Amplify Polypad is an online maths tool which can prove extremely useful for pupils of all ages n our schools. The interactive nature of the interface ensures pupils can engage with maths concepts and virtual manipulatives across a plethora of curriculum areas. Furthermore, it is possible as a class teacher to set up your class (in much the same way as a Google Classroom or Teams Channel) to track their progress and work, as well as assigning specific tasks or activities.
Geometry
Geometry and Shape & Space are often areas of maths which can prove difficult and challenging. Visualising the movement and composition of shapes can be very challenging, with classrooms often having limited access to concrete versions of these materials. Amplify Polypad has to potential to really bring this to life in the classroom and add layers of understanding to pupil experiences. The ability to fold and unfold shape nets provides an insight into the movement of shapes and also makes it easier to interrogate shape properties, as well as forging links between 2D and 3D shapes. The range of other resources, such as Tangrams and Polyominoes also provides the scope to go deeper with pupil learning.
Data
Data literacy is an increasing important component and skill in modern society. The skill of drawing graphs and charts is becoming less relevant than the ability to interrogate data sets and read both between and beyond the data. Being able to make inferences and reason about what a data set is telling you (without explicitly saying it) is something which is certainly of growing importance. For older children in primary school and secondary school, Amplify provides the tools to represent the same data set in various forms. This frees up time for analysisng the data and being able to make those inferences.
Conclusion
Amplify Polypad is an excellent classroom tool because it brings mathematical concepts to life through interactive and visual representations. Its drag-and-drop manipulatives support concrete, pictorial and abstract thinking, enabling pupils to explore, test ideas and make meaningful connections. The platform promotes collaboration and maths talk, while also allowing teachers to model strategies clearly and responsively. With its versatility across strands and levels, Polypad fosters engagement, curiosity and deeper understanding—making it a powerful resource for teaching and learning maths.