Used by over 700,000 students, and counting.

Real math fluency. Deep engagement. Zero prep.

Number Hive helps students build real fluency by using numbers — not memorising them. So they can think, adapt, and apply mathematics in any situation.

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Number Hive platform
Fluency isn’t just recall.
It’s the ability to think.
When learning relies on memorisation alone, it becomes fragile. It works in familiar situations, but breaks when the numbers change. Real fluency is the ability to think, adapt, and see relationships — and it only comes from actively using numbers.
🔁 Recalling — retrieving facts in context

Every session requires students to retrieve facts under gentle strategic pressure, not in isolation.

⚡ Combining — using relationships

Students constantly combine factors and products, uncovering patterns and connections between number families.

🎯 Adjusting — adapting when things change

The board changes every session. Students can’t rely on memory, they have to reason flexibly each time.

Number Hive features

An active, insight-driven path to mastery.

Five interlocking features that work together, from the moment students start playing to the report you use to make key decisions.

Engagement
Assessment
Learning journeys
Reporting
Mindset

Deep engagement that builds confidence

  • Enhanced focus strategy drives mathematical thinking
  • Maths through doing students uncover patterns in play
  • Confidence that lasts purposeful practice builds belief
  • Ready for classrooms minimal prep, instant impact
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Number Hive transforms math into an active, strategic, and engaging experience — where students don’t just practise, they think, adapt, and build real mastery over time.

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How Number Hive helps

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Real number fluency — instead of training students to memorise +
Number Hive builds fluency by asking students to use facts in context, not just recall them on demand. They practise recognising relationships, testing moves and adapting when the board changes.
Students genuinely engaged in math practice — every single lesson +
Number Hive gives students a clear reason to think, try again and stay involved. The challenge feels purposeful, so math practice becomes something they actively want to participate in.
Differentiation without separate lesson plans for every ability level +
Students can work at different levels while still participating in the same classroom routine. That makes it easier to support a mixed-ability class without creating a different activity for every learner.
Meaningful assessment data without adding more marking to your day +
Number Hive gives teachers visibility into how students are progressing as they play. You can see patterns, strengths and areas for support without adding another pile of marking.
A high-impact math routine that needs zero prep +
Number Hive is ready to use quickly as a regular math routine. It gives students meaningful practice without needing extra worksheets, planning or setup.
A way to actually see and track whether students are improving over time +
Progress becomes easier to see because students keep applying and developing their number thinking over time. Teachers can track growth in fluency, confidence and strategy instead of relying only on one-off results.
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See Number Hive in action.

Discover how teachers use Number Hive to build confident, capable maths learners through active, strategic practice.

Teacher reviews

Trusted by math teachers across the world

Number Hive aligns with curriculum standards worldwide, so tens of thousands of teachers and hundreds of thousands of students have experienced the Number Hive impact.

★★★★★

Rigorous Game – Low Floor/High Ceiling

After introducing this to my 8th grade students, some took on the challenge to compete against each other in their down time. This game uses multiplication facts in a way that helps students learn, review and think strategically.

winsa lot
3d ago
★★★★★

What’s all the buzz about?

For this special education math teacher, the buzz is how Number Hive engages my students in math fact practice while they think they’re just playing a game.

Mrs. Middle School Math Lady
7mo ago
★★★★★

Multiplication + Critical Thinking = WIN

This game is great! Not only does it challenge students to use their multiplication facts, but it also incorporates strategy. A great way to have fun while reinforcing fluency.

meegin
7mo ago
★★★★★

My 6th graders love this!

I tried this with my 6th graders and they loved it. The students were engaged, had to move, find partners and were begging to play it again.

Mrs. McG!
3mo ago
★★★★★

Fantastic

This app is perfect for retrieving facts, reasoning and application of problem solving. It will be a great tool for classroom use.

Cheeky chops!
7mo ago
★★★★★

So clever and accessible for a variety of abilities.

So simple, yet so clever and highly addictive! I have had such fun playing this already and can’t wait to introduce it to my class.

Raspberry2
7mo ago

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