NextGen KidsMath: Restoring Playfulness in Mathematics Education

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Short Description

The NextGen KidsMath is a set of mobile apps targeting big ideas of K-12 mathematics in a playful and artistic manner that also integrates literacy. The math topics are selected with long-term goals. While interesting to young children in early grades, they can be further investigated at higher levels for insight and the development of advanced concepts. While users engage in math play, they also generate artistic artifact for show-and-tell and reflection. Developed using MIT AI2, the math apps are accessible free of charge to parents, guardians, and school children as well as math teachers.

Authors

• Lingguo Bu, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

• Harvey Henson, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

• Karen Renzaglia, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

• Sedonia Sipes, Southern Illinois University Carbondale