FAQ

Questions parents often ask about MathsBoost

How is MathsBoost different from worksheets?

Worksheets give volume. MathsBoost gives a short feedback loop: a student answers a small set, sees feedback, reviews mistakes and can ask for step-by-step help when they are stuck.

Why not just use school homework?

School homework still matters. MathsBoost is for the small gaps between homework tasks: extra fractions practice, a quick algebra review, or a mistake book set after a missed question.

Why not Mathletics or Khan Academy?

Those tools can be useful. MathsBoost is intentionally lighter: five-question sets, Australian year levels and strands, parent progress snapshots, mistake review and AI explanations in one focused routine.

Will this help my child if they are behind?

Yes, when it is used as a steady habit. Start with core or standard questions, keep sets short and review mistakes. The aim is less overwhelm and more repeated success.

What if my child is already ahead?

Choose challenge difficulty or a focused strand. MathsBoost can stretch stronger students with multi-step questions while still keeping practice short enough to finish.

How much practice should my child do each day?

Five questions is a good default. It is long enough to show a pattern and short enough that families can repeat it without turning maths into a nightly battle.

What year levels does MathsBoost support?

MathsBoost supports Australian maths practice for Years 3 to 12, with questions grouped by year level, difficulty and strand.

Can parents choose what students practise?

Yes. Parents can choose the year level, difficulty, daily goal and mathematics strand before generating a short practice set.

What strands are covered?

The app covers Number, Algebra, Measurement, Space, Statistics and Probability, with senior focus areas including functions and differentiation.

Does MathsBoost save progress?

Yes. Sign in with a parent account and MathsBoost saves recent test results, parent report snapshots and credits in the database.

Does the timer submit answers automatically?

No. The timer gives a sound and visual reminder when time is up, but students still submit their own answer.

Is MathsBoost a replacement for school maths?

No. MathsBoost is designed as extra practice and revision alongside classroom learning, homework and teacher guidance.

Is AI safe for children?

AI help is used for explanations and parent tools, not for replacing school teaching. Parents stay in control of practice setup, and students still submit their own answers.