Early Math Apps With Parent Progress Reporting for iOS and Android
Real learning progress matters more than engagement metrics in early math apps.
Marcus Telford
Technology & Learning Correspondent
Marcus Telford
Marcus Telford has evaluated educational software and learning platforms for publishers and nonprofits since 2013, developing a reputation for rigorous, skeptical product analysis. He tracks how AI-driven tools are being adopted in early-grades classrooms and whether the evidence supports the hype.
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How Children Develop Number Sense in PreK and Kindergarten
Early number understanding predicts math success through high school.
Marcus Telford
Numeracy Milestones for Children Ages 4 Through 8
Early math skills in kindergarten predict academic success better than reading does.
Marcus Telford
Science of Reading vs Whole Language: What the Research Actually Shows
Decades of reading research show phonics instruction, not guessing, builds skilled readers.
Marcus Telford
Kindergarten Readiness Skills Checklist for Ages 4 and 5
Early skills in five domains—not academics alone—predict kindergarten success.
Marcus Telford