Short daily practice. Real fluency.
Give pupils the repeated practice that turns what they are taught into fluent, lasting skills. Alto adapts maths, spelling and grammar practice to each pupil, while teachers stay focused on teaching.
- Developed in Australia
- Times tables, number facts and spelling free for UK schools
- Browser-based, nothing to install
For teachers getting started with their own pupils.
Alto with my classFor school leaders introducing Alto to a year group or whole school.
Alto across my schoolOversight without the admin
See where every pupil is at a glance, without setting or marking daily practice.
The class dashboard
One list, every pupil, updated as they practise.
- How far each pupil has reached in the learning sequence
- Who is practising regularly and who is not
- Where each pupil needs more practice, and where they are progressing quickly
- Class-wide patterns, so you can plan targeted teaching
Progress updates with each session, so the information stays current. No marking, no spreadsheets, no chasing.
The Alto level
4.9
Alto gives each pupil a level for each subject, updated as they progress. In Maths, for example, 4.9 suggests a pupil is nearing the end of Year 4 material in Alto’s learning sequence, while 7.5 suggests they are around halfway through Year 7.
The level reflects what pupils can reliably do, rather than simply what they have attempted. It is a guide to progress through Alto’s learning sequence, not an exact curriculum assessment or test score, and the four UK nations each set their own curriculum. How Alto maps to each one.
Teachers can open a level to see which units and topics sit at that point in the sequence, and in what order.
Four ways teachers use it
Classroom practice
Ten to fifteen minutes of personalised practice, combining recently taught topics with earlier learning that pupils need to retain. Everyone works at their own level, while teachers have time to check in with individuals.
Prepare for new topics
Before introducing a new topic, teachers can select the foundational skills pupils will need. Alto helps identify and strengthen gaps, so pupils are better prepared for what comes next.
Homework and home practice
Set units and goals, and follow progress without marking.
Pupils can practise at home through their school login. Families can choose an optional subscription for additional learning areas and a parent view.
Catch-up and intervention
Alto identifies gaps and provides targeted practice to strengthen them. Useful for learning support, intervention and pupils returning after an absence. No extra preparation.
Differentiation, automated
Every pupil works at their own level, at the same time. Alto works in both directions: it fills the gaps that are holding a pupil back, and it extends a pupil who is ready. Mixed-ability classes become much easier to manage.
Alto can be filling an earlier gap for one pupil while extending another who is ready to move on. The teacher does not have to prepare several versions of the same activity before the class begins.
For teachers, that means practice can be differentiated without turning differentiation into another preparation task.
What teachers say
Students who required additional support received targeted practice at their level, while more academically advanced students were able to progress independently through increasingly challenging content. This differentiation was achieved automatically through the system, which proved invaluable in managing the diverse needs of my classroom.
Used Alto Term 4 2024 and Term 1 2025.
Full reference available on request.
What pupils practise
Maths and literacy, from foundational fluency through to more advanced learning.
Alto provides personalised practice across number facts, times tables, mental maths strategies, broader mathematics, spelling and grammar, from primary school through to GCSE-level mathematics.
Pupils practise at their own level, revisiting knowledge they need to retain while progressing to more advanced content.
Alto works alongside existing teaching and schemes of work, giving pupils the repeated practice they need without replacing the teacher or the curriculum.
Free foundations, with more available at low cost
Times tables, number facts and spelling are free for all UK schools and available now. The Great Times Tables Race is also free. Broader maths, mental maths strategies and grammar are available for a low fee.
Pupils can practise the free subjects at school and at home through their school login. Families can choose an optional subscription for additional learning areas and a parent view.
- Free learning areas for every pupil in the class
- The class dashboard and progress information for teachers
- Home practice through the school login
In future, we may work with sponsors to support free programmes such as the Great Times Tables Race. If that happens, we will explain who they are and what they receive. Sponsors will not have access to pupil data.
Privacy and safety in the classroom
- Pupil data hosted in the Netherlands, within the EEA
- No AI in pupil learning sessions
- No third-party tracking on pupil accounts
- No advertising in pupil learning sessions
- No pupil email address needed to join the Race
The Great Times Tables Race
The Great Times Tables Race is Alto’s free national times tables challenge for UK primary schools. Pupils practise for a few minutes a day, working towards faster, more accurate recall. Recognition celebrates regular practice and personal improvement as well as speed.
The Race is open to schools across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It supports times tables fluency, including the recall needed for England’s Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check.
Get started
My class
You teach a class and want to get started with Alto. Join the free Great Times Tables Race, or contact us about setting up other learning areas for your pupils.
Alto with my classA year group or the whole school
You are looking at Alto for more than one class. We can help you plan the setup, organise your classes and introduce Alto to teachers.
A year group, a key stage or the whole school. Same approach, different scale.
Alto across my schoolQuick answers
How much practice should pupils do?
Ten to fifteen minutes a day, four or five days a week. Short, consistent practice helps pupils consolidate learning and retain it over time.
Does Alto use AI?
There is no generative AI in pupil learning sessions. Alto selects questions from a fixed question bank, adjusts practice to each pupil’s progress and brings earlier learning back at carefully spaced intervals.
Will it replace teachers?
No, and it is not designed to. Alto handles targeted practice that benefits from repetition and spacing. Teachers remain responsible for explaining new concepts, developing understanding and guiding learning.
What devices does it work on?
Anything with a modern browser: Chromebook, iPad, laptop or school PC. There is no app to install.
How quickly can a class get started?
Schools can register for the Great Times Tables Race online. For other Alto learning areas, contact us and we will explain the setup process.
What does it cost a school?
Times tables, number facts and spelling are free for UK schools, along with the Great Times Tables Race. Broader maths, mental maths strategies and grammar are paid learning areas. See pricing for details.
Questions? support@alto.guru