The mathematics of going viral Q&A explores how social media posts spread rapidly through shares, likes, and algorithm boosts. It helps you explain to your child how maths plays a role in what they see online. This topic connects real-life digital behaviour with useful maths skills like percentages, growth, and probability.

You don’t need to be an expert to guide this topic. Everything is explained clearly and in everyday language, so you can explore it confidently together. Whether you’re on a walk, cooking dinner, or sitting down with a tablet, you’ll be able to bring up interesting questions and real examples.

Your child will learn how and why some content explodes in popularity, and how maths is used to track and understand that growth. The Q&A section below gives you clear answers to common questions, making it easier to support independent learning at home. It’s flexible, practical, and designed for families learning their own way.