Mathigon is creating an interactive digital platform that utilizes adaptive learning technologies to deliver personalized mathematics content for secondary education. This platform enhances student engagement and comprehension by replacing traditional textbooks with accessible, tailored learning experiences.
Funding
$500K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional mathematics education often relies on static textbooks, which can fail to fully engage students or cater to individual learning styles. This can lead to decreased comprehension, reduced interest in the subject, and difficulties in grasping abstract concepts.
Solution
Mathigon provides an interactive digital platform designed to deliver personalized mathematics content for secondary education. The platform replaces traditional textbooks with accessible, tailored learning experiences that enhance student engagement and comprehension. Mathigon's core offering, Polypad, is a dynamic virtual manipulative environment with a wide array of tools, including number bars, polygons, algebra tiles, and coordinate systems. These manipulatives allow students to explore mathematical concepts visually, solve problems collaboratively, and develop critical thinking skills through hands-on activities. The platform also offers structured courses and lessons that incorporate storytelling and real-world applications to make abstract topics more engaging.
Target Audience
Mathigon is primarily targeted towards middle and high school students, educators, and school districts seeking to enhance mathematics education through interactive and personalized digital learning experiences.
Features
- Interactive courses with captivating narratives, colorful illustrations, and real-life applications
- Polypad: A virtual manipulative environment with number bars, polygons, algebra tiles, coordinate systems, and more
- Dynamic geometry tools for constructing geometric shapes
- Customizable background grids and drawing tools
- Ability to upload images and save/share creations
- Self-marking worksheets for teachers to assign and review student results
- WCAG accessibility support
- Mobile and touch device compatibility