{"id":3682,"date":"2020-04-30T17:53:19","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T17:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/?p=3682"},"modified":"2025-12-17T14:04:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T14:04:50","slug":"getting-started-mathsbeat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/za\/teacher-support\/getting-started-mathsbeat\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting started: MathsBeat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"829\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/MathsBeat_Banner_V1.png\" alt=\"MathsBeat Banner\" class=\"wp-image-2980\" style=\"width:750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/MathsBeat_Banner_V1.png 829w, https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/08\/MathsBeat_Banner_V1-768x83.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get up and running with MathsBeat. Find advice and tools below to help you get the most out of your subscription. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please note you will need to be logged in on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kerboodle.com (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kerboodle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kerboodle.com<\/a> to view the below content.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/video_mb.png\" alt=\"video-mb play\" class=\"wp-image-3695\" style=\"width:160px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/video_mb.png 600w, https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/video_mb-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Webinar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get started with your subscription <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLW-Dpen99Aj5LmqI4Tp6lsDQwuJdjJUjc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">watch the pre-recorded walkthrough support videos.<\/a> This will help you to familiarise yourself with the digital planner and supporting resources. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/presentation_mb_v2.png\" alt=\"mathsbeat presentation\" class=\"wp-image-3703\" style=\"width:160px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/presentation_mb_v2.png 600w, https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/presentation_mb_v2-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to teach a lesson using MathsBeat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nUej7U42Mn4&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Watch a short video (opens in a new tab)\">Watch a short video<\/a> created by series editor, Robert Wilne, on navigating your way around Kerboodle as you teach your first MathsBeat lesson. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/worksheet_mb.png\" alt=\"MB intro\" class=\"wp-image-3697\" style=\"width:160px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/worksheet_mb.png 600w, https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/worksheet_mb-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction to MathsBeat PDF<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further information on the principles behind MathsBeat, the key components of the programme, and an explanation of the teaching sequence structure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kerboodle.com\/dl\/c\/68452\/914\/259101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"can be found in this introductory PDF.  (opens in a new tab)\">can be found in this introductory PDF. <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lessons and resources <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-1-v2.png\" alt=\"MB digital\" class=\"wp-image-3701\" style=\"width:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-1-v2.png 600w, https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-1-v2-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital Planner<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kerboodle.com\/dl\/m\/68452\/912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Digital Planner<\/a> is your toolkit for day-to-day teaching, it is organised by year group, term and unit, and includes links to pupil facing and professional development resources.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-2-v2.png\" alt=\"MB Resources\" class=\"wp-image-3700\" style=\"width:160px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-2-v2.png 600w, https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-2-v2-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The resources tab (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kerboodle.com\/dl\/m\/68452\/914\" target=\"_blank\">The resources tab<\/a> contains a collection of all resources to support the planning and teaching of MathsBeat. It is divided by whole-school teacher support, year groups, and by terms. You can also favorite and <a href=\"\/teacher-support\/resources-lessons-and-digital-book\/adding-your-own-resources-to-kerboodle\/\">add your own resources<\/a> here.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-3-v2.png\" alt=\"MB IWB\" class=\"wp-image-3699\" style=\"width:160px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-3-v2.png 600w, https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-3-v2-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IWB Tool<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Interactive Whiteboard Tool (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kerboodle.com\/dl\/m\/68452\/933\" target=\"_blank\">The Interactive Whiteboard Tool<\/a> includes a wide range of apparatus and imagery to support a Concrete Pictorial Abstract approach. This tab also contains a brief video demonstrating the key features of the IWB tool and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"a full user guide with instructions. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kerboodle.com\/dl\/c\/68452\/933\/256708\" target=\"_blank\">a full user guide with instructions.<\/a>  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-2-v2.png\" alt=\"MB Resources\" class=\"wp-image-3700\" style=\"width:160px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-2-v2.png 600w, https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-2-v2-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Medium and long-term planning resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The medium term plan shows a detailed breakdown of the content in each unit for each term per year. The long-term plan shows the overall progression of units per year.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"To find these plans search \u2018term plan\u2019 in the resources tab.  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kerboodle.com\/dl\/c\/68452\/914\/256001\/256002\/256044\/256045\/292326\/292327\/292162\/292163\" target=\"_blank\">To find these plans search \u2018term plan\u2019 in the resources tab. <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">User Management <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-4-v2.png\" alt=\"MathsBeat Users\" class=\"wp-image-3698\" style=\"width:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-4-v2.png 600w, https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/Asset-4-v2-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>User Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"This tab (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kerboodle.com\/dl\/m\/68452\/916\" target=\"_blank\">This tab<\/a> allows you to create and <a href=\"\/teacher-support\/getting-started\/creating-teaching-groups-within-courses\/\">organise teaching groups<\/a> for MathsBeat, as well as <a href=\"\/teacher-support\/administration\/inviting-other-teachers\/\">invite more teachers<\/a> to Kerboodle.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further support  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/phone_mb.png\" alt=\"MB Phone\" class=\"wp-image-3693\" style=\"width:160px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/phone_mb.png 600w, https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/phone_mb-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book a support call<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/admin-oupform.edcowebsites.co.uk\/ed-mathsbeat\/request-a-mathsbeat-support-call\/form?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Book a call (opens in a new tab)\">Book a call<\/a>&nbsp;with a member of our team at no extra cost. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/ayYT5M9P_400x400.png\" alt=\"Kerboodle Logo\" class=\"wp-image-3594\" style=\"width:180px;height:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/ayYT5M9P_400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/support.kerboodle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/04\/ayYT5M9P_400x400-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Kerboodle guidance <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need more general hints and tips on using Kerboodle? 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