Abstract: A system for teaching the basic concepts of mathematics utilizing a ball or the like having situated thereon certain mathematical problems and solutions, each such problem having framed thereabout certain colored geometric symbols, the symbols indicating certain commonalities in the problem. The ball of the present invention is to be utilized in organized or unorganized play, and is configured in such a manner as to relay to the user certain basic themes associated with mathematics, including (but not limited to) addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The preferred embodiment of the present invention teaches a generally spherical ball having multiple diverse geometric configurations, each like configuration having a common mathematical type of problem thereon, as well as a common color. In the preferred embodiment, the configurations could be situated randomly across the surface of the ball, or could be arranged along the longitudinal and/or latitudinal axis of the ball.