriate teaching methods. Now these methods have been used to create on-line games for The Super Challenge. We have paid particular attention to what engages students and how mathematics is best presented to make it more understandable. By using exciting scenarios relevant and interesting to the specific age group, mathematics starts to make sense to students when explained in a manner they can relate to.

Completing their challenge is the first step

The first step in building their confidence is to have them complete their challenge and reward them with the certificate. If you can have it professionally printed, even better! This will add importance to it.

Once you have begun to build their confidence, they might try harder. It is important to relive any fear of mathematics before they enter senior grades, where they will be learning more difficult mathematical concepts.

Then the next step is for you to encourage them to tackle more challenges. We recommend you do this by offering further rewards as more challenges are completed.

The Same Mathematical Concepts

All games are based on the same mathematical concepts as teachers use in the classroom. A list of learning opportunities and reference numbers from the Australian Mathematics Curriculum is included with every game.

Plus, all games have a follow-on worksheet, a great way to reveal areas needing more attention.

Safe & Secure

The Super Challenge website and all games are fully safe and secure with no information sharing, no popup advertising, and no links to other websites. Games are not downloaded to your PC or device. Only a browser cache is stored and that is used so when the next time you open the game it will load faster.