Mathematics

🎸  MATHS NEWS  🎸

Times Tables Rock Stars

Bringing the Power of Multiplication Home!

We are excited to share that Holy Family is using an fantastic online programme called Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) to help our students build confidence and fluency in multiplication. This engaging, game-based platform turns times tables practice into something students genuinely look forward to — and the results speak for themselves!

🎸  What is Times Tables Rock Stars?

Times Tables Rock Stars is a carefully sequenced programme of daily times tables practice. Students create their own rock star persona and earn coins by answering multiplication questions quickly and accurately. The faster and more accurate they are, the higher their rock star status; from Wannabe all the way to Rock Hero!

Research shows that students who practise little and often make the most progress. Even just 5-10 minutes a day at home can make a huge difference to their confidence in maths.

  🔑  Your Child's Login

Your child has been sent home with their personal login code for Times Tables Rock Stars. Please keep this safe! To get started, visit play.ttrockstars.com and enter your child's username and password. We encourage students to practise regularly at home — every session counts!

🌍  World Rocks Competition: We're In!

As part of our commitment to making maths exciting and high-profile in our school, we are thrilled to announce that our school has been enrolled in World Rocks — a friendly global competition involving schools from around the world! We warmly encourage all students to take part and represent our school with pride.

How Does It Work?

Students can play in any game mode during the competition window. Every correct answer to a multiplication or division question earns a point for themselves, their class, and the school. The winning class will be the one with the highest class average — calculated as the number of correct answers per pupil in the class who play during the competition hours.

To support player wellbeing, each student can earn competition points for up to 60 minutes per day. After 60 minutes, they will continue to earn coins within the game, but points towards the competition will pause until the next day. This keeps things fun and pressure-free!

How Can You Help at Home?

• Encourage your child to log in and play — even 10 minutes counts!
• Celebrate their progress and rock star status together.
• Keep it fun and low-pressure — the spirit of the competition is friendly participation.
• Please let your child play independently — it's their competition to enjoy!

Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we can make maths rock! 🎸 If you have any questions about Times Tables Rock Stars or the World Rocks competition, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Warm regards,

Michelle Luong

Numeracy Leader

Learning & Teaching Leader