What is Hit the Button?

Hit the Button is an interactive quick-fire maths game designed for primary school children aged 5–11 (KS1 & KS2). It covers times tables, number bonds, doubling, halving, division facts, square numbers and fractions.

Is Hit the Button free to play?

Yes, Hit the Button is completely free to play online. No login or registration is required.

What year groups is Hit the Button suitable for?

Hit the Button is suitable for Year 1 to Year 6 (ages 5–11), covering both KS1 and KS2 curriculum objectives.

Does Hit the Button help with the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC)?

Yes! The timed times-tables mode closely mirrors the Year 4 MTC format, helping children build the speed and accuracy they need to succeed.

Can teachers use Hit the Button in the classroom?

Absolutely. The game works on any interactive whiteboard, tablet or laptop. Teachers can set specific topics and difficulty levels to match their lesson objectives.

Square Numbers Game – Learn Squares to 12²

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A square number is a number multiplied by itself – for example 7 × 7 = 49, written 7². This free game helps upper KS2 children recall square numbers up to 12² = 144 quickly. Choose Squares, pick a level and play for 60 seconds.

The square numbers to learn

1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, 100, 121 and 144. Children meet square numbers in Year 5 and use them in Year 6 for area, number patterns and problem solving.

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Learn them in order first, then practise mixed.
Notice the pattern of differences: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 …
Square numbers are also on the diagonal of a times tables grid – strong times tables make this easy.

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The square numbers to learn

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