Step 1 · Maya’s diagnostic · Year 5
Strong on numbers, gap in fractions.
Place value
100%
Multiplication
66%
Fractions
40%
Perimeter
50%
Free diagnostic for Years 4, 5 and 6
Your child is not bad at maths. They may be stuck on one missing skill.
Penny Drop Maths finds the main missing skill blocking the next step, explains it clearly, and builds a personalised plan to fix it.
About 30 questions · No timer · No pressure
At the end, you’ll get a plain-English parent report and the first skill to fix.
Illustrative example
See how it works for Maya, Year 5
An illustrative example of how Penny Drop Maths turns a calm diagnostic into a parent report and a personalised plan.
Step 2 · Maya’s parent report
The visible gap is fractions. That is not where to start.
Root causeMultiplication facts are not secure enough.
Fractions 40%what you see
Multiplicationthe first blocker
Start here because this supports equivalent fractions, division and multi-step problem solving.
Step 3 · Maya’s personalised plan
Initial sessions focused on the skill blocking progress.
- Secure multiplication factsThe first skill to fix
- Build equivalent fractionsUsing visual models she can see
- Add fractions with the same denominatorOnce the foundation is stronger
- Quick mastery check and next stepAdjusts as she improves
Penny Drop Maths adjusts the next step as Maya improves.
Ready to see where your child is stuck?
Start with a calm diagnostic and get a plain-English view of the first skill to fix.
Free to start · About 30 questions · No timer
How it works
3 steps. About 20 minutes.
Start with a calm diagnostic. End with a clear parent report and a personalised plan.
Your child takes the diagnostic
About 30 calm questions covering KS2 maths. No timer, no pressure, no tricks.
You get a plain-English report
What is secure, where the gaps are, and the first skill to fix. No jargon.
They get a plan that adapts
A personalised, step-by-step plan that tackles gaps in the right order.
- Built for KS2 Years 4–6
- No timer or pressure
- Plain-English parent report
About
What Penny Drop Maths is
Penny Drop Maths is a KS2 maths diagnostic and personalised catch-up planner for parents of children in Years 4, 5 and 6. A calm, 20-minute diagnostic finds the missing skill holding your child back; you get a plain-English report, and your child gets short teaching and practice steps that adapt as they improve.
We use only your name and email address to set up and secure the account. Your child’s learning information stays private to your household and is never used for advertising. Full details are in our Privacy Notice.
Questions parents ask us
Short answers to the things most parents want to know before their child starts. More on the FAQ page.
How long does the diagnostic take?
About 20 minutes. It is around 30 questions with no timer, so your child can take a break and come back to it.
Is Penny Drop Maths free?
The diagnostic and the parent report are free. The personalised catch-up plan, with short teaching and practice sessions, is a paid subscription — you see a preview of the plan before deciding.
Which year groups is it for?
Years 4, 5 and 6 (ages 8 to 11), following the national curriculum for England. Every question is kept within your child’s year group or below.
What do I get at the end?
A plain-English report showing where your child is secure, where they are still developing, and the first skill to fix — with a short explanation of why that skill matters for what comes next.
Is my child’s information safe?
Yes. Your child’s learning information stays private to your household and is never used for advertising. There are no ads, no chat and no external links anywhere in the child’s screens.
Most parents expect a long list of problems. Penny Drop Maths shows where to start.
Start the free diagnostic today. In about 20 minutes, you’ll know the first skill to fix.
About 30 questions · No timer · No pressure