Language app Duolingo is turning its attention to teaching kids mathematicsWhat you need to know
Duolingo is working on a new app designed to help teach kids about mathematics.
The company says the project is still in the early stages of development.
Duolingo is working on a third app to join its existing language and reading software.
Duolingo is already one of the best iPhone apps for learning new languages, but it could soon be the best for teaching kids about mathematics, too.
As reported by TechCrunch, Duolingo says that its new math app is "still very early" in development and it isn't keen to share any more information about it as yet. CEO Luis von Ahn did mention the app during an interview last week, however — an interview that just so happened to go out the same day Duolingo listed on the stock market.
Work has been ongoing for a couple of months at least, however. Duolingo apparently listed a job for "a learning scientist with a PhD in mathematics" back in May, for example.
The listing hints that the app will be focused on serving yo...
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Language app Duolingo is turning its attention to teaching kids mathematics
