MathMaker
A Hands-On Revolution in Math Education
From the creators of the award-winning Junior Scientist Maker comes MathMaker, a groundbreaking initiative designed to transform how elementary students experience math. By combining hands-on origami, augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI), MathMaker makes math tangible, engaging, and accessible for all learners.
Solving the Math Crisis
MathMaker bridges the gap between traditional hands-on learning and cutting-edge technology to create a program that’s engaging, effective, and accessible for all learners.
Math education in the U.S. is at a crossroads. Despite significant investments in educational technology, many solutions fail to truly engage students or tackle the root causes of learning gaps. MathMaker takes a different approach by focusing on:
Hands-On Engagement: Transforming math concepts into tangible, tactile experiences through making.
Teacher-Friendly Design: Simple to implement and seamlessly aligned with Common Core standards.
Personalized Learning: Adapting to each student’s unique progress and needs with AI-driven support.
How It Works
MathMaker bridges traditional hands-on crafting with state-of-the-art technology to teach foundational math concepts. The program integrates the power of making—through simple tools like paper—with AR and AI to personalize the experience for every learner.
Hands-On Learning Meets Cutting-Edge Tech
Origami-Based Math Activities
Students fold paper into shapes like pyramids, boxes, or grids, turning abstract math concepts such as fractions, geometry, and algebra into real, visual, and tactile experiences.
AR Overlays Bring Math to Life
Students scan their creations with a phone or tablet, revealing digital animations that explain and expand on the math principles embedded in their work. For example, folding a box might explore volume, surface area, or ratios.
AI-Driven Personalization
MathMaker’s AI-driven back-end tracks each student’s progress, adapting activities and challenges to their unique needs, ensuring the right balance of support and challenge for every learner.
Impact & Vision
MathMaker isn’t just about teaching math—it’s about building confidence, fostering curiosity, and preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century. Designed to be scalable and adaptable, MathMaker can fit seamlessly into classrooms, afterschool programs, and home learning environments.
Through hands-on making, AR, and AI, MathMaker connects math to the real world, inspiring students and empowering educators to make math more accessible, exciting, and effective.
Join us in transforming the future of math education with MathMaker—where every child can make math their own.
