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Interview with Dr. Katharina Leemann: how proven didactics and modern AI are transforming spelling education
Interview with Dr. Katharina Leemann: how proven didactics and modern AI are transforming spelling education
Author of the renowned course Fundamentals of Spelling and co-developer of the AI-powered learning program Grafari, Dr. Katharina Leemann has worked for decades with children, adolescents, and adults facing significant spelling challenges. Her course Fundamentals of Spelling — introduced 25 years ago — was a milestone in literacy education and is still widely used today. She has taught across German-speaking Switzerland and lectured at the Zurich University of Special Education. Although now retired, she continues to be active as an expert and author, contributing her expertise to the development of Grafari.
Interview with Dr. Katharina Leemann: how proven didactics and modern AI are transforming spelling education
Transforming digital education: beyond screen time
Transforming digital education: beyond screen time
How to screen ineffective digital tools for your school with: Intelligent Tutoring Systems, adaptability to student levels, and quality dashboards for teachers. The goal is ensuring technology serves as a meaningful teaching assistant rather than increasing meaningless screen time metrics.
Transforming digital education: beyond screen time
AI, science and wellbeing: how Constructor Tech сan serve schools' holistic needs
AI, science and wellbeing: how Constructor Tech сan serve schools' holistic needs
As educators increasingly prioritize student wellbeing alongside academic achievement, Constructor Tech's innovations position schools to create learning environments that foster emotional resilience and holistic development in a world transformed by AI and scientific advancement.
AI, science and wellbeing: how Constructor Tech сan serve schools' holistic needs
Calcularis wins Mom’s Choice Award
Calcularis wins Mom’s Choice Award
At Constructor Technology, we believe every child can learn math—they just need the right support. That’s why we’re proud to announce that Calcularis, our personalized math learning app, has received the Mom’s Choice Award® a trusted U.S.-based seal of excellence in family-friendly education.
Calcularis wins Mom’s Choice Award
Math experts recommend a multi-sensory approach to math instruction
Math experts recommend a multi-sensory approach to math instruction
Mathematics can feel like an unsolvable puzzle for students. Research estimates that 3–6% of the population struggles with dyscalculia, making math anxiety a common challenge. Since traditional teaching methods rely on memorization, students with dyscalculia need alternative strategies—this is where multisensory learning comes in.
Math experts recommend a multi-sensory approach to math instruction
The importance of balancing reading and math support programs in schools
The importance of balancing reading and math support programs in schools
When it comes to intervention programs in schools, reading often takes center stage. Reading intervention is widely recognized as crucial for ensuring that students develop foundational literacy skills early, setting them up for academic success. But what about math? Despite its equal importance in shaping a child's future, math intervention often takes a backseat in educational priorities—and the consequences are profound.
The importance of balancing reading and math support programs in schools
Grafari overview
Grafari overview
Grafari designed to help children enhance their writing and spelling skills through personalized, research-backed learning. It adapts to each child’s unique pace, builds foundational skills step-by-step, and tracks progress to inspire confidence and success. Explore this blog post for answers to frequently asked questions and learn how Grafari can support young learners!
Grafari overview
Calcularis overview
Calcularis overview
AI-powered tool that helps children master math through personalized, research-backed learning. It adapts to each child’s pace, builds skills step-by-step, and tracks progress to boost confidence. Read this blog post to find answers to frequently asked questions!

December 18, 2024

Calcularis overview
The power of visualization in math learning
The power of visualization in math learning
Math often feels overwhelming for young learners, especially when concepts remain abstract. Visualization tools, such as number lines, graphs, and manipulatives, serve as bridges between theoretical mathematical ideas and practical understanding. A teaching children mathematics study reported that students using number lines improved subtraction accuracy by 25%. Similarly, graphs make math relatable by illustrating trends and relationships.
The power of visualization in math learning
The correlation between math and literacy challenges in kids
The correlation between math and literacy challenges in kids
Research consistently shows that difficulties in literacy and numeracy often go hand in hand, sharing underlying cognitive processes such as working memory, reasoning, and comprehension. A study in the Journal of Learning Disabilities found that 60-70% of children with dyslexia also struggle with math tasks that require logical reasoning or problem-solving.
The correlation between math and literacy challenges in kids