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Math Shapes
Repetition is fun. Repetition is fun.
Everybody (kids and adults) loves repetition. Humans are generally comfortable with the “known”, with a routine where they know that Y always comes after X. “Anticipation” or “knowing what comes next” happens only through repetition of a combination of past experiences. With the complex minds and experiences of the adults, the repetition needs to be …
How do kids learn geometry? Level 2: Abstraction
Note: This blog post is part 3 of a three part series discussing the Van Hiele model which has significantly influenced the geometry strand of the Standards published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the new proposed Common Core Standards. Our math game called “Sunken Shapes” also follows this model to …
Piggy Math: the top math game on iPhone
Piggy Math is now #17 in the list of top educational apps for the iPhone. It is the first math game in the list. We want to thank you, the parents, who tried Piggy Math and helped it become the most popular math game on iPhone. We are working hard to launch our next two …
How do kids learn geometry? Level 1: Analysis
Note: This blog post is part 2 of a three part series discussing the Van Hiele model which has significantly influenced the geometry strand of the Standards published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the new proposed Common Core Standards. Our math game called “Sunken Shapes” also follows this model to …
