I hate math but I am kinda excited to see this happen," a user with the handle Namely. Other users seem to be more receptive of the idea of a math app for kids. The Duolingo users have mixed feelings regarding the math app for kids.Ī user with the handle Baz16166 said in the forum, "It's odd that Duo should consider branching into Maths when its coverage of the majority of languages (with the notable exception of French and Spanish) leaves a great deal to be desired." Related Article: Duolingo IPO Filing After 120% Growth in 2020 Reaching $2.4 Billion Based on Last Valuation | Company Profile Duolingo Users Have Mixed FeelingsĪs the TechCrunch report has noted, the current users of Duolingo have shared what they have said to say about the planned math app for kids in the Duolingo forum. The Duolingo CEO said that they may consider acquiring a company "if there are other subjects where we think somebody is doing a pretty good job and they have a similar mission to us, and they have a similar company culture." Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn said in an interview last week that the company is planning to do so through acquisitions it is planning to make. Duolingo to go Beyond Language LearningĪccording to the TechCrunch report, Duolingo is planning to expand beyond language learning as seen with the math app for kids it is developing. "Exceptional candidates" are those who have work experience in the educational technology industry, as well as experience in math education for children. The Duolingo job posting reads, "Duolingo is venturing into teaching math! Our strengths lie in building educational apps that are well grounded in learning science and keep learners motivated - come join us to help build a new Duolingo math app that promotes student growth and is fun to use!"Īnyone applying for the learning scientist position is required to have a Ph.D in mathematics education or a related field. Duolingo's math app for kids may be kept under wraps for now due to its being in very early stages of development, but a job listing the company has posted has given hints about it.Īccording to a report by TechCrunch, Duolingo put up a job posting last May for a learning scientist for math.
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