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BreakingNews.ie
06-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Irish student entrepreneur hopes new maths app will be the next Wordle
A scholarship entrepreneur has devised an app to help make maths more popular. David Carr is currently studying in Indiana in the US where he has launched the Pi² app, which has reached the top 10 in the educational charts. Advertisement The self-confessed maths "geek" was inspired by the hit Wordle game which has popularised spellings. The 23 year-old from Ashbourne, Co Meath, created the app alongside fellow computer science student Chris Fakhimi while studying at Notre Dame University after securing a Naughton Foundation Scholarship. David is studying the 11-month ESTEEM Graduate Programme which is a master's programme at the American university that focuses on engineering, science and technology entrepreneurship and teaches students the skills to launch new businesses. "I'm a maths geek," he laughed. Advertisement "I used to love when my primary school teachers would give extra maths questions if we finished our work early and then I went on to study Actuary Maths in DCU so I've always been passionate about maths. "I came up with Pi² idea having tutored for five years so I understood that a lot of people don't love maths because they're afraid of maths or have low confidence in tackling maths. "I saw that the New York Times Wordle helped people love words so I thought the same concept could work with maths." The app centres around a one-minute daily quiz with six maths problems, using either division, addition, multiplication and subtraction and has a leader board that people can join, if they so wish. Advertisement There are also other areas in the app for tougher problems around algebra or calculus which could help junior or leaving certificate students and the app can also help cognitive skills in older people. "When you play the game, your mind will become sharper over time and you'll get quicker at mental maths. The simple problems attract people to the app and then they challenge themselves with more difficult areas as time goes on. "It's a great app for families to do together and challenge each other, it is suitable for all ages and it is free." Ashbourne Community School as well as two other US schools helped in testing the app between November and January when over 500 students gave feedback. Since its launch at the end of January, Pi² has reached no. 9 in the educational area of the Google Play Store. Advertisement Lifestyle Can playing Wordle boost your brain? Read More At present David is preparing to graduate from Notre Dame and with a new job in hand, he is hugely thankful to the Naughton Foundation for affording him the opportunity. "When I came out of DCU, I probably felt that actuary was great but not for me full-time as I had a passion for entrepreneurship. We all got the email about scholarships so I applied and was so grateful to be accepted for a scholarship. "I've just been offered a position with Michigan company AEBetancourt as the Director of Strategic Insights and Innovation and the company is at the cutting edge of using AI in recruiting. I'm still so young with so much to learn so I am hugely delighted and looking forward to this new challenge. "I'll still work on Pi² part-time as a start-up and continue to grow it as an app that will make people love maths."
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wordle answer and hints for April 26, 2025: Puzzle #1407 clues, solution, and tips to solve the Wordle challenge
Wordle answer and hints: Clues and full solution for April 26, 2025 - Cracking the Wordle puzzle can feel easy some days, but let's be honest—it often throws a real curveball. If you've landed here, chances are you're stuck on today's tricky word. Don't worry, you're definitely not alone. Every day, thousands of players turn to a few simple tips and hints to help solve the New York Times Wordle. So if you're looking for today's Wordle answer and hints for April 26, 2025, you're in exactly the right place. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" What are the hints for today's Wordle puzzle? Before jumping straight to the answer, let's make it a bit fun and try to crack it together with some hints. Here's what you need to know about today's Wordle: Hint 1: Today's answer contains just one vowel. Hint 2: There are no repeating letters in the word. Hint 3: It's something that happens when two sides collide in a noisy or violent encounter. Take a moment to think about it. Got a word in mind? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo What letter does today's Wordle word start with? Still need a little more help? Alright, here's another big hint: Today's Wordle starts with the letter 'C'. Live Events That narrows it down a lot. How many five-letter words can you think of that start with 'C' and match the hints above? What is today's Wordle answer for April 26, 2025? If you've tried your best but still feel stuck, don't worry—here's the solution you're looking for: 👉 Today's Wordle answer (#1407) is: CLASH The word perfectly fits the clues: it starts with 'C', has only one vowel (A), no repeating letters, and describes a noisy confrontation. What is Wordle and how do you play it? In case you're new to the game or just curious, Wordle is a daily online word puzzle published by The New York Times. Players get six chances to guess a five-letter English word. After each guess, the color of the tiles changes to show how close your guess was: Green means the letter is in the right spot. Yellow means the letter is in the word but not the right spot. Gray means the letter is not in the word at all. It's simple, addictive, and played by millions around the world every day. What are some easy Wordle tips and tricks? If you're wondering how people seem to solve Wordle so quickly, here are a few Wordle strategies that really help: Pick a strong starting word: Always begin with a word that has multiple common vowels and consonants. Words like "CRANE," "SLATE," or "AUDIO" are popular choices. Don't fear repeated letters: While today's puzzle didn't have repeated letters, many past Wordles did. Words like "MUMMY" or "LEVEL" show that repeats happen often. Use WordleBot for analysis: If you want to step up your game, the New York Times offers a tool called WordleBot. It analyzes your guesses, shows where you went wrong, and gives advice to improve your solving strategy. By following these tricks, you'll get better at spotting patterns and narrowing down answers faster. Why has Wordle become so popular worldwide? One big reason Wordle exploded in popularity is because it's simple yet challenging. There's only one puzzle a day, which means players can't binge it, making it feel special. Plus, people love sharing their results—those little green, yellow, and gray emoji grids you see all over social media? That's Wordle! When Wordle was first launched by Josh Wardle in October 2021, it quickly grew from just a few dozen players to millions in just a few months. In January 2022, the New York Times Company purchased Wordle for a figure in the "low seven figures" range, and it's been part of their games section ever since.
