Research helps move maths app from Africa to schools in the UK

A transformative educational app developed by onebillion that was researched by the University of Nottingham has moved from trials in Africa to schools across England. Professor Nicola Pitchford from the University of Nottingham has led the research for this project and joined International Development Minister Harriett Baldwin at a school to see the onebillion app in action, helping children improve their numeracy skills. onebillion is a tablet-based app that uses simple activities to help schoolchildren improve their numeracy and literacy. Developed by British non-profit onebillion and supported by UK aid through Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO), the project was initially trialled in Malawi. Now through the University of Nottingham , 70 primary schools cross England, including 15 schools in Nottingham are using the app every day. Truly transformative International Development Minister Harriett Baldwin said: "It was fascinating to be part of a lesson taught entirely using the onebillion app, it was clear that this technology is truly transformative for both the pupils and the teachers. "This innovative project is not only empowering schoolchildren in African countries, it is also a demonstration of UK aid working for taxpayers as schools across England are also benefiting from this British innovation.