Reading Numbers vs Quick Math Jr.

Help your child move beyond simple rote counting to true mathematical literacy! Little Monkey Apps Reading Numbers helps early learners (ages 4–7) recognise, read, spell, and order numbers and number words from 0 to 20. Rote counting ('1, 2, 3...') is only the first step. To build a solid foundation for elementary arithmetic, children must connect three distinct representations: 1. The spoken word ('fourteen') 2. The written numeral (14) 3. The written word ('fourteen') and its concrete quantity. For young minds, teen numbers (11–19) present unique linguistic hurdles. Unlike predictable numbers such as twenty-four or sixty-five, teen numbers do not follow a straightforward left-to-right naming pattern, and numbers like 14 are frequently misread as 'forty-one' or 'one-four'. Reading Numbers bridges this gap through multi-sensory, hands-on learning. ================================== 8 RESEARCH-BACKED LEARNING MODULES ================================== 1. MAGNETIC NUMBERS Place jumbled numbers back into their correct sequence on the 1–10, 11–20, or 1–20 grid. Tap refresh or shake your device to reset the board! 2. LINE MATCH Draw direct connections between numerals and their matching written number words across 3 progressive difficulty levels. 3. ORDERING Arrange scrambled number words on a vertical ladder from smallest to largest, reinforcing ordinal sequence and comparative magnitude. 4. OBJECT MATCH Count colourful fruit illustrations and match concrete quantities with the corresponding numeral digit. 5. OBJECT MATCH II A multi-target counting challenge: match multiple numeral tiles simultaneously to their matching groups of objects. 6. WORD PUZZLE Unscramble individual letter tiles to spell out number words. Level 3 introduces distractor letters to foster genuine phonemic and orthographic recall. 7. NUMBER PUZZLE Solve two-part association cards by matching numeral tiles, quantity groups, and written number words into unified puzzle frames. 8. LISTEN & TAP (NEW!) Listen to natural voice prompts and tap the matching number word. Features repetition on demand to sharpen auditory discrimination and word recognition. ================================== DESIGNED FOR CLASSROOMS & DIVERSE LEARNERS ================================== • 4 CLASSROOM FONTS: Choose between School Print (clean manuscript), School Handwriting, Dyslexia-Friendly Reading Fluency (Lexend spacing to reduce visual crowding), and Playful Cartoon. • DUAL ACCENT AUDIO: Select authentic Australian (AU) or British (UK) voice narration, or switch to Quiet Classroom Mode for silent work periods. • ADAPTIVE MASTERY: The app dynamically monitors learner hesitation and mistakes, subtly giving extra reinforcement to tricky teen numbers. • 3 PROGRESSION LEVELS: Activities scale seamlessly from 1–10, to 11–20, to 0–20 including the vital concept of zero. ================================== TEACHER & PARENT APPROVED ================================== • 100% AD-FREE & SAFE: Zero advertisements, zero third-party tracking, and no hidden subscriptions. • OFFLINE ACCESSIBLE: Perfect for school iPad carts, road trips, and airplane rides without needing Wi-Fi. • MULTITASKING SUPPORT: Fully supports iPad Split View and Slide Over for seamless classroom station integration. Designed by experienced primary school educators, Little Monkey Apps creates purposeful digital tools that encourage rich dialogue between children, parents, and teachers.

*Featured on the App Store* *Children’s Tech Review Parents’ Choice Award* Loved by teachers... and kids! Quick Math Jr. covers the essential foundations of mathematics, including counting, addition and subtraction, place value, writing numbers and much more! *THIS APP IS THE SAME AS QUICK MATH JR. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS IN THE PAYMENT STRUCTURE TO ALLOW THE FULL APP TO BE PURCHASED BY SCHOOLS ON THE VPP. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS APP IF YOU HAVE ALREADY MADE A PURCHASE INSIDE QUICK MATH JR.* “...excellent for teaching kids about number sense.” - Graphite by Common Sense Media Perfect for children aged 3 - 7, Quick Math Jr learns as kids play and adjusts the difficulty of the questions to make sure each individual player is always at a level that is just right for them! From the creators of the award-winning Quick Math series, Quick Math Jr. is a fun way to develop mathematics skills and confidence. FEATURES • Nine games aligned with US Common Core • Adaptive difficulty to quickly place each player at their appropriate level • Write answers directly on-screen! Progress from multiple-choice to handwritten answers. - Create your own monster characters by winning new features, then see your creations appear in the game! • Unlimited player profiles for easy device sharing • View an individual report card for each child EDUCATIONAL CONTENT • Develop number sense • Name numbers • Practice number sequence up to 100 • Connect number names, numerals and quantities up to 30, including zero - Model numbers up to 20 • Subitize small collections of objects in dice patterns, ten-frames and random patterns - Conceptually subitize larger collections of objects in two or more dice patterns or ten frames • Start counting from numbers other than one • Count on from numbers other than one • Skip count by twos, threes, fives and tens • Count and skip-count forwards and backwards • Practice place value by composing numbers to 99 using tens and ones • Create equality using balance • Add to and subtract from a hidden total to practice mental arithmetic and counting on and back • Solve simple addition and subtraction questions up to 20 • Practice writing numerals USA COMMON CORE KINDERGARTEN Counting and Cardinality • Know number names and the count sequence - Count to tell the number of objects Operations and Algebraic thinking • Understand addition as putting together and adding to, and understand subtraction as taking apart and taking from. Numbers and Operations in Base Ten • Work with numbers 11-19 to gain foundations for place value GRADE 1 Operations and Algebraic thinking • Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction. - Add and subtract within 20. • Work with addition and subtraction equations. Number & Operations in Base Ten • Extend the counting sequence. • Understand place value.