Allowing your students to play Polymath together can be a great way to make math practice even more fun, and increase engagement with math practice.

Polymath Friends has been designed to allow students to play together, while limiting the risk of destructive behaviours and bullying.

See below for our FAQ, or visit our full guide to learn all the details.

Polymath Friends FAQ

General questions

• Can I easily turn Polymath Friends off again?
• Who can my students add as friends?
• Will my students still be practicing maths?
• Can students chat with each other in Polymath if I turn this on?

Avoiding destructive behaviours

• Can my students decide what their friends can/can’t do on their island?
• Can students destroy each others buildings or steal their resources?
• Can students steal items/blocks when they visit a friend?
• Can students unfriend or change permissions for their friends?