Maths Duels: head-to-head Year 6 SATs maths challenges
Pick a rival. Take the same SATs maths test. Highest score wins.
Maths Duels is a head-to-head Year 6 maths challenge on MathsForSATs. Pupils can face one of our detectives for free, or use their Space Credits to challenge another pupil on a Year 6 SATs maths test.
It is a fair, exciting way to test your skills, win rewards and climb the global leaderboard, and a perfect fit for pupils who love to compete.
Already a member? Log in and this page becomes your War Room.
How a duel works
- Pick your opponentTake on a detective for free, or choose a pupil from the global leaderboard for 250 Space Credits.
- Take the same testA Year 6 SATs maths test is picked at random, and both players take the same one.
- Wait for your rivalPupils have 48 hours to respond, so you do not need to be online at the same time.
- See who winsThe highest score wins the duel. Equal scores make it a draw.
- Collect your rewardsWinners earn a Battle Star, with a chance of a Battle Scar too. A draw earns both players 100 Space Credits.
Why pupils love it
Fair, level-matched challenges
Pupils can only challenge players at their own level or higher, so nobody can pick an easy target.
Real SATs maths practice
Every duel uses a Year 6 SATs maths test, so winning and learning go hand in hand.
Put your credits to work
Space Credits earned from worksheets and games become the entry fee for a duel, which gives them a real purpose.
Rank higher on the leaderboard
Battle Stars and Battle Scars count towards your score on the global leaderboard.
Choose your opponent
Detectives (free)
Duel one of the detectives at no cost. A great way to practise head-to-head.
Fellow pupils (250 Space Credits)
Challenge another pupil at your level or higher and compete for Battle Stars.
Fair play built in
You can only challenge pupils who have been active in the last 24 hours, and not someone from your own class.
Battle Stars, Battle Scars and the global leaderboard
Every victory earns a Battle Star, and some wins also earn a Battle Scar. If a duel ends in a draw, both players receive 100 Space Credits.
Stars and Scars add to your total score on the global leaderboard, which ranks pupils by their Maths Master title, level and score, and shows their school names. Your War Room keeps track of every duel, from battles you have started to those you need to defend.
Questions about Maths Duels
What are Maths Duels?
Maths Duels are head-to-head challenges on MathsForSATs. Two players take the same Year 6 SATs maths test, and the player with the higher score wins Battle Stars and other rewards.
How much does a duel cost?
Duels against the detectives are free. To challenge another pupil, you spend 250 Space Credits when the duel starts. The pupil who is challenged does not pay anything.
How do I earn Space Credits?
You earn Space Credits by taking part in other activities on the platform, such as completing worksheets and getting correct answers in the games.
Who can I challenge?
You can challenge pupils at your level or higher who have been active in the last 24 hours. Pupils in the same class cannot challenge each other, and you cannot duel the same pupil again straight away.
Do we have to play at the same time?
No. After you finish the test, your opponent has 48 hours to take the same one, so you can duel pupils whenever it suits you both.
What if my opponent does not take the test?
If your opponent does not respond within 48 hours and you have completed the test, you win by forfeit and still earn your rewards.
What do I win?
Winners earn a Battle Star, with a chance of a Battle Scar as well. Both count towards your score on the global leaderboard. A draw earns both players 100 Space Credits.
How do I play?
Register for a MathsForSATs membership, log in, and return to this page. The War Room replaces this overview automatically.
Ready to face your rival?
Create your account, earn some Space Credits and start your first duel.