Rebecca Klemm, PhD, Founder of NumbersAlive! and the NumbersAlive! Foundation
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A place for every number: design; create; and communicate.
Building the Town of NumberOpolis!
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Washington, United States
Imagination, global numeric linkages and recycled materials encourage students to experiment with math on their own terms. The multi-disciplinary one-day to full-year engaging program alleviates math anxiety and sparks critical thinking. Its flexibility ignites collaboration with STEM/STEAM programs, as per the film series, The Travelling Numbers Show and designing a learning environment.
Blended Learning, Creative Learning, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Drama in Education, geometry, Hands-On Learning, Imaginative Education, maker faire, Math, Mathematical thinking, Mathematics applied to real life, numerical literacy, Project Based Learning, scientific method, Storytelling, Teamwork
Building a house for a number allows students to think creatively both when designing and then communicating their ideas, numerical knowledge and global connections.
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June 21st, 2019
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STUDENTS
Target Group
1 100
Children/Users
10
Countries
2015
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Not-for-profit
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January 27th, 2022
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Achievements & Awards
June 2019
"Best math class ever!" 8-floored house for 8 with octopus in pool by 7th grade student
December 2018
Release of first episode of The Numbers Show in NumberOpolis!
October 2018
Beginning of designing or reconfiguring playground to learning space
October 2017
Historic awards for learning tools that can be included in Building the Town of NumberOpolis!
February 2017
Number Linx--One of top 16 educational innovations at GESS Dubai
August 2016
Dr.Klemm receives US patent for Number Linx
May 2016
Introduction of floor clock puzzle at Bay Area Maker Faire
February 2016
Hello Numbers Discovery Pack--One of top 16 educational innovations at GESS Dubai
February 2016
Dr. Klemm teaching in Barbados and Dominica for the US Dept of State
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Number Photo Walk/Number Scavenger Hunt
Have groups of 1 or more children select a number to make and then take with them on a short walk in the neighborhood. Take pictures or draw numeric representations found and make a group book or number mobile. Can be executed with caregivers and children depending on the age of the children.
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Adaptable Teacher Guide
The attached pdf document can be adapted to conform to educational requirements. All teachers or groups wanting to Build a Town of NumberOpolis! should feel to contact Dr. Klemm for help designing lessons, assessment, student materials and procedures consistent with local requirements.
