Abstract: The present invention includes a set of stacking blocks designed to resemble the Arabic numerals 1-10. Each number block is height proportional to its value, and they can be stacked vertically. This feature allows students to see the relationship between numbers, and discover math concepts as they stack or play.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (20), method, and a signal and a system for presenting a name of the day including a gaming opportunity. The gaming means comprises at least one of casino, lottery, sweepstakes, competition based gaming, and skill games being presented on said media channel means to be played by at least one of every person bearing the name of the day, and persons greeting a person bearing the name of the day through the media channel means (40).

Abstract: A system and method for generating a test and an answer key to identify correct answers is disclosed. A test can be created by entering a set of questions with answer choices and correct answers at the same time. The tests can be rendered via a rendering device that includes both the questions and the answer choices. A ticket can be generated that drives a CNC (computer numerically control) machine to create a punched answer key with holes that align over correct answers. The answer key can also be rendered on a transparency utilizing a solid color everywhere except an area where the correct answer should be marked. The test and the answer key can also be rendered and aligned side by side in order to identify correct answers.

Abstract: Numero Cubes and the Whole Number System are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system may comprise cubes, pegs, magnets, dividers, shafts, and a number placement panel. The shafts may comprise individual marks representing the base ten number system. The system may provide a method of learning mathematics through a cognitively authentic learning experience in constructing and building numbers.

Abstract: Numero Cubes and the Whole Number System are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system may comprise cubes, pegs, magnets, dividers, shafts, and a number placement panel. The shafts may comprise individual marks representing the base ten number system. The system may provide a method of learning mathematics through a cognitively authentic learning experience in constructing and building numbers.

Abstract: Numero Cubes and the Whole Number System are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system may comprise cubes, pegs, magnets, dividers, shafts, and a number placement panel. The shafts may comprise individual marks representing the base ten number system. The system may provide a method of learning mathematics through a cognitively authentic learning experience in constructing and building numbers.

Abstract: A concrete manipulative for teaching the properties of odd and even numbers. The manipulative includes an elongated channel having end walls at each end, and a plurality of rods that fit at least partially within the channel. The rods are in two sets of different lengths, with each length being represented by more than one rod. Rods of even length are visually and/or tactilely distinguishable as a set from rods of odd length. The elongated channel displays markings at precise intervals, with the spacing between markings generally being twice the length of the shortest rod. Through a variety of activities involving placement and manipulation of various combinations of the rods within the channel, students are able to identify properties of odd and even numbers.

Abstract: An illuminable toy device has a main housing for supporting a light source, a reflective sheet, a diffusion screen and a plurality of at least translucent elongated rods. It also includes a light source which is connected to the main housing which includes at least one light, a power source for illumination of the light, and an on/off control switch for the power source. There is a reflective sheet in front of the light. There is also a diffusion screen located in front of the reflective sheet. A plurality of at least translucent elongated rods connected to the main housing are adapted to receive a plurality of orificed beads thereon in a stacked fashion. There is also a plurality of at least translucent and opaque beads, each having an orifice therein of sufficient size to permit placement of each onto one of the elongated rods in a stacked fashion. Each of the beads have a predetermined color and are stackable onto the rods to create a unique, illuminable artistic creation.

Abstract: An educational toy that lets the user experiment with assembling hollow polyhedral building block in a variety of different ways. The toy includes new polyhedral building blocks which can be assembled in different ways to form a multiplicity of configurations. It allows the user to assemble building blocks to one configuration and then to change over from this configuration to another configuration by rotating, pivoting, rolling, or shifting one or more of the already assembled building blocks. The toy can be used to introduce the user to different number systems and arithmetic and geometric principles.

Abstract: The elastic pattern abacus relates to educational counting devices for learning basic number and arithmetic concepts. The present invention introduces a new flexible medium for threading and holding counters (beads or blocks of any shapes) in a sequence, such that: they slide easily, yet are automatically held stably at any desired positions along the sequence. The members of the abacus can be separated, counted, grouped, divided, and regrouped to demonstrate arithmetic concepts and number systems. A tool for changing the arrangement of the abacus beads is also disclosed.

Abstract: An educational toy that lets the user experiment with assembling components of different shapes in a variety of ways. The toy introduces new methods and means for assembling building blocks allowing the user to assemble them to one configuration and then to change over to other configurations by rotating, pivoting, rolling, or shifting one or more of the already assembled building blocks. The toy can introduce the user to number systems and arithmetic and geometric principles.

Abstract: The present invention provides an educational apparatus for creating both mental and physical tasks. The apparatus includes a peg board, manipulative members sized to cooperatively engage the peg board and a template for locating specific indicia with respect to the pegs on the peg board. Corresponding indicia are disposed on the manipulative members such that a preferred association exists between a given manipulative member and a given peg. The user initially performs the mental task of forming the preferred association, and subsequently performs the physical task of cooperatively engaging the manipulative member upon the corresponding peg.

Abstract: An educational game is described for teaching time concepts (e.g., hours in a day, days in a week and month, calendar months, and seasons). The game comprises puzzle pieces which can be assembled in interconnecting relationship in inner and outer bands. The pieces in one band designate seasons and the pieces in the other designate calendar months. The individual pieces are so configured that assembly thereof is only possible if the seasons and the months are both in the correct sequence and the interrelationship between the seasons and the calendar months corresponding to each season is established correctly. The pieces designating months house removable pegs or like markers corresponding in number to the days in the designated months and removable for placement on associated calendar month matrices.An optional feature of the same is a day rod advantageously adapted to be mounted within the inner band of puzzle pieces.