At 20, this young mathematician, through his company, Exploring Infinities, is helping kids beat their phobia of mathematics by training them in speed mental arithmetic. Here are his top three picks for apps to ace maths.

Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash

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IXL Math
Propagating the belief that maths is more than just numbers, IXL uses a bank of exercises, games and real-world scenarios to make maths fun. From identifying shapes to mastering the rational root theorem, the app covers topics from kindergarten to Class 12 syllabi. Designed to adapt to the student's level of understanding, its interactive format ensures that even answers that students get wrong are followed by pop-ups giving them the correct answer and a detailed explanation of the concept. Constant progress reports and awards work as motivators to help kids take on new challenges and excel.

Available on Google Play

Elevate
Elevate is an award-winning brain training programme. Designed by neuroscience and cognitive learning experts, the app uses an array of interactive games and exercises to help you improve not just your maths skills but also vocabulary, comprehension, memory, processing and precision. From simple calculations to highly complicated ones, you can keep unlocking difficulty levels as you move forward. A detailed daily report keeps track of your progress and areas of improvement.

Available on Google Play

Play Magnus
Prakash reiterates that maths goes beyond numbers and involves logic, reasoning and mastering strategy. And so he suggests honing these skills through visualisation in chess. Launched by chess champion Magnus Carlsen, Play Magnus helps you improve problem-solving and maths skills. Every move in chess is carefully calculated, which goes to prove how heavily integrated maths is in the game. He emphasises that studies over the decades have observed that individuals who play chess show improved maths and reading skills, and cognitive development.

Available on Google Play
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