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What happens in the game?

Karate Cats English tests grammar, punctuation and spelling. The more straightforward questions in the first levels are Year 1 level. The later, more difficult questions are Year 2 level. Each question is multiple choice and gives three answers. There is always one correct answer.

Passing each level will earn a karate belt. Cat treats are earned throughout the game and can be used to bring cats into the dojo.

How will the game help my child’s education?

The game was developed with teachers and subject experts using the Ongoing research indicates that educational games can have a positive impact on a child's learning.

The levels (coloured belts) in the game progress from easier to more difficult questions. However, different children struggle with different things, and topics in the game may not have been done in school yet.

Are there any in-game purchases?

The game does not use real money. Cat treats are the currency in the game which is earned by answering questions. These can be ‘spent’ on bringing more cats into the dojo. There is no option to buy more cat treats or more cats using money.

Learning outcomes

• Explore the main aspects of KS1 spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG/GPS)
• Build confidence in English by progressing through three levels of difficulty
• Rewards are earned through successful completion of challenges

My child needs to practise spelling more than any other topic. Can they just do spelling questions?

Yes, after completing the white belt (tutorial level) the freeplay mode will be available. In freeplay either grammar, punctuation or spelling questions can be chosen. Players earn five treats per correct answer. No belts are awarded in freeplay mode.

How can we win the black belt?

The black belt is the last belt awarded, the hardest questions in the game need to be answered correctly to be awarded the black belt.

What happens after my child gains the black belt?

There are many questions in the game so levels can be replayed without seeing the same ones.

Challenge mode is great for confident children - in challenge mode players keep answering questions, building up a streak until they get one wrong. Playing again means they can beat their own streak. Challenge mode is unlocked after the orange belt has been awarded. Players earn six treats per correct answer but no belts are awarded in Challenge mode.

My child is struggling, how can I help them?

• Read the question out loud.
• Point to each answer in turn, and ask, ‘could this be the right answer?’. Listen to their reasoning to see where a mistake is being made.
• Replay an easier level, your child may not have learned about all of the topics in the game yet. Getting questions right will build their confidence.
• Talk to your child about what they did in the game. Explaining it to you could help them remember and understand it.
• Take a break and come back later or another day.
• Celebrate their successes!
• Speak with their teacher if you are worried about your child’s progress.

My child has completed this game, what now?

There are lots of other games for primary-aged children on Bitesize. See them all here.

Want to see what the Karate Cats got up to after Karate Cats English? Play Karate Cats Maths!

How is game progress saved?

Game progress is saved in the local storage on the device the game is played on. Each time you return to the game, you will be asked if you want to resume your previous game or start a new game. If you use a different device, the game progress will restart from the beginning. You do not need to be signed in to your ������̳ account.

I’m having a technical issues with the game

I’m rotating the screen but the 'please rotate message' is still there

• Check if your device is locked to portrait orientation, this may stop the screen from rotating.
• Try the game in a supported browser – Edge, Chrome, Safari and Firefox are some of the most popular ones. If you followed a link to the game from an app, you may be using the app’s web browser, the game might not work in this browser.

The sound is not working

• Use the in-game settings to turn sound on.
• Check your device is not on mute. On some devices this will override the sound options in the game.
• Check your device is not connected to a speaker or headphones.