The startup has developed an e-learning platform that utilizes real-time competitive math battles, allowing students to engage in esports-style competitions while learning mathematics. This approach addresses the challenge of student disengagement in traditional math education by making learning interactive and enjoyable.
Funding
$3.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional math education often struggles with student disengagement, leading to decreased motivation and hindering the development of essential math skills. Conventional teaching methods may not cater to diverse learning styles, resulting in a lack of enthusiasm and reduced knowledge retention among students.
Solution
99math is a platform designed to transform math classes into engaging, esports-style competitions. The platform allows students to practice and improve their math skills through real-time, multiplayer games. By incorporating elements of competition and gamification, 99math aims to boost student engagement, enhance fact fluency, and foster a passion for mathematics. The platform provides teachers with tools to monitor student progress and identify areas for improvement, ensuring curriculum standards are met in an interactive and enjoyable manner.
Target Audience
The primary users are elementary and middle school teachers looking to enhance student engagement and math proficiency, as well as parents seeking to supplement their children's math education with interactive learning tools.
Features
- Real-time, multiplayer math games for competitive learning
- Access to over 1,000 math skills aligned with curriculum standards
- Detailed reports to track student progress and identify areas for improvement
- Class import from Google Classroom and Clever
- Options for lesson warm-up, end-of-lesson practice, rotation stations, and individual practice
- Play-at-home games to reinforce learning outside the classroom