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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7997902 | Educational device Apparatus for educational use, comprising a plurality of pieces and a regular array of indicia. The pieces are dimensioned and arranged, and the indicia are arrayed, to allow a plurality of the pieces to be juxtaposed adjacent to the indicia, covering a plurality of... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7955081 | Methods and systems for producing faces of N-dimensional forms Methods and systems are disclosed herein for producing polyhedral nets and faces of N-dimensional forms and for creating polyhedrons. In one embodiment, a system utilizes the methods set forth herein to construct polyhedral nets and outputs results through a display... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7927104 | Educational game apparatus Disclosed is an educational game apparatus for playing a game by a plurality of players. The educational game apparatus comprises a playing rack member, a pair of dice, and a winner indication member. The playing rack member comprises a pair of lateral members, and ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7927103 | Mathematics teaching kit A kit for teaching mathematics that will allow students to reason and understand basic mathematical principles. The kit uses moldable materials such as: dough, clay, and commercially available plastically moldable materials e.g. “Playdough®”. The material is ex... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7909609 | Educational device and method of use A method of counting in multiples uses an educational device comprising a base and a set of ten markers positioned on the base spaced apart from one another along a generally annular path. Each marker is associated with a respective one of a range of numbers 0 throu... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909608 | Word problem solving apparatus The present invention provides an apparatus that assists a student with learning how to solve word problems, including cash flow type problems, by using the sense of touch to establish a greater pattern of formula recognition and usage. The word problems include a f... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7771200 | Devices with push button-type mechanism and methods for using said devices The present invention relates to a device having a push button-type mechanism and also relates to methods for using such devices. The push button-type mechanism to be used has at least two variable positions that can be changed by the user to mark the occurrence of ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7677895 | Arithmetic measurement system Arithmetic Measurement System quantifies arithmetic operations just by measurement and without arithmetic calculation or even counting. Playing cards may be annotated with size-coded marks or card tags to represent face value. For example, a tag representing a face ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7614881 | Arithmetic block An apparatus and system are disclosed for teaching mathematical concepts and “fact families.” The apparatus comprises an educational toy block configured, in one embodiment, to help young children memorize basic numbers and number facts in an atmosphere focused ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7537454 | Numerical multiplication teaching method A motivational, multisensory method of teaching multiplication utilizing visual, auditory and kinesthetic senses simultaneously. ... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7534106 | Kinesthetic number line The kinesthetic number line may be used for teaching numerical counting. A flat panel may have a number line image on an upper surface thereof. A longitudinal track may be disposed adjacent a longitudinal portion of said number line image. A plurality of orthogonal ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7500852 | Teaching aid device and method of teaching A device for instructing mathematics includes a work surface and a plurality of movable elements. Each of the movable elements includes, on a front surface thereof, at least a portion of a visible mathematical symbol (including numeric and nonnumeric symbols) thereo... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7479012 | Method for producing polyhedral nets Methods are provided for producing a plurality of polyhedral nets, creating polyhedrons from the polyhedral nets, and teaching lessons related to math, science, or art using the polyhedral nets and polyhedrons. In one embodiment, the polyhedral nets and polyhedrons ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7367564 | Mathematics game and method A method for playing a mathematics game includes the steps of providing playing cards including a plurality of numeric cards, at least one operational card, and at least one equal sign card; constructing a numeric sentence framework; dealing a select number of the p... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7354272 | Manipulative tile as learning tool An arithmetical manipulative device comprises a plurality of tiles, each tile having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first end and a second end, and a connector member for connecting the first end of one tile to the second end of a neighboring tile. The connect... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341254 | Method and apparatus to play card game A method and apparatus to play poker or blackjack games that include novel playing cards that do not have non-descriptive backs and novel card arrangements with multiple hands sharing a common card. When the novel cards are initially dealt, either the suit or rank o... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7303398 | Educational game An instructional board of computer game defines a path of movement for a number of game “pieces” that are moved along the path a number of “stops” as determined by a die or other random device. Associated with the stops and color or otherwise visually coded ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7275934 | Magnetic apparatus for demonstration of binary numbers An apparatus and method for motivating students in mathematics education, computer technology education and information encoding. The apparatus consists of a container holding multi-state sources and a reading device, if necessary, that can determine the state of th... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273375 | Teaching aid device and method of teaching A device for instructing mathematics includes a work surface and a plurality of movable elements. Each of the movable elements includes, on a front surface thereof, at least a portion of a visible mathematical symbol (including numeric and nonnumeric symbols) thereo... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7248980 | Method and apparatus for removing quantization effects in a quantized signal One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that reconstructs a high-resolution signal from a set of low-resolution quantized samples. During operation, the system receives a time series containing low-resolution quantized signal values which are sampl... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7223102 | Rhymes tables math expertise system A system and method for teaching basic mathematical operations and facts; and more particularly it is an apparatus for development of accurate conceptual models for small children in learning certain math facts for the first time. The present invention takes into ac... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220126 | Educational mathematics game There is shown card game apparatus and method of play for use in educating children in basic mathematical concepts, the apparatus including a six-sided mathematical function indicator, such as a die, used in combination with two sets of cards, the function generator... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7137819 | Apparatus, system, and method for teaching sequencing principles An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for teaching sequencing principles. An educational toy is provided with a plurality of panels that interlock with each other in a sequential pattern to form a multi-sided enclosure. A coded element may be represented on... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7104799 | Mathematics teaching tool A mathematics education apparatus comprises a base array. The base array includes a plurality of rows, with each row having ten receiving positions. The mathematics education device further comprises a plurality of number pieces that each correspond to a number, inc... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7086865 | Educational game An educational game is provided, comprising a plurality of qualification cards for at least one subject, said qualification cards having a qualification question and a corresponding qualification answer; and a plurality of preparatory cards for at least one subject,... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7052279 | Ten-frame subtraction system A ten-frame subtraction system for teaching subtraction skills of the present invention preferably includes at least one card and at least one tile. The card has a positive numerical representation thereon represented by a corresponding quantity of graphical represe... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040898 | Computer software and portable memory for an electronic educational toy Computer software and portable memory for an electronic educational toy designed to stimulate the development of a child's mind using audio feedback, the educational toy including an enclosure enclosing a processor, data storage medium and a speaker and having a sub... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7014468 | Visual teaching aid An aid for teach addition and subtraction comprises a single counting member representing a single digit, and consecutive sets of counting members progressing numerically from two members to ten members. The members of each set are interconnected for pivotal displac... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6974327 | Double imputation scale An educational device to teach the biblical doctrine of double imputation is disclosed. The educational device is generally comprised of a cross, a balance type scale, and at least three different objects which by casual observation are of unequal mass. ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6951464 | Reading learning tool with finger puppets A reading learning tool which uses finger puppets having letters thereon is provided. The puppets could include pictures of objects corresponding to the sound of the letter. The finger puppets can be worn by a student and can be arranged to correspond to a word. The... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6926530 | Game apparatuses and methods for use in teaching the addition and subtraction of positive and negative numbers A game apparatus and a method for assisting in teaching the addition and subtraction of positive and, especially, negative numbers, are based on the Null Theory of Adding and Subtracting Positive and Negative Numbers. The apparatus comprises (a) a plurality of posit... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6918768 | Computerized system and method for visually based education A computer-based educational system provides the user or instructor with a suite of graphic editing tools, allowing the design of graphical objects, such as symbols and text that can be displayed to a viewer, such as a student, using a projector or computer terminal... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6884077 | Apparatus for math calculation and instruction An apparatus and method for teaching mathematics to children is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a flat, ruler-like rod having expressed on one face a vertically arranged base-ten number line; lips at the ends of the rod; spaced-apart grooves on... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6857876 | Math game and method A math game and method includes a game board having a plurality of elongated slots therein. Each of the slots defines a row arranged in a plurality of columns. The columns each have a number of rows therein equal to a number of columns provided. A plurality of diffe... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6856318 | Method of presenting and teaching abstract concepts by animating abstract symbols Methods of dynamically presenting transformations of expressions comprising symbols representing abstract concepts are described. Methods are presented of animating these symbols to exhibit the transformations and, optionally, link these animations with the correspo... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6811402 | Method of playing a mathematical game A method of playing a mathematical game to calculate a target value includes generating the target value randomly, generating a plurality of calculating numbers to be used to calculate the target value, and calculating, by a first player, an initial solution that is... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6808392 | System and method of developing a curriculum for stimulating cognitive processing A system and method for developing a curriculum for stimulating cognitive processing. In one embodiment the system includes an objective subsystem configured to obtain at least one goal, objectives and skills for each of the objectives from a user, and a correlation... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6799973 | System for teaching children about the use of money A covered money holding tray with a series of toy money holding compartments and a cavity for receiving a book such that when the cover is closed with the book in place, the compartments are closed off, preventing the contents of the open compartments from spilling ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6758675 | Base ten primary teaching kit A kit containing an Instructor unit sized for presentation to a group and multiple Child training units both set up to allow students to visually model and relate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in primary mathematics. The manipulative units incl... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6755658 | Game apparatuses and methods for use in teaching the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of positive and negative numbers Game apparatuses and methods for assisting in teaching the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of positive and, especially, negative numbers, are based on the Null Theory of Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Positive and Negative Numbers... | 06/29/2004 |
