Reimagining Math Education -- MIND Research Institute Annual Report 2012 | Page 3

Our Mission

Ensure that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world’ s most challenging problems.

Vision

MIND Research Institute is dedicated to closing the math achievement gap for students across the country, regardless of socioeconomic background, learning challenges or language barriers.
Meet JiJi
Created by MIND co-founder Matthew Peterson, Ph. D., in 1997, JiJi is the beloved penguin of the ST Math software games. Children help JiJi get past obstacles by solving math puzzles – and they associate JiJi with challenge, learning, understanding and the thrill of success. Every time a child demonstrates understanding of a math concept, JiJi crosses the screen, signaling success and leading the student to the next more challenging puzzle.
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