ЭЛЕКТРОННЫЕ СЧЕТЫ

Изобретение относится к вычислительной технике. Технический результат заключается в предотвращении удаления подвижных элементов тогда, когда подвижные элементы наклонены в одну сторону, путем наклона рамы счетов. Электронные счеты содержат множество костяшек счетов, установленных на каждом из соответствующих разряду опорных стержней, монтированных на раме счетов, с возможностью скольжения в вертикальном направлении; блок определения положения костяшки счетов, содержащий множество средств определения положения для определения изменения положения каждой костяшки счетов от нижних частей костяшек счетов, установленных на каждом из соответствующих разряду опорных стержней; направляющую панель для костяшек счетов, в которой соответствующие разряду направляющие блоки для направления перемещения костяшек счетов, установленных на каждом из соответствующих разряду опорных стержней, соединены как одно целое для покрытия всего блока определения положения костяшек счетов; и множество подвижных элементов ...

Learning aid consisting of two parts folded together - with question written on outside and answer written on inside

The learning aid in the form of a toy, is made of flexible material and consists of two discs which are connected by a flexible hinge. The discs can be folded one over the other with a projection (a) on one disc engaging a hole (b) in the other disc so that the two discs are held in the folded position. The toy can be used for question and answer form of instruction. The question is written on the outside surfaces of the folded discs with the answer being written on the inside surfaces. USE - Learning aid.

Rechenmaschine fuer den Elementarunterricht

Klapp-Zahlenstrahl

Vorrichtung zum Veranschaulichen des Ordnungssystems der natürlichen Zahlen, nachfolgend „Klapp-Zahlenstrahl“ genannt. Dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der „Klapp-Zahlenstrahl“- aus einem Teil besteht- mindestens auf einer Seite mit einer Skala versehen ist.- scharnierartige Gelenke zwischen den zu klappenden Elementen aufweist- in aufgeklapptem Zustand ein stangenartiges Objekt bildet- in aufgeklapptem Zustand eine Ebene ohne Stufen bildet- kostengünstig in großen Stückzahlen und vielen Formaten gefertigt werden kann Der „Klapp-Zahlenstrahl“ wird, wie in Fig. 2 dargestellt, in der Weise aufgeklappt, dass die zu klappenden Elemente jeweils geklappt oder zickzackartig auseinandergezogen werden können. Durch die vorteilhafte Anordnung der Scharniere wird erreicht, dass der „Klapp-Zahlenstrahl“ in aufgeklapptem Zustand ein stangenartiges Objekt mit an allen Seiten durchgehenden Flächen ohne Stufen bildet. Dadurch wird, insbesondere bei schräger Sicht auf die Skala, ein korrektes Ablesen der Skala ...

Rechentafel

Drahtueberziehungsverfahren

Rechenvorrichtung

Kontrollapparat fuer einfache Rechenoperationen

Unterrichtsgeraet zur Erlernung des Rechnens

Rechenrinne

Rechentafel

Rechenbrett mit in mehreren Reihen an Stangen drehbar angeordneten Rechenkoerpern

Improvements in devices for aiding the teaching of arithmetic

... 305,225. Bouman, P. J., and Zelm, J. C. van. Feb. 3, 1928, [Convention date]. Abacuscs.-An abacus consists of a flat frame removably carrying a number of loose rods in such a manner as to prevent axial displacement of the same in combination with a box to carry the rods when they are not in use in the frame. The flat frame mav serve as a cover for the box. The rods 1 have knobs 3 at one end and are placed in a flat frame 4 having a base 5. A ledge 6 with notches 7 for the rods is disposed parallel to one side of the frame but spaced from it sufficiently to give clearance for the knobs 3. The opposite side of the frame is provided with notches 8 in alignment with the notches 7 in the ledge to receive the other ends of the rods. The box 9 has at one end a block 10 with holes 11 to receive the knobs 3 on the rods 1, and also a partition 12 towards the opposite end having notches 13 to receive the plain ends of the rods. The space between this partition and the end of the box is used as a storage ...

Teaching aid

According to the present invention a mathematical teaching aid comprises a first set of pictorial representations of a first type of object, a second set of pictorial representations of mathematical operators, at least one pictorial representation of the mathematical symbol '=', and a third set of pictorial representations of a plurality of different numbers. The representations are suitably in the form of printed cards.

An educational device having a numbered grid

Apparatus 1 for educational use comprises a plurality of pieces 10 and a display 2 carrying a regular array of indicia, preferably arranged in a grid of squares 8, wherein the pieces 10 are dimensioned and arranged, and the indicia are arrayed, to allow a plurality of pieces 10 to be juxtaposed adjacent to the indicia, covering a plurality of the indicia. Each piece 10 may cover a single indicium or an integral number of indicia and each indicium covered by a piece 10 is visible through that piece 10. The dimensions of the pieces 10 may mean that a when two pieces are adjacent to each other, the indicia can only be read through the piece 10 covering an individual indicium due the dimensions and the internal refraction of the piece 10. The pieces 10 may be cubes, cubic or may be thin and sheet-like. The indicia are preferably the numbers 1-100. The display 2 may be formed of a tray with an upstanding peripheral wall 3 and may also have ridges (11, Fig 4) used with matching steps (16, Fig ...

Subtraction boxes

Educational apparatus for teaching arithmetic

An educational aid for assisting pupils in learning to count comprises a plurality of counters (10) each having a releasable fastening for detachably attaching the counter 10 to a connecting member (12) whereby one or more of the counters is detachably connectable to another or others of the counters (10) in number groups demonstrating the relationship between tens and units.

Teaching apparatus for arithmetic

Apparatus for teaching arithmetic comprises at least one base or track member 1 carrying markings comprising a sequence of numbers and/or symbols, one or more counting modules (9, fig 2a) selected from a plurality of fixed length counting elements, and a releasable zero stop 10 for use in positioning at least one counting element. Also disclosed is apparatus for teaching subtraction which includes a blocking element (20, fig 4b) which may have a T-shaped cross-section and which obscures at least some of the numbers and/or symbols on the base or track member.

Arithmetic teaching device

The invention relates to a counting stick, the purpose of which is to aid the teaching of numeracy. The counting stick is a hand held device comprising a substantially rigid rod supporting two distinguishable sets of 10 sliding counters prevented from leaving the ends of the rod by fixed end stops.

Teaching aid in the form of glove or set of rings.

A teaching aid is provided which comprises a plurality of teaching elements 26 and attaching means 16 for attaching the teaching elements to a finger of a user. The attaching means, e.g. in the form or a glove 16 or set of rings (Figs 9, 10), is provided with a plurality of reference numerals (24, Fig 1; 324 Fig 9)and an attachment pad (20, Fig 2; 320, Fig 10) onto which the teaching elements 26 are attached, preferably by means of corresponding hook and loop fasteners. The teaching aid is preferably used for teaching a repetitive numerical or alphabetical series, e.g. mathematical multiplication tables or the alphabet.

Multiplication teaching device

A multiplication teaching device that as well as displaying the numbers to be multiplied (displayed in windows E and C, see figure 6) and an answer to the multiplication (window K) also displays the multiplication sum's numeric constituents represented in the form of repeated equal groups of numbers (window D), which when added produce the multiplications sums answer. The device may comprise concentric tubes which have lateral and rotational movement about their central axis enabling a student or teacher to manually manipulate the device to obtain multiplication sum information.

Improvements in Educational Appliances.

... 7116. Coe, C. P. March 22, 1912, [Convention date]. Number-building apparatus; teaching arithmetic and reading. - A device for displaying letters or figures to be recognised, or to be added, multiplied, &c., comprises a casing 10 provided with a vertical aperture 53 behind which the letters or figures carried by a series of dials 23, 24, 25 are displayed. As -shown in Fig. 2, the front portion 14 of the casing is removed. The dials 23, 24, 25 are attached to collars 20, 21, 22 carrying toothed wheels 26, 27, 28, which are actuated, to show a fresh series of figures &c., by pawls 43, 44, 45 mounted on a spring-lifted yoke 30 operated by a string 40. During the rotation of the dials, a cover 33 attached to the yoke 30, covers the aperture 53. Stops 36, 37 limit the movement of the yoke 30. The aperture 53 may be glazed, and a slide 55 is provided to restrict the size of the aperture as desired. The dials are preferably made of stamped metal, the number &c. cards being secured by stamped-up ...

Improvements in mathematical teaching aids

... 1,096,810. Teaching aid. D. J. I. PERRETT. Oct. 28, 1966 [Nov. 12, 1965], No. 48563/66. Heading G5G. A mathematical teaching aid comprises a plurality of channel shaped holders each having transparent side walls 3 and vertical tongues 4, a base-plate 5, and tablets 7. The base-plate which is vertically movable can be positioned to determine the base in which a mathematical manipulation is to be carried out. For example the base-plate is shown positioned for manipulations in a base 8. The holders include projections and holes 9, 8 whereby they may be connected, e.g. to form a device analogous to an abacus. The aid is preferably made of plastics.

An appliance for illustrating the four rules of arithmetic

... 344,467. Teaching arithmetic. ALLAN, J., Academy House, Kilsyth, Glasgow. Oct. 8, 1929, No. 30561. [Class 146 (ii).]. An appliance for teaching the four rules of arithmetic comprises one or more slats s, Fig. 1, each having ten circular apertures M arranged in groups of five, mounted over ribbons R which are arranged to move behind the slats on rollers w. The ribbons R are each composed of two differently coloured strips joined together by a metal strip T provided with finger grips. Plugs of cork or wood Q covered with coloured ribbon may be fitted into the apertures to mark off the numbers. After every three slats s a coloured band B may be placed to mark off the number of tens. Another appliance comprises a blackboard provided with several narrow shelves, each shelf subdivided into compartments and having a groove in which counters &c. are placed, each compartment having twelve holes equally spaced apart in the groove to receive match sticks. Ledges L, Fig. 5, may be added at the back ...

Flexible multiplication table

Educational game

Teaching aid

Teaching aid

Fraction abacus

... 921,698. Calculating-apparatus. A.L. BERNSTEIN. Jan. 16, 1962 [April 21, 1961], No. 1551/62. Class 106 (1). A fraction abacus comprises a rectangular frame 12-15 across which a series of spaced pairs of parallel wires 18 is secured, each pair of wires slidably mounting a series of blocks 20 having fractional indicia formed upon their faces. The parts may be of metal or plastics. Removable caps 27, adapted to span and fit over two, four, eight, or a whole row of blocks 20 so as to allow them to be moved in unison, are also marked with appropriate indicia.

Improvements in instructional devices for teaching arithmetic

... 246,174. Stroebel, L. Jan. 17, 1925, [Convention date]. Adding and subtracting apparatus. - An appliance for teaching arithmetic comprises a series of numeral bearing drums 3, numbered from 0 to 9 and mounted loosely on a shaft 4 carried in a box 1, the drums being visible at an opening 2 and separated by pins 5 inserted in the shaft 4. On the right-hand side of each drum is a toothed wheel 3a provided with forty teeth and on the left-hand side a toothed sector 7 having four teeth. Movement is imparted to the drums from a shaft 8 bearing a pinion 9 provided with eight teeth so that half a revolution of the crank 10 serves to move a drum forward through one unit. Lateral movement of the pinion 9 to gear with any drum of the series is permitted by an arcuate groove 14 in the shaft 8 with which the pinion engages. Transfer mechcanism.-Transfer between the drums is effected by the engagement of the toothed sectors 7 with pinions 17, having eight teeth and carried by a shaft 16. The Specification ...

Teaching aids and games

AN OPERATIONS PROCESSOR

Number circle device for teaching arithmetic

BOARD GAME

Improvements in apparatus to facilitate instruction in mathematics or the like

... 342,099. Teaching mathematics and surveying. CHESHAM, H. W., Blue Coat School, Psalter Lane, Sheffield. Jan. 4, 1930, No. 360. [Class 146 (ii).] Apparatus for instruction in mathematics or surveying, and which may also be used as a protractor, comprises an index disc 1, provided with a circular scale of degrees, decimals &c., and a cover disc 3, the two discs engaging by means of radial slits, in known manner, for relative rotation, one slit edge of one disc passing through the slit in the other. In a modification, a scale is provided on the back of the cover disc 3. To facilitate rotation, semicircular slots are formed at the ends of the radial slits, directed oppositely in the two discs. The latter are rotatably mounted by means of a flanged, hollow sleeve 5, and a finger-piece 7. When used as a surveying-instrument, the apparatus is mounted either horizontally or vertically on a tripod stand 9, and a sight tube may be passed through apertures in the finger-piece 7.

Improvements in instructional toys

... 656,040. Educational appliances. UNIVERSAL METAL PRODUCTS, Ltd., and BIDDULPH, M. Dec. 23, 1948, No. 33128. [Class 146 (ii)] An instructional toy for teaching numbers, alphabet, weights and measures, word building, time, geography &c. comprises a base board a which may be of wedge or ornamental shape having parts c each surrounded by an annular recess b, and caps e each adapted to fit over one only of the parts c, and which may have a rim f at top and bottom and be of increasing size so that they may be stacked. A locating keyway f1 co-operating with a key d may be provided in each cap and annular recess. The toy may be moulded in plastic, the base being in one piece or having the parts c separate and held in position by screws. The parts c may be coloured to correspond with their caps e.

Improvements in devices for teaching arithmetic

... 414,556. Educational appliances. MEYER, G., Grabstede, Oldenburg, Germany. Nov. 17, 1933, No. 32123. [Class 146 (ii).] An instrument for teaching arithmetic comprises a narrow bar a having two rows each of fifty recesses c and ten or five steps b arranged as shown, so that each step has two rows each of five or ten recesses, according to the number of steps, in which are to be inserted calculating elements d. A suitably stepped cover bar may be provided to conceal one row of recesses, and supplementary steps may be inserted to vary the number of steps and hence the number of recesses in each step, the supplementary steps being provided with holes corresponding to the recesses, so that they may be held in place on the bar a by the inserted elements d or by pin connections. The supplementary steps may be carried by the cover bar. The instrument may be divided longitudinally to form two bars each with a single row of recesses, and these two bars may be connected side by side to form a double ...

Multiplication teaching device

Appliance for use in the teaching of arithmetic

... 459,825. Educational appliances. IDDINK, J., Ede, Holland. March 25, 1936, No. 8887. Convention date, April 18, 1935. [Class 146 (ii)] [See also Group XIX] In an appliance for teaching arithmetic of the kind comprising a number of loose elements, such as blocks representing units and tens, and a board or other supporting member having a separate compartment for the units and tens, the unit blocks being of a different size from the ten blocks, the board is provided at each end with storage accommodation for the blocks, and the elements, when in use, are supported on the board in an inclined position with respect to the plane of the board. In an appliance for use in class-room instruction, the board is provided with partitions 8, 2, 9 between which are mounted rods 10, 11, 12 in the " tens " compartment and 13 .... 18 in the " units " compartment. Large blocks 25 ... 29 carrying ten raised or depressed coloured pips are slidably and rotatably mounted in fives on the wires 10, 11, 12 about ...

EDUCATIONAL COUNTING POST

... 1,212,803. Educational appliances. EDUKAID. 6 Feb., 1969, No. 6534/69. Heading G5G. An educational aid to arithmetical operations comprises pegs 8, 9 of different colours which are inserted in holes in a post the front surface of which is marked with consecutive numbers which are aligned with the holes in the post.

An improved apparatus for performing arithmetical processes

... 849,649. Educational appliances. MAIDMENT, L. Nov. 11, 1958, No. 36155/58. Class 146(2). An educational appliance for teaching arithmetic comprises a board A having groups A, B, C of numbered positions, and a plurality of elongated counters, e.g. F, G, H, each representing a number and of lengths corresponding to the distances between the numbered positions, so that with the placing of a mathematical process indicator e.g. E, L, M, O, various processes such as, multiplication, Fig. 1, subtraction, Fig. 3, addition and division can be performed. To perform additions a start indicator E is plugged in the top row of group B and the counters representing the numbers to be added together and which may be extendible, are horizontally placed end-on-end along the row with a small " and " or " plus " sign plugged between the counters. A " make " or " equals " sign process indication may terminate the row. Division is performed in a manner similar to the multiplication shown in Fig. 1 except that ...

Educational devices

... 187,407. Parrett, S. J. Sept. 3, 1921. Teaching arithmetic.-An apparatus for teaching the multiplication and division tables comprises two coaxial discs pivoted for relative rotation, the upper disc being provided with apertures A, Fig. 1, in spiral arrangement, numbered consecutively from 1 onwards, and arranged to reveal numbers disposed in a particular manner upon the lower disc, shown in Fig. 3. The apertures are cut out from a spiral, coloured area F representing an adder, and in the construction shown in Fig. 1, rotation of the upper disc reveals consecutive numbers from 1 to 12 at the head B of the adder, a similar number also appearing at the tail where a part has been cut from the edge of the disc at D. Fig. 1 shows the discs arranged to show the three times table, the multipher 3 appearing at B and D, the multiplicands 1 to 12 being on the upper disc and immediately below the apertures revealing the respective products. Division of numbers may be similarly illustrated. The outer ...

Teaching aid for binary programming language

A teaching aid for binary programming language contains a three-dimensional rotating puzzle cube A including six surfaces. Each side has four corner pieces, four side pieces, and a centre piece which are rotatable. Each of the four side pieces is defined among any two adjacent corner pieces and the centre piece, and the centre piece is defined among the four corner pieces and the four side pieces. The centre piece has a calculation sign 20, and each of the fourth corner pieces and the four side pieces has a binary number 10.

The slate with calculation or Ikama slate.

ALS LEHRBEHELF FUER DEN RECHENUNTERRICHT IN DER UNTERSTUFE DIENENDES GERAET

DIDACTICAL-EDUCATIONAL TOY FOR ARITHMETIC UNIT OPERATIONS, READING AND WRITING

LEHRMITTEL ZUR ERLERNUNG DER GRUNDBEGRIFFE DES RECHNENS

EDUCATIONAL APPARATUS

MATERIEL PEDAGOGIQUE POLYVALENT

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANIPULATING NUMERIC PANELS

An apparatus and method of manipulating numeric panels according to an evaluation of a division operation using a division token is provided. At step (1) of the method, a method participant uses a mathematical operator token to randomly select a mathematical operator from a plurality of mathematical operators one of which being a division operator. At step (2) of the method, upon the selected mathematical operator comprising the division operator, the method participant randomly selects a division operation from a plurality of predefined division operations using a division token and evaluating the selected division operation, the division token comprising a plurality of division indicia each associated with one of the predefined division operations, each of the division operations evaluating solely to an integer quotient. At step (3) of the method, the method participant manipulates a subset of available panels from an array of numeric panels, each panel of the array of numeric panels ...

MATH SKILL GAME

Described herein is a math card capture game comprising providing a plurality of players, and a deck of cards comprising at least two series of cards numbered consecutively from 1 to 10, each card bound by a face side and a back side, the face side displaying a numerical value; dealing a plurality of table cards face side up and dealing a plurality and equal number of hand cards face side down to each player; capturing cards during each player's turn by formulating an equation using at least one table card, at least one hand card and one or more available mathematical operators; discarding a hand card to be placed face side up as a table card if the player is unable to formulate an equation during the player's turn; counting captured cards for each player to determine a winner. The math card capture game may optionally include a random generator device - such as a coin, spin wheel or die - displaying a mathematical operator. Also described is a math number capture game comprising providing ...

Rechenvorrichtung für Lehrzwecke

Lehrmittel für den elementaren Rechenunterricht.

Lehrmittel für den elementaren Rechenunterricht.

Einrichtung für Rechenübungen.

Lehrmittel für den Rechenunterricht an der ersten Klasse der Volksschule.

Hilfsgerät für den Rechenunterricht in der Elementarstufe.

Rechenvorrichtung mit in einem Rahmen auf Stäben aufgereihten Kugeln.

Unterrichtstabelle, insbesondere für Primarschulen.

Dispositif pour enseigner au moins une opération d'arithmétique.

Hilfsmittel für Übungen im Rechnen.

Lehrmittel für den Rechenunterricht.

Lehrmittel für den Rechenunterricht.

Lehrmittel für das Elementarrechnen.

Einrichtung zum Erlernen des Zählens von Einheiten und zum Erfassen von in Druckschrift wiedergegebenen Zahlen.

Rechenhilfsgerät, insbesondere zum Addieren und Subtrahieren.

Rechengerät.

Spiel- und Rechengerät

Rechenspielzeug.

Apparat zum Stellen von Rechenaufgaben.

Matériel pour l'enseignement du système métrique.

Lehrmittel zum Rechnen

Rechenvorrichtung für Lehrzwecke

Appareil pour l'enseignement des mathématiques élémentaires

Dispositivo didattico atto ad eseguire moltiplicazioni

Spiel zum Rechnen mit Zahlen 1-100

Abbecedario ad uso didattico

Boulier pour l'instruction de jeunes élèves

Vorrichtung zur Erlernung des Einmaleins.

Anordnung mit einer Zahlenscheibe zum Üben des Rechnens

Rechenspiel, insbesondere für Primarschüler.

Rechenvorrichtung für den Elementarunterricht.

Lehrmittel zur Erlernung des Rechnens.

Einmaleinstafel für den Rechenunterricht.

Lehrmittel zur Erlernung des Rechnens.

Lehrmittel für den Rechenunterricht.

Chiffre pour enseigner le calcul élémentaire.

Strumento didattico per l'insegnamento dei primi elementi dell'aritmetica

Hand-held counting aid - has base plate with pairs of independent sliders for selectively covering coloured markings

A hand-held counting aid has a base plate with parallel guides. Two independent sliders between each guide have end stops for preventing their removal. The guide path for each pair of sliders has spaced coloured markings with a further series of markings, of different colour marked at the same spacing along the lower slider. The second slider is positioned over the first, with the sliders independently positioned so as to cover some or all of the coloured markings. Preferably the coloured markings along the slider guide path are black dots and those along the lower slider red dots.

Anschauungs-Lehrmittel

Jeu éducatif pour l'exercice du calcul

Dispositif pour l'enseignement des mathématiques dans un système décimal-binaire

SPIEL ZUM EINPRAEGEN UND ERLERNEN EINES NEUEN STOFFES.

Lehrgerät für die Primarschule, insbesondere für den Rechenunterricht

Emballage

Pallottoliere tascabile

Lern- und Unterhaltungsgerät

Abacus-type math teaching device and method

The device disclosed in the present application is a compact and convenient mathematical manipulative that can be used to assist students who have varied modalities or learning styles (auditory, visual, tactile, vocal). The device essentially comprises two parallel, co-planar U-shaped “storage” and “operational” rods, with one prong of each U-shape connected to a support handle, and the remaining prong of each rod joined to each other via a short-segmented undulated horizontal segment. Each “operational” rod supports an even-numbered quantity of through-drilled beads which may be slidably positioned along the lengths of the storage and operational rods. The beads may be of a first color on one pair of rods and a second color on the opposite pair of rods and further, each rod is designated as either a negative (−) or (+) calculator. By manipulating the beads, a learner can readily understand concepts and operations such as whole number calculations, algebraic concepts, equations, and organizing thought processes.

Money counter and coin rods

A linear base has a coin-rod-receiving face and a predetermined number of numerical indicia. A first coin rod represents a first denomination of coin in a currency system; the first coin rod has a measuring direction dimension that is equal to a number of numerical indicia that is proportional to the value of the first denomination of coin in the currency system. The first coin rod is disposed on the coin-rod-receiving face. A second coin rod represents a second denomination of coin in the currency system. The second denomination is different than the first denomination. The second coin rod has a measuring direction dimension that is equal to a number of numerical indicia that is proportional to the value of the second denomination of coin in the currency system. The second coin rod is disposed on the coin-rod-receiving face. 1. An apparatus comprising:a linear base having a coin-rod-receiving face and having a predetermined number of numerical indicia;a first coin rod representing a first denomination of coin in a currency system, said first coin rod having a measuring direction dimension that is equal to a number of said numerical indicia that is proportional to a value of said first denomination of coin in said currency system, said first coin rod being disposed on said coin-rod-receiving face; anda second coin rod representing a second denomination of coin in said currency system, said second denomination being different than said first denomination, said second coin rod having a measuring direction dimension that is equal to a number of said numerical indicia that is proportional to a value of said second denomination of coin in said currency system, said second coin rod being disposed on said coin-rod-receiving face.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said predetermined number of numerical indicia are equally spaced.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of said predetermined number of numerical indicia corresponds to a smallest value in said currency ...

Digital math tutorial for students

Computer-implemented methods and systems for teaching students how to solve mathematical problems are provided. An example method may comprise providing a question description to one or more student terminals, with the question description representing a mathematical problem. The method may further comprise aggregating subsequent statements from the one or more student terminals, wherein the subsequent statements represent steps in the solution of the mathematical problem, and matching the statements against a database of mathematical rules associated with the mathematical problem. The method may further comprise storing information on the step and the particular student who provided the incorrect statement in a control database if a statement provided by a particular student does not match a corresponding mathematical rule associated with the mathematical problem. The method may further comprise providing aggregated information of the control database for displaying on a teacher terminal.

Didactic tool for learning multiplication

A tool, for teaching and learning multiplication includes two strips. The first strip has numbers set down in sequence from left to right in order of increasing value with each subsequent number increasing in value by adding the first number to the immediately preceding number in the sequence. The second strip is a filter, which when overlain on the first strip blocks out a repeating fixed quantity of the numbers to leave a visible second sequence such that any visible number in the visible second sequence is a fixed number additive to an immediately preceding blocked-out number. This arrangement means that any selected number in the visible second sequence is the product of the filter number times a counted position from the left of the selected number. The tool is preferably assembled so that there are numerous strips in a set that have a pivotal connection. 1. A tool for teaching and learning multiplication , the tool comprising a set of strips , the set of strips comprising:a first strip having indicia comprising numbers, the numbers are set down from left to right in order of increasing absolute value, the numbers comprising a first sequence starting with a first number, n, with each subsequent number in the first sequence increasing in absolute value by n over an immediately previous number in the first sequence; and wherein any visible number in the visible second sequence is a fixed number additive to an immediately preceding blocked-out number from the first sequence; and', 'wherein any selected number in the visible second sequence is the product of the filter number times a counted position from the left of the selected number., 'a second strip comprising a filter which when said second strip overlays the first strip, the filter blocks out a repeating fixed quantity of the numbers in the first sequence to leave a visible second sequence, with a first visible number in the visible second sequence defining a filter number.'}2. The tool of claim 1 , further ...

Learning support device, learning support method and storage medium in which learning support program is stored

Provided is a learning support device that supports a user to solve a problem for which an explanation is not stored by referring to an explanation stored for another problem. A student terminal includes a storage unit in which example problems each including a problem and an explanation and exercises are stored; an input unit which designates any one of the exercises as a designated exercise based on a user's operation; a CPU which detects, from the example problems stored in the storage unit, an example problem having a problem similar to the designated exercise as a reference example problem; and a display unit which displays an explanation for the reference example problem and displays a portion in the explanation that corresponds to a difference portion between the problem of the reference example problem and the designated exercise in a discriminative manner.

Math manipulatives for teaching rounding

A math manipulative for assisting students with rounding skills includes a number line has ends attached to each of two slides. Windows on the ends of the number line highlight a starting number (on the left hand of the number line) and an ending number (on the right hand of the number line), where the starting and ending numbers straddle the number to be rounded. The math manipulative provides the student with a visual representation of the number to be rounded, allowing the student to choose the starting or ending number to perform the rounding task and solve the rounding problem.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TOOLS FOR MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION

An apparatus and method for computer-implemented tools for mathematics instruction are provided. These tools enable providing a context for a given problem, e.g. a mathematical problem. Such tools enable demonstrating understanding of the problem by enabling paraphrasing the context. The tools enable further understanding of the problem by enabling using models to depict the paraphrase. The tools further enable solving the problem. For example, a tool enables students to learn what it means to multiply fractions, to represent multiplication of fractions using visual models, and to use equations to compute answers. For example, students may be given a story problem as context. They paraphrase this context, choosing between two types of multiplication problems: groups of and part of. Students use one of two models to depict the paraphrase: the Two Number Line Model or the Double Area Model. Students solve the equation. 1. An apparatus for providing a mathematical instructional tool , comprising:one or more processors;a storage in communication with said one or more processors; and a context field configured to receive and to display text, numbers, or symbols that describe a mathematical problem;', 'a paraphrase section configured to display a type of paraphrase of one or more predetermined paraphrases and wherein a paraphrase contains fields, wherein the paraphrase paraphrases the mathematical problem from the context section into a combination of text, numbers, or symbols in one or more of the paraphrase fields, and wherein the paraphrase fields directly correspond to values of the mathematical problem;', 'a model section configured to display a type of model of one or more predetermined models and wherein a model shows a visual representation of any of the values of the mathematical problem; and', 'an equation section configured to display parts of or all of an equation that represents the values of the mathematical problem and solution;, 'a display in communication ...

METHODS FOR TEACHING READING AND MATH SKILLS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DYSLEXIA, DYSCALCULIA, AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL IMPAIRMENTS

The present invention includes mathematical symbols for teaching math skills to individuals with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other neurological impairments when unique geometric shapes are arranged to form numbers of a base counting system that are capable for using in additional, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The present invention of mathematical symbols includes whole numbers, real numbers, integers, fractions, and decimals. The present invention also includes a computer implemented digital interactive learning system comprised of having a user manipulating the unique geometrical shapes on a device using an interface. Preferably the interface is comprised of a shape bar area where the various geometrical shapes are displayed and a workspace area where the various geometrical shapes are manipulated by the user. The present invention can be used to teach students how to perform basic math operations and how to use currency. 1. A computer implemented digital interactive learning system comprised of having a user manipulating a plurality of geometrical shapes on a device with an interface; said plurality of geometrical shapes comprising unique geometrical shapes , each unique geometric shape having a specific value ranging 1-10 , wherein the unique geometrical shape having a value of 10 is formed by manipulating any combination of unique geometrical shapes that when their specific values are added together equals the value of 10 , and wherein the user can learn to perform basic math operations.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a spacer having a null value.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the interface is comprised of a shape bar and a workspace.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the unique geometrical shapes are comprised of standard shapes.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein each unique geometrical shape has a specific color.6. The system of further comprised of outline shapes claim 4 , whereby the outline shapes are used to demonstrate how ...

Learning support device, learning support method and storage medium containing learning support program

A learning support device includes a storage unit, first display control unit, detecting unit and second display control unit. The storage unit stores identifying items to identify the type of a word problem which are detectable in the text of the word problem, and stores at least one relation between variables in the identified-type word problem, for each type of the word problem. The first display control unit displays the word problem requiring calculation of an unknown variable from known variables in the text. The detecting unit detects each identifying item in the text of the displayed word problem. The second display control unit reads out a relation about the unknown variable among the relation(s) for the identified-type word problem, and displays the read-out relation as a corresponding relation.

IDENTIFYING EVIDENCE OF JUSTIFICATION AND EXPLANATION SKILLS IN COMPUTER AUTOMATED SCORING

Methods and systems for identifying justification and explanation skills in computer automated scoring of examinee responses by a computer automated scoring criteria that analyzes a response to a prompt, identifies evidence of justification and explanation skills in the response, and outputs an assessment summary. A quick and efficient measurement method of an examinee's justification and explanation skills in mathematical and other constructive response categories where nearly immediate feedback is preferred. 1. A method executing on one or more computing devices for obtaining one or more responses from one or more examinees for identifying one or more features of those responses that represent evidence of justification and explanation skills , the method comprising:providing one or more computing devices having read and write access to a non-transitory computer readable medium;accessing one or more test items with the one or more computing devices;administering the one or more test items to an examinee;acquiring a response to the one or more test items from the examinee;accessing a set of criteria with the one or more computing devices;applying the set of criteria to the response with the one or more computing devices;identifying, via the one or more computing devices, one or more types of evidence of justification and explanation skills within the responses to the one or more test items;producing a representation of the one or more types of evidence of justification and explanation skills contained in the response;accessing with the one or more computing devices one or more reporting algorithms for processing the representation of the one or more types of evidence of justification and explanation skills;applying the one or more reporting algorithms to the representation of the one or more types of evidence and explanation skills; andtransmitting a report to one or more recipients.2. The method of further comprising:detecting and interpreting the response from the ...

Augmented Reality Mathematics in Learning Platforms

A method of automatically providing personalized augmented mathematical learning content and activities to users of an online learning platform is described. Upon detecting that a user has captured an image or a video stream, one or more points of interest in the image or video stream are determined. Augmented mathematical information is then detected for the one or more points of interest and superimposed on the captured image or video stream. 1determining one or more points of interest in a captured image;determining mathematical information corresponding to the one or more points of interest; andvisually augmenting the captured image with the mathematical information.. A method of delivering mathematical content to a client device, the method comprising: This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 62/733,425 titled “Augmented Reality Mathematics in Learning Platforms” filed on Sep. 19, 2018, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.The following relates to automatically providing mathematical information related to a point or object of interest overlaid onto a video feed of a location or area in which the point or object exists to users of an online learning platform.Augmented reality systems supplement reality, in the form of a captured image or video stream, with additional information. In many cases, such systems take advantage of a portable electronic device's imaging and display capabilities and combine a video feed with data describing objects in the video. In some examples, the data describing the objects in the video can be the result of a search for nearby points of interest.While many types of supplemental information for a point or object of interest are available, none provide mathematical information. There is a need for an online learning platform that provides mathematical information for points or objects of interest.Like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the ...

Bead-On-Tile Apparatus And Methods

Apparatus and methods for providing instruction include at least one instruction site defining an instruction board and at least one instruction piece configured to be received on the instruction site. A user manipulates the at least one instruction piece to perform a change of state operation relating to the instruction. The apparatus and methods are based on applied cognitive science, where children play the lead role in storylines staged upon a rule-enforcing apparatus and by so doing, become self-enlightened about denumerability, rank-wise denumerability, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and other change-of-state processes encountered in mathematics and the quantifiable sciences. 114-. (canceled)15. An apparatus for providing instruction , comprising:at least one instruction tile, the instruction tile defining a plurality of instruction locations arranged in a predetermined pattern on a generally planar surface of the instruction tile; andat least one instruction piece configured to be received on one of the plurality of instruction locations in a predetermined sequence;wherein each instruction location represents a change of state in an instruction operation when the instruction piece is received on the one of the plurality of instruction locations.16. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein each instruction location is defined by a recess formed in the surface of the instruction tile.17. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the predetermined pattern of the plurality of instruction locations comprises three (3) ascending rows having three (3) instruction locations within each row.18. The apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the predetermined sequence of the instruction locations comprises right-to-left in each ascending row.19. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the change of state in the instruction operation relates to at least one of mathematics and quantifiable sciences.20. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the plurality of instruction locations is ...

Portable Education Assembly

A portable education assembly for teaching elementary and middle school curriculum in a vehicle includes a pair of supports. Each of the supports engages a head rest in a vehicle. A plurality of panels is provided and each of the panel is removably coupled to the support. In this way each of the panels is positioned on the back side of the vehicle seat thereby facilitating each of the panels to be visible to a user seated in a back seat in the vehicle. Each of the panels has indicia is printed thereon. The indicia correspond to curriculum in elementary and middle school to assist in teaching the curriculum to the user in the back seat. 1. A portable education assembly being configured to be suspended from a vehicle seat thereby facilitating said assembly to be visible to a user , said assembly comprising:a pair of supports, each of said supports being configured to engage a head rest in a vehicle; anda plurality of panels, each of said panel being removably coupled to said support wherein each of said panels is configured to be positioned on the back side of the vehicle seat thereby facilitating said panels to be visible to a user in a back seat in the vehicle, each of said panels having indicia being printed thereon, said indicia corresponding to curriculum taught in elementary and middle school.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising each of said supports comprises a fastener being configured to selectively engage an associated one of a pair of posts on the head rest.3. The assembly according to claim 2 , further comprising a strip being coupled to said fastener claim 2 , said strip having a distal end with respect to said fastener.4. The assembly according to claim 3 , further comprising a member having a first end claim 3 , a second end and a first surface extending therebetween claim 3 , said first end of said member being coupled to said distal end of said strip wherein said member is configured to extend downwardly along a back side of a ...

Magic Squares - An Arithmetic Craft and Game

Two embodiments of the arithmetic craft of Magic Squares: 1) an assembly of unit square chips, hundredth square chips, lumped hundredth square chips, and a square baseboard with a size of 10×10 unit chips; 2) an assembly of (larger) unit square chips, hundredth square chips, lumped hundredth square chips, and a (smaller) square baseboard with a size of 5×5 unit chips. All the arithmetic games can be played accordingly. Other embodiments are described and shown. 1. The method of representing the unit of natural numbers by a unit square based on the concept of area for the purpose of performing a system of arithmetic operations: addition , subtraction , multiplication , division , square , square root , screening prime numbers , factoring , and finding LCM.2. Dividing a unit square into 100 hundredth squares for the operations of addition , subtraction , multiplication , division , square , square root , and factoring on numbers with decimal point.3. Representing large numbers such as 1000 , 10000 , etc. , by unit square for operations on large numbers.4. Building rectangles (or squares) for multiplication , division , square , and factoring , and finding the results from the chip marks.5. The method of finding the digits of an irrational number resulted from square root by rebuilding a square.6. The rectangle screen of prime numbers: no rectangle can be built by a prime number (excluding unit-side ones by definition).7. Showing symmetry of the width and length of a rectangle so that screening a prime number begins with a square and goes on in one direction.8. Testing on one side by prime numbers only in building rectangles for screening.9. Lumped square chips and a square baseboard.10. Finding cubes and cube roots by building or rebuilding a cube. Math crafts have been invented since ancient times for various purposes and practices. A piece of rope with 12 knots of equal distance was used to form a right triangle for measuring and making sure that two construction ...

Visual learning system and method

The teaching system comprises at least one themed set of one or more learning cards having a common graphical representation of a themed subject matter and at least one testing placemat comprising a testing area having a graphical representation of a correlating themed subject matter of the at least one themed set. The testing placemat may have a contoured perimeter adapted to fit at least partially around the base of tableware such as a plate or bowl, wherein a learner's knowledge of the themed subject matter is tested during their mealtime.

PROVIDING ONLINE LABORATORY ASSISTANCE

Implementations generally relate to providing online laboratory assistance. In one implementation, a method includes receiving at least one lab assignment from a first client device, where the first client device is associated with a student. The method further includes sending the at least one lab assignment to one or more second client devices, where the one or more second client devices are associated with one or more potential tutors. The method further includes receiving at least one qualification message from at least one second client device, where the at least one qualification message includes tutor information associated with an interested tutor of the potential tutors and includes an indication of interest from the interested tutor. The method further includes sending the at least one qualification message to the first client device. The method further includes receiving a selection message from the first client device. 1. A system of providing online laboratory (lab) assistance , the system comprising:one or more processors;logic encoded in one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media for execution by the one or more processors and when executed operable to perform operations comprising:receiving at least one lab assignment from a first client device, wherein the first client device is associated with a student;sending the at least one lab assignment to one or more second client devices, wherein the one or more second client devices are associated with one or more potential tutors, and wherein the sending of the at least one lab assignment is based on one or more pre-qualification policies;receiving at least one qualification message from at least one second client device of the one or more second client devices, wherein the at least one qualification message includes tutor information associated with an interested tutor of the potential tutors and includes an indication of interest from the interested tutor;sending the at least one ...

Intelligent System with Integrated Representation Learning and Skill Learning

A computer-implemented method includes, in one aspect, obtaining data specifying one or more expressions for a problem to be solved and an action that changes a state of the problem when applied to the one or more expressions, identifying one or more features of the one or more expressions, identifying a precondition for applying the action that changes the state of the problem, identifying a sequence of operator functions, and generating a production rule based on the identified one or more features, the identified precondition, and the identified operator function. 1. A method comprising:obtaining data specifying one or more expressions for a problem to be solved and an action that changes a state of the problem when applied to the one or more expressions;identifying, by one or more processors, one or more features of the one or more expressions based on stored grammar rules and further based on features of stored positive training problems that are associated with positive feedback;identifying, by the one or more processors, a precondition for applying the action that changes the state of the problem, with identification of the precondition based on the positive training problems, negative training problems associated with negative feedback, and the identified one or more features of the one or more expressions;identifying, by the one or more processors, a sequence of operator functions based on the identified one or more features, the action that changes the state of the problem, and the positive training problems; andgenerating, by the one or more processors, a production rule based on the identified one or more features, the identified precondition, and the identified operator function.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the problem to be solved is in a math claim 1 , science claim 1 , or language learning domain.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the one or more features of the one or more expressions based on the stored grammar rules comprises: ...

Method for providing a mobile device with report data of a measurement apparatus

A stationary measurement apparatus for providing a mobile device with report data transmitted automatically via at least one wireless link from said stationary measurement apparatus to the mobile device if a proximity detection unit of said measurement apparatus detects that the mobile device is in the vicinity of the stationary measurement apparatus. 1. A stationary measurement apparatus for providing a mobile device with report data transmitted automatically via at least one wireless link from said stationary measurement apparatus to the mobile device if it is detected that the mobile device is in a vicinity of the stationary measurement apparatus.2. The stationary measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a proximity detection unit of the measurement apparatus and/or mobile device is configured to detect that the mobile device is in the vicinity of the stationary measurement apparatus claim 1 , said proximity detection unit comprisinga near field communication, NFC, proximity detection unit and/ora Bluetooth proximity detection unit and/ora WiFi proximity detection unit.3. The stationary measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement apparatus comprises a user interface operated by a technician to be trained to generate report data transmitted via the wireless link to the mobile device of a lecturer.4. The stationary measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the proximity detection unit is configured to track a movement of the mobile device upon detection of the presence of the mobile device in the vicinity of the stationary measurement apparatus.5. The stationary measurement apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the proximity detection unit is configured to generate a trigger signal if the mobile device is within a predetermined radius of the measurement apparatus claim 1 , wherein the generated trigger signal is applied to a wireless transceiver of the measurement apparatus to automatically push the report data via ...

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A game set for sensing , and responding to , a physical phenomenon using three or more mechanically attachable and electrically connectable devices , the game set comprising: a first connector for electrically connecting to, and for mechanically attaching to, another device;', 'a second connector capable of mating with the first connector, for electrically connecting to, and for mechanically attaching to, another device; and', 'a sensor having an output coupled to the first or ...

Board game for learning arithmetic

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.

Block Learning Game

A learning toy that includes a frame and a plurality of blocks. Each block includes a different color on each face with a first face having a first color and a second face having a second color. Additionally, four different colors are separately assigned to each of the remaining faces and the color assignments vary between at least two blocks of the plurality of blocks. The plurality of blocks allow for consistency and variability. Consistency comes from the colors assigned to two faces staying the same between blocks and the variability comes from the colors assigned to remaining four faces varying between some blocks. 1. A toy , comprising:a frame; anda plurality of blocks, wherein each block includes a different color on each face and each block of the plurality of blocks includes the same colors, with a first face having a first color and a second face having a second color, and the color assigned to each of the remaining faces varies between at least two blocks of the plurality of blocks.2. The toy as in claim 1 , wherein the first face is opposite the second face.3. The toy as in claim 1 , wherein the first face is white and the second face is black claim 1 , and the colors assigned to the remaining faces are blue claim 1 , red claim 1 , yellow claim 1 , and green.4. The toy as in claim 1 , wherein the color of each face extends to the edge of each face.5. The toy as in claim 1 , wherein each block includes six faces and six different colors.6. (canceled)7. The toy as in claim 1 , wherein the frame is sized to hold 100 blocks claim 1 , 50 blocks claim 1 , 25 blocks claim 1 , 20 blocks claim 1 , 16 blocks claim 1 , 10 blocks claim 1 , 5 blocks claim 1 , 18 blocks or 4 blocks.8. The toy as in claim 1 , wherein the colors include black claim 1 , white claim 1 , red claim 1 , yellow claim 1 , blue claim 1 , orange claim 1 , green claim 1 , or purple.9. A toy claim 1 , comprising:a frame, wherein the frame is configured with two vertical sections for holding blocks ...

EDUCATIONAL METHOD OF TEACHING ARITHMETIC

The educational method of teaching arithmetic includes instructing a student to perform the following steps: numbering the corners of a square sheet of paper in numerical sequence, preparing addition tables using only the numbers on the sheet of paper for the addends and sums, preparing multiplication tables using only the numbers on the sheet of paper for the multiplicands and products, folding the sheet of paper in a series of steps to form an origami figure, numbering each new angle formed in the sheet by fold lines by continuing the numerical sequence after each folding step in the series, forming additional addition and multiplication tables after each folding step in the series to include new sums and products made possible by the step of numbering each new angle formed by the fold lines, and continuing the folding steps and forming new tables until the origami figure is completed. 1. An educational method of teaching arithmetic , comprising the steps of:numbering the corners of a square sheet of paper in numerical sequence;preparing addition tables using only the numbers on the sheet of paper for the addends and sums;performing subtraction as a reciprocal operation of addition;preparing multiplication tables using only the numbers on the sheet of paper for the multiplicands and products;performing division as a reciprocal operation of multiplication;folding the sheet of paper in a series of steps to form an origami figure;numbering each new angle formed in the sheet by fold lines by continuing the numerical sequence after each folding step in the series;forming additional addition and multiplication tables after each folding step in the series to include new sums and products made possible by the step of numbering each new angle formed by the fold lines; andcontinuing the folding steps and forming new tables until the origami figure is completed.2. The educational method of teaching arithmetic according to claim 1 , wherein the origami figure is a crane. 1. ...

Neural adaptive learning device using questions types and relevant concepts and neural adaptive learning method

Provided are a neural adaptive learning device using question types and relevant concepts and a learning method using the same, the device being capable of: storing curriculum, chapters, question types, problem types, problems, concepts and a relationship between the concepts; providing learning content to a user by using the stored data; connecting a learning history of each user for each problem in association with a chapter, a question type, a problem type and one or more concepts so as to extract a problem to be provided to a user by a neural adaptive method according to a rule defined for each of a plurality of learning levels on the basis of a mutually connected structure; adjusting the priority of a plurality of question types; and providing a concept cloud map for learning.

MATH GAME

A math game using a deck of playing cards and a set of randomly generated numbers. In one embodiment, a method of playing includes dealing each player a set of cards from a deck of cards. Each card from the deck is marked with either a numerical operand or an arithmetic operator as indicia. Players alternate turns by rolling a set of dice to generate a set of numbers. During each turn, each player discards one or more cards among the player's set of cards by placing the one or more cards onto a discard pile corresponding to an outcome of a mathematical operation performed on the set of numbers. 1. A method of playing a math game among n players comprising:dealing each player a set of cards from a deck of cards, each card from the deck marked with either a numerical operand or an arithmetic operator as indicia,alternating turns among the n players, each turn comprising rolling a set of dice to generate a set of numbers,during each turn, each player discards one or more cards among the player's set of cards by placing the one or more cards onto a discard pile corresponding to an outcome of a mathematical operation performed on the set of numbers.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the numerical operand marked on one of the cards discarded is a number equal to the outcome of the mathematical operation.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein two or more cards each containing numerical operands are combined by one of the players to read as a single number equal to the outcome of the mathematical operation.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the discarded cards from a player's set is a combination of two or more cards with a numerical operand and one of the cards with an arithmetic operator claim 1 , the combination of which forms a mathematical expression whose outcome is equal to the outcome of the mathematical operation performed on the set of numbers.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the outcome comprises a sum claim 1 , a difference claim 1 , a product claim 1 , or a ...

Equivalent Fraction Templates

Templates for identifying equivalent fractions in one example comprise a plate defining a plurality of aligned rows, each row having an equal length and representing a respective fraction. Each row defines a number of slots through the plate, positioned to divide a row into equal parts corresponding to the respective fraction. Slots or markers in respective rows corresponding to equivalent fractions are vertically aligned. An elongated slot may be provided on the template or on a separate template to draw a boundary to mark a fraction, identify equivalent fractions and perform mathematical operations. In another example, a first template includes a plurality of aligned rows with marks to indicate fractions and a second, transparent template for placement over the first template. Fractions may be drawn in a Unit box defined on the second template. Methods of using a template, and virtual templates, are also disclosed.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MANIPULATIVES FOR INSTRUCTION IN EXPONENTS AND LOGARITHMS

System and methods including a set of mathematical manipulatives that are designed to demonstrate the properties of logarithms and exponents are provided. A system that facilitates instruction in the logarithms, the system includes a set of manipulatives including at least one manipulative, each manipulative having a length proportional to a logarithm of a number labeled on the manipulative, the set of manipulatives are positionable end to end; and a measurement tool having markings for measuring a plurality of multiples of at least one manipulative; wherein, when one or more manipulatives are positioned end to end, a product of the numbers labeled on the manipulatives positioned end to end equals the number on a manipulative that has the same length as a total length of manipulatives positioned end to end.

Systems and computerized-methods for assisting a user in determining geometric proofs

Methods for assisting a user in determining geometrical proofs are provided. A geometrical object with a corresponding predicate to be justified and one or more known predicates are presented to a user. The user can select one or more known predicates and corresponding derivations that justify the known predicate and can justify the predicate to be justified.

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A game set for activating a payload in response to sensing a first physical phenomenon , the game set comprising: a sensor for producing an output signal responsive to the first physical phenomenon;', 'a first connector coupled for transmitting the output signal; and', 'a first enclosure housing the sensor and the first connector,, 'a first module comprising a first payload for affecting a second physical phenomenon responsive to a first payload activation signal;', 'a second ...

Set of Geometrical Objects and Method to Explain Algebraic Equations

A set of geometrical objects comprising square prism ( 420 ); square prism ( 460 ); rectangle prism ( 465 ); three square prisms ( 530 ); cube ( 440 ), cube ( 550 ), cube and ( 590 ); rectangle prism ( 490 ); two rectangle prisms ( 470 ); rectangle prism ( 475 ); two rectangle prisms ( 500 ); two rectangle prisms ( 510 ); and four rectangle prisms ( 600 ) and a method for explaining algebraic equations (a+b) 2 =a 2 +2ab+b 2 ; (a−b) 2 =a 2 −2ab+b 2 ; (a+b+c) 2 =a 2 +b 2 +c 2 +2ab+2bc+2ca; (a+b) 3 =a 3 +b 3 +3a 2 b+3ab 2 ; (a+b)×(a−b)=a 2 −b 2 ; and (x+y) 2 −(x−y) 2 =4xy.

Methods and Software for Motivating a User to Partake in an Activity Using an Electronic Motivational Learning Tool and Visual Motivational Stimulus

Methods and software that motivate one or more users to partake in an activity using an electronic motivational learning tool. This functionality can allow students to remain motivated to study even when the subject matter is dry, such as in the case of rote memorization of vocabulary or mathematical concepts. Various corresponding and related methods and software are described. 160-. (canceled)61. A user interface for motivating a user to partake in an activity , said user interface being displayed by an electronic motivational learning tool and comprising:a first component configured for presenting to the user responsorial matter;a second component configured for presenting to the user a visual motivational stimulus; anda third component configured for receiving from the user a response to said responsorial matter;wherein said electronic motivational learning tool determines a correctness of said response and controls a level of obscurity of said visual motivational stimulus presented by said second component as a function of said correctness of said response.62. A user interface according to claim 61 , wherein:said electronic motivational learning tool displays at least some of said responsorial matter over said visual motivational stimulus; andsaid electronic motivational learning tool controls a level of obscurity of said visual motivational stimulus by increasing perceptibility of said visual motivational stimulus only when said correctness is right.63. A user interface according to claim 62 , wherein said increasing perceptibility of said visual motivational stimulus produces a completely unobscured visual motivational stimulus.64. A user interface according to claim 62 , wherein said increasing perceptibility of said visual motivational stimulus produces a partially unobscured visual motivational stimulus.65. A user interface according to claim 61 , wherein:said presenting responsorial matter includes displaying at least some of said responsorial matter over ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPUTERIZED INTERACTIVE SKILL TRAINING

The present invention is directed to interactive training, and in particular, to methods and systems for computerized interactive skill training. An example embodiment provides a method and system for providing skill training using a computerized system. The computerized system receives a selection of a first training subject. Several related training components can be invoked, such as reading, watching, performing, and/or reviewing components. In addition, a scored challenge session is provided, wherein a training challenge is provided to a user via a terminal, optionally in video form. 1. A training system configured to train a user , comprising:a server comprising a hardware computing device;a network interface coupled to the server;a tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the server, cause the training system to perform operations comprising:for a challenge, that includes a statement or question regarding a subject that a user is to be trained to respond to, instantiate a learning session and a practice session, wherein: a first section configured to train, using text, the user in how to respond to the challenge, and', 'a second section, configured to train the user, using an audio video presentation, to respond to the challenge,, 'the learning session includes a key element; and', 'contextual language in which the key element is embedded, wherein computer-executable instructions are configured to cause the key element to be rendered so as to be visually distinguished via a rendered attribute not present in the contextual language;, 'one or more guideline language constructs that provide a model answer to the challenge, wherein when there is a plurality of guideline language constructs, the guideline language constructs, comprising text, are positioned and rendered so that each guideline language construct is spaced apart from at least one other guideline language construct ...

Instrument and Related Notation and Methods

A closed end woodwind instrument is provided designed for use with an inventive teaching method, notation system, and repertory. The combined system is designed for teaching basics of music and to provide a simple, convenient and enjoyable instrument. The instrument is formed of a body, which defines an internal cavity. A mouthpiece has a windway that connects to the internal cavity. The windway allows a user to blow air through the mouthpiece into the cavity and through the instrument. A labium is positioned along the windway, such that it splits air flowing through the windway. A plurality of tone holes are in communication with the internal cavity to allow air to exit the cavity. Upon blocking or opening these tone holes, different tones can be produced by the instrument. 1. A closed end woodwind instrument comprising:a body defining an internal cavity;a windway defined by the body connecting the cavity to a mouthpiece area of the body and allowing an air to enter the cavity;a labium in communication with the windway, the labium splitting a quantity of air flowing through the windway such that a portion of the air flow enters the cavity, and a remainder of the air flow exits a window;a plurality of tone holes in communication with the internal cavity;wherein the internal cavity defines a circular cross section;wherein the body is approximately circular in cross section, and further consisting of four tone holes; a first tone hole in a northwest quadrant of the body, a second tone hole in a northeast quadrant of the body, a third tone hole in a southeast quadrant of the body, and a fourth tone hole in a southwest quadrant of the body;wherein the first tone hole has a diameter of approximately 6.00 mm+/−0.1 mm at an opening of the internal cavity, second tone hole has a diameter of approximately 5.50 mm+/−0.1 mm at an opening of the internal cavity, third tone hole has a diameter of approximately 1.5 mm+/−0.1 mm at an opening of the internal cavity, and wherein the ...

VISUAL TEACHING TOOL AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE RESULT OF DIGIT MULTIPLICATION BASED-ON DIAGRAM ROTATION AND TRANSITION PATH

A method for determining the result of digit multiplication based-on diagram rotation and transition path is proposed. Firstly, one of three types of visual teaching tools including first type of visual teaching tool, second type of visual teaching tool and third type of visual teaching tool is selected by a computing device. Then, the first type of visual teaching tool or the second type of visual teaching tool is rotated to determine an initial node by the computing device, and thereby transferring multiplicand from digit 1 to digits 3, 7, or 9, or transferring multiplicand from digit 2 to digits 4, 6, or 8. Finally, proceeding number (PN) of the first transition paths, the second transition paths or the third transition paths reaching to an object node is determined to obtain a multiplier and product value of the multiplicand and the multiplier by the computing device. 1. A method for determining the result of digit multiplication by a computing device , comprising:selecting one of three types of visual teaching tools including first type of visual teaching tool, second type of visual teaching tool and third type of visual teaching tool, by said computing device;wherein said first type of visual teaching tool has a 3×3 array nodes with nine digits (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) in said 3×3 array nodes respectively and a tenth node with digit 0 therein, digits (1, 3, 7, 9) locate on its corner of said 3×3 array nodes, and adjacent number order nodes of said 3×3 array nodes are associated with each other via first transition paths;wherein said second type of said visual teaching tool has two 2×2 array nodes with four digits (2, 4, 6, 8) on its corner of each of said 2×2 array nodes and a fifth node and a tenth node with digit 0 therein respectively, and adjacent number order nodes of said two 2×2 array nodes are associated with each other via second transition paths;wherein said third type of said visual teaching tool has four corners nodes with digit 5 therein ...

Positional analysis for prayer recognition

Systems and techniques for assaying conformance to an activity manipulating a beaded-string smart device are herein described. The beaded-string smart device may include an active bead. The active bead may include at least one processor, at least one sensor, and at least one output device. A set of parameters for a model of the activity may be received to establish a measurable metric for at least a portion of the activity. A set of motion data may be collected. A position of the active bead may be calculated in relation to the remainder of the smart device using the set of motion data. The position of the active bead may be compared to the measurable metric to establish progress of the activity. A perceptible output of the progress may be provided via the at least one output device.

Math roll, an aid for displaying math information/facts on two semi-soft roll shapes, having a slightly deformable construction, that one rotates and positions by hand to access useful information/facts

A math aid that strengthens: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills, and math fact memory. It's an aid where math facts are displayed on two stuffed rolls using horizontal strips, color differences, various digit sizes and a roll shape all used to increase ease and focus on seeing selected facts for a math problem. There is one row of math facts for counting and subtracting, and several rows of math facts pertaining to multiplication and division. In making this aid, facts are transferred to two semi-flexible substrates, then the substrates are configured into sleeves, lined with semi-flexible films stuffed with soft material making two roll shapes, and then the ends are sealed. In using the aid, one selects the facts needed by rotating the roll to the strip of facts needed, then flattening the roll enough to hold its position to see those needed facts. 1. A method of making a math aid , in a roll shape having a deformable construction , comprised of one; selecting , editing and designing the display of math information/facts by arranging the information/facts into horizontal display strips where the strips are printed horizontally on a semi-flexible exterior material to allow the final roll shape to both display the selected information/facts more prominently and to distort and hide the other information/facts to reduce distractions , allowing for greater focus on the selected information/facts by means of the inventions shape; two , to trim the printed flexible exterior material; three , to finish off the roll's two raw end edges , to fold over the other two edges , sewing or bounding the material lengthwise seam together into a sleeve shape with two open ends; to turn the sleeve inside out to hide the lengthwise seam within the sleeve; four , to place a deformable flat plastic film rolled up inside the sleeve , then unrevealing it to give the sleeve a roll shape; to stuff the roll shape with stuffing material to support its roll shape; to seal ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDUCTING MULTI-LAYER USER SELECTABLE ELECTRONIC TESTING

A multi-layer user-selectable electronic testing (MUSET) system provides a cascaded set of alternative testing formats for test-takers to select a testing format that best accommodates their level of ability. Test-takers can answer fill-in-the-blank (FITB) items on a computer or other input device. If the test-taker is less confident of their understanding, they can select multiple-choice (MC) or true/false (T/F) testing formats. The MUSET system measures, tracks, and stores the amount of time it takes to answer test items, to switch testing formats, and to change answers. Test-takers indicate a confidence level that they have in the correctness of their answer. The MUSET system determines confidence characteristics, latency characteristics, and hesitancy characteristics of the test-taker and gathers additional parameters to build a performance profile of the test-taker's skills/traits/abilities. The performance profile is analyzed to guide and inform evaluators regarding individual performance, trends over time, differences between test-taker subsets, and analyses of test items. 1. A computer-implemented multi-layer user-selectable electronic testing method for building an electronic test-taker performance profile comprising executing on a computer processor the steps of:building a test specifications file with electronic test item content from a test item database;appending the test specifications file with scoring parameters from a database of global parameters;automatically delivering an electronic test item to a test-taker on a display device, wherein the electronic test item includes the test specifications file with the electronic test item content and the scoring parameters;receiving an electronic test item response from the test-taker to the electronic test item presented delivered to the test-taker;storing the electronic test item response in an item response database;calculating a test item score for the received electronic test item response using the ...

LANGUAGE ACQUISITION SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a language acquisition system and, more particularly, to a language acquisition system capable of allowing for unconsciously language acquisition by using an unconscious language cognitive model and a distributed iterative model for long-term memory. 1. A language acquisition system , comprising:a language acquisition management unit providing an absorption acquisition program, which is an acquisition program for “listening/speaking”, and a study acquisition program, which is a learning program for “reading/writing”; anda program execution unit including a set content DB corresponding to a level divided for each user's level, and executing the absorption acquisition program and the study acquisition program provided by the language acquisition management unit according to the user's acquisition level, and providing them to the user.2. The language acquisition system according to claim 1 , whereinthe language acquisition management unit comprisesa absorption acquisition program module controlling repetitive feedback of absorption content provided according to an unconscious and passive acquisition method for listening and speaking; anda study acquisition program module controlling repetitive feedback of study content being provided according to a leading and active acquisition method for reading and writing.3. The language acquisition system according to claim 2 , wherein:the repetitive feedback is an absorption and study method in which the content belonging to the set content (set by bundling the content provided at one time) is sequentially provided to the user, and once the output of all content is completed, the first round ends, and the next round is accumulated and repeatedly provided to recognize and store it as long-term memory;In the case of vocal language and text language, which is the language of narrow sense, the content composed of syllables, words, idioms, sentences, and paragraphs (=text composed of at least two ...

NUMBER PUZZLES

Described herein is are apparatuses for facilitating learning through the use of one or more senses. One apparatus includes a puzzle having a plurality of pieces that form a numeral. The puzzle includes a shape that matches the numeral, and a number of the plurality of pieces equal to the numeral. 1. An apparatus comprising: a shape that matches the numeral; and', 'a number of the plurality of pieces equal to the numeral., 'a puzzle comprising a plurality of pieces that form a numeral, wherein the puzzle comprises2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a weight of each piece of the plurality of pieces is substantially the same.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a weight of the puzzle comprises a weight of one piece of the plurality of pieces times the numeral.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each piece of the plurality of pieces comprises an indicator corresponding to the numeral.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each piece of the plurality of pieces comprises an indicator indicating the numeral.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each piece of the plurality of pieces comprises an indicator indicating a number one.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a height of the puzzle is directly proportional to the numeral.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the height of the puzzle is determined based on the following formula: the height=x*(the numeral−1)+y.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least two pieces of the plurality of pieces have the same shape.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein pieces of the plurality of pieces that do not have the same shape cannot be improperly connected together.11. An apparatus comprising: a first shape that matches the first numeral; and', 'the first plurality of pieces equal to the first numeral; and, 'a first puzzle comprising a first plurality of pieces that form a first numeral, wherein the first puzzle comprises a second shape that matches the second numeral; and', 'the second plurality of pieces equal to the ...

BIGOP LEARN AND PLAY, TEMPLATES PRINTED ON EACH SIDE OF THE DRY ERASE BOARD FOR LEARN AND PRACTICE ADDITION, SUBTRACTION AND MULTIPLICATION

A double-sided portable dry erase board that is lightweight, has unlimited uses and is easy to carry. It is designed for convenient portability, which may cooperate with the memo edition of the body of books for easy storage and practical use. Additionally, the instant device is to provide educational and frequent arithmetic practice when used for addition, subtraction and multiplication utilizing both vertical and horizontal uses. The instant device has a simple pedagogic structure and strong practicality, designed to work with grades K-1 curriculum and beyond. 1. A double-sided portable dry erase board comprises:at least one imprinted utility model template on each side of the dry erase portable board;a frame;a dry erase ink pen; andan eraser;wherein the portable dry erase board can be placed vertically or horizontally.2. The at least one imprinted utility model template of comprises more than one imprinted polygon selected from the group consisting of regular and irregular shapes claim 1 , wherein the polygons are distributed in such a way to direct the process for arithmetic operations.3. The dry erase ink pen of comprises a body claim 1 , a cap claim 1 , and a wiper claim 1 , wherein a wiper is attached to one end of the pen.4. The dry erase ink pen of comprises a pen cap claim 3 , wherein the cap has a mounting groove for mounting the wiper claim 3 , and the wiper is mounted to the mounting groove.5. The dry erase ink pen of further comprises a magnetizer for easy attachment to the double-sided portable dry erase board.6. The eraser of comprises a magnetizer for easy attachment to the double-sided portable dry erase board.7. A method for a basic arithmetic operation using a double-sided dry erase portable board comprises:Selecting a proper imprinted utility model template;marking the digits of a number within the polygons of a first row;marking the digits of a second number within the polygons of a second row;applying the rules of the arithmetic operation by ...

Game system and method for learning mathematics

A method of playing a learning game having game pieces with a playing face divided into first and second sections, the first section displaying a first number and the second section displaying the first number, a mathematical operation, and a second number, the method including taking turns to place a game piece on a playing surface adjacent a game piece already on the playing surface in which a numeric value of the first number in the first section of the game piece or the numeric value of the result of the mathematical operation in the second section is equal to a numeric value of a first or second section of the game piece already on the playing surface that is not adjacent another game piece.

PRESENTING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES VIA AN EXTENDED SOCIAL MEDIA FEED

An example system for presenting educational activities includes a computer processor and computer memory including instructions that cause the computer processor to receive a plurality of educational activities. The instructions also cause the processor to determine a learning level for a target user. The instructions further cause the processor to filter the plurality of educational activities for the target user based on the detected learning level for the target user. The instructions also further cause the processor to rank the filtered plurality of educational activities for the target user based on a social factor. The instructions also cause the processor to present the ranked educational activities to the target user in an extended social media feed. 1. A system for presenting educational activities , comprising:a computer processor; and receive a plurality of educational activities;', 'detect a learning level for a target user;', 'filter the plurality of educational activities for the target user based on the detected learning level for the target user;', 'rank the filtered plurality of educational activities for the target user based on a social factor; and', 'present the ranked educational activities to the target user in an extended social media feed., 'a computer memory, comprising instructions that cause the computer processor to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the social factor comprises a number of users that have completed the educational activity.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the social factor comprises a teaching relationship with the target user.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the learning level comprises a zone of development for each educational subject that is tracked and updated as the target user completes educational activities in each subject.5. The system of claim 1 , the computer memory comprising instructions that cause the computer processor to receive feedback from the target user via a featural keyboard comprising features ...

LEARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A method of playing a learning game having game pieces with a playing face divided into first and second sections, the first section displaying a first number and the second section displaying the first number, a mathematical operation, and a second number, the method including taking turns to place a game piece on a playing surface adjacent a game piece already on the playing surface in which a numeric value of the first number in the first section of the game piece or the numeric value of the result of the mathematical operation in the second section is equal to a numeric value of a first or second section of the game piece already on the playing surface that is not adjacent another game piece. 1. A learning system , comprising:a plurality of game pieces, each game piece having first and second opposing sides with a playing face on the first side that is divided into a first section and a second section, the first section displaying only a first number and the second section displaying in the following order: the first number, a mathematical operation, and a second number on which the mathematical operation is to be performed with the first number, and each game piece that has the first number in the first section equal to a result of the mathematical operation on the first and second numbers in the second section is denominated as a “double” piece; and shuffle the plurality of game pieces on a playing surface with the playing face facing the playing surface to form a draw pile of game pieces;', 'each player drawing a same number of game pieces from the draw pile of game pieces to form a hand of game pieces;', 'selecting a first player having a highest value double piece in their hand of game pieces to place the highest value double piece on the playing surface; and', "subsequent players taking a respective turn by either (i) placing a game piece from the respective subsequent player's hand of game pieces on to the playing surface adjacent a playing piece already ...

DEVICE OF EXTRACTING REGULARITY FOR A NUMBER SEQUENCE AND THE METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to a method of extracting regularity for an arbitrary number sequence and a device using the same, and especially provides a method and a device for finding regularity for an arbitrary number sequence using objects and computing the number that appears after a certain amount of time or times. 1. A device of extracting regularity of a number sequence comprises:an object arrangement unit configured to arrange corresponding objects for the number sequence or rearranging the arranged objects; anda regularity extraction unit configured to extract regularity of the number sequence through the arrangement or the rearrangement;wherein a number that appears after a certain amount of time or times is recognized using the regularity.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the regularity extraction unit arranges vertical objects (k) to be all the same claim 1 , records missing or remaining objects (a) separately after matching number of the first vertical objects and calculates number of the n-th object as k*n+a claim 1 , in a case that a dimension recognized through the arrangement or the rearrangement is one-dimensional.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the regularity extraction unit divides the objects in half so as to make a difference by two or stacks in two to extract a thickness (k) and cuts out a remainder so that the sequence be a pattern such as 1 claim 1 , 3 claim 1 , 5 claim 1 , 7 claim 1 , 9 claim 1 , . . . and calculates number of the n-th object as k*n̂2 claim 1 , in a case that a dimension recognized through the arrangement or the rearrangement is two-dimensional.4. The device of extracting regularity of a number sequence of further comprises:a graphic output unit configured to graphically output a process of finding regularity of the sequence input through the object arrangement unit and the regularity extraction unit for a user to recognize the process.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the user can interactively recognize a progress ...

MIDLINE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND METHOD

A midline educational system includes a display device with a series of digital displays for allowing students to practice of a plurality of academic skills using midline movement. A control provides display instructions to the display device and records the student's performance in simultaneously verbally reciting facts associated with the academic skills. The performance data is transmitted to a server, which stores the performance data in a database. Customized instructions are provided for each student using the display device. The server sets the customized instructions based on the student's identifying information, performance data in using the display device to practice academic skills, or test data related to academic skills. Administrators monitor the progress of a plurality of students through an administrative interface in communication with the server. The administrators input relevant test data, view performance data, view and update customized instructions, and generate reports for one or more students. 1. A midline educational system comprising:a display device including a series of digital displays secured to a base, wherein the series of digital displays are spaced apart along a length of the base, wherein the series of digital displays is configured to display a series of numbers, letters, words, images, or a combination thereof for practicing academic skills, and wherein the series of digital displays is configured for midline movement of a student user to practice an academic skill;a control in electronic communication with the digital displays of the display device, wherein the control is configured to provide display instructions to the digital displays, and wherein the control is configured to record performance data of the student user in practicing the academic skill; anda server in electronic communication with the control and a database, wherein the database includes a default instructions dataset, a performance dataset, and a customized ...

Game device, game control method, and game program

A game device includes: a problem submitter that submits a problem with regard to a graphic sub-divided into a plurality of zones; an input information acquirer that acquires color and numeric value information associated with a pen selected by a user from among a plurality of pens; a color judger that judges whether or not the color associated with the pen is identical to the color associated with a zone adjacent to a zone selected by the pen; a numeric value judger that judges whether or not a total numeric value that is the sum of numeric values associated with all of the respective zones selected by the pen, matches a target numeric value associated with the graphic; and a correctness judger that judges correctness with regard to the problem, based on judgement results from the color judger and from the numeric value judger.

Magnetic Building Set and Method for Teaching Numeracy and Spelling

A magnetic building set and method for teaching numeracy and spelling is disclosed. An example magnetic building set includes a plurality of trays that receive a plurality of unit markers implemented in various manipulative exercises and games that teach numeracy, elementary arithmetic, story arithmetic problems, geometric shapes, and spelling. The magnetic building set enables a user to build a plurality of geometric shapes, structures, and other constructions. Trays can be provided to represent a plurality of numeric quantities. A tray and marker assembly representing a specific numeric quantity can be manipulated as a whole, while the unit markers contained therein are visible to the student and can be viewed, manipulated, arranged and counted individually. Students are instructed to manipulate the trays and markers in various exercises in order to learn counting, number composition and decomposition, subitizing of quantities, arithmetic operations, place value, story arithmetic problems, geometric shapes, and spelling. 1. A magnetic building set , comprising:a plurality of trays, each having at least one indent on a first surface of each of the plurality of trays, and at least one indent on a second surface of each of the plurality of trays;a plurality of unit markers for positioning in the indents on the first and second surfaces of each of the plurality of trays;a magnetic connection for attaching the plurality of unit markers to the first and second surfaces of each of the plurality of trays, wherein one of the unit markers fitted into in an indent on the first surface of a first of the plurality of trays also fits into an indent on the second surface of a second of the plurality of trays;indicia on at least one of the unit markers including at least one of numbers, letters, and pictures of objects; andindicia on at least one of the indents including numbers, letters, or pictures of objects;wherein the magnetic building set is configurable in various ...

System and gaming method for aiding in learning math tables

A system and gaming method are disclosed. In various embodiments, a method for implementing multiplication table as an aid in learning math tables is disclosed.

DIGITAL PEN WITH ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL FEEDBACK

Disclosed is a digital pen that tracks the user's writing and provides useful feedback based on the user's writing. In one embodiment, the pen may provide feedback when the user has written a misspelled word, invalid mathematical expression, or any noncompliant expression. The pen may also provide feedback relating to the user's handwriting. The feedback may be visual, auditory, or tactile, and may be realtime or delayed. Statistics relating to the user's performance may be tracked, uploaded to external devices, and shared with others. This allows the user and interested parties to track the user's progress over time. The disclosed pen will be useful in educational settings. 1. A writing device , comprising:a tip capable of writing on a surface;a sensor capable of capturing a representation of the writing;a processor coupled to the sensor, the processor capable of generating compliance data based on the representation of the writing and one or more rules;an output device coupled to the processor, the output device capable of generating feedback based on the compliance data; and,a memory coupled to the processor, the memory device capable of storing at least a portion of the compliance data.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein generating compliance data includes identifying a misspelled word.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein generating compliance data includes identifying an invalid mathematical expression.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein generating compliance data includes identifying an improperly formed character.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes at least one of one of an optical sensor and an accelerometer.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein said feedback is at least one of audible claim 1 , visual claim 1 , and tactile.7. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a communication port coupled to said processor claim 1 , the communication port capable of receiving one or more rules used by the processor in generating compliance data.8. The ...

CALCULATION PRACTICING METHOD, SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

The disclosure provides a calculation practicing method, a system, an electronic device and a computer readable storage medium, the calculation practicing method includes: providing a calculation question; identifying the type and content of the calculation question; generating an answer area according to the type and content of the calculation question; receiving an answering operation in which the user inputs the answer string for the calculation question in the answer area; identifying the answer string inputted by the user; and determining whether each of the answer characters in the answer string is correct, if there is an incorrect answer character, it will be marked, so that the calculation practice can be realized through the electronic device, which is convenient for students to carry out training. 1. A calculation practicing method , the calculation practicing method comprising:providing a calculation question;identifying the type and the content of the calculation question;generating an answer area according to the type and the content of the calculation question;receiving an answering operation in which a user inputs an answer string for the calculation question in the answer area;identifying the answer string inputted by the user; anddetermining whether each answer character in the answer string is correct, and if there is an incorrect answer character, marking the incorrect answer character.2. The calculation practicing method according to claim 1 , wherein if there is the incorrect answer character claim 1 , a correct answer character is also displayed when marking the incorrect answer character.3. The calculation practicing method according to claim 1 , wherein after identifying the type of the calculation question claim 1 , the calculation practicing method further comprises:determining whether it is necessary to generate a vertical calculation formula according to the type and the content of the calculation question, and if the vertical calculation ...

SERVER APPARATUS, METHOD OF AGGREGATING CALCULATION TARGET DATA, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING CALCULATION DATA AGGREGATION PROGRAM

A server apparatus has a transmission/reception unit and a processor that is configured to transmit a group ID to the communication device by using the transmission/reception unit, receive a plurality of calculation data of calculators from the communication device by using the transmission/reception unit, wherein corresponding images of the plurality of calculation data of calculators were displayed in display devices of calculators, and the plurality of calculation data of calculators of the corresponding images were acquired by the communication device, and output aggregated calculation data acquired by aggregating the received plurality of calculation data of calculators in association with the group ID. 1. A server apparatus comprising:a transmission/reception unit that transmits/receives data to/from at least one communication device; anda processor,wherein the processor is configured to:transmit a group ID to the communication device by using the transmission/reception unit;receive a plurality of calculation data of calculators from the communication device by using the transmission/reception unit, wherein corresponding images of the plurality of calculation data of calculators were displayed in display devices of calculators, and the plurality of calculation data of calculators of the corresponding images were acquired by the communication device; andoutput aggregated calculation data acquired by aggregating the received plurality of calculation data of calculators in association with the group ID.2. The server apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the transmission/reception unit is configured totransmit/receive data to/from a plurality of camera-attached communication devices as the communication devices; andthe processor is configured to:transmit each of a different group ID to each of the plurality of camera-attached communication devices,receive each of the plurality of calculation data of calculators and each of the different group ID from each of ...

Server apparatus, data integration method and electronic device

A server apparatus includes a processor. The processor is configured to perform: calculation target data receiving processing, group ID receiving processing, data registering processing and integrated calculation result transmitting processing. The calculation target data receiving processing receives calculation target data which is to be output from an information display device. The group ID receiving processing receives a group ID. The data registering processing registers the calculation target data received in the calculation target data receiving processing in association with the group ID received in the group ID receiving processing. The integrated calculation result transmitting processing integrates each calculation target data registered in association with the group ID in the data registering processing for each group ID and transmits a calculating result based on the integrated data.

Method for Efficiently Teaching Content Using an Adaptive Engine

A teaching method and system which effectively and efficiently teaches content to a user. The method includes administering a series of teaching topics to the user through a personal computing (PC) device, where each topic includes a lead problem and a plurality of secondary problems. As the user solves the problems within each topic, the PC device monitors and analyzes the user's cognitive ability based on which solution was found for each of the problems. Subsequently, the PC device alters which problems are then offered to the user at each incremental step to reflect the user's performance on the previously problems. This is achieved by using open-ended problems with an optimal solution and an at least one other solution. If the optimal solution is identified, then the user can skip certain problems. If the other solution is identified, the user is simply moved to the next problem within the topic. 1. A method for efficiently teaching content using an adaptive engine comprises the steps of:(A) providing a series of teaching topics, wherein each teaching topic includes a lead problem and a plurality of secondary problems;(B) providing an optimal solution and an at least one other solution for the lead problem and for each secondary problem;(C) providing a personal computing (PC) device, wherein the PC device includes a processor and a physical user interface;(D) prompting to solve a specific problem within an arbitrary teaching topic through the physical user interface, wherein the arbitrary teaching topic is any topic within the series of teaching topics;(E) receiving answering data for the specific problem with the PC device;(F) repeating steps (D) and (E), until the answering data matches either the optimal solution or the other solution of the specific problem;(G) prompting to solve a next problem within the arbitrary teaching topic through the physical user interface, if the answering data for the specific problem matches the other solution of the specific ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC DISTILLATION OF CONCEPTS FROM MATH PROBLEMS AND DYNAMIC CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF MATH PROBLEMS FROM A COLLECTION OF MATH CONCEPTS

Systems and methods of automatically distilling concepts from math problems and dynamically constructing and testing the creation of math problems from a collection of math concepts comprising: providing a user interface to a user; receiving as input: a math problem; one or more math concepts; and/or a user data packet; extracting and compiling a concept cloud of one or more CLIs that comprise the mathematical concepts embodied in the input, describe the operation of the one or more math concepts, or relate to the UDP, respectively; generating one or more math problem building blocks from the concept cloud CLIs; applying a mathematical rules engine to the one or more math problem building blocks to build one or more additional math problems; and returning to the user, through the user interface, the one or more additional math problems built from the CLIs that define the concept cloud extracted from the input. 1. A system for automatically distilling concepts from math problems and dynamically constructing and testing the creation of math problems from a collection of math concepts comprising:one or more databases storing two or more concept line items (CLIs), wherein each CLI is an expression of a mathematical concept, and a set of two or more defined interrelationships between the two or more CLIs, wherein the defined interrelationships include one or more of a prerequisite to another CLI, a dependency on another CLI, and a lack of relationship to another CLI; and providing a user interface to a user through which the user interacts with the system;', 'receiving as input one or more of: a math problem; one or more math concepts; and a user data packet (UDP), wherein a UDP is a collection of attributes, properties, and variables that describe a math skill set;', 'extracting and compiling a concept cloud of one or more CLIs that comprise the mathematical concepts embodied in the input, describe the operation of the one or more math concepts, or relate to the UDP, ...

Toilet paper with printed teaching aids

Toilet paper with printed teaching aids provides printed teaching aids to help very young children learn the alphabet, colors, numbers, and simple arithmetic and reading lessons. The toilet paper may provide a range of age appropriate teaching aids, such as a roll of colors for toddlers, a roll of letters and numbers for preschoolers, a roll of simple reading words for first graders, and a roll of simple arithmetic and reading rhymes for second graders. 1. A toilet paper with printed teaching aids , comprising:(a) a roll of toilet paper;(b) teaching aids;(c) said teaching aids being printed on a surface of said roll of toilet paper;(d) said teaching aides being appropriate for a specific age range;(e) said roll of toilet paper being individually packaged; and(f) said toilet paper indicating the specific age range on said package.2. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 1 , wherein said teaching aids are appropriate for toddlers.3. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 2 , wherein said teaching aids are colors.4. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 1 , wherein said teaching aids are appropriate for preschool students.5. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 4 , wherein said teaching aids are letters.6. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 4 , wherein said teaching aids are numbers.7. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 1 , wherein said teach aids are appropriate for first grade students.8. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 7 , wherein said teaching aids are simple reading words.9. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 1 , wherein said teaching aids are appropriate for second grade students.10. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 9 , wherein said teaching aids are simple arithmetic.11. The toilet paper with printed teaching aids of claim 9 , wherein said teaching aids are reading rhymes. This Application claims the benefit ...

METHOD, SYSTEM, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR PROVIDING LEARNING INFORMATION

The present invention relates to a method, system, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for providing learning information. According to the invention, it is possible to consider, in providing supplementary learning information to a learner, both of a supplementary learning pattern common to all learners and a supplementary learning pattern of a specific learner whose characteristics are similar to those of the learner, so that learning units necessary for supplementary learning of the learner may be found accurately and efficiently. 1. A method for providing learning information , comprising the steps of:determining a direction of supplementary learning necessary for a learner, based on the learner's academic achievement for a target learning unit;determining at least one supplementary learning unit to be provided to the learner, with reference to a first weight determined based on a correlation between the target learning unit and each of at least one other learning unit connected to the target learning unit along the determined direction, and a second weight determined based on a supplementary learning pattern experienced by another learner, wherein learning characteristics of the another learner and those of the learner are similar at or above a predefined level; andproviding the learner with learning information on the at least one determined supplementary learning unit,wherein the first weight is acquired from a knowledge map including two or more nodes each corresponding to two or more learning units and at least one link which connects the two or more nodes and is assigned a correlation between the two or more learning units.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the two or more nodes and the at least one link are defined based on a learning system predetermined for the two or more learning units.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the correlation between the two or more learning units is dynamically determined based on nodes and links that at ...

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A game set for activating multiple payloads associated with first , second , and third mechanically attachable and electrically connectable modules , the game set comprising: a battery couplable for supplying DC power;', 'a battery compartment for housing the battery;', 'first software and a first processor for executing the first software, the first processor is coupled to the battery for being powered by the DC power; and', 'a first connector for electrically connecting to, and ...

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A game set for activating a payload in response to sensing a first physical phenomenon and for over-the-air wireless communication with a device , the game set comprising: a sensor for producing an output signal responsive to the first physical phenomenon;', 'a first connector coupled for transmitting the output signal; and', 'a first enclosure housing the sensor and the first connector,, 'a first module comprising a first payload for affecting a second physical phenomenon ...

Touch screen scholastic training system

An interactive scholastic teaching device may use first and second portions of a touchscreen for presenting problems and receiving answers to the problems from a user. The first portion of a touchscreen display is used for presenting one or more scholastic problems for a user during a problem session, and the second portion of the touchscreen display is used for recording one or more traces manually input by the user on the second portion of the touchscreen display during the problem session. A memory stores the one or more traces. The touchscreen display may also include a third portion having one or more touch buttons structured to accept input from the user during the problem session, which may also be stored in the memory, and associated with the stored traces. The traces may be stored in image form, moving image form, or in data that may be re-created to form a moving image. Methods of performing scholastic training on a touch screen device as well as a computer readable medium containing program instructions for causing a computing device to perform the methods of scholastic training are also set forth.

Back to Basics Multiplication Blocks

Multiplication Blocks are for the whole family from toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten, parents, aunts and uncles teaching children the concept of counting, adding, grouping, leading up to multiplying and dividing whole #'s 1-12. 1Count 1-12Sequential counting adding number to itself 1+1+1 . . . 12, 2+2+2 . . . 24, 3+3+3 . . . 36 and so forth . . . 12+12+12 . . . 144Counting by 2's, 3's, 4's . . . Up to 12Multiplying whole numbers 1-12Concepts 1×2=2×1Multiplication: Use factors—multiplier, multiplicand; Product (Result)Division: Use Product (Result)—multiplier, multiplicand; factors. Begin with individual blocks and learning Multiplication Tables & Charts This tool to use for simply multiplying whole numbers is an idea that I have thought about for a long time. The picture became so clear in my head that I picked up pencil and paper and wrote down the multiplication tables from 1 to 12 in four sets. I made my first model with note book paper. I folded one sheet for the holder and 4 additional sheets were folded into 4 sided rectangular blocks. One block has numbers 1-12 on one side. The numbers on this block are the Multipliers. I glued that block to the side of the paper to make it stationary. I folded the paper from the bottom to make space to hold the remaining 3 blocks. I typed the numbers of the multiplication table from 1 to 12 on my computer using excel, printed them out and glued individual rows from the table on the four sides of the 3 remaining blocks. The numbers on the top of these blocks are the Multiplicand and the numbers listed are the products. This paper prototype is shown in image on specification sheet #1. I took this paper prototype to the Maker Place in San Diego, where I instructed one of the wood work specialists to construct a second prototype using the paper prototype as a model, out of wood which is much closer to what I envisioned. This Wood prototype is shown in in the image specification sheets.I sat with my granddaughter who is ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, MOVEMENT PATH RECORDING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Processor displays avatar to move from a starting coordinate to first movement destination coordinates in accordance with each instruction in first instruction set. Processor records coordinates after movement by instructions in the first instruction set, as first group, in accordance with instruction included in the first instruction set. Processor returns avatar to the before starting movement coordinates and displays avatar. Processor displays avatar to move from the before starting movement coordinates to second movement destination coordinates in accordance with each instruction in second instruction set. Processor records coordinates after movement by instructions in the second instruction set. 1. An electronic devicecomprising a processor and a display, wherein displays, on the display, a display body so as to move the display body from a coordinate value or coordinate values corresponding to a starting position, in which the display body is caused to start to move, to a coordinate value or coordinate values corresponding to a first movement destination in accordance with each movement instruction of a first movement instruction set including one or more movement instructions;', 'records a coordinate value or coordinate values corresponding to a movement by any one of the one or more movement instructions of the first movement instruction set, as a first coordinate value group, in a storage device in accordance with a recording instruction included in the first movement instruction set;', 'after recording of the first coordinate value group, returns the display body to the coordinate value or the coordinate values corresponding to the starting position and displays the display body on the display;', 'displays, on the display, the display body so as to move the display body from the coordinate value or the coordinate values corresponding to the starting position to a coordinate value or coordinate values corresponding to a second movement destination in ...

Math-wars card game

A math-wars card game includes play area and at least two players. Number cards each identify single number from different numbers such that there is at least one number card for each number. Operator cards each identify single mathematical operator from different operators such that there is at least one operator card for each operator. To begin play, in first of successive battles, at least three number cards are laid in row on play area with respective numbers exposed and one fewer number of operator cards are laid between corresponding consecutive laid number cards with respective operators exposed such that exposed numbers and operators present unsolved mathematical equation. Winner of first battle is determined as player first providing correct solution to equation. All laid cards from first battle are given to winner. Consecutive battles are continued until one player holds predetermined number of number and operator cards or number cards. 1. A method of playing a math-wars card game comprising steps of:providing a play area of said game;providing at least two players to play said game;providing a set of number cards each of which identifies a single number from a plurality of different numbers such that there is at least one of said number cards for each of said numbers;providing a set of operator cards each of which identifies a single mathematical operator from a plurality of different mathematical operators such that there is at least one of said operator cards for each of said mathematical operators;beginning play of said game by, in a first of a plurality of successive battles of said game, laying in a row on said play area at least three of said number cards with said respective numbers exposed and one fewer number of said operator cards between corresponding consecutive ones of said laid number cards with said respective mathematical operators exposed such that said exposed numbers and mathematical operators present an unsolved mathematical equation; ...

LIQUID FLOW INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

A liquid flow instructional system for presenting a proportions problem and for allowing the proportions problem to be solved comprises an input container and a plurality of output containers selectively and fluidly coupled to the input container. The system has an adjustable valve having a plurality of configurable regions. Each of the plurality of configurable regions corresponds to one of the plurality of output containers. An activable switch is provided for initiating flow of liquid from the input container to the plurality of output containers in accordance with a user configuration of the plurality of configurable regions. The proportions problem is solvable by filling each of the plurality of output containers to capacity without spillage. The correspondence between the plurality of configurable regions and the plurality of output containers is indicated by a visible indicator. 1. A liquid flow instructional system for presenting a proportions problem and for allowing said proportions problem to be solved , said liquid flow instructional system comprising:a refillable input tank;a plurality of output tanks;an adjustable valve selectively and fluidly coupling said refillable input tank to said plurality of output tanks; said adjustable valve having a face comprising a plurality of regions each of which is configurable by a user; each of said plurality of configurable regions corresponding to one of said plurality of output tanks; andan activable switch for initiating flow of liquid from said refillable input tank to said plurality of output tanks in accordance with a user configuration of said plurality of configurable regions;wherein:said proportions problem is solvable by filling each of said plurality of output tanks to capacity without spillage; anda volume of said input tank is one of: (a) equal to a collective volume of said plurality of output tanks; and (b) a multiple of said collective volume of said plurality of output tanks.2. The liquid flow ...

NUMERICAL SEQUENCE BOARD GAME

A numerical sequence board game. The numerical sequence board game includes a gridded board and corresponding playing pieces. The hexagonal-shaped playing pieces may be placed on corresponding hexagonal grids on the gridded board during game play. Each playing piece may include numerical indicia that can be used to form numerical sequences with other playing pieces, wherein the numerical sequences may be formed in one or more directions on the gridded board. 1. A board game comprising:a gridded board having a plurality of grids, each one of the plurality of grids having a hexagonal shape;a plurality of playing pieces or tiles that are place-able on the plurality of grids, each one of the plurality of playing pieces having a hexagonal shape that corresponds to and that is no larger than the hexagonal shape of the plurality of grids on the gridded board,wherein each one of the plurality of playing pieces includes a numerical indicia on at least one face of the playing piece; and wherein each one of said plurality of playing pieces is place-able adjacent to one another on the gridded board to form a numerical sequence of numbers based on the numerical indicia on the at least one face of each playing piece, wherein the numerical sequence of numbers is formed in at least one of a horizontal direction, a diagonal up direction and a diagonal down direction,wherein for each numerical sequence, a numerical difference that is determined by the user, exists between a first playing piece in the numerical sequence and a second playing piece that is adjacent to the first playing piece, wherein the same numerical difference also exists between the second playing piece and a third playing piece that is placed adjacent to the second playing piece.2. The board game of wherein the numerical indicia is a single digit that is displayed on the at least one face of the playing piece.3. The board game of wherein the numerical indicia is a double digit claim 1 , wherein a first digit of ...

Method and System for Active Learning

A method and system for conducting interactive classroom learning that can utilize a plurality of electronic audio and video equipment, mobile computing devices, and processing servers, interconnected via a first network infrastructure in a classroom or presentation hall to deliver seamlessly interactive multimedia contents to each of one or more participants in classroom or presentation hall; wherein the participants comprises one or more lecturers or presenters, and one or more students or audiences. The method and system allow the control and coordination of the electronic audio and video equipment, mobile computing devices, and the processing servers to deliver the interactive multimedia contents to the participants in the classroom or presentation hall simultaneously and to facilitate the information input-output interactions to and from the participants; wherein the interactive multimedia contents can be divided into multiple parts or streams, and each being personalized for each or each subset of the participants. 1. A system for conducting interactive learning session in a classroom or presentation in a presentation hall , comprising:a first network infrastructure;a first processing server connected to the first network infrastructure and configured to serve multimedia lecture or presentation material content data and exchange data from one or more mobile computing devices connected to the first network infrastructure;the one or more mobile computing devices, each having a computer processor configured for receiving and displaying the multimedia lecture or presentation material content data, facilitating user input, and receiving the input data, comprising at least one mobile computing device is adapted to be used by lecturer or presenter and further configured in its computer processor to provide a user interface to be used by lecturer or presenter and two or more mobile computing devices are adapted to be used by students or audience and further configured ...

COGNITIVE TRAINING AND PLAY DEVICE, FOR FAMILIARIZING SQUARES, SQUARE ROOTS AND PRIME NUMBERS

Present invention relates to a cognitive training device for familiarizing squares, square roots and prime numbers. The present invention discloses a cognitive training device for familiarizing squares, square roots and prime numbers comprising a playing board and an instrument to generate random numbers. The use of this device increases the visuospatial ability of the user and makes learning possible for even individuals suffering from dyscalculia. The user of the cognitive training device disclosed in the present invention will be able to familiarize with numbers, similarities and their interrelations without a wide range of basic abilities and effort that is generally needed to understand mathematical concepts. 11. A cognitive training and play device () , for familiarizing squares , square roots and prime numbers by the players , comprising:{'b': '2', 'claim-text': [{'sup': 2', '2', '2, 'b': 21', '22', '1', '23', '26', '2, 'claim-text': {'b': 23', '26', '23', '26', '2', '24', '23', '3', '25', '23', '2', '1', '3', '27', '26', '3', '5', '26, 'when the path is marked in clockwise direction then the path start is positioned on a subunit () selected from [n/2, n/2], [(n/2)+1, n/2], [n/2, (n/2)+1] and [(n/2)+1, (n/2)+1] and the path end is positioned on a corresponding subunit () positioned at [1, n], [1, 1], [n, n] and [n, 1] respectively, and when the path is marked in anticlockwise direction then the path start is positioned on a subunit () selected from [n/2, n/2], [(n/2)+1, n/2], [n/2, (n/2)+1] and [(n/2)+1, (n/2)+1] and the path end is positioned on the a subunit () positioned at [n, 1], [n, n], [1, 1] and [1, n]; number is essentially marked on a subunit () selected from [n/2, n/2], [(n/2)+1, n/2], [n/2, (n/2)+1] or [(n/2)+1, (n/2)+1] excluding the subunits (); number is essentially marked on a subunit () selected from [n/2, n/2], [(n/2)+1, n/2], [n/2, (n/2)+1] and [(n/2)+1, (n/2)+1] excluding the subunits (), and the subunit marked with , and after positioning ...

INTERACTIVE ONLINE LABORATORY

A wireless sensor probe is used for performing experiments in an interactive laboratory. The probe may include a plurality of sensors for collecting experimental data during an experiment and a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the collected data to a receiver module. The receiver module is adapted for transferring the data to a computer where a software component may process the data for presentation of the resultant processed data on a display substantially in real-time. 1. A teaching kit for performing a plurality of interactive experiments comprising:a wireless sensor probe having a plurality of sensors including an accelerometer for collecting acceleration data associated with movement of the probe, a magnetic field sensor for collecting magnetic field data associated with a magnetic field proximate to the probe, a voltage input sensor for collecting voltage data associated with an external voltage source adapted to be connected to the probe, and an ultrasonic sensor for collecting distance data associated with an object spaced a distance from the probe, wherein each of the plurality of sensors is adapted for generating a signal associated with each of the respective data;a receiver module for receiving the signals associated with each of the respective data from the wireless sensor probe; anda software storage means for receiving the signals associated with the respective data from the receiver module, the software storage means including software adapted for executing multiple sets of instructions, each set of instructions correlating with at least one of the plurality of interactive experiments and actuating a selected sensor of one of the plurality of sensors on the wireless sensor probe associated with a selected experiment in response to selecting one of the plurality of interactive experiments;wherein each set of instructions selectively processes the received signals associated with the respective data for calculating a magnitude relating to at ...

System and Method for Remote Collaborative Learning

A system and method are provided for using networked computer devices to access remote collaborative learning resources. The method uses a student computing device to establish a network-connection with an education program, accesses a problem set screen, and selects a problem. If an incorrect answer is submitted to the problem, the student application has the option of accessing a remote education program collaborative learning resource associated with the selected problem. Subsequent to accessing the collaborative learning resource, the student application submits a problem answer to the education program. In response to the resource flag and the submission of a correct problem answer, the education program grants partial credit to the student application or a user identity associated with the student application. Optionally, the problem answers may be submitted with a problem work area screen. The problem work area screen is frozen once the student application accesses a collaborative learning resource. 1. A method for using networked computer devices to provide access to remote collaborative learning resources , the method comprising:a student computing device establishing a network-connection with an education server having an education program embedded in a non-transitory memory as a sequence of processor executable instructions;a student application, embedded in a student computing device non-transitory memory as a sequence of processor executable instructions, accessing a problem set screen in the education program;the student application selecting a problem from the problem set screen;the student application accessing a remote education program collaborative learning resource associated with the selected problem;subsequent to accessing the collaborative learning resource, the student application submitting a corrected problem answer to the education program;generating a resource flag in response to the collaborative learning resource being accessed; and,in ...

Process and system to limit access until a desired educational activity has been performed

This current invention is a system and application that requires a people like children to solve puzzles, or learn about history or math before they can play games or use a web browser. The system would work like a smartphone application, this product would be available through the respective marketplace for smartphones. It allows parents to select certain applications (such as netflix, angry birds, etc.) to prompt the application before they open. 1. A system comprising;having a system that resides in the non-transitory memory of a computing device;preventing access until a select criteria is met;meeting said criteria; andallowing access.2. A system according to preventing access to a media.3. A system according to preventing access to a multi-media device.4. A system according to where the criteria is the correct answering of questions.5. A system according to inputting a grade level and having the questions be based on that grade level.6. A system according to selecting subjects and having the questions be based on those subjects.7. A system according to having selecting the number of questions to be answered to unlock the access.8. A system according to having a user logon to the system.9. A system according to having the user set the criteria.10. A system according to having the criteria be answering questions correctly.11. A system according to having the user input a grade level and having the questions be based on that grade level.12. A system according to having the user set the number of questions correct to allow access.13. A system according to allowing access once the set number of questions have been accessed correctly.14. A system according to setting access for a set period of time.15. A system according to denying access after set period of access time.16. A system according to after set period of time deny access until the criteria has been met again.17. A system comprising;having a system that resides in the non-transitory memory of a computing ...

MATHEMATICAL TEACHING APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USE

Mathematical teaching apparatuses and methods of use are provided herein. In one embodiment a mathematical teaching apparatus includes a frame having a plurality of spaced apart rods, and an equal number of beads disposed on each of the plurality of spaced apart rods to create beaded rows. Each of the equal number of beads of the beaded rows is identical in size such that the beaded rows form a square when the beaded rows are disposed on a furthermost edge of the frame. 1. A mathematical teaching apparatus , comprising:a frame comprising ten spaced apart rods forming ten rows; andten beads disposed on each of the ten rods, wherein each of the ten beads are sized such that the ten rows comprising ten beads form a square when the mathematical teaching apparatus is disposed in a resting position.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of beads comprises a size of 2× height and 3× length.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the frame comprises a size of 2× height and 3× length.4. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the each of beads are identical in size.5. A mathematical teaching apparatus claim 2 , comprising:a frame comprising a plurality of spaced apart rods within the frame; andan equal number of beads disposed on each of the plurality of spaced apart rods to create beaded rows, wherein each of the equal number of beads of the beaded rows are identical in size such that the beaded rows form a square when the beaded rows are disposed on a furthermost edge of the frame.6. The apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the beads form a resting field when disposed on a furthermost edge of the frame.7. The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein a square number of beads moved away from the resting field forms a separate square from the remaining beads in the resting field.8. The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein a portion of the beads in the resting field are moved away to form a first triangle claim 6 , the beads remaining in the ...

MATHEMATICAL TEACHING APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USE

Mathematical teaching apparatuses and methods of use are provided herein. In one embodiment a mathematical teaching apparatus includes a frame having a plurality of spaced apart rods, and an equal number of beads disposed on each of the plurality of spaced apart rods to create beaded rows. Each of the equal number of beads of the beaded rows is identical in size such that the beaded rows form a square when the beaded rows are disposed on a furthermost edge of the frame. 1. A mathematical teaching apparatus , comprising:a frame comprising ten spaced apart rods forming ten rows; andten beads disposed on each of the ten rods;wherein the spacing between said rods and the size of the beads are dimensioned such that the ten rows each comprising ten beads form a square when the beads are disposed in a resting position.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of beads comprises a size of 2× height and 3×length.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the frame comprises a size of 2× height and 3×length.4. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the each of beads are identical in size.5. A mathematical teaching apparatus claim 2 , comprising:a frame comprising a plurality of spaced apart rods within the frame; andan equal number of beads disposed on each of the plurality of spaced apart rods to create beaded rows, wherein each of the equal number of beads of the beaded rows are identical in size such that the beaded rows form a square when the beaded rows are disposed on a furthermost edge of the frame.6. The apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the beads form a resting field when disposed on a furthermost edge of the frame.7. The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein a square number of beads moved away from the resting field forms a separate square from the remaining beads in the resting field.8. The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein a portion of the beads in the resting field are moved away to form a first triangle claim 6 , the beads ...

DEVICE, TEACHING AID, AND PLATFORM FOR COMPUTING MATHEMATICS, AND THE METHOD FOR PROVIDING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a device, a teaching aid, and a platform for computing mathematics, and the method for providing the same, which especially provides a method for making the meanings of mathematical equations intuitively and stereoscopically understood by computing various mathematics and expressing their processes with engraving objects (e.g., cube, block, etc.), a computing device/teaching aid for providing the method and the platform for providing various services through a mathematical computation using engraving objects. In particular, the teaching aid for computing mathematics provides a sequence board and a plurality of cubes which are arranged and rearranged on the sequence board, so that various mathematical problems and computing processes for the mathematical problems can be visually expressed in three-dimension and a user can intuitively understand the principles and solutions of the mathematical problems. 15-. (canceled)6. A device for computing a mathematical problem using an engraving object , which comprises:an input interface configured to input the mathematical problem;a mathematical computing processor configured to perform a mathematical computation for the inputted mathematical problem by using the engraving object; andan output interface configured to output the result of the mathematical computation,wherein the mathematical computation is to intuitively compute the mathematical problem by using the engraving object, the embossing object, or the combinations thereof.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the mathematical computing processor configured to:recognize the inputted mathematical problem and utilize the recognized results to the mathematical computation;categorize and arrange the recognized mathematical problem with the engraving object, the embossing object, or the combinations thereof; andcompute the categorized and arranged mathematical problem by using the engraving object, the embossing object, or the combinations ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRESENTING EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL

Method and system for presenting a lesson plan having a plurality of keyframes is provided. The method includes initializing a fixed variable for a first keyframe; detecting an input from a user at an interactive display device; correlating the input with a gesture from a gesture set and one or more of database domains from among a plurality of database domains; displaying an image at the interactive display device when all mutable variables for the first keyframe content are determined based on the input; manipulating the image using a gesture associated with the displayed image and any associated database domains; and transitioning to a next keyframe using animation. 1. A machine implemented method , comprising:using a graphical interface for developing a lesson plan having a plurality of keyframes for teaching a mathematical concept; wherein content for each keyframe is associated with a database domain from among a plurality of database domains;selecting a gesture from a gesture set for controlling objects when displayed at an interactive display device for a first keyframe;associating a mutable variable for the first keyframe content with a gesture;defining a default condition for the mutable variable;adding one or more of text, label, dimension or expression to the first keyframe content; andestablishing transition between the first keyframe and a next frame, using animation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gesture set includes a single touch claim 1 , multi-touch and three dimensional spatial control gestures for controlling an object from the first keyframe.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of database domains include an open drawing domain database claim 1 , a shape domain database claim 1 , a spatial object manipulation domain database claim 1 , a symbolic manipulation domain database claim 1 , a measurement domain database claim 1 , a character recognition domain database claim 1 , a fridge magnet mode domain database claim 1 , an ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPUTERIZED INTERACTIVE SKILL TRAINING

The present invention is directed to interactive training, and in particular, to methods and systems for computerized interactive skill training. An example embodiment provides a method and system for providing skill training using a computerized system. The computerized system receives a selection of a first training subject. Several related training components can be invoked, such as reading, watching, performing, and/or reviewing components. In addition, a scored challenge session is provided, wherein a training challenge is provided to a user via a terminal, optionally in video form. 1. (canceled)2. A training system configured to train a user , comprising:a server comprising a hardware computing device;a network interface coupled to the server; receiving an identification of a training module, the module including at least a first set of challenges including a plurality of challenges that include a statement or question regarding a subject that a user is to be trained to verbally respond to;', 'for a respective challenge, in response to a user action, transmitting for presentation on a user terminal having a display user interfaces associated with a learning session and user interfaces associated with a practice session, wherein:', 'the learning session includes a reading section configured to train the user in how to respond to the respective challenge using text, and a watching section, configured to train the user to respond to the respective challenge using an audio video presentation,', the respective challenge;', a key element; and', 'contextual language in which the key element is embedded, wherein computer-executable instructions are configured to cause the key element to be visually distinguished via an attribute not present in the contextual language;, 'a plurality of guideline language constructs that provide a model answer to the respective challenge, wherein the guideline constructs are in the form of text positioned so that each guideline language ...

MULTIPLICATION TABLE TRAINING TOOL AND METHOD

A visual tool and method used to learn the multiplication tables of two single digit numbers, 1-9. The tool is a graphic grid divided into eighty-one equal size squares by nine vertical columns and nine vertical rows. The grid lines around each set of three columns and three rows are highlighted and form nine subset boxes each containing 9 squares. The entire grid or individual rows, columns or subset boxes are associated with at least one multiple from the set of integers 1-9. The squares in each row, column and each subset box are randomly associated with a known or unknown numeral value equal to the product of the multiple associated with the row, column or subset box and a published or unpublished multiplicand. Some of the squares in the rows, columns and subset boxes contain randomly distributed unique product clues and most are empty. In some levels, the multiplicands are determined from the product clues. By examining the product clue, its location in the row, column or subset box, identifying a multiplicand with a suitable range value that has not been previously used in the row, column, and subset box, the products are determined and imputed into the empty squares. 1. A tool for learning the multiplication table of two numbers , comprising:a. a grid associated with the multiple, said grid divided into eighty-one squares created by a 9×9 horizontal and vertical grid lines, and forming nine vertical columns and nine vertical rows, the box also being divided into 9 subset boxes each containing 9 squares, each square in said row, column, or subset box being associated with the product of one of a multiplicands when multiplied by a known integer in the set of multiples 1-9; and, b. a set of multiples integers 1-9, said multiple integers being associated with all 81 squares in said grid, or with said squares located in one or more said vertical columns, or one or more said horizontal rows, or with said squares in at least one said subset box.2. The tool claim 1 , ...

Voice-Enabled Connected Smart Toy

A smart toy is provided. The smart toy includes a housing forming a zoomorphic shell for housing internal components. The smart toy also includes a microphone for receiving an audio signal from a child and a speaker for playing a responsive audio signal to the child. The smart toy further includes an actuator button and a microprocessor for establishing a voice call with a remote server when the actuator button is pressed. The microprocessor processes the audio signal received from the child and sends the audio signal to the remote server. The remote server processes the audio signal using a dialog engine and a knowledge database to generate the responsive audio signal which is tailored to the child and responsive to the audio signal. The remote server sends the responsive audio signal to the microprocessor to be played to the child.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSTRUMENTATION OF EDUCATION PROCESSES

Systems and methods for education instrumentation can include one or more servers configured generate a plurality of models for modeling various aspects of an education process using training data related to academic performance of students. The one or more servers can collect data from client devices associated with various education institutions or stakeholders throughout a life cycle of the education process. The one or more servers can use the generated models and the collected data to assess the addressing of education standards and predict or estimate performance metrics associated with the education process. The one or more servers can provide computed metrics or assessments of how well education standards are addressed to one or more client devices for display. 120-. (canceled)21. A system comprising:one or more processors; and obtain training data and test data related to student performance for a first plurality of students, the training data and the test data associated with a plurality of variables having influence on performance of an education process;', 'generate, using the training data, a model to simulate the performance of the education process, the model (i) representing a network of nodes corresponding to a respective subset of variables of the plurality of variables, and (ii) illustrating for each variable of the plurality of variables a respective predicting strength of predicting the performance of the education process;', 'validate the model using the test data; and', 'provide a visual representation of the model for display on one or more client devices., 'a memory storing computer code instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the network of nodes includes a plurality of links connecting pairs of nodes of the network of nodes claim 21 , each link connecting a respective pair of nodes and representing a dependency relationship or a causality ...

PROBLEM SOLVER STEPS USER INTERFACE

Displaying steps of a solution to a problem is provided. A tutorial application determines the solution and generates a card-based UI that presents solution steps on numbered cards sized to accommodate the step. One step is displayed as the focused step at a time. Steps are displayed in a step-by-step or an all-steps mode. In the step-by-step mode, navigation to a next or previous step is enabled via a selection of a next step control and a previous step control, respectively. The next/previous step controls are displayed in static positions, allowing the user to tap through steps by tapping in a single spot. In the all-steps mode, a portion of the next step is visible to indicate that there is another step below the focused step. Scrolling is enabled for allowing the user to navigate to a desired step. A mode selector is provided for enabling switching between viewing modes. 1. A computer-implemented method for displaying steps of a solution to a problem in a user interface , comprising:displaying a first step of a problem solution in a step-by-step mode; the first and second steps are displayed separately; and', 'the second step is designated as a focused step and is highlighted with respect to the first step;, 'in response to a next step selection, displaying a second step of the problem solution, wherein displaying the problem solution in an all-steps mode wherein each step of the problem solution is displayed separately, and wherein scrolling is enabled so that a user can scroll through the separate steps to view the separate steps; and', 'designating one of the displayed steps as the focused step and highlighting the focused step with respect to any other displayed steps or portions thereof; and, 'in response to a first user selection to switch modesin response to a second user selection to switch modes, disabling scrolling of the steps and redisplaying the problem solution in the step-by-step mode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein displaying the problem ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSTRUMENTATION OF EDUCATION PROCESSES

Systems and methods for education instrumentation can include one or more servers configured generate a plurality of models for modeling various aspects of an education process using training data related to academic performance of students. The one or more servers can collect data from client devices associated with various education institutions or stakeholders throughout an life cycle of the education process. The one or more servers can use the generated models and the collected data to assess the addressing of education standards and predict or estimate performance metrics associated with the education process. The one or more servers can provide computed metrics or assessments of how well education standards are addressed to one or more client devices for display. 1. A system for computing performance metrics of education processes , the system comprising:one or more computer servers and one or more client applications running on a plurality of client devices, the one or more client applications providing a plurality of user interfaces associated with a plurality of stages of a life cycle of an education process, the one or more servers having a database, a data collector, an analysis module, a simulator, and an output module,the database configured to store training data and test data related to student academic performance of a first plurality of students, receive student information data for a second plurality of students from a student information system (SIS); and', 'receive, from one or more client devices, one or more sets of standard elements for one or more lesson plans selected via a first user interface associated with the one or more client devices, the first user interface including lesson planning templates for selection of standard elements for lesson planning,, 'the data collector configured to generate, using the training data, a plurality of models to simulate performance of an education process; and', 'validate the plurality of models using ...

Set of Blocks and Method For Teaching Mathematics

A set of education blocks and method for teaching mathematics through equation checking includes a plurality of polygonal-shaped numeral blocks each having a plurality of faces, wherein a top face includes a numeral and a bottom face opposite the top face includes a dot pattern corresponding to the numeral on the top face. The set of blocks includes a plurality of polygonal-shaped operator blocks each including a plurality of faces, a top face presenting an arithmetic operation symbol. Selected numeral and operator blocks are selectively arranged to form an equation, an inversion of the numeral blocks revealing respective dot patterns to confirm the equation's correctness. The method of teaching mathematics includes each numeral block associating a numeral with its corresponding dot pattern representation, textual representation in one or more languages, and a color indicia indicative of the numeral being even, odd, or prime. 1. A method for teaching mathematics through equation checking , comprising:providing a plurality of numeral blocks each having a top face that includes a numeral and a bottom face that includes a dot pattern corresponding to the numeral on said top face;providing a plurality of operator blocks each having a top face that includes an arithmetic operation symbol;arranging selected numeral blocks and selected operator blocks with respective top faces thereof facing upwardly to form a mathematic equation;inverting each selected numeral block of the formed mathematical equation such that respective bottom faces are facing upwardly; andcounting respective dot patterns of respective bottom faces so as to check the accuracy of the formed mathematical equation.2. The method for teaching mathematics as in claim 1 , wherein the arranged mathematical equation is one of an addition equation claim 1 , a subtraction equation claim 1 , a multiplication equation claim 1 , or a division equation.3. The method for teaching mathematics as in claim 1 , wherein ...

Instructional tool for teaching statistics concepts

An apparatus for teaching statistics concepts includes a simulation module that generates a simulation of subject elements moving from a first portion of a simulated space to a second portion of the simulated space, where the simulated space has a treatment path and a non-treatment path. A propensity module utilizes one or more propensity inputs to the simulation module to affect a propensity of the subject elements to move on the treatment path to have treatment functions applied. A treatment module applies the treatment functions to the subject elements moving on the treatment path, where the treatment functions are configured to affect at least one output measure of the subject elements. A display module displays the simulation of the subject elements having the propensity inputs applied, application of the treatment functions, and the at least one output measure.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSTRUMENTATION OF EDUCATION PROCESSES

Systems and methods for education instrumentation can include one or more servers configured generate a plurality of models for modeling various aspects of an education process using training data related to academic performance of students. The one or more servers can collect data from client devices associated with various education institutions or stakeholders throughout a life cycle of the education process. The one or more servers can use the generated models and the collected data to assess the addressing of education standards and predict or estimate performance metrics associated with the education process. The one or more servers can provide computed metrics or assessments of how well education standards are addressed to one or more client devices for display. 120-. (canceled)21. A system comprising:one or more processors; and obtain training data and test data related to student performance for a first plurality of students, the training data and the test data associated with a plurality of variables having influence on performance of an education process;', 'generate, using the training data, a plurality of models to simulate the performance of the education process, each model of the plurality of models (i) representing a network of a respective subset of variables of the plurality of variables for simulating the performance of the education process, and (ii) illustrating for each variable of the plurality of variables a respective strength of predicting the performance of the education process;', 'validate the plurality of models using the test data;', 'simulate, using at least a subset of the plurality of models, a plurality of scenarios of the education process, simulating each scenario of the plurality of scenarios includes determining a respective performance of the education process;', 'compare respective performances of the education process for the plurality of scenarios; and', 'recommend, based on the comparison, one or more action plans related ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSTRUMENTATION OF EDUCATION PROCESSES

Systems and methods for education instrumentation can include one or more servers configured generate a plurality of models for modeling various aspects of an education process using training data related to academic performance of students. The one or more servers can collect data from client devices associated with various education institutions or stakeholders throughout a life cycle of the education process. The one or more servers can use the generated models and the collected data to assess the addressing of education standards and predict or estimate performance metrics associated with the education process. The one or more servers can provide computed metrics or assessments of how well education standards are addressed to one or more client devices for display. 120-. (canceled)21. A system comprising:one or more processors; and obtain training data and test data related to student performance for a first plurality of students, the training data and the test data associated with a plurality of variables having influence on performance of an education process;', 'generate, using the training data, a plurality of models to simulate the performance of the education process, each model of the plurality of models (i) representing a network of a respective subset of variables of the plurality of variables for simulating the performance of the education process, and (ii) illustrating for each variable of the plurality of variables a respective strength of predicting the performance of the education process;', 'validate the plurality of models using the test data;', 'receive education related data for a second plurality of students;', 'simulate, using at least a subset of the plurality of models and the education related data, a plurality of scenarios of the education process for a group of one or more students among the second plurality of students, simulating each scenario of the plurality of scenarios includes determining a respective performance of the education ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSTRUMENTATION OF EDUCATION PROCESSES

Systems and methods for education instrumentation can include one or more servers configured generate a plurality of models for modeling various aspects of an education process using training data related to academic performance of students. The one or more servers can collect data from client devices associated with various education institutions or stakeholders throughout a life cycle of the education process. The one or more servers can use the generated models and the collected data to assess the addressing of education standards and predict or estimate performance metrics associated with the education process. The one or more servers can provide computed metrics or assessments of how well education standards are addressed to one or more client devices for display. 120-. (canceled)21. A system comprising:one or more processors; and obtain training data and test data related to student performance for a first plurality of students, the training data and the test data associated with a plurality of variables having influence on performance of an education process;', 'generate, using the training data, a machine learning model to simulate the performance of the education process with respect to information gain for students at one or more stages of a plurality of stages of the education process, the machine learning model (i) representing a network of nodes corresponding to a respective subset of variables of the plurality of variables for simulating the performance of the education process, and (ii) illustrating for each variable of the plurality of variables a respective strength of predicting the performance of the education process;', 'validate the machine learning model using the test data;', 'receive education related data for a student; and', 'simulate the machine learning model using the education related data for the student to predict an amount of information gain for the student at a stage of the one or more stages of the education process., 'a memory ...

BLENDED BRAIN-TRAINING AND CURRICULAR-CONTENT LEARNING METHODS AND APPARATUS

Methods and apparatus for facilitating curricular content learning. The method comprises determining an initial order to present different types of learning modules to a user during a learning session. The learning modules include a curricular content learning module and a brain-training module configured to activate at least one brain system used for performing the curricular content learning module. The method further comprises presenting a first learning module of the plurality of learning modules on a user interface of a computer based, at least in part, on the initial order, recording user inputs during performance of the first learning module by a user, and updating the initial order based, at least in part, on the recorded user inputs to produce an updated order. A second learning module of the plurality of learning modules is presented on the user interface of the computer based, at least in part, on the updated order. 1. A method of facilitating curricular content learning , the method comprising:determining, by a computer processor, an initial order to present different types of learning modules to a user during a learning session, wherein the learning modules include a curricular content learning module and a brain-training module configured to activate at least one brain system used for performing the curricular content learning module;presenting a first learning module of the plurality of learning modules on a user interface of a computer based, at least in part, on the initial order;recording user inputs during performance of the first learning module by a user;updating the initial order based, at least in part, on the recorded user inputs to produce an updated order; andpresenting a second learning module of the plurality of learning modules on the user interface of the computer based, at least in part, on the updated order.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first learning module is the brain-training module configured to activate at least one ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDUCTING MULTI-LAYER USER SELECTABLE ELECTRONIC TESTING

A multi-layer user-selectable electronic testing (MUSET) system provides a cascaded set of alternative testing formats for test-takers to select a testing format that best accommodates their level of ability. Test-takers can answer fill-in-the-blank (FITB) items on a computer or other input device. If the test-taker is less confident of their understanding, they can select multiple-choice (MC) or true/false (T/F) testing formats. The MUSET system measures, tracks, and stores the amount of time it takes to answer test items, to switch testing formats, and to change answers. Test-takers indicate a confidence level that they have in the correctness of their answer. The MUSET system determines confidence characteristics, latency characteristics, and hesitancy characteristics of the test-taker and gathers additional parameters to build a performance profile of the test-taker's skills/traits/abilities. The performance profile is analyzed to guide and inform evaluators regarding individual performance, trends over time, differences between test-taker subsets, and analyses of test items. 1. A computer-implemented multi-layer user-selectable electronic testing method of building an electronic test-taker performance profile comprising executing on a computer processor the steps of: an electronic test item format type selected by the test-taker;', 'an amount of time taken by the test-taker to select the electronic test item format type;', 'an assigned test item format value multiplier that is based upon a predetermined difficulty of the electronic test item format type selected by the test-taker;', 'an assigned test item difficulty value that is based upon perceived predetermined difficulty of subject matter of an electronic test item;', 'an electronic test item answer to the electronic test item provided by the test-taker;', 'an amount of time taken by the test-taker to provide the electronic test item answer;', 'a confidence level selected by the test-taker indicating their ...

SEQUENTIALLY OPERATED MODULES

Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads are disclosed. An activation signal is propagated in the system from a module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to external power source such as AC power. The system may use remote powering wherein few or all of the modules are powered from the same power source connected to the system in a single point. The power may be carried over dedicated wires or concurrently with the conductors carrying the activation signal. The payload may be a visual or an audible signaling device, and can be integrated within a module or external to it. The payload may be powered by a module or using a dedicated power source, and can involve randomness associated with its activation such as the delay, payload control or payload activation. 1. A modular apparatus comprising:a master module comprising in an enclosure:a battery compartment for housing a battery for providing Direct Current (DC) power;a connector at an end of the master enclosure and coupled to the battery compartment for passing DC power via the connector;software or firmware and a processor for executing the respective software or firmware, the processor is coupled to be powered from the DC power; anda payload coupled to the battery compartment for being ...

EDUCATIONAL GAME BALL

The present disclosure provides for a game ball for educational learning related play having a spherical body where the body has a plurality of flat exterior surfaces. The plurality of flat exterior surfaces include a plurality of groupings of three adjacent exterior flat surfaces. Each flat exterior surface of each of the groupings respectively have a flat flexible transparent pouch. Each flat flexible transparent pouch has a first slot opening opposite a second slot opening, and each flat flexible transparent pouch is respectively sized and configured to removably receive and secure an interchangeable educational index card in an installed position. 1. A game ball for educational learning related play , comprising:a spherical body having a plurality of flat exterior surfaces, said plurality of flat exterior surfaces comprising a plurality of groupings of three adjacent exterior flat surfaces, wherein each flat exterior surface of each of said groupings respectively comprises a flat flexible transparent pouch comprising a first slot opening opposite a second slot opening, each flat flexible transparent pouch respectively sized and configured to removably receive and secure an interchangeable educational index card in an installed position, each said interchangeable educational card respectively having educational information displayed on a front surface thereon, such that when the interchangeable educational index card is inserted through the first slot opening of the respective flat flexible transparent pouch into the installed position, said interchangeable educational index card displays educational information on said spherical body through the flat flexible transparent pouch.2. The game ball for educational learning related play of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of interchangeable educational index cards claim 1 , wherein each interchangeable educational index card of said plurality of educational index cards is respectively disposed within the ...

MANIPULATIVE FOR MODELING OPERATIONS WITH FRACTIONS

A manipulative and related methods for modeling addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division of fractions, mixed numbers, or decimal numbers comprising a board with a series of pits, holes, and counters. 1. A manipulative comprising a board , wherein the board comprises a series of pits arranged in rows and at least one counter or well at an end of the board.2. The manipulative of claim 1 , wherein the pits are evenly divided and arranged in rows.3. The manipulative of claim 1 , wherein the board comprises at least eighteen pits.4. The manipulative of claim 3 , wherein each row comprises at least nine pits.5. The manipulative of claim 1 , wherein the board is between about 12 inches-about 36 inches long.6. The manipulative of claim 1 , wherein the board height is between about 0.5 inches-about 1.5 inches.7. The manipulative of claim 1 , wherein the board has a width of about 4 inches-about 10 inches.8. The manipulative of claim 1 , wherein the board further comprises a marking system.9. The manipulative of claim 8 , wherein the marking system is numerical and the numbers correspond to specific place name values.10. The manipulative of claim 8 , wherein the marking system comprises a pin system claim 8 , wherein the board comprises at least one hole for receiving at least one pin.11. The manipulative of claim 10 , wherein placement of the at least one pin corresponds to a specific place name value.12. The manipulative of claim 1 , wherein the manipulative further comprises small stones.13. The manipulative of claim 1 , wherein the manipulative is used in a method for modeling addition claim 1 , subtraction claim 1 , multiplication claim 1 , or division of fractions claim 1 , mixed numbers claim 1 , or decimal numbers.14. A method of using a manipulative claim 1 , the method comprisingproviding a board, wherein the board comprises a series of pits arranged equally into a top row and a bottom row, at least one counter or well at an end of the board, and at least ...

MATH SKILL GAME

Described herein is a math card capture game comprising providing a plurality of players, and a deck of cards comprising at least two series of cards numbered consecutively from 1 to 10, each card bound by a face side and a back side, the face side displaying a numerical value; dealing a plurality of table cards face side up and dealing a plurality and equal number of hand cards face side down to each player; capturing cards during each player's turn by formulating an equation using at least one table card, at least one hand card and one or more available mathematical operators; discarding a hand card to be placed face side up as a table card if the player is unable to formulate an equation during the player's turn; counting captured cards for each player to determine a winner. The math card capture game may optionally include a random generator device—such as a coin, spin wheel or die—displaying a mathematical operator. Also described is a math number capture game comprising providing a predetermined set of integer numbers; providing a predetermined integer result; and selecting two or more integer numbers and generating a mathematical equation using the selected two or more of the integer numbers and at least one mathematical operator to yield the predetermined result. 1. A math card capture game comprising:a deck of cards comprising at least two series of cards numbered consecutively from 1 to 10, each card bound by a face side and a back side, the face side displaying a numerical value; anda die comprising at least 4 sides and having a mathematical operator displayed on a plurality of the sides.2. (canceled)3. The math card capture game of claim 1 , wherein the die comprises at least 8 sides and at least 5 sides display a mathematical operator.4. The math card capture game of claim 1 , wherein at least one mathematical operator is selected from the group consisting of addition claim 1 , subtraction claim 1 , division claim 1 , multiplication claim 1 , exponent ...

Educational web service providing method, recording medium, and server

An educational web service providing method includes accepting input of an answer to a question and a process until the answer is derived, displaying the answer and the process on a display, and transmitting the answer and the process in association with each other to a server.

COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING A REAL-TIME SHARED WORKSPACE FOR COLLABORATION IN EXPLORING STEM SUBJECT MATTER

A computerized system enables teachers and students to collaborate in the solutions of STEM problems. The system includes a communications network linking a plurality of computers, at least one teacher computer operable by a respective teacher, at least one student computer operable by a respective student, and at least one computer-readable storage medium. Each of the computers includes an input device and a touch sensitive screen for receiving handwritten input via the input device. The computers are operatively linked and each of their touch sensitive screens forms a virtual shared whiteboard defining a common work page upon which input from each computer is received and displayed. Input received from each computer interacts mathematically with input received from each other computer in the network and the interactions are displayed on each screen. The input and interactions form a collaborative solution to a STEM problem. 1. A computerized system enabling teachers and students to collaborate in the solutions of STEM (science , technology , engineering and mathematics) problems , the system comprising:a communications network;at least one teacher computer operable by a respective teacher;at least one student computer operable by a respective student, the at least one student computer being operably connected to the at least one teacher computer via the communications network; andat least one computer-readable storage medium operably connected to the communications network;wherein each of the at least one teacher computer and the at least one student computer includes an input device and a touch sensitive screen for receiving handwritten input via the input device;wherein the at least one teacher computer and the at least one student computer are operably connected to the at least one computer-readable storage medium, the at least one computer-readable storage medium containing program instructions transforming each touch sensitive screen of the at least one ...

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTED GAME ARCHITECTURE

Devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are directed to providing a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) based distributed games that allows two or more teams of players to develop mathematical and problem-solving skills. Game controllers allow each team to submit a number to a game device that performs one or more arithmetic operations on the set of numbers to compute a guess that is compared to a puzzle solution. If the guess equals the puzzle solution prior to a timer time period expiring, then the players win a reward, such as deploying a shower of confetti, providing candy, display of lights, conspicuous sounds, vibrations, and/or the like. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, via a processor of a game device, a first set of two or more numbers;computing, via the processor and based on the first set of two or more numbers, a first guess;displaying, via the processor, the first guess; anddetermining, via the processor, that the first guess does not equal a puzzle solution.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein prior to receiving the first set of two or more numbers claim 1 , the method further comprises:providing game instructions.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein an instructor provides the game instructions.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:providing, via the instructor, a hint or additional instructions.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that a game play time period expired; andperforming, based on the game play time period expiring, an end game operation.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, via the processor, a second set of two or more numbers;computing, via the processor and based on the second set of two or more numbers, a second guess;displaying, via the processor, the second guess;determining, via the processor, that the second guess equals the puzzle solution; andproviding, in response to determining that the second guess equals the puzzle solution, a reward.7. The ...

METHOD, SYSTEM AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR PROVIDING LEARNING INFORMATION

A method for providing learning information is provided. The method includes the steps of: combining achievements of one or more learner groups for a plurality of learning units to derive learning achievement characteristic information of the one or more learner groups; combining achievements of a target learner for the plurality of learning units to derive learning achievement characteristic information of the target learner; comparing the learning achievement characteristic information of the target learner and the learning achievement characteristic information of the one or more learner groups; and providing learning information to the target learner according to a learning path of the one or more learner groups, on the basis of a result of the comparison. 1. A method for providing learning information , the method comprising the steps of:combining achievements of one or more learner groups for a plurality of learning units to derive learning achievement characteristic information of the one or more learner groups;combining achievements of a target learner for the plurality of learning units to derive learning achievement characteristic information of the target learner;comparing the learning achievement characteristic information of the target learner and the learning achievement characteristic information of the one or more learner groups; andproviding learning information to the target learner according to a learning path of the one or more learner groups, on the basis of a result of the comparison.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein in the comparing step claim 1 , the learning achievement characteristic information of the target learner and the learning achievement characteristic information of the one or more learner groups are compared on the basis of a learning achievement characteristic image of the target learner corresponding to the learning achievement characteristic information of the target learner claim 1 , and a learning achievement characteristic ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, CONTROLLING METHOD AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Provided is an information processing device which includes a storage unit which has a first storage area for storing a workbook which contains problems which are to be solved by using a calculation formula which contains a function and correct answers to each of the problems, a time counting unit which measures a time interval between two pieces of input information which are input in a case where one calculation formula which is used for solving one problem which is selected from the problems in the workbook is input by an input unit and at least one control unit which makes a display unit display learning progress information which indicates a level of understanding the function on the basis of the time interval between the input information which indicates the function which is contained in the calculation formula and the input information which is input before inputting of that input information. 1. An information processing device comprising:a storage unit which has a first storage area for storing a workbook which contains problems which are to be solved by using a calculation formula which contains a function and correct answers to each of the problems;a time counting unit which measures a time interval between two pieces of input information which are input in a case where one calculation formula which is used for solving one problem which is selected from the problems in the workbook is input by an input unit; andat least one control unit which makes a display unit display learning progress information which indicates a level of understanding the function on the basis of the time interval between the input information which indicates the function which is contained in the calculation formula and the input information which is input before inputting of that input information.2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinin a case where a result of a calculation which is performed in accordance with the input calculation formula is ...

TEACHING AID FOR BINARY PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

A teaching aid for binary programming language contains: a Rubik's cube including six surfaces. Each side has fourth corner pieces, four side pieces, and a center piece which are rotatable. Each of the four side pieces is defined among any two adjacent corner pieces and the center piece, and the center piece is defined among the four corner pieces and the four side pieces. The center piece has a calculation sign, and each of the fourth corner pieces and the four side pieces has a binary number. 1. A teaching aid for binary programming language comprising:a Rubik's cube including six surfaces, and each side having fourth corner pieces, four side pieces, and a center piece which are rotatable, each of the four side pieces being defined among any two adjacent corner pieces and the center piece, and the center piece being defined among the four corner pieces and the four side pieces; andwherein the center piece has a calculation sign, and each of the fourth corner pieces and the four side pieces has a binary number.2. The teaching aid as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each binary number is any one of 2 to a zero power of 0=1 claim 1 , 2 to a 1power=2 claim 1 , 2 to a 2power=4 claim 1 , 2 to a 3power=8 claim 1 , 2 to a 4power=16 claim 1 , 2 to a 5power=32 claim 1 , 2 to a 6power=64 claim 1 , and 2 to a 7power=128.3. The teaching aid as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each binary number is any one of a square root of 121=11 claim 1 , a square root of 144=12 claim 1 , a square root of 169=13 claim 1 , a square root of 196=14 claim 1 , a square root of 225=15 claim 1 , a square root of 256=16 claim 1 , a square root of 289=17 claim 1 , and a square root of 324=18. The present invention relates to a teaching aid for binary programming language which enhances learning and teaching interests of the binary programming language.There are not enough auxiliary teaching aids for basic calculations of binary programming languages in the market. Conventionally, a teaching method of binary ...

Systems and methods for customizing a learning experience of a user

Systems and methods for customizing an educational interactive multimedia presentation based on biometric sensor readings of a user. The interactive multimedia presentation may include one or more educational lessons that are presented to the user. A particular educational lesson may include content related to one or more skillsets the user is learning. By adapting the interactive multimedia presentation based on the user's biometric sensor readings, a customized learning experience may be created for the user.

VISUAL AND KINESTHETIC METHOD AND EDUCATIONAL KIT FOR SOLVING ALGEBRAIC LINEAR EQUATIONS INVOLVING AN UNKNOWN VARIABLE

An educational kit for teaching mathematics includes easily manipulated elements, which serve as cognitive reinforcement during the learning process. These physical elements are used in conjunction with a set of grouping rules. The educational kit and corresponding grouping rules determine a model and process to represent both an algebraic linear equation and its algebraic solution. A simple element, such as an item/figure including a variable “X”, is used to denote the unknown quantity. An item/figure including a number is used to represent a numerical value. These items/figures contain the exact elements used to form the expressions of the linear equation and are not items/figures that simulate the elements that form the expressions of the equation. By the use of this educational kit and associated grouping, students learn to simplify a given linear algebraic equation to the point where the solution is obvious. 116-. (canceled)17. An educational kit for solving a given linear algebraic equation having a solution , comprising:a plurality of non-masking objects, each of said plurality of non-masking objects respectively representing a unit amount of an unknown quantity by mirroring/duplicating said unit amount of an unknown quantity,a plurality of non-counting unit objects, each of said plurality of non-counting unit objects representing a numerical value by mirroring/duplicating said numerical value without use of masking said non-counting unit objects,whereby said non-counting unit objects with numerical values and said non-masking objects with unit amounts of an unknown quantity are arranged to form said given linear algebraic equation by mirroring/duplicating said given linear algebraic equation without the use of masking said non-counting unit objects and thereafter rearranged according to rules of movement in order to simplify said given linear algebraic equation without the use of masking said non-counting unit objects until the value of the unknown quantity ...

Teaching aids using a mathematical matrix

Teaching aid math games utilizing a mathematical matrix organized about x and y axises where the game is played by correctly associating numbers with their corresponding stations. The matrix comprises a first string of stations and a second string of stations where the first and second strings have the same number of stations. Each station is associated with a numerical value, and each station on the first string is parallel to a corresponding station on the second string where each corresponding station pair add up to the same numerical value. The display of the matrix provides visual associations for mathematical relationships.

ACADEMIC LANGUAGE TEACHING MACHINE

A teaching server computer system employs a teaching strategy developed through deep reinforcement learning to teach humans one or more academic languages to fluency. Teaching machine logic is trained in two phases. In a first phase, the teaching machine logic and corresponding student machine logic are trained with supervised training using available recorded lessons of human teachers and human students to provide initial generative models of the teaching logic and the student logic. In the second phase, the initial generative models of the teaching and student logic are combined in virtual lessons in which the teaching logic teaches the student logic in the academic language. The performance of the student logic in learning the academic language is scored and the scores are used to generate rewards in the environment of the deep reinforcement training. 1. A method for providing a teaching machine that is capable of teaching human students fluency in an academic language , the method comprising:training machine logic using records of lessons in the academic language given by one or more human teachers to one or more human students to form both (i) virtual teacher logic and (ii) virtual student logic; forming a deep reinforcement training environment that includes multiple states, each of which includes a reward;', 'causing the virtual teacher logic to conduct virtual lessons in the academic language with the virtual student logic within the deep reinforcement training environment;', 'scoring performance of the virtual student logic in each of the lessons; and', 'setting the rewards of the states of the deep reinforcement training environment according to scored performance; and, 'applying deep reinforcement training to the virtual teacher logic by at leastconfiguring the virtual teacher logic after the deep reinforcement training to teach the academic language to human students.2. The method of wherein the virtual teacher logic comprises a sequence-to-sequence ...

QUESTION CORRECTION METHOD, DEVICE, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE MEDIUM FOR ORAL CALCULATION QUESTIONS

The present disclosure provides a question correction method and device for oral calculation questions. The feature vector of the question to be searched is obtained according to the content of token in the stem of each question to be searched, and then the feature vector of each question to be searched is used to search for the target test paper that matches the test paper to be searched in the question bank. For the question to be searched in the form of oral calculation question, a second search is performed in the target test paper based on the feature vector of the question, and the search criterion is the minimum shortest editing distance. If the question type of the matched target question is also an oral calculation question, it is determined that the question to be searched is the oral calculation question to be corrected, then a preset oral calculation engine is used to calculate the oral calculation question to be corrected and the calculation result is output as the answer to the oral calculation question to be corrected. By applying the solution provided by the present disclosure, the accuracy of correction on oral calculation questions can be improved. 1. A question correction method for oral calculation questions , wherein the method comprises:{'b': '11', 'step S: detecting an image of a test paper to be searched, detecting an area of each question to be searched on the test paper to be searched, determining a type of said each question to be searched, and identifying the content of token in a stem in the area of said each question to be searched;'}{'b': '12', 'step S: obtaining a feature vector of the question to be searched according to the content of token in the stem of said each question to be searched, and conducting search in a question bank according to the feature vector of the question to be searched to find a question most similar to the question to be searched;'}{'b': '13', 'step S: summarizing all the test papers with the question most ...