Fiete Math Learning for Kids helps kids practice and improve the following skills:

Flexibility: Adapting and adjusting to changing conditions and expectations.

Because the app requires the manipulation of blocks by adding and subtracting, the user needs to use their flexibility to look at the problems from multiple perspectives. Because there are some blocks that cannot be cut into sections, the player sometimes needs to use what they have in front of them to solve the problem rather than manipulating the numbers by cutting. This is an easy way for young children to practice their flexibility because they cannot place an incorrect number of boxes into the boat, meaning they can try several different solutions to see what works and what does not. They can also hit the restart button in the upper right corner if they get stuck, meaning that there’s no penalty for starting with a fresh perspective on the problem. 

Working Memory: Recalling and retaining information in our minds while working.

Learning to complete math problems is a great way for younger children to practice their working memory skills. In Fiete Math, the child sees the sum they need to reach by cutting and combining different blocks. They need to keep the value they need in their head while adding and separating blocks from one another in order to successfully solve the problem. There are also certain animals you can unlock that represent a set number of blocks. The user needs to remember what amount each animal represents while they are solving the math problem. The user cannot put an incorrect number of blocks into the boat so this is a low-stakes way to practice working memory, allowing the child to try several times to get the answer right without a penalty. They can also hit the restart button in the top right hand corner if they made an error in cutting or combining blocks.