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Modmath

Students import or photograph assignments, use a cell-based graph-paper canvas and custom keypad to write equations, annotate, and export/share their work. This is assistive technology, not a calculator or instructional curriculum.

Route
Practice
Ages
Ages 7–14 (working range)
Best for
accessible digital graph-paper math work

At a glance

Developer
Mod Math I.P., LLC
Platforms
iOS, Android
Cost
Free with subscription

Free tier; Plus $3.99/month or $29.99/year, with vendor-stated 7-day trial

The short version

A distinctive accessibility/SEND option intended to remove handwriting/alignment barriers rather than solve math for the child.

Creative agency: Medium — students construct their own work. Learning value: Medium — supports doing math, no efficacy claim. Age fit: Assess individual access needs and teacher workflow. Parent view: Free tier vs Plus, schoolwork privacy, exports, and permissions are material. Staying power: Medium — practical tool value depends on curriculum/teacher compatibility. Learning value: Medium — supports doing math, no efficacy claim. Age fit: Assess individual access needs and teacher workflow. Parent view: Free tier vs Plus, schoolwork privacy, exports, and permissions are material. Staying power: Medium — practical tool value depends on curriculum/teacher compatibility. Age fit: Assess individual access needs and teacher workflow. Parent view: Free tier vs Plus, schoolwork privacy, exports, and permissions are material. Staying power: Medium — practical tool value depends on curriculum/teacher compatibility.

What we found

Strengths

  • Creative agency: Medium — students construct their own work. Learning value: Medium — supports doing math, no efficacy claim. Age fit: Assess individual access needs and teacher workflow. Parent view: Free tier vs Plus, schoolwork privacy, exports, and permissions are material. Staying power: Medium — practical tool value depends on curriculum/teacher compatibility.
  • Learning value: Medium — supports doing math, no efficacy claim. Age fit: Assess individual access needs and teacher workflow. Parent view: Free tier vs Plus, schoolwork privacy, exports, and permissions are material. Staying power: Medium — practical tool value depends on curriculum/teacher compatibility.
  • Staying power: Medium — practical tool value depends on curriculum/teacher compatibility.

Watch-outs

  • Parent view: Free tier vs Plus, schoolwork privacy, exports, and permissions are material. Staying power: Medium — practical tool value depends on curriculum/teacher compatibility.
  • The App Store listing has no rating count and no hands-on accessibility, privacy, or classroom check occurred.

Before you download

Age guidance
7–14 (working range). Adult involvement: Medium — imported work, sharing, and subscription require oversight.
Privacy
Free tier vs Plus, schoolwork privacy, exports, and permissions are material.