As gaming platforms like Roblox and Minecraft continue to grow in popularity among young children, and with platforms like YouTube consuming hours of their daily screen time, edtech companies face challenges in capturing their attention. Polymath aims to tackle this by combining gamified mechanics inspired by these popular games with adaptive math lessons to make […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Polymath, an educational game developed by Sophie Silver, aims to make math learning enjoyable by drawing inspiration from popular games like Roblox and Minecraft. It employs gamified mechanics and adaptive lessons to engage children, requiring them to solve math questions to progress. The platform offers both home and classroom versions, with features such as a parent app for tracking progress and the ability for kids to connect with friends. Launched in January 2023 through the Startmate accelerator, Polymath plans to expand its curriculum, introduce collaborative play, and monetize via purchasable avatar assets. Currently available for free on web, iOS, and Android, Polymath seeks to enhance math education through interactive and personalized learning experiences.
