Shape Math

Cross-browser, cross-platform web application developed in HTML5 for students to learn math using interactive shapes.

A few details

Project Description

Shape Math’s founder, Mike Cornell, approached me with his genius invention of teaching math through simple, easy to understand geometric shapes and asked if I could bring it to life on computers and tablets alike. At the time, Mike was tutoring with physical shapes and wanted to be able to broaden his reach worldwide by creating a digital Shape Math.

How we solved it

Our approach

Mike was gracious enough to give us a few math lessons with his techniques and immediately we saw the value in his program. We worked together and tinkered over the course of more than a year developing Shape Math into an HTML5 web application that is used in classrooms around the world.

What the customers see

Frontend Development

The web app is optimized for both larger web browsers as well as for tablets, especially the iPad. Using HTML5 and Javascript, multiple-touch to rotate pieces, pinching to zoom, and tapping and dragging make the web app intuitive for even the youngest learners.

Making the app managable

Backend Development

A student’s progress is tracked by the app and saved. Using a subscription model, the application checks to make sure you not only have a verified account to use the app, it also checks to make sure only one device at a time uses a typical subscription (multiple-account subscriptions are available for larger schools, etc.).

Fun and interactive
Kids love using Shape Math.
Multiple Accounts
You can use multiple accounts.
Multiple Devices
Devices sync and save your progress, providing a great experience regardless of whether you’re on a tablet or a larger screen.
User-friendly
Simple and intuitive controls across all devices and inputs allow for tasks like drawing, pinching to zoom, and multiple-tap rotation. It doesn’t matter if you’re on a large screen with a trackpad or a tablet, using Shape Math is easy and efficient.