Mr M's PTA

Author: Carl Headley-Morris

Mr Ms PTA: The Parent/Teacher Association you actually want to join. Host Mr M is a teacher by day and parent by night. Hes tearing down the wall between the school gate and the classroom with a "dual-lens" look at modern education. No dry lectures or bake salesjust honest talk on the stuff that matters. We tackle: The Smartphone Precipice Parents' Evening secrets Surviving the Homework Wars Whether youre an educator or a parent, theres a seat for you here. Hit followclass is in session. Read more: www.mrmsmusings.com By Ignite Education UK
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How to Fix Times Table Anxiety in 5 Minutes a Day
Episode 17
Friday, 11 September, 2026

Welcome back to Mr M's PTA. In Episode 17, we sit down with Chris Roberts, founder of the Classical Education Foundation, to discuss his innovative, free website, WhatTimesWhat.com.Chris shares his journey from a 30-year career in music and IT education to creating a highly engaging, browser-based multiplication game. We explore how the platform removes the physical barrier of writing, introduces a much-needed 'performance' element to learning times tables, and uses healthy competition to motivate pupils. We also discuss why keeping the game browser-based ensures complete accessibility and data privacy for children, completely bypassing app store restrictions.In this episode, we cover:The inspiration and philosophy behind WhatTimesWhat.com.Why maths practice needs a performance element, similar to learning a musical instrument.How timed, gamified challenges can build pupil confidence rather than anxiety.The vital importance of accessible, browser-based educational tools.A live demonstration of the platform's Daily Challenge.Resources mentioned in this episode:Play for free: www.whattimeswhat.comKeep an eye out for Chris's upcoming book: Math Education in the Age of AI: What Music Education Solves That Math Education Forgot.Thank you for watching. If you found this discussion useful, please consider subscribing for more practical parent and teacher advice.