Academic Fish

An inclusive app for the understanding and translation of academic maths language in English, Irish and Chinese, from upper primary through to university level education.  These are not machine generated translations, they are written by mathematicians in each language, making them curriculum based, learner friendlyand correct! More languages and subjects coming up- check out our video below.

 

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RESOURCES

Dive into the Academic Fish Resources for mastering the language of maths! We make translations of maths terms easy by combining engaging videos with clear audio pronunciations and pictures that bring every symbol to life.

Click here for resources library

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Maths Terms / Glossary

The curriculum-based maths app that provides educational support in maths, including assessments for students and schools as well as being an excellent home-school resource for parents.

Curricula included:

  • IB
  • GCSE
  • A-Level
  • Irish based Leaving Cert
  • Junior Cycle
  • 1st Year University Level

Inclusivity

Academic Fish promotes inclusivity for the deaf, blind, and visually impaired. The app gives correct translations and understanding for each term and definition through:

  • Written
  • Audio for Pronunciation
  • Pictorial Form

Academic Fish offers educational support in mathematics through different languages including:

  • English
  • Chinese
  • Irish
  • More to come!

Meet the Avatars

Avatars of Academic Fish

Frequently Asked Questions

Academic Fish is a multilingual maths support app that helps students understand mathematical vocabulary across English, Irish and Chinese. You can search maths terms, switch between languages with one tap and explore definitions, explanations and pronunciation.  

All within the app.

Read more here.

Yes. The Academic Fish app allows you to search mathematical terms and explore accurate translations between English and Irish, along with definitions and explanations to support learning. Download the app to start exploring.

Yes. Academic Fish supports multilingual learning support in mathematics, translated by mathematicians, between English and Chinese. Search terms directly in the app and access supporting learning resources in one place. 

AI might work for social language but academic language translations do not work.

Academic Fish is designed specifically for academic maths terminology. Instead of using AI translation, our maths terminology is reviewed by real mathematicians and language experts, giving students and teachers greater confidence in the language they are learning. 

Academic Fish is built for students, teachers, parents and schools; supporting multilingual mathematics learning. Whether you’re transitioning between English and Irish, learning through Chinese, or teaching academic maths, the easiest way to access the resources is by downloading the Academic Fish app.

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Mary McIntaggart

Founder/Program Manager

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Oswaldo - Student

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Alessia - Teacher

Remarkable piece of content! 👏 Your expert analysis and clear communication make complex concepts easy to grasp. This is definitely going in my bookmarks.

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Allison - Parent

This Math app has been fantastic for my daughter since learning from home during Covid. Very informative and she has been able to work through some things I just couldn’t help with!

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Máistir Máirtín - Múinteoir Mata & Eolaíochta

Tá Academic Fish ina chabhair mhór agus téarmaí nua á mhíniú, mar thacaíocht leis an obair bhaile agus mar acmhainn súil siar do dhaltaí.

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Marin - Student

理解起来简单,因为同时有中文和英文;这是数学老师做的所以我对此也很自信。这个软件确实很好的帮助了我的学习而且我非常喜欢里面有趣的图表,但希望未来能加入练习部分,非常推荐这款应用

用户 - Parent

姨姨推荐的,可以试试。 我选了海水星球做头像哈哈哈 我喜欢这个软件,因为你每次学完,他经常给你答题,你要是答对了就有徽章,我想要拿到更多徽章。暑假玩手机还可以偶尔看看。 哟西。