Apparatus and methods based on applied cognitive science, where children play the lead role in storylines staged upon a rule-enforcing apparatus and by so doing, become self-enlightened about denumerability, rank-wise denumerability, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and other change-of-state processes encountered in mathematics and the quantifiable sciences.

A frame used atop a workbook page or looseleaf page that assists in computing a multiplication problem. The frame has various tools attached or adjacent thereto. Amongst these tools are a pivot point indicator, a column locator and a criss cross template for marking or analyzing the multiplication problem found in the multiplication zone of the multiplication problem. A method of using the frame in a typical multiplication problem with students is disclosed having a sequence of steps for computing the correct results thereof.

A frame used atop a workbook page or looseleaf page that assists in computing a multiplication problem. The frame has various tools attached or adjacent thereto. Amongst these tools are a pivot point indicator, a column locator and a criss cross template for marking or analyzing the multiplication problem found in the multiplication zone of the multiplication problem. A method of using the frame in a typical multiplication problem with students is disclosed having a sequence of steps for computing the correct results thereof.

This invention involves a balance scale with a base, a balance arm support, a balance arm, a pointer, a counter-balance, a movable label plate containing descriptions and an optional parallel beam. The balance arm has a tray on each end, where one tray holds an article representing mankind with sin, and the other tray holds an article representing the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The articles on each tray are of equal or approximately equal weight. The scale rotates when the weight of the articles are added to or removed from the trays, and the scale rotation will determine which description the pointer will point to. This invention can be used as a Christian teaching aid showing the benefit of choosing to accept the death of Christ as payment in full for our sins, along with showing the consequence of our refusal to accept the death of Christ as payment for our sins.

This invention involves a balance scale with a base, a balance arm support, a balance arm, a pointer, a counter-balance, a movable label plate containing descriptions and an optional parallel beam. The balance arm has a tray on each end, where one tray holds an article representing mankind with sin, and the other tray holds an article representing the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The articles on each tray are of equal or approximately equal weight. The scale rotates when the weight of the articles are added to or removed from the trays, and the scale rotation will determine which description the pointer will point to. This invention can be used as a Christian teaching aid showing the benefit of choosing to accept the death of Christ as payment in full for our sins, along with showing the consequence of our refusal to accept the death of Christ as payment for our sins.

A beanbag including at least one transparent pocket formed thereon, the latter for receiving and displaying artwork or indicia, such as alphabetical letters, numbers, words and the like, for use in a variety of educational applications. The beanbag comprises a conventional beanbag formed from two like-sized pieces of fabric sewn to one another and operative to define an interior for holding a bean-like material, such as plastic pellets, actual dried beans, and the like. At least one transparent pocket is formed upon the beanbag that defines a window through which the educational indicia may be selectively positioned and displayed. The beanbag may take a variety of geometric shapes, and the beanbag may be configured to have multiple transparent windows for selectively displaying multiple images. In use, the user need only selectively replace the images sought to be displayed for a given application.

This invention involves a balance scale with a base, a balance arm support, a balance arm, a pointer, a counter-balance, a movable label plate containing descriptions and an optional parallel beam. The balance arm has a tray on each end, where one tray holds an article representing mankind with sin, and the other tray holds an article representing the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The articles on each tray are of equal or approximately equal weight. The scale rotates when the weight of the articles are added to or removed from the trays, and the scale rotation will determine which description the pointer will point to. This invention can be used as a Christian teaching aid showing the benefit of choosing to accept the death of Christ as payment in full for our sins, along with showing the consequence of our refusal to accept the death of Christ as payment for our sins.

This invention involves a balance scale with a base, a balance arm support, a balance arm, a pointer, a counter-balance, a movable label plate containing descriptions and an optional parallel beam. The balance arm has a tray on each end, where one tray holds an article representing mankind with sin, and the other tray holds an article representing the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The articles on each tray are of equal or approximately equal weight. The scale rotates when the weight of the articles are added to or removed from the trays, and the scale rotation will determine which description the pointer will point to. This invention can be used as a Christian teaching aid showing the benefit of choosing to accept the death of Christ as payment in full for our sins, along with showing the consequence of our refusal to accept the death of Christ as payment for our sins.

Apparatus and methods for providing instruction include at least one instruction site defining an instruction board and at least one instruction piece configured to be received on the instruction site. A user manipulates the at least one instruction piece to perform a change of state operation relating to the instruction. The apparatus and methods are based on applied cognitive science, where children play the lead role in storylines staged upon a rule-enforcing apparatus and by so doing, become self-enlightened about denumerability, rank-wise denumerability, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and other change-of-state processes encountered in mathematics and the quantifiable sciences.

Apparatus and methods for providing instruction include at least one instruction site defining an instruction board and at least one instruction piece configured to be received on the instruction site. A user manipulates the at least one instruction piece to perform a change of state operation relating to the instruction. The apparatus and methods are based on applied cognitive science, where children play the lead role in storylines staged upon a rule-enforcing apparatus and by so doing, become self-enlightened about denumerability, rank-wise denumerability, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and other change-of-state processes encountered in mathematics and the quantifiable sciences.