When Pat Murray saw that the traditional classroom wasn’t helping all his students succeed, he set out to create a better way. He knew that many children simply needed lessons explained in a calm, clear, and structured way, without the pressure or confusion that often comes with a busy classroom.
That simple idea became MathsOnline.
Today, the program has helped struggling learners find confidence, capable students move ahead at their own pace, and families take the stress out of homework time. Parents have told us it has made a real difference, not just in marks, but in mindset.
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You’ll find MathsOnline (in varying names and forms) in 7 countries, 1300+ schools and 18,000+ homes across the globe. But our journey started in just ONE classroom…
Our co-founder Pat Murray started teaching high school maths at the age of 20! Newly married and working hard to get ahead, Pat also did after-hours tutoring. Safe to say, maths education became a huge part of his life.
Realizing that he could be doing more to support his students, Pat started creating computer video lessons to use with his tutoring students. He teamed up with his software developer brother Steve Murray, who was then producing sophisticated Treasury software for large financial institutions. Thus the two brothers and co-founders took the first steps on the journey which would in time become MathsOnline.
Two tutoring centers were established (with a business partner) where students had exclusive access to the newly created and innovative maths teaching software. Due to continued requests by both students and their parents, Pat and Steve decided to further develop the program into a stand-alone CD-ROM format. This way, many more families could benefit from the program, not just families which lived close to where we were operating the tutoring centers.
The ongoing and remarkable success of students using the maths program in both the centers and in school pilot schemes, led to it being featured several times on national TV in Australia. And vast numbers of new students across the country were quick to jump on board to get their own copies of the CD-ROM program — at just a fraction of the cost that many were already spending on private
maths tutoring.
The decision was made to close the tutoring centers, and to concentrate efforts fully on developing the software program. And since the world wide web (the internet) was becoming a pretty big thing, it made a lot of sense — to us at least — to try and figure out a way to stream our videos online. Not an easy task given that most homes only had dial-up internet in those days!
As true internet pioneers in the education space, we launched MathsOnline in Australia – one of the world’s first online tutoring programs for students. Families around the country could now get help for their kids by streaming on-demand lessons direct to their homes. Seems so obvious now — it wasn’t way back then! It was also the first time the program left the shores of Australia, and hit the homes of students in the UK — a big moment for the company and the start of the next chapter
of growth.
McDonald’s Australia approached us to provide MathsOnline as a benefit to their school-aged crew members. This initiative proved to be an outstanding success and as a direct result…
A 3-year deal with McDonald’s was signed to provide MathsOnline for free to all Australian high school students and schools. McDonald’s invested heavily in this world-first initiative and it still remains to date one of the most remarkable positive contributions by a private company to maths education ever seen.
MathsOnline expanded into New Zealand schools and homes, and we saw further proof of just how universally helpful this simple and practical maths tutoring program could be for everyone — not just for the Aussie and UK kids! Today our MathsBuddy program is in 360+ schools, with tens of thousands of kids using it at home across all parts of
New Zealand.
The successful 3-year partnership with McDonald’s Australia concludes. The number of students currently using MathsOnline as their online tutor continues to grow, and the program is now also used in schools and homes in South Africa and Kenya.
In 2013, we hit the shores of the USA, launching CTCMath with much success. This tailored version of MathsOnline was designed specifically for homeschooling families. Today, more than 13,800 homeschooling families depend on MathsOnline for their kids’ education.
MathsOnline continued to grow globally, with schools and homes in countries around the world taking advantage of its simple, yet powerful teaching and reporting capabilities. Winning multiple awards, most notably in the USA and UK, Pat’s teaching style combined with Steve’s innovative software ensured kids got the best possible instruction and support to help them uncover their potential to learn and love maths.
Covid hit, and MathsOnline became an essential resource for so many parents stuck at home and desperate for more support with their kid’s maths education. Many more schools relied on MathsOnline to support their students’ learning when they couldn’t do so in the classroom. Thankfully, that’s exactly what MathsOnline is designed for, and hundreds of thousands of students were able to maintain and even improve their results despite the incredible difficulties and disruptions.
After the challenges of extended lock-downs and the on-going difficulties that our kids have had to face, we look to produce even more effective tools and resources to help them continue to succeed.
Today, the team at MathsOnline is more committed than ever to our mission: helping your child succeed in their maths studies, reduce stress, and achieve lasting results both in and out of the classroom. We’ve seen families just like yours experience real change, and we’d love to help you do the same.
I signed my children up for MathsOnline as part of their home education programme. All three were struggling with maths, and I found it difficult to help them since it’s been years since I last worked with formal maths. MathsOnline provides clear, easy-to-understand lessons that make the work more manageable and tailored to their level. I’m so pleased I signed up and maths is no longer a dreaded subject but one that has become accessible and enjoyable for all of them. Thank you! I highly recommend it.
UK
I have two children using MathsOnline, one in KS2 and one preparing for GCSEs. It has been an excellent resource both as a stand-alone programme for home educators and as a supplement for school students. For many in school, it’s a lifesaver, clarifying topics that have always been a bit murky.
In my experience, MathsOnline is money well spent.
UK
A fantastic resource! It allows my children to learn independently and methodically, while we can be confident they are being taught the correct methods. The videos are engaging, clearly explained, and just the right length to keep their attention. Afterwards, they answer questions pitched at the perfect level, and we can easily track their progress. I highly recommend this resource to anyone looking to help their children advance in maths.
UK
In a noisy, distracting, and often overwhelming classroom, your child might struggle to focus or miss out on the support they need, right when they need it. That’s why MathsOnline offers fun, self-paced and on-demand lessons so your child can build a strong foundation in maths that lasts a lifetime.
Whether your child needs to catch up, stay on track with their year level, or move ahead for a greater challenge, MathsOnline gives them the tools for real progress. They’ll gain the skills to improve their results in class, and you’ll enjoy happier, more confident kids who genuinely look forward to learning maths.
No matter your child’s age or ability, MathsOnline can help them build skills, improve their results, and grow in confidence. Start your free trial today and let them experience the difference for themselves.
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