S U M O M A T H

For Elementary & Pre-K Math Teachers

Arithmetic That Actually Works: Visual, Mental, Revolutionary

Elementary Math Teachers

Arithmetic Is the Alphabet of Math—Yet Many Students Still Struggle

Revolutionary Visual Method • Self-Paced Learning • Works With Any Curriculum

Statistics are clear. Even with excellent teaching and continuous curriculum improvements, mastering basic arithmetic remains challenging for many students. They often memorize procedures without deep understanding, and some develop anxiety that affects their confidence in math. What if there was a complementary approach that helps these students finally break through?

SumoMath offers a fundamentally different approach: visual, mental calculation that builds true number sense. Students see numbers as patterns, calculate in their heads, and develop confidence that transforms their relationship with math. Best of all? It supplements your existing curriculum—no need to throw out what you're already doing. Just add 20 minutes of daily practice and watch your students transform.

Works With Everything You're Already Doing

Every Student Progresses. Every Student Succeeds.

You don't need to abandon your current curriculum or teaching methods. SumoMath is a supplement that makes arithmetic click for students who struggle with traditional approaches.

Fits Any Curriculum

Works alongside Common Core, Singapore Math, Everyday Math, or any curriculum your school uses. It's arithmetic fundamentals—the universal foundation of all math.

Easy to Learn & Teach

The visual method is simple to understand and teach. You'll learn it quickly through our easy onboarding process, then guide students through visual exercises. Your role is facilitating, monitoring, and encouraging—exactly what you already do best.

Easy 1-Day Setup

Create your class, add students, and start the next day. No complicated setup, no lengthy training sessions, no disruption to your schedule. It just works.

Self-Paced for Every Level

Students work at their own pace—no more advanced students bored while struggling students fall behind. Everyone progresses at their optimal speed simultaneously.

Builds Mental Math Skills

Students learn to calculate in their heads through visual representation—not rote memorization. They understand why math works, not just how to follow procedures.

Track Every Student

See exactly where each student struggles in real-time. No more waiting for test results to discover learning gaps—you know immediately and can intervene early.

Standards & Curriculum

Aligns With Common Core & State Standards

SumoMath covers essential arithmetic operations and number sense standards for K-6, providing the foundation students need for all higher-level mathematics.

Common Core Standards Covered

  • Operations & Algebraic Thinking: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division with understanding
  • Number & Operations in Base Ten: Place value, multi-digit arithmetic, decimal operations
  • Number & Operations—Fractions: Understanding fractions as numbers, fraction operations
  • Mathematical Practices: Make sense of problems, reason abstractly, model with mathematics

Skills Students Develop

  • Number Sense: Deep understanding of how numbers work and relate to each other
  • Visual-Spatial Reasoning: Mental imagery that supports all STEM learning
  • Concentration: Sustained focus that improves academic performance across subjects
  • Calculation Speed: Mental math fluency that builds confidence and reduces anxiety
  • Problem-Solving: Strategic thinking that transfers beyond arithmetic

Perfect for Pre-K Through 6th Grade

Pre-K & Kindergarten: Basic number recognition, counting, simple addition/subtraction
Grades 1-2: Single and double-digit operations, place value concepts
Grades 3-4: Multi-digit operations, introduction to multiplication and division
Grades 5-6: Advanced operations, fractions, decimals, negative numbers, mental calculation mastery

How to Implement in Your Classroom

Implementation is simple, flexible, and designed to fit your existing schedule. Start small, see results, then expand.

01

Daily 20-Minute Practice Sessions

Dedicate 20 minutes daily for students to practice on computers, tablets, or smartphones. Morning routine, math center time, or end-of-day activity—it fits anywhere in your schedule. Students work independently at their own level while you monitor progress.

02

Self-Paced Individual Progress

Each student works at their optimal level simultaneously. Advanced students move ahead without waiting. Struggling students get unlimited practice at their current level without embarrassment. No more one-size-fits-all lessons that help no one.

03

Assign Practice for Home

Students continue practicing at home on any device. Parents appreciate seeing their child engaged in productive, educational screen time. The self-paced practice makes homework feel like a game, building skills naturally while students enjoy the visual challenges.

04

Monitor Real-Time Progress

Your dashboard shows exactly what each student practiced, where they struggled, and how they're progressing. Identify learning gaps immediately—not after quarterly tests. Intervene early when students need support.

05

Celebrate Growth & Success

Bring your class together to celebrate achievements! Recognize students who advanced levels or showed exceptional practice dedication. Public recognition and group celebration build the supportive classroom culture that makes learning stick and transforms math anxiety into math confidence.

The Science Behind It

Why Visual-Mental Math Works So Effectively

Current methods rely on memorization and abstract symbols. Students learn procedures without understanding—and forget everything by summer. Our approach builds genuine number sense through visual-spatial learning.

Traditional Methods: Abstract & Forgettable

Most arithmetic instruction uses abstract symbols and rote memorization. Students learn procedures ("carry the one") without understanding why. This leads to:

  • Math anxiety from confusion and failure
  • Forgetting procedures over summer breaks
  • Inability to solve real-world problems
  • Declining test scores year after year
  • Heavy reliance on calculators and finger-counting

SumoMath: Visual & Permanent

Our method uses visual representation that students can "see" in their minds. They manipulate mental images to calculate, building deep understanding that lasts:

  • Math confidence from genuine mastery
  • Skills retained permanently (like riding a bike)
  • Transfer to real-world problem-solving
  • Dramatically improved test scores
  • Mental calculation faster than calculators

Give Your Students a Method That Actually Works

You work incredibly hard to help every student succeed. Now imagine having a tool that makes arithmetic finally click for students who struggle with traditional approaches. SumoMath's visual method is intuitive and permanent—add it to your classroom and watch your students "get" math in a way they never have before.

Common Questions from Elementary Teachers

Integrating new tools into your classroom requires careful consideration. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often from teachers like you.

Not at all! SumoMath is arithmetic fundamentals—addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. It works alongside any curriculum you're using (Common Core, Singapore Math, Everyday Math, etc.). Think of it as building the foundation that makes everything else work better. Students who master arithmetic through our visual method excel in their regular math lessons because they finally understand what numbers mean.

  • Complements all curriculum approaches
  • Focuses on foundational arithmetic skills
  • Enhances rather than replaces your teaching
  • Students apply skills to regular math work

Very minimal! The visual method is intuitive and easy to learn. Our onboarding process teaches you the basics quickly—you'll understand how it works within a few hours. Then you guide students through visual exercises while monitoring their progress. Setup takes about 30 minutes: create your class, add students, learn the method, and you're ready to start.

  • Quick and easy method training
  • 30-minute setup process
  • Intuitive visual approach
  • You guide, monitor, and encourage

Just 20 minutes daily makes a dramatic difference. Many teachers use morning arrival time, math center rotations, or end-of-day activities. Some schools implement it schoolwide during a dedicated "math skills" block. Because it's self-paced and independent, students can start and stop easily. It's flexible enough to fit wherever you have 20 minutes in your day—and the results make it worth the time investment.

  • Only 20 minutes daily needed
  • Fits during arrival, centers, or transitions
  • Students work independently
  • Can pause and resume anytime

SumoMath works on any device with a web browser—computers, tablets, smartphones, Chromebooks. Many schools implement it during computer lab time or have students rotate through available devices. Students can also practice at home on family devices, extending learning time without requiring classroom resources. Additionally, corporate grants from organizations like Chevron are often available to help schools acquire devices specifically for educational programs like this. The flexibility of any-device access makes it workable even with limited school technology.

  • Works on any device with web browser
  • Implement during computer lab time
  • Rotate students through available devices
  • Extend practice time with at-home access

Most teachers notice changes within 2-4 weeks: improved focus, increased confidence, faster mental calculation. Measurable test score improvements typically appear within 2-3 months of consistent daily practice. The visual-mental method builds skills progressively, so results compound over time. Students who stick with it for a full school year often show dramatic transformation—from struggling with basic arithmetic to calculating confidently in their heads.

  • Visible confidence boost within 2-4 weeks
  • Test score improvements in 2-3 months
  • Dramatic transformation over full school year
  • Skills compound progressively over time

SumoMath's visual approach is particularly effective for students with learning challenges. The visual-spatial method bypasses traditional language-heavy instruction and abstract symbols that can confuse students with dyslexia, ADHD, or processing difficulties. Students see numbers as concrete patterns they can manipulate mentally, which often clicks when other methods don't.

  • Visual learning bypasses language processing challenges
  • Self-paced practice reduces anxiety and pressure
  • Immediate feedback prevents repeated mistakes
  • Pattern-based learning works well for students with autism spectrum disorders
  • No reading required—pure visual manipulation
  • Success builds confidence for students who struggle academically

Ready to Help Your Students Master Arithmetic?

Join hundreds of teachers who have already discovered what works for arithmetic. Try SumoMath free for 30 days—no credit card required, no risk (just $1 per student per month thereafter). Watch your students develop deep number sense and genuine confidence with arithmetic.

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