Brain training system ‘has global appeal’

The potential of a brain training system developed at an Irish university could extend beyond schools and children into the world of computers and engineering.

However, in a Co Meath classroom, the pupils who have been using the SMART (strengthening mental abilities with relational training) programme since last autumn see it as a challenging but fun exercise in class and at home.

“I liked moving through levels quickly and knowing that I was getting to the end. I really looked forward to the sessions and I worked on it at home as well as at school,” said 10-year-old Aoife Mullen.