Archived App
This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.This app makes subtraction practice engaging for children through an underwater game. It reinforces math skills, enhances motor abilities, and offers customizable settings for individual learning paces. Parents can track progress and reinforce educational goals.
1.4.0
July 1, 2020
Continued improvements to accessibility.
OctoMinus is a free educational app designed to make subtraction practice fun and engaging for children. It features an underwater game where kids battle turtles to score points while reinforcing math skills and improving motor coordination.
OctoMinus is suitable for children aged 4 and up. Its customizable settings and adaptive difficulty levels make it appropriate for a wide range of learning abilities.
Yes, OctoMinus is designed with features to help children with special needs, including motor or cognitive delays. It is switch-accessible and offers adjustable graphics and music for sensory sensitivity.
Yes, OctoMinus includes a STEMDash feature and a Parent Zone that enables parents and teachers to track their child's progress in mastering educational content and reinforcing IEP goals.
OctoMinus offers both a drill/practice mode for fun and engaging learning, and a challenge/test mode to assess learning. It also includes beginner, experienced, and expert modes to build confidence.
Yes, children can choose to practice their math skills in either English or Spanish within OctoMinus, making it accessible to a broader audience.
The latest version of OctoMinus is 1.4.0, which was last updated on July 1, 2020. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates it has received updates since its release in 2015.
No, OctoMinus is completely free and does not contain any in-app purchases or advertisements, providing an uninterrupted learning experience for children.
