The Magrid Learning Approach

Through a research-based, visual approach, Magrid develops strong foundations in maths and cognitive skills in a way that feels intuitive and engaging. By combining cognitive science with real classroom practice, it supports lasting learning and long-term success.

Built on cognitive science

Magrid is grounded in research from developmental psychology, neuroscience, and early childhood education.

Studies show a strong connection between visual-spatial skills and early mathematical development, particularly during critical learning periods between ages 4 and 8. These foundational abilities influence how children understand numbers, patterns, and relationships.

By strengthening these underlying cognitive processes, Magrid supports not only immediate learning outcomes, but also the development of skills that are essential for future academic success.

Skills Magrid develops

Magrid is designed to develop a broad set of foundational learning skills, going beyond traditional subject-based learning.

Mathematical foundations

Cognitive and visual-spatial skills

Through these skills, learners also develop broader abilities such as problem solving, attention, and executive functioning. Many tasks require children to plan, focus, adapt their thinking, and apply strategies, supporting the development of these essential learning behaviours.

Together, these skills form the building blocks for understanding, learning readiness, and long-term academic development across all areas of education.

A visual, language-neutral approach

Magrid removes reliance on written and spoken language, using a fully visual learning approach that allows children to engage directly with concepts.

This is especially important in early learning, where children often understand more through seeing and doing than through verbal instruction. It also ensures that learning is accessible across multilingual and diverse environments, without creating barriers linked to language.

By focusing on visual interaction, Magrid supports deeper understanding, faster engagement, and more independent learning.

How learning works in Magrid

Magrid follows a structured learning cycle designed to support personalised progression and continuous development.

Students begin with a short introduction to the app, followed by a baseline assessment. This assessment adapts in real time to identify each learner’s current level, ensuring they are not overwhelmed by tasks that are too difficult or disengaged by tasks that are too easy.

Once their starting point is established, learners move into guided training activities that build skills step by step. These activities are supported by visual tutorials and in-task guidance, allowing children to work independently while still receiving support when needed.

At key points in the learning journey, Magrid conducts mid and post assessments to measure progress and refine the learning path. Learners then continue with new training cycles that increase in complexity, reinforcing previous knowledge while introducing more advanced concepts.

This structured cycle of assess, learn, and reassess ensures that each learner is continuously supported at the right level.

Aligned with curriculum and real learning outcomes

Magrid is designed to be curriculum-agnostic, making it flexible to use across different countries, education systems, and learning environments.

Rather than following a single curriculum, Magrid focuses on developing the core mathematical and cognitive skills that underpin early learning. These skills align with research-backed developmental progressions, ensuring that learners build understanding in a way that reflects how children naturally develop key concepts over time.

This approach allows Magrid to support a wide range of educational frameworks, while still delivering meaningful and measurable learning outcomes that connect directly to classroom expectations.

For a detailed breakdown of how Magrid aligns with major international curricula and learning standards, explore our Curriculum Overview page.

Designed for real learning environments

Magrid is built to work in a wide range of learning contexts, from individual learning at home to classroom teaching and large-scale educational programmes.

Its flexible design allows educators, parents, and specialists to integrate it into their existing environments, while maintaining a consistent and structured learning experience for every child.

Whether used for early learning, intervention, or inclusive education, Magrid provides a scalable approach that supports learners at every level.

See the learning approach in action

Explore how Magrid’s research-based approach supports real learning outcomes across different environments and learners.