math enabler by: the flying pandas for kids & by kids
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Math Enabler
By: The Flying Pandas
For kids & By Kids
Steps 2 success“a math board game”
Our Goal: How to improve Math…
Share ‘n’ Challenge is a online game that is educational & fun.
Flying Pandas tries to make use of latest
technology like internet, iOS & Android device to
make the Math more intersting
Twist the number is a toy used by parent &
childrens
Flying Pandas build a toy for elimentary kids
who learn add, subtraction,
multiplication & division.
Steps2Success is a board game that is educational & fun.
Flying Pandas approach board games, so they are perfect for kids who struggle in math, and will make them smile at the next pop quiz.
Share ‘n’ Challenge“a online game”
Twist the number”a math toy”
Steps 2 Success7 players at a time
Basic Rules to play• Open Steps 2 success for desired math unit
(different mat each player)• Place all pieces at start• Roll dice by taking turns• Play begins with the person who rolls the highest
number• 1st player rolls dice• Move # of spaces on the dice• Solve the problem in the square• Next person’s turn. Repeat
Benefits: 1: You can learn MATH in a fun way. 2: You learn while competing - Coopertition3: Working in teams4: You can learn the basic patterns5: Improve social skills while in a 10-20 minute game
ScoringAccumulation of points:• Every correct question = 1 point• Answer wrong = -1/2 point• Peek at how to solve = -1/2 point• Peek at answer = -1 point
Rules:1: When you get one wrong, just try again. It costs only ½ a point per mistake ! 2: NO CHEATING! Flying Pandas are watching you…3: Do not violate Rule 2! (ha ha…Is it really a rule?)
Are you sure it’s only $ 14.99!
Mom: Julia,carl do you want to to buy a NEW Board game! What do you want??Julia: Mom, can we please get Twister, I played it at my friend’s houseMom: Sure!! Just check with carlCarl : No way! We are getting Monopoly! Julia : TwisterCarl : MonopolyJulia: TWISTER!!!Mom: GETTING BOARD Games are so HARD! Mom: What other board games like this exist and how much do they cost?Julia: I don’t know…..
Mom: Julia, Carl, do you want to buy a new board game! What do you want?? Julia: I want… Carl: Me wants..Both: STEPS 2 SUCCESS!Mom: What!! You guys want the same board game??!! When did getting board games become so easy? And You guys actually want to get a MATH... educational board game! I am in mom heaven!!Mom: What other board games like this exist and how much do they cost?Julia: Square by Square for $15, Blokus $30 Scramblitz $20, GeoGems Poly
BEFORE AFTER
Real-LifeScenario
Steps 2 Success: Cost vs. Margin
• Box Cost $0.88
• Box Printing Cost $0.15
• Booklet for rules & instruction $0.07
• Labor & packaging costs $1.35
• 2 sets of cards for Order of Operations, Algebra, Geometry
$0.85
• Dividers(built into box) $0.50
• Game Pieces $0.37
• Ground Shipping $5.00
78% margin at selling price of $14.99
$9.17 (includes everything you’ll need in this board game)
Share ‘n’ Challange
• a fun way to explore new problem• Enter the world of Math
• A fun way to meet new people and learn new tricks and tips
• Doing math in a fun WAY!
• Share the problem with your group• Make them puzzled and confused with your
super math skillsPoints: • Share the problem and get a thumbs-up
• Challenge your group a problem• Give them an ‘expiration date’ for the problemPoints: • Challenge the problem and trick everyone so
no one can solve it• Solve a challenged problem
For 30 players at a time
Welcome to Share n’ Challenge! This website domain is so simple. Only 3 steps required: 1. Register as a new member2. Join or create a group3. You’re on your own!
Share Challenge
Share ‘n’ Challange
Share ‘n’ Challenge : Cost
• Development Cost $TBD
• Advt. Cost $TBD
• Web site registration $10.00/yr
• Web site maintenance $10.35/yr
$0.85/yr
Twist the Number
Basic Rules:
• Slide the bars up and down, move the placers left to right
• Find as many operations as you can (+, -, etc)• Have your Math Play Pal join YOU
Math Play Pals:
- Cute, stuffed animals that come with a code- Put the code on the following website and
play the GAME
Benefits: • Taking a simple thing and engaging kids with
it• Interesting kids
Steps:• Challange a problem in the team, specify
the time limit• Share a problem w/ expire date
Twist the Number with you
Field Trip-1: Dartmouth Middle School
Purpose : To present “Steps 2 Success” and get feedback.
Place :5575 Dartmouth Drive • San Jose, CA 95118http://www.unionsd.org/dartmouthms
Date & Time October 30th 2014 , 3:30PM to 4:00PM
AudienceMs. Rissman is a 7th grade math teacher and an 8th grade elective teacher at Dartmouth Middle School. She currently has been recognized for continuing Project Lead The Way in the newspaper.
Statistics |
How many kids are there that can benefit from this game?
In fall 2014, about 49.8 million students will attend public elementary and secondary schools in USA. Of these, 35.1 million will be in PreK- grade 8.
Lets say 10% of US kids are helped. That’s 3.5 Million!
World over, its 1.8 Billion kids.If 1% benefit from this, its 18 Million !!!
Is it… you know, 5 star rated?
Are you ready to climb the ladder of success?
Review/Feedback
Good deal at $14.99 “Useful game”Mrs. Rissman, Dartmouth Middle school- A blue ribbon school, Union School District
www. steps2successfp.orgReleased on: Dec 1st
2014
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