Abstract:
Devices and methods for teaching and learning mathematical concepts are provided as a mathematics manipulative having a base with a plurality of receptacles, each configured for accepting one of a plurality of blocks in an orientation such that faces of the block are angled with respect to a horizontal bottom surface of the base. Each of the blocks has a plurality of faces, each face having an indication of a value; wherein the plurality of receptacles are sized and arranged such that, when blocks are placed in the receptacles, adjacent blocks define a space configured for accepting another block; and wherein the values indicated on the faces of each of the blocks are combinable with the values indicated on the faces of the other blocks in accordance with a mathematical operation. Games played in accordance with a method of using the mathematics manipulative blocks teach mathematics concepts.
Abstract:
A device for visual and tactile learning in mathematics. A set is comprised of twenty-two individual clear, square counters; eleven male (11) and eleven female (12), each set numbered respectively zero through ten. Raised numbers, and dots provide a learning platform for number recognition and counting. Raised addition and equals symbols provide a platform for learning addition and subtraction. Addition can be achieved by drawing the two counters together in a locking process. Subtraction can be achieved by stacking and locking the female counter (12) over the male counter (11).
Abstract:
Devices and methods for hands-on learning of mathematical parabolic concepts are provided. For example, a device for teaching mathematics includes a base having a plurality of channels for accepting vertical rods of varying lengths; a lever movably attached to the base at a pivot, the lever passing through the plurality of channels; and a plurality of vertical rods, each of the plurality of vertical rods located at least partially in one of the plurality of channels and resting on the lever; wherein the plurality of vertical rods are sized and arranged so that the tops of the vertical rods illustrate a parabolic function; and wherein moving the lever about the pivot moves the plurality of rods within the plurality of channels and illustrates changes to the parabolic function represented by the vertical rods.
Abstract:
A squeezable educational toy comprising a shaped housing, where the shaped housing includes an outer surface; a noise box within the housing, where the noise box is battery powered; an actuator button on the noise box; and a series of sounds created from the noise box, where the series of sounds are initiated by pressing the actuator button on the noise box, and where the series of sounds correspond to the shape of the housing. With the squeezable educational toy a user is able to learn both visually and auditorily about the alphabet.
Abstract:
A variety of tools for demonstrating the mathematical properties is disclosed. In one embodiment, a demonstrator uses the tools to illuminate geometric relationships between objects in two and three-dimensional space. The tools may be a stationary exhibit or collected into a portable kit. Whether portable or stationary, the tools provide an easy to use, multi-functional, and visually captivating vehicle for demonstration of geometric properties.
Abstract:
A system and method is provided that enables children to learn and practice number sense and basic numerical operations. In one embodiment, children are invited to move objects that represent units, as well as objects that represent tens, in order to visualize the process of solving basic numerical operations. The movements that are allowed are subject to restrictions and other special behavior, which help children to gain insight in the numerical processes of these basic numerical operations in such a way that a solid foundation is created that prepares them to solve these operations on a purely formal level in a later stage.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a system for teaching mathematics comprising: a student input module configured to select an exercise from a group consisting of homework, a race or competition, and practice; a teacher input module configured to select an exercise parameter from a group consisting of setting a home work exercise from scratch, revising a home work exercise based on student results or comparing results between different groups; a question selection module to randomly generate a question depending on the exercise selected and/or the parameter; an answer module configured to parse a response to the question, and to display a result, a dynamically generated graphic and/or any applicable explanation depending on the response; and an avatar module configured to vocalise the explanation depending on a predetermined set of rules for vocalising certain mathematical explanations.
Abstract:
A board game for a plurality of players to learn arithmetic by playing the game with game pieces representative of the players. Each of the players has a first number of tokens, and the game is played on a game board with a dice rollable to advance the game pieces. The board game comprises a vessel for storing a second number of tokens. The game board comprises a plurality of locations extended around a perimeter of the game board. The plurality of locations is delineated for advancement of the game pieces according to a roll of the dice. Each delineated location indicates an arithmetic function operable by each of player based on their corresponding first number of tokens, when the representing game piece arrives on each delineated location.
Abstract:
A device for visual and tactile learning in mathematics. A set is comprised of twenty-two individual clear, square counters; eleven male (11) and eleven female (12), each set numbered respectively zero through ten. Raised numbers, and dots provide a learning platform for number recognition and counting. Raised addition and equals symbols provide a platform for learning addition and subtraction. Addition can be achieved by drawing the two counters together in a locking process. Subtraction can be achieved by stacking and locking the female counter (12) over the male counter (11).
Abstract:
A building equipment control system comprises a remote transceiver module including a plurality of remote transceivers for remotely receiving multi-channel alarm signals, and each of the remote transceivers including a plurality of input points; a remote indication module including a plurality of remote indicators for performing alarm indication according to the multi-channel alarm signals, and each of the remote indicators including a plurality of output points; a remote main system controller for remotely setting characteristics and authorities of the input and output points; a remote compiler for remotely changing system settings of the remote main system controller and characteristics of the input points. The wiring of the system could save about 70-90% cables and 90-95% junction boxes, and reduce about 70% period of time for wiring and 90% period of time for testing and debugging needed for the conventional building equipment control system. The maintenance costs for the present building equipment control system are very low and thereby the efficiency thereof is higher. It is easier to fix failures of the system.