The prototype and first version of the Darts Maths software was created by Pál ‘Penge’ Székely in 2015, based on his personal experiences. The main motivation behind the program came from his ideas drawn from his career as a practicing teacher and professional darts competitor.
In our increasingly interactive world, the most important task is to capture and hold children’s attention, increasing their classroom engagement through a platform that simultaneously enhances their arithmetic skills, logical reasoning, and combinatorial thinking.
One of the main motivations for Pál ‘Penge’ Székely was the stagnating and even worsening trends reflected in the PISA reports, both in Hungary and abroad, for which an effective solution needed to be found.
The “official” journey of Darts Maths began in 2018. In that year, Pál ‘Penge’ Székely and Dr. Csaba Bogdán – co-owner of The Path Sportmanagement – founded Darts Maths Ltd. with the investment of Hiventures. They created the first version of the software, and the program embarked on its journey to make an impact in Hungary’s public education system.
The creator of Darts Maths is Pál ‘Penge’ Székely, a multiple-time professional darts champion and a computer science and technology teacher. With years of experience, he believes that the best results in children’s mathematical education can be achieved through playful methods.
Beyond being an exciting game, darts is also a sport grounded in strict mathematical principles. Players need to be able to quickly add, subtract, and multiply in their heads, choosing the best solution from various options in a fraction of a second.
