Welcome to the TTRS Glow UP! We’ve made some changes to the look and feel of TTRS, which your students will love!
What's new?
⚡ Electrifying new colour themes to show off your students' unique style.
🎥 Cinematic game cutscenes to deliver epic vibes.
😎 New accessibility options so your students can play their way and own the stage.
Over 3,000 schools are already using the Glow Up, and we’ve seen a boost in motivation - especially from students who need it most.
"The tweaks you've made have genuinely improved the children's experience. They aren't just cosmetic changes, they're keeping the children engaged more.” Miss S Cafferkey, Castlemorton C.E. Primary School
This update isn’t just about what you see. We’ve made some changes to the technology behind TTRS. By upgrading the tech now, we’re laying the groundwork for new interactive game modes and features. We can’t say too much just yet, but there are brilliant things cooking in the Rock Stars kitchen. 🎸
Here's the 4 "must knows" about the Glow Up:
Cost?
It's completely free!
What's changing?
It’s the same TT Rock Stars you know and trust - just with a fresh look designed to keep learners excited and engaged. See below for more detail. 👇
When?
It will be turned on automatically for your school on a specific launch date (please check your email for the date). If you don't know your launch date just email support@mathscircle.com. Can't wait - you can turn it on now! See how.
Do I need to do anything?
Nope. The upgrade is automatic (and free). Just two small checks:
Using the app? Make sure it’s updated to the latest version. If students are still seeing the old version of the app after your launch date then this means the app will need to be updated. Please speak to your IT person to ensure the app is up to date or, if playing from home, ask the student's adult to update the app for them by downloading the update from the appropriate app store.
Using older iPads (iOS12 or earlier?) - The Glow Up won't be compatible with these devices and so will automatically revert to the old version. This doesn't impact anything other than the look of the game. Students can still participate in all the normal activities (games, battles, earning coins), whether they're on the older version or the Glow Up. They'll just see this image when they login.
What’s staying the same?
🟢 Logins – Students log in exactly as they do now.
🟢 Game types – All their favourites are still here.
🟢 Progress – They pick up right where they left off.
🟢 Coins & avatars – No changes.
Want the Glow Up now? Here's how to turn it on!
Log in as any teacher and click Settings & Admin (in the far left menu)
Click Early Access Features (top of the screen)
Click Active
Some students may need to log out and log back in for the changes to take effect.
Student video to introduce the changes:
Get your students excited and show them what's new with this short video 👇
New game screen design:
The game screens have been given a makeover, with new graphics to inspire and engage students!
Tip: The game screen now includes the name of the game currently being played. This is handy if you're in class looking over students' shoulders to see what they're playing!
New colour themes:
Students have 5 new colour themes to choose from, as well as the existing 6 accessibility colour themes.
They select a colour theme by clicking their avatar, then Settings.
New game animations:
Every game now includes a unique animated countdown instead of the original 5,4,3,2,1 countdown.
New options to remove distractions:
Some students prefer a simplified game interface so they can focus completely on the questions. In Settings, they have the option to:
Turn the game background to a plain background:
Turn on declutter mode to remove all distractions including the background, guitar, next question and more:
Turn off the animated countdown and instead have 5 lighting bolts counting down to the game start:
All these settings can be found by the student clicking their avatar, then clicking Settings.
English schools - OUMTC changes:
The Officially Unofficial MTC (OUMTC for short) is our mock MTC which happens three times a year. Find out more.
We've had many requests to make the OUMTC as close as possible to the real thing, so included in this Glow Up, is a new version of the OUMTC game screen.
*This is the new default view. Students can still choose from a variety of accessibility colour options.
This brings it closer to the real check, which is visible below:
New Avatar Store Items
To celebrate the Glow Up launch, we've added new guitars to the avatar store! These are available now and match the guitars in the new colour themes.
Frequently asked questions
Do students need to update the app to see the new version?
Do students need to update the app to see the new version?
Yes, you'll need to make sure the apps are updated on their devices. Please speak to your IT person to ensure the app is up to date or, if playing from home, ask the student's adult to update the app for them by downloading the update from the appropriate app store.
Do we have to pay for these changes?
Do we have to pay for these changes?
No, this is completely free!
Do teachers also get a chance to change their colour theme?
Do teachers also get a chance to change their colour theme?
Of course! We wouldn't want you to miss out! Teachers have just the same new options as the students.