Primary Math vs Singapore Math Drills

Ever noticed something interesting? Look out for this when you are near a baby or a child. I never realized this until I had my own children. Put a baby, or a child, in a room where there is a television on. Their gaze automatically gets drawn to the television. There is something about an interactive screen that attracts everyone. As my children grew older, I realized that they learn a lot by just watching random television, to the extent that my daughter could recite whole advertisements verbatim. The same applies to a mobile phone. Children tend to automatically operate the mobile and play games etc on it without any prompting. It is therefore natural that we capitalize on this and introduce mobile applications as the way forward in education. These days a mobile phone has become a luxurious necessity. Everybody has one, or wants one. And as the upgrades come into the market everyone wants the latest gadgets with the latest technology. So what better way than to learn “On the go”. With this concept in mind, Basic Math was conceived. The app has been divided into three subsections: 1. Addition 2. Subtraction 3. Test game ADDITION This screen teaches a child how to add two numbers. Alongside the numbers there are pictorial representations of that number. The children simply have to count the objects and add them together. This teaches the child to recognize and count a number at the same time. For instance, the sum 2 + 3 = comes up on screen. Beneath the two are pictures of maybe two balls. Beneath the three there will be a pictorial representation by way of the same three objects used in 2. The child simply counts the number of total objects and clicks on the screen and the answer will come up automatically alongside the total number of objects, say in this instance 5 balls will come up beneath the number 5. SUBTRACTION The same principal applies as for addition but instead of addition, the child learns subtraction. For example 7 – 4 = will have a picture of seven cups. The app automatically shows the child how to subtract 4 from 7 by striking through 4 cups, leaving with 3, which the child learns is the answer to the subtraction 7-4 = 3. TEST GAME Enough about learning. Where is playtime here? Well a game has also been devised on Basic Math. This section has been divided into two segments, a one minute segment and a two minute segment. The objective of this game is to answer as many questions correctly as they can in one minute or two minutes, depending on the chosen option. Once the time is up, the child gets a score of how well they have done. If for example, the choice was one minute and the child answered 10 questions correctly out of 12 then the score will appear on the screen as 10 correct and 2 wrong. This is represented by way of text boxes on the interactive screen. The app is supported by a friendly and happy voice encouraging and teaching the children as they go through the screens. Basic Math improves a child’s confidence. Children usually tend to learn best by doing something by themselves, rather than sit through a whole hour listening to a teacher teaching them addition and subtraction on the blackboard. Apps have the ability to hold the child’s concentration, which is always a problem when in school. Most importantly we have to remember that today’s apps are helping in defining tomorrow’s future.

Singapore Math Drills: Grades 1–10 Practice Built on the Singapore Method Singapore consistently ranks among the top performers in international math assessments like TIMSS and PISA, using a syllabus built on understanding a problem before solving it — not memorizing steps. This app brings that method to Grades 1–10 (ages 6 through 16): structured, adaptive, stress-free practice that builds number sense and problem-solving skill. WHY SINGAPORE MATH DRILLS? • Singapore MOE-aligned practice spans Grades 1–10, with selected G3 topics in Secondary 2–4. G3 Mathematics — Additional Mathematics is not covered yet. • Bar Models, Explained Simply — a simple picture that turns a tricky word problem into a diagram, so a child sees the relationship between numbers instead of guessing an operation. Singapore Math's signature tool, built into every relevant drill and the app's own scratch pad. • Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract Teaching — every new skill starts with real objects, then a picture, then the abstract number sentence, so the "why" sticks. • Adaptive Learning — difficulty tunes itself to your child's recent sessions, and daily suggestions point straight at what needs work. • Calm Gamification — no stressful timers, high-pressure games, or dark patterns. We reward accuracy and honest progress, measured only against a child's own past results. FOR STUDENTS • Daily Drills & a Daily Five — short sessions of mental math, practice problems, and word problems, with five hand-picked drills waiting each day. • Three Practice Modes — Focus (untimed mastery), Sprint (rapid recall), and Worksheet (a full test-style set graded at the end). • Progressive Hints & Worked Solutions — every question opens up step by step, with a full worked solution to read afterwards. • Skill Map — a visual mastery breakdown across every topic, down to the exact subtopic. • Prerequisite-Aware Support — when a child gets stuck, the app folds in the missing foundation skill instead of repeating the same question type. • Build-a-Drill — pick the topics and question types and build a custom practice set. • Optional Placement Check — an adaptive quiz that suggests a starting level, available on request, never forced. • A Companion That Grows With Them — species and stage earned through consistent practice, with encouraging, never-nagging dialogue. • A Growing Collection & Daily Quests — streak and quest drops build a collection over the school year, with a daily "Up Next" queue keeping momentum. • Stars, Streaks & Levels — calm progression that rewards showing up and getting things right, never speed. FOR PARENTS • Weekly Digest — one clear weekly summary of what your child mastered and where they need focus. • Progress Reports — a verdict in plain words, not a wall of numbers, with full attempt history available to review. • Focus Areas — struggling topics surface automatically, with the foundational skill to tackle first. • Family Accounts — one parent account manages each child's independent, self-referential progress — no comparisons between siblings or classmates. Ad-free. No tracking. Nothing asked of a child but honest practice. SUBSCRIPTIONS Free to start, with optional subscriptions unlocking the full curriculum and deeper parent reporting. See Pricing in the app for current plans. Start your child's journey toward real mathematical understanding — the Singapore way. Family and Student subscriptions are auto-renewable. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Pricing is shown in the App Store and may vary by region and currency. Terms of Use: https://singaporemathdrills.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://singaporemathdrills.com/privacy