For a long time, math instruction—always associated with formulas and repetitive exercises—has been synonymous with fear and anxiety for students. Today, it’s possible to leave that approach behind with the help of technology. By bringing the dynamics of games to math learning, the Finnish platform Eduten Playground—introduced to Brazil by Pro4Edu (Pro for Edu)—operates on the principle that, in order to learn, students must first be happy and have an enjoyable experience with numbers. Positioned as Finland’s number one digital math workbook, it will be featured at the Bett Online Conference. But are you familiar with Eduten Playground?

Eduten Playground was developed by researchers at the University of Turku in Finland. The 17,000 available exercises allow students to perform approximately 200,000 mathematical operations. According to the Finnish developers, the ideal amount of time for a student to spend using the tool is 45 minutes, which can be spread out over one or more sessions throughout the week. An impact analysis conducted with students in Finland found a 20% increase in math fluency after six weeks of practice on the platform.

“The Finns have created a more comfortable, game-inspired environment designed to help children and adolescents, ages 6 to 15, complete a series of tasks. All of this is done with just a few items to prevent distractions,” says Professor Patrícia Amaral, director of Pro4Edu, Eduten’s representative in Brazil.

With artificial intelligence features, the platform gives teachers the ability to customize lessons during remote, hybrid, or in-person classes. As students progress and demonstrate mastery of a concept, the exercises become more challenging. The Eduten platform also features a dashboard that details how, when, and how often each student has worked on the exercises, giving educators the opportunity to provide much more targeted feedback.

“With technology, it’s possible to spot problems before they become huge. Teachers tell me they get to know each student better, even those who are quieter and go unnoticed in a traditional classroom,” says Einari “Eikka” Kurvinen, international director of education at Eduten Playground.

By adopting a gamified approach, Eduten Playground stands out for always recognizing students’ efforts by rewarding them with trophies, even when they are unable to complete the entire list. In the end, it becomes easier to identify trends in their learning.

If you work in the private school system, request a completely free trial of Eduten Playground—the best math platform for your school—by clicking the link below. Be sure to also download the e-book *THE RIGHT TECHNOLOGY TO SET YOUR SCHOOL APART*.

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