Mathigon offers interactive mathematics learning resources through its online mathematical playground.

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About Mathigon

Mathigon is a free, web-based interactive mathematics learning platform branded as the Mathematical Playground. It offers a range of tools, courses, and manipulatives to support engaging, exploratory math learning for topics including fractals, graph theory, origami, sequences, and more. The platform supports multiple languages, works with a variety of curricula and devices, and provides free teacher resources such as lesson plans and scheduled events. Note that its Polypad manipulative tool has been transferred to Amplify, with related FAQs available on the site. Mathigon also partners with global schools and districts, and licenses its technology and content to external organizations.

Key features

  • Interactive math manipulatives for creative problem-solving and pattern exploration
  • Learning activities for topics including fractals, graph theory, and origami
  • Free teacher resources such as lesson plans and scheduled tutorial events
  • Multi-language support for global learners and educators
  • Compatibility with a wide range of curricula and devices
  • Licensing of platform technology and content to external organizations
Best for: Mathigon is best suited for K-12 students, math educators, and anyone interested in interactive, exploratory mathematics learning.
Good for
  • Widely praised by educators as a game-changing virtual math manipulative tool
  • Provides free, accessible interactive math resources for global users
  • Compatible with a wide range of curricula and device types
Watch out for
  • The previously core Polypad manipulative tool is no longer hosted on Mathigon, having moved to Amplify

Mathigon at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
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Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Good for
Educators
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Mathigon FAQ

Where did the Polypad math manipulative tool move?
Polypad has been transferred from Mathigon to Amplify, with related FAQs available on the site.
Does Mathigon offer resources for math educators?
Yes, Mathigon provides free teacher resources including lesson plans and scheduled tutorial events.
Is Mathigon compatible with different curricula and devices?
Yes, the platform's tools work with a wide range of curricula and devices.
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