Zero Our Hero vs Maths Facts Battle

Who is this app appropriate for? Zero Our Hero is a teacher-designed, research-based Mathematics app for students aged 7-12. What content is covered? The app focuses asks students quality questions related to the six aspects of whole number place value (Rogers, 2014). The aspects are: Calculate, Compare/Order, Count, Make/Represent, Name/Record and Rename. Who designed the app? The app is designed by experienced primary school teacher Dr Angela Rogers and is based on her PhD research into the teaching and learning of place value. What are the features? -Includes over 450 different questions specifically designed to address common student misconceptions in whole number place value. -Questions are sequentially presented so students work at their own pace through four stages of difficulty. -Students are continually encouraged to see mistakes as learning opportunities and are provided with three opportunities to try each question. -Students are able to work independently on the app. -No distracting music or annoying sounds included. Why should you purchase this app? Zero Our Hero is designed to be the most comprehensive place value app currently available. It is a wonderful resource for both teachers and parents to support their children in this critical area of the Mathematics curriculum. App developed by Yianni Software Pty Ltd yianni-software.com.au

Fast Facts Battle Arena turns daily maths practice into a fun, fast-paced classroom challenge. Designed for teachers and primary classrooms, the app helps students build confidence and fluency in addition and subtraction facts through short, engaging battle rounds on iPad. As students answer rapid-fire questions, their performance powers light-hearted arena battles between colourful avatars, making repeated practice feel exciting and motivating. Students can: Practice solo against computer opponents Join local classroom battles with nearby iPads Build speed and accuracy with quick, focused rounds Unlock cosmetic rewards like avatars, glows, and other customisations Teachers will love that Fast Facts Battle Arena is built for simple classroom use: Classroom-ready gameplay with quick setup and minimal reading Local multiplayer for in-room play without online accounts Adaptive difficulty that quietly adjusts to student performance Offline-first design with progress stored locally on the device No real-money purchases and no unnecessary complexity The first release focuses on core addition and subtraction fluency, helping students strengthen number facts, improve response speed, and stay engaged through play. Ideal for: Years 3–5 / upper primary classrooms Maths warm-ups and fluency practice Small group iPad activities Independent practice and friendly classroom competition Fast Facts Battle Arena is designed to make maths facts practice feel less like drill work and more like a game students want to come back to.