Educational maths applications (apps) are
an emerging trend in children’s learning
environments aiming to raise their mathematical
attainment. However, with over 200,000
educational apps available within the App Store
(Apple, 2014), deciding which apps to use poses
a significant challenge to teachers, parents,
and policy makers. The current study aimed to
advance our understandings of whether and how
educational maths apps can support children’s
learning, as well as outline gaps in current
research evidence and practice. In doing so, the
current study included: /
• A systematic review (Part 1) to synthesise the
current evidence on educational maths apps
for young children in the first three years of
compulsory school (e.g., ages 4-7 years in
England; ages 5-8 years in the USA). /
• A content analysis (Part 2) to examine the
content and design features of different
educational maths apps and how they may
support children’s learning
