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Title: Numbershire II: Math Games for 2nd Graders with or at-Risk for LD
Center: NCSER Year: 2012
Principal Investigator: Gause, Marshall Awardee: Thought Cycle, Inc.
Program: Small Business Innovation Research in Special Education      [Program Details]
Award Period: 6 months Award Amount: $150,000
Type: Phase I Development Award Number: EDIES12C0045
Description:

Purpose: This project team is developing a prototype of Numbershire II, a web-based suite of mini math games for second graders with or at-risk for disabilities. The games will be set in the context of a fantasy-themed village and will adapt the level of difficulty based on individual student needs. Additionally, the project will support students in learning numbers and operations in base 10, operations, and algebraic thinking.

Project Activities: Pilot research in Phase I will seek to demonstrate that the software prototype functions as planned and that the prototype can be used by and is engaging to students with or at risk for disabilities.


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