Frequently Asked Questions

About the Program

• What ages is the program intended for?

  The program is designed for children from Kindergarten to Grade 6 (K–G6).
  It includes hundreds of activities that support the full math curriculum from early numeracy through advanced primary concepts.

• What is the suggested mode of using the program?

  Connecting Math is a supplementary learning program.
  It is designed for independent practice that reinforces the concepts taught in class, helps bridge learning gaps, and builds fluency and confidence.
  We recommend allocating about one hour per week for students to play and learn through our activities.
  The ideal setting is in class, with a supervising teacher.
  For the best learning experience, we recommend that students work in pairs or small groups (2–3 learners).
  This encourages collaboration, discussion, and shared problem-solving.

• Are you aligned to Kenya’s curriculum?

  Yes.
  Connecting Math is designed to support Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
  Our learning progression follows the CBC sequence from Kindergarten to Grade 6, so students encounter topics in an age-appropriate order that reinforces what they learn in school.

  Our approach aligns strongly with CBC pedagogy:
  * Learning through exploration
  * Active student engagement
  * Development of reasoning and problem-solving
  * Growth at each student’s pace

  To ensure a smooth learning journey, the program presents activities in a carefully organized sequence, and uses an adaptive system that selects activities based on each learner’s progress.
  We see this as an ongoing effort. During our pilot, we are working closely with schools to collect feedback and refine our learning sequence and optimize the activity order based on real classroom experience.

• Does the program cover the entire math curriculum?

  Yes.
  The program covers the entire K–G6 math curriculum, often with multiple activities per topic to support ongoing practice and deeper understanding. However, it is not intended to replace classroom instruction. It is designed as a supplementary resource that strengthens and enriches what students learn from their teachers.

• What technical expertise is required from teachers?

  Very little.
  The program is designed so that students can use it independently with no guidance.
  Our experience show that children are able to start using the activities immediately and intuitively, without technical challenges.
  Teachers do not need special technical knowledge beyond basic tablet operation - unlock, open the app.
  We provide a short introductory session, printed guides and ongoing support (either online or with local representatives).

Learning Impact

• How do you support struggling learners?

  Learning gaps are one of the biggest challenges in mathematics education.
  When students fall behind early, it can become difficult to regain confidence and keep pace.
  Connecting Math helps break this cycle by giving learners a safe, supportive space to revisit and strengthen foundational concepts without classroom pressure.
  * Students can repeat topics as needed
  * Activities approach concepts from multiple angles
  * Game-based exploration encourages students to try again without fear of mistakes
  This helps students build understanding at their own pace, while developing a more positive relationship with math.

• Does the program track student progress?

  Yes — but only in a privacy-safe way.
  The program monitors student progress to adapt activity difficulty and pace to each learner’s needs.
  We do not collect personal identifying information (PII).
  Data is used only to support learning and help us understand how to improve the program.
  This ensures that every student receives an experience matched to their level, while protecting their privacy.

• Do children need prior math knowledge to begin?

  No.
  The program begins with basic numeracy and pattern recognition activities, and gradually builds knowledge and confidence.
  Students can start wherever they are — from early concepts to more advanced primary math — and progress at a pace that feels comfortable.

Implementation in Schools

• How many tablets or devices does a school need?

  For most schools, 12–18 tablets are enough to serve the entire student population.
  Students typically work in pairs or small groups (2–3 learners), allowing a single set of tablets to support classes of 30+ students.
  Tablet sets can be shared between classes at different times.
  We also support models where one coordinator with around 20 tablets can serve multiple schools by visiting a different school each day.

• Can students share devices?

  Yes.
  The program is designed for shared devices, allowing many students to benefit from a modest number of tablets.
  To reduce dependence on continuous connectivity, activity content and learning progress are stored locally on the device.
  If devices are rotated without an internet connection between sessions, some recent progress may not sync, but learning can continue normally. Once internet is available, progress is uploaded.

• Does the program require internet access?

  Only minimally.
  The application is built specifically for environments with unreliable or intermittent connectivity.
  It supports offline use, offline login, temporary storage of progress and syncing when connection returns
  We recommend that devices connect to the internet at least once a week so that learning progress can be synchronized.
  Even in cases of low bandwidth, brief disconnections, or periods with no access, learning can continue without interruption.

• How long is a typical lesson?

  We recommend sessions of about one academic hour (45 minutes).
  However, schools have full flexibility to set their own schedules.
  We also encourage maintaining a balance between time of using the tablet and time for reflection, discussion, and exploration away from the screen. This ensures that technology supports — rather than dominates — the learning process.