Quick overview
Duolingo Math is a free companion app from Duolingo Inc. designed to introduce core third-grade mathematics to young learners. It complements the company’s language platform by offering guided practice and short activities that focus on foundational arithmetic and spatial reasoning.
Topics covered
The curriculum addresses a broad set of early elementary math ideas, including:
- Division
- Multiplication
- Subtraction
- Addition
- Fractions
- Perimeter and area
- Angles
- Clock and elapsed-time problems
How lessons flow
Lessons are grouped into compact units so learners can pick a topic and work through it at their own pace. Sessions are intentionally brief—many exercises take around two minutes—so kids can practice often without losing focus. Problems are generated with changing numbers, so repeating the same lesson offers new variations rather than identical questions.
Interactive learning tools
To make concepts tangible, the app includes hands-on elements and immediate feedback:
- Randomized problem sets that keep each attempt fresh
- A draggable on-screen ruler for measuring tasks
- Opportunities to replay individual activities for extra practice
- Short, engaging audio cues when answers are correct
- The ability to manipulate shapes and explore spatial layouts
- Quick session lengths to encourage frequent, bite-sized practice
Personalization and entry choices
When starting the app, users indicate their role (for example, “Student” or “Brain Trainer”), which helps tailor the experience. Courses are structured into distinct sections so learners can begin with any topic and move through units that match their needs.
Intended users and availability
This app is primarily aimed at children learning third-grade math, but it can also serve as a light refresher for older learners. The official release is currently limited to a beta rollout, so access may vary by region and platform.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free