Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100209896 | VIRTUAL MANIPULATIVES TO FACILITATE LEARNING - Embodiments of the invention disclose a virtual manipulative to facilitate math learning. The virtual manipulative comprises a user interface to progressively form one on more columns to hold partial sums or number decompositions to assist a learner in computing a sum. | 08-19-2010 |
20110076654 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO GENERATE PERSONALISED E-CONTENT - Systems and methods for generating reading recommendation are disclosed. In one example embodiment a reading material is sent as e-content to a reading device. An evaluation process is executed to evaluate a reader's reading ability based on the reading material. The evaluation process may take as first input data collected from the reading device. A recommendation process is executed to identify a reading recommendation for the reader based on the reader's reading ability and the reading recommendation is provided to the reader. | 03-31-2011 |
20110250571 | NUMBER LINE TOOL AND METHOD - A computer-implemented method for teaching math is disclosed. The method comprises displaying a number line graphic to indicate a relative order between numbers; generating a first problem comprising numbers at least some of which are indicated on the number line graphic; selectively providing guidance for solving the problem; and receiving a user's input as a solution to the first problem. | 10-13-2011 |
20110250572 | TILE TOOL AND SYSTEM FOR TEACHING MATH - A computer-implemented method for teaching math is disclosed. The method comprises displaying a challenge for a learner to solve; displaying in first area a plurality of moveable pieces; displaying a second area defining a receptacle to which the learner can move the moveable pieces in attempting to solve the challenge; and evaluating the learner's response to the challenge. | 10-13-2011 |
20110250573 | PACKING WORKSPACE TOOL AND METHOD FOR MATH LEARNING - A computer-implemented method for teaching math is disclosed. The method comprises generating a number; generating movable items corresponding to the number defining a number of place values for representing the number; graphically marking place value areas corresponding to the place values; allowing a user to move the movable items into the place value areas to represent the number in terms of its place values. | 10-13-2011 |
20110250574 | PICTURE GRID TOOL AND SYSTEM FOR TEACHING MATH - A computer-implemented method for teaching math is disclosed. The method comprises generating a problem for a user to solve; generating a graphical representation of a number associated with the problem; wherein the graphical representation is selected to facilitate subitizing of the number; and overlaying visual guidance on the graphical representation to guide a user as a means to drawing attention to a learning strategy for solving the problem; receiving and checking a user's input as a solution to the problem; and indicating to the user a correctness of the solution. | 10-13-2011 |