--- title: MathMINDs Maker description: MathMINDs maker has you feeling like an inventor as you build creative problem-solving skills through mathematically rich, socially-minded challenges. image: https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/MIND%20Research%20Institute/MathMINDs/Website%20Assets/create_studentMaker.png --- [![MathMINDs Logo](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/graphics/logos/mathminds-mri-logo.svg)](https://www.mindresearch.org/mathminds) - [Games](https://2024.mindresearch.org/mathminds/games) - [Stories](https://2024.mindresearch.org/mathminds/stories) - [Maker](https://2024.mindresearch.org/mathminds/maker) - More - [Family Math Night](https://2024.mindresearch.org/mathminds/family-math-night) - [Maker Resources](https://2024.mindresearch.org/mathminds/maker/resources) - [Impact](https://2024.mindresearch.org/mathminds/games/#brady) # Math Makers Make a Difference. ![jijimaker-20200903-s6l](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND%20Research%20Institute/MathMINDs/Website%20Assets/jijimaker-20200903-s6l.png?width=1273&height=982&name=jijimaker-20200903-s6l.png) ## MathMINDs Maker Our mission is to equip all students to mathematically solve challenging problems.  MathMINDs Maker gives students mathematically rich project-based learning opportunities that build creative problem-solving skills and deepen mathematical understanding. Learn more about operationalizing creativity through our [Creativity Roadmap](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/MIND%20Research%20Institute/MathMINDs/Math%20Makers/creativityRoadmap_Feb2021.pdf). ## MathMINDs Maker Impact ![create_studentMaker](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/create_studentMaker.png?width=1104&height=1136&name=create_studentMaker.png) ## 1,363 Student Makers ![play_activeDice](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND%20Research%20Institute/MathMINDs/Website%20Assets/play_activeDice.png?width=993&height=980&name=play_activeDice.png) ## 1,128 Student-Made Games ![hourglass_icon](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND%20Research%20Institute/MathMINDs/Website%20Assets/hourglass_icon.png?width=2501&height=2500&name=hourglass_icon.png) ## 27,260 Student-Made Minutes ## Play. Create. Share. Our ***Play. Create. Share.*** curriculum offers flexibility to fit your project needs by simplifying planning, preparation, and implementation. 1 - 3 hrs ![play_activeDice](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND%20Research%20Institute/MathMINDs/Website%20Assets/play_activeDice.png?width=993&name=play_activeDice.png) ### Play Kick off the project playing [MathMINDs Games.](http://mindresearch.org/mathminds/games) 3 - 6 HRS ![create_studentMaker](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/create_studentMaker.png?width=1104&name=create_studentMaker.png) ### Create Read a detective mystery that teaches creative problem-solving.  Reinforce key concepts with three 20-minute maker lessons.  1 - 3 hrs ![share_studentGame_v3](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND%20Research%20Institute/MathMINDs/Website%20Assets/share_studentGame_v3.png?width=1020&name=share_studentGame_v3.png) ### Share Students share their games with others and analyze their gameplay data. [Run Your Own Project](https://2024.mindresearch.org/mathminds/maker/resources) Consider enhancing your project with one of our ongoing [Game-a-thons](http://mindresearch.org/gameathon). ![MathMINDs Game-a-thon logo v-1](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MIND%20Research%20Institute/MathMINDs/Game-a-thon/Logo/Game-a-thon_logo.png?width=1152&height=1245&name=Game-a-thon_logo.png) ## Game-a-thon Enhance or extend your [Play.Create.Share.](http://mindresearch.org/mathminds/maker/resources) project by joining ongoing game-making challenges. Simply submit games to our Game-a-thon for a chance to be featured on our website and shared nationally!    [Game-a-thon](https://2024.mindresearch.org/gameathon) ## Get Involved with MathMINDs Maker If you would like to help all students become mathematical problem-solvers, join us in our MathMINDs Maker initiative. [Let's Talk](https://www.mindresearch.org/contact-us?hsCtaTracking=06c05ed8-2951-496a-b083-e1cb6fcbf011%7C52e18670-52d6-4670-bef4-68131887c316) - [About MIND](https://2024.mindresearch.org/about) - [MathMinds](https://2024.mindresearch.org/mathminds/maker/resources) - [Contact Us](https://2024.mindresearch.org/contact-us) - Copyright © 2018-2021 MIND Research Institute. All rights reserved. - [Terms of Use](https://2024.mindresearch.org/terms-of-use) - [Privacy Policy](https://2024.mindresearch.org/privacy-policy) ![](https://2024.mindresearch.org/hubfs/Graphics/Logos/MIND%20-%202020/MIND_creator-stmath-logo-500.png)