Zap Maths incorporates the scientific methodologies of retrieval, spaced repetition, visual cues and rhythmic interaction. These independently proven methodologies are shown to increase knowledge retention and improve outcomes.

The app contains mini-tutorial videos introducing the various subject areas, performed by the host of the weekly live tournament quizzes.

Areas covered by the student in the course of using Zap Maths are reflected in their stats. Each topic area and the student’s confidence in the area are broken down to granular detail. This helps parents and teachers to see how the student is progressing, and gives the teacher the ability to easily direct their students to focus on specific areas of need.

Zap Maths enables teachers to easily create or trigger regular Multiplication Tables Check testing, automatically marked and customisable. Additionally, the ability to adjust the time between questions is viewed as a very helpful feature by teachers.

Student progress through the curriculum based on their knowledge level. The student is also able to revisit questions and games to improve their time and earn additional coins to be spent on customising their avatar. Teachers are able to control which areas of learning the students have access to.