The services we offer are listed below.
In-person Algebra Classes
Flip-Chip Algebra classes are available for all ages. We will provide Flip-Chip manipulatives or student software. To find out more about Flip-Chip Algebra, click here.
If you are new to visual algebra instruction, we recommend a one-time sampler; this is a selection of a few high-interest topics such as positive and negative numbers, factoring, or fractions. This demonstration will show you how the Flip-Chip curriculum works and will help you decide if it is appropriate for your students.
For ongoing classes, students will benefit by having their own chips or access to our online software. You may also want access to the textbook online.
Online Algebra
The Flip-Chip Algebra curriculum works well in an online class format. Students can use physical chips or our online Flip-Chip playground software. The software makes it easy for teachers to view the students’ work as the lesson progresses. To find out more about Flip-Chip Algebra, click here.
Puzzles, Games, and Building Sets
We can visit your school and present a session to explore math through our unique collection of materials. The format is an open exploration where students choose a game or puzzle and work on it alone or in groups. We usually offer an additional choice of guided work in math origami or mathematical models.
The session can include a wide choice of appropriate materials or a more targeted choice of specific materials. Here are the types of materials available:
Pattern Blocks
Shape games — Build from given shapes.
3D puzzles — Cubes, Soma cubes, pyramids, and other shapes
Geofix building sets
ZomeTools building sets
Rush Hour Logic games
Logic games — Laser mazes and many others
3D puzzles
Click here for a full list of the materials available.
Classroom Activities
We can offer many types of high-interest activities for students of all ages. The activities are unusual and may include types of math outside of arithmetic and algebra. Activities are appropriate for classes with a wide range of abilities. We specialize in hands-on activities involving building models, collecting data, and predicting results.
Parent and Teacher Training
We can offer workshops aimed at teaching parents and teachers math skills and giving them ideas about how to help their children learn math. These workshops can get you started on new ideas and new fields of math.
Individual and Online Tutoring
We offer tutoring services for students of various ages.
Summer and School Break Camps
We can provide activities suitable for a summer and/or school break camps. We have done this for the Olympia Parks Department for several years