Soroban vs MathBook Patterns based Games

Learn the soroban step by step from lesson videos by soroban teachers, starting with how to move the beads, then move on to mental calculation. For beginners, Flash Anzan learners and teachers. WHAT MAKES THIS APP DIFFERENT Lesson videos from soroban teachers The Abacus lessons include videos by soroban teachers, available in English. Watch the beads move, then do Practice and a timed Test. Four dojos Climb the Dictation of Sums, Dictation of Mental Sums, Sums (column addition and subtraction) and Flash Anzan dojos one level at a time: a run of correct answers moves you up, and a run of misses moves you back one level. The Dictation of Sums dojo alone has 444 levels, and both dictation dojos begin with an AI level check. Earn ranks as you go. Create Dictation of Sums (paid plan) Set your own numbers, choose the reading language (Japanese, English or Chinese), the speed and whether to include the opening phrase ("Start with." in English), then share the audio of each problem. MAIN FEATURES Abacus Addition and subtraction, then multiplication and division, step by step, with Review lessons along the way. Mental Calculation and Flash Anzan Picture the abacus in your head and practice Flash Anzan, Mental Sums, Mental Multiplication and Mental Division. In Flash Anzan, numbers appear one after another and you add them up. Dictation of Sums Listen to numbers read aloud in English. In the unit you answer from your head; the Dictation of Sums dojo is done on your own real abacus. Receipts Calculate while flipping through a pad of receipts. Times Tables Learn with the chart and song, then check each table with "In order", "Random" and "Fill in the blank". Number Play "Spot the Number", "Trace the Number", "Friends of 10" and more help young children get familiar with numbers, with the numbers read aloud. Create Worksheets Create practice worksheets based on the exam guidelines of three Japanese exam bodies: The League of Japan Abacus Associations (Nisshuren), The League for Soroban Education of Japan (Zenshuren) and Zenkoku Shuzan Gakko Renmei (Zenshugakuren). Grades run from 15 Kyu to Dan, with abacus and mental calculation subjects plus Receipts, Roots and Applied Calculation; grades and subjects vary by exam body. Print or share them as PDF, with or without answers. You can also create practice sheets for carrying and borrowing, negative answers, times tables, quotient revision and rounding. WHO IT SUITS • Children starting the abacus, and parents considering it as an activity • Students who practice at home after abacus classes • Abacus teachers who need worksheets • Adults who want to practice mental math FREE FEATURES AND THE PAID PLAN Number Play is free. The first few items of each unit and part of each dojo are free (the 4–6 digit Flash Anzan dojos need the paid plan). You can create one worksheet of each type per day for free. The paid plan unlocks the rest, Create Dictation of Sums, and adding your school name and the number of sets to worksheets. There are no ads. FAQ Q. What age is it for? A. Number Play from about age 2, and Times Tables from about age 5. Q. Can I practice only mental calculation? A. Yes, with the Mental Calculation units and the Flash Anzan dojos. Q. Can I continue on another device? A. Sign in to use your data on another device. Q. Can my child buy something by accident? A. Purchases and external links first ask a math question meant for parents. This Parental gate is on by default and can be turned off in Settings. LANGUAGES English, Japanese (hiragana / kanji), Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Arabic. * These practice problems are created independently by this app, based on the exam guidelines published by each exam body. They are not actual exam papers, and the app is not affiliated with these exam bodies. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Pattern recognition is the foundation of every math skill your child will ever learn — and Pattern Explorer turns it into a game they ask to play. Built for ages 5 to 9, Pattern Explorer guides kids through 150+ bite- sized puzzles across ten topics, from simple counting sequences to shapes, colours, doubling and time. Every answer gets instant, friendly feedback that explains the rule — so children don't just guess, they understand. WHAT'S INSIDE - 10 Pattern Adventures — Number Sequences, Addition Patterns, Shape Patterns, Colour & Logic, Counting Up & Down, Double & Half, Skip Counting, Odd & Even, Before & After, and Time Patterns - 15 levels in every topic, unlocking gradually from Easy to Hard - Multiple-choice answers sized for small fingers - Instant explanations: "Each number increases by 1" - Stars, streaks, trophies and unlockable achievements - Level progression that celebrates every milestone FOR PARENTS A dedicated Parent Progress Report shows exactly where your child is thriving and where they need practice — overall completion, patterns mastered, stars earned, current streak, and a breakdown by topic. No guesswork about whether screen time is paying off. DESIGNED FOR YOUNG LEARNERS - No ads and no pop-ups interrupting play - No internet connection required — works anywhere - Sound effects that can be switched off for quiet play - Clean, high-contrast screens with no clutter - Nothing to read before playing: the puzzles teach themselves WHY PATTERNS MATTER Spotting and extending patterns is how children first learn to reason about numbers. It builds the mental groundwork for addition, multiplication, algebra and logical thinking. Teachers introduce patterning in kindergarten for exactly this reason — Pattern Explorer gives your child the extra repetition that makes it stick, in short sessions that fit into a car ride or a bedtime wind-down. PERFECT FOR - Preschool and kindergarten readiness - 1st and 2nd grade math practice and homework support - Homeschool curriculum supplements - Summer learning to prevent skill slide - Quiet, screen-time-you-feel-good-about moments Start with a single pattern. Watch it click. Then watch your child ask for one more.