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Overall star Rating
I was happy with MathsOnline
MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends
MathsOnline :
4.56 out of 5 based on 180 reviews.

We are so excited to announce the MathsOnline review!

For the MathsOnline review, we’re asking MoM Members all over Australia to trial MathsOnline with their child or children and then share their thoughts and opinions with us.

MathsOnline makes learning maths easy and simple!

As Australia’s #1 online maths tutoring program for kids of all ages, MathsOnline makes learning maths easy and simple.

Each one of the video tutorials is taught by the internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time).

Even students who struggled with maths are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly.

After twenty-four years of teaching, Pat Murray had seen too many students lose the battle against maths. So, he set out to help them. What he came up with was MathsOnline. Now, Pat’s programs are in the curriculums of more than 720 schools across Australia, and MathsOnline has helped countless students rise to the top of their class.

Students can practice what they learned as the adaptive program introduces progressively harder quizzes and worksheets.

Detailed solutions show step-by-step how to solve each problem; this way, students can see their mistakes and understand what needs to happen next time. Results and progress are saved and made available for parents, so they can check-in and see how their children are doing. They also receive weekly progress reports to monitor improvement over time.

Here’s how the MathsOnline Review will work …

In the MathsOnline Review, MoM Members with school-aged children from K-12 will trial and review. MathsOnline can be used for up to 3 of your school-aged children at any given time.

STEP 1: Lucky MoM Members who have school children from K-12 selected for this review will sign up for the MathsOnline 8-week trial using a unique code supplied by us and the team at MathsOnline.

STEP 2: MoM Members and up to 3 of their children will trial and review MathsOnline for the 8 week trial period which will take us through towards the end of Term 1 2021.

STEP 3: Throughout the trial we’ll ask MoM Members on the trial team to report in with reviews and ratings.

This review is open to thousands of MoM Members and their friends but everyone must apply via this page to receive the 8 week trial code.  SHARE THIS PAGE with everyone you know who have children in K – 12 who’d like to test and review MathsOnline!

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Published 4th February 2021


  • Fun way to learn!

    My 6 yr old loves Maths Online. The website is easy to use and follow and she loves that it can read things out to her if she’s unsure. It takes her through the problem and solution and key points to look for which really helps her to understand and work through. She finds joy in doing maths now! I love it as I can leave her to do it on her own and get on with other things around the house! Win Win!

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Gets better every time

    My twin daughters are really enjoying MathsOnline. The eldest of the twins has a hard time getting the right answers but she is determined and goes back to the video to watch so she can remember and does the questions again, the ones she got wrong and tries to get them right.
    She went from a 72% Bronze Certificate to a 77% Silver Certificate in whole numbers for year 4. Very impressive I think.
    It refreshes what you have learnt at school and teaches you new ways to understand maths.
    For myself as a mother I think it’s a really neat way to engage children into fun and enjoyable learning.
    I have already told my friends and family about MathsOnline and can’t wait for them to try it out with their kids too!

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Twins throughly enjoyed it

    My twin daughters throughly enjoyed it. It took them a little while to start the program but when they did every afternoon after school they want to go back online to tutor again. They are in year 3 and one of them struggles with maths but she’s liking the fact that there is a video to teaches you and explains what to do. And you can always go back to the video if you have forgotten what to do too.
    I definitely recommending MathsOnline tutoring because it helps my children understand Maths more than they did before.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Maths Online Fans

    We absolutely love maths online in our house. It’s so simple to navigate through and little Miss loves the sound button, so when she gets stuck reading a word, the button will read the question for her. It makes maths fun!!! So sorry for the late review. We had iPad trouble and had to wait for lockdown to finish so we could get it fixed and download Maths on Line. Super pleased we were able to try it. My kids are big fans.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • good learning

    my son has been using mathsonline every day, and he’s liking it so far, the lessons are easy and the site is easy to work around. It’s a great program.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Great for all learners

    My daughter was lucky enough to try the free 8 week subscription of MathsOnline. She has a good grasp of Maths but does get a little worked up with tricky maths problems. (She would get a little upset and not want to try and work it out, if it was a hard question).
    With MathsOnline you watch a quick few minutes tutorial that takes you through what you need to know. First they show you an easy problem and the solution, then they will show you a slightly harder one (and tell you what to look out for) and then they will show you the trickiest one showing you what you need to do and what to watch out for when solving these type of tricky maths problems .
    It makes it sound so easy and gives the child more confidence as they already know how to work out answers to the trickier questions. They watch the tutorial (learn how to solve the problems) then they answer the selection of questions to ensure they know how to apply what they have just learnt.
    I think it’s great for all children (and maybe their parents, lol) as it helps them understand how to handle each type of Maths problem, especially tricky ones, for their year level. You select which year level (eg grade 1) and then you just watch the tutorial then answer the questions and then go on to the next tutorial. There is also a revision test they can do each week or so, to see if they remember what they have learnt. I would highly recommend MathsOnline for all students.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • My tick of Approval

    My kids are back at school now and it’s good to revise and remember how to complete their math’s work. My eldest daughter has been busy with her math’s online and she finds it fun and easy to do where as my twin daughter have more of a difficult time with their math’s so this will help them a lot this term.
    I like it how they can work at their own pace and go back to the video tutorial if they get stuck with a question.
    It has my tick of approval.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Best ever

    This is awesome for little 4 yr old. He is loving maths every day. He gets a little bored of the video before hand but loves the quiz and usually tells me the answer before I finish the question. Its super easy to start and to follow. So glad we tried this

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Getting back into school

    Sorry take two, something happened which made my review post before I was finished lol.

    After one go with mathsonline we have a fan in the house. It’s quite simple to navigate and you can set the questions up so your child can have another try if they get it wrong the first time. You can choose which area of math you would like to start with eg, numeracy, decimals, addition etc.
    The function I like the most though is, if they are having trouble reading the question, there is a little speaker button which will read the question to them.
    It’s a great resource to have for just that little extra help when they need to, or to help them catch up if they start falling behind, without it feeling like homework or a chore. It’s fun for them. It also keeps track of their progress and shows you where they are having difficulties so you can focus more on that one area

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Getting back into school

    After one go with mathsonline we have a fan in the house. It’s quite simple to navigate and you can set the questions up so your child can have another try if they get it wrong the first time. You can choose which area of math you would like to start with eg, numeracy, decimals, addition etc.
    The function I like the most though is, if they are having trouble reading the question, there is a little speaker button which will read the question to them

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Fun way to learn!

    My 6 yr old loves Maths Online. The website is easy to use and follow and she loves that it can read things out to her if she’s unsure. It takes her through the problem and solution and key points to look for which really helps her to understand and work through. She finds joy in doing maths now! I love it as I can leave her to do it on her own and get on with other things around the house! Win Win!

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Gets better every time

    My twin daughters are really enjoying MathsOnline. The eldest of the twins has a hard time getting the right answers but she is determined and goes back to the video to watch so she can remember and does the questions again, the ones she got wrong and tries to get them right.
    She went from a 72% Bronze Certificate to a 77% Silver Certificate in whole numbers for year 4. Very impressive I think.
    It refreshes what you have learnt at school and teaches you new ways to understand maths.
    For myself as a mother I think it’s a really neat way to engage children into fun and enjoyable learning.
    I have already told my friends and family about MathsOnline and can’t wait for them to try it out with their kids too!

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Good program

    My son enjoys the questions in this program. He took a little while to get used to using a website as he was used to using apps, but once he got the hang of it he enjoyed it. The questions are appropriate for his age and abilities, they challenge him without being so hard that he loses confidence. He loves that he can have a certificate when he completes a section. It is a good program.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Amazing

    My daughter loves this program it has encouraged her to want to learn more and she has started to learn so much ever since I have started her on this program. I’m really shocked at how much she is learning and she wants to show her friends the program and play with them aswell. Her friends have also started doing the program. Thank you mouth of mum for the opportunity

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Very interactive and easy explanation

    Two of my primary school girls in grade 1 and grade 3 started using this program and they both love it. Within days of using maths online I saw a great improvement in their maths skills and overall understanding. I highly recommend this for extra maths learning and overall improvement in your child’s maths skills.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Great program for school aged children

    We give our children the iPad as a reward so being an educational program, MathsOnline not only teaches different number concepts it also allows parents to track their child’s progress. I love how it’s a positive learning experience for my child and asks for more every time!

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Great for Mum and 6 year old

    My daughter enjoyed using this.mainly cos it involved the screen. But it was a good way to learn and also reinforce what she has already learnt at school. It’s simple to follow, and you can listen to the audio for guidance, like a teacher! I love that it is so colour and has lovely images and pictures to keep my daughter interested.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Fantastic

    My daughter loves maths so being able to be apart of this trial was amazing. I love that there is a video before the lesson to help them understand how to work out the questions in the lesson. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to help there child learn and understand or even extend the abilities they already have.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Twins throughly enjoyed it

    My twin daughters throughly enjoyed it. It took them a little while to start the program but when they did every afternoon after school they want to go back online to tutor again. They are in year 3 and one of them struggles with maths but she’s liking the fact that there is a video to teaches you and explains what to do. And you can always go back to the video if you have forgotten what to do too.
    I definitely recommending MathsOnline tutoring because it helps my children understand Maths more than they did before.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • The boys are loving this!

    Thanks so much for letting us be part of this review!! It’s been great way of giving them quality screen time that I know is educational. I would totally recommend this to my friends and will absolutely purchase this after the trial!

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Pretty Good

    Maths online is great as an extra learning tool, but if the child needs a little help it doesn’t offer that like a tutor would, it’s great for kids who don’t require much extra help,

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • A nice program

    The MathsOnline program is one that my son enjoys. There is a good variety, the questions are appropriate for his age and ability, the sections are the right length to keep him interested. The parent reports are good, the website is fairly easy to use – even though an app would be easier. My son’s favourite part is getting the certificate when he finishes a section.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Great learning tool and monitoring

    My kindy age son is loving MathsOnline as am I. We really like how you can add lessons as homework for him to do with a due date. The tutorials are well done with lessons teaching how to do it, then the questions to follow after. He then gets a score which I get in a weekly report. Its well done. We did find a few bugs on the ipad when the sound wouldn’t come up but using it on the laptop seems fine so far. I would recommend this to other parents.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Two plus Two

    I would say that I would not have attempted this program at all. I have been struggling finding tutors for my kids. This totally adds up. I set it up with the super easy guide.
    You would never have had me thinking that my kids would enjoy Math until I came across this chance to review this fantastic program.
    Would highly recommend this to anyone that struggles with child and math – it totally adds up with subtracting money from your pocket.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • It’s a great way to get kids into maths

    I highly recommend MathsOnline because the videos explain the questions and how to solve the answers in a way that is straightforward and very easy for the child to understand. I also love the convenience it comes with as they can access it at anytime and anywhere.
    MathsOnline has saved me heaps of time and effort as it is teaching my kids maths better than I would have taught them myself.
    Since my kids are using their own devices to do maths, they are enjoying it, unlike doing maths with a pen and paper. They have also started challenging each other to see who will get a higher mark so not only is it beneficial for them knowledge wise but it is also encouraging them to do better and work harder.
    I am happy, they are happy, and I’m so grateful for having the opportunity to join MathsOnline.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Maths Online Fans

    We absolutely love maths online in our house. It’s so simple to navigate through and little Miss loves the sound button, so when she gets stuck reading a word, the button will read the question for her. It makes maths fun!!! So sorry for the late review. We had iPad trouble and had to wait for lockdown to finish so we could get it fixed and download Maths on Line. Super pleased we were able to try it. My kids are big fans.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • good learning

    my son has been using mathsonline every day, and he’s liking it so far, the lessons are easy and the site is easy to work around. It’s a great program.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Amazing Resource

    We’re so grateful to have been offered the opportunity to trial the Maths Online program. As we are in our first year of homeschooling with my 5 year old son Mitch this is a truly valuable resource. I’m very much right brain sided and I don’t enjoy maths much at all so using this to meet our stage outcomes is so useful. It aligns to your state curriculum and caters for all levels and abilities. It’s clear and easy to work with and we will be continuing this program as part of our daily homeschool life.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • We love it?

    Saxon (5 years old) has loved using Maths Online to learn and extend mathematics. He enjoys completing the quiz and being awarded certificates.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends


  • Great platform for learning

    I have 2 school aged students, both of which have two very different learning capabilities. My youngest whom is in primary school has learning difficulties and Maths Online was able to cater to her needs by reading out the questions and answer options so she could have a good chance of getting the answers she knew. My older daughter, in high school was able to work on concepts she is currently learning about at school and further develop her knowledge and understanding in those concepts. She was able to go through and get a better understanding of some concepts she was not able to completely understand last year. During COVID, she was not able to go into school and had to learn from home without the support she would have received by going into school, so she was able to go back and get lessons on those topics and get a clear understanding of what is required and how she can improve for next time she learns those concepts.

    I was happy with MathsOnline
    MathsOnline gave my children the freedom to learn at their own pace
    The video tutorials (lessons) were clear, complete and easy to follow
    MathsOnline suits all learning capabilities
    I would recommend MathsOnline to my family and friends

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