Comments on: Yet another computer-based math system?

By: Mrs. B.

Mrs. B. — Fri, 20 May 2011 05:11:06 +0000

My 6-year-old first grader just finished playing a marathon 2 hours of Jiji at home today, in order to get through as much as he can before the end of of the school year. (He also plays Jiji at school, of course.)

Not only is he learning mathematical concepts (some for the first time), he’s learning it by himself via trial and error and reaps much reward in the form of a little penguin who moves through doors and across ramps IF the child answers correctly.

I can placate my son’s constant request to play video games by steering him toward Jiji – so that speaks volumes about this game’s level of engagement.

I am so impressed by the Jiji program. I hope it aids in my son’s progressive understanding of mathematics, especially since his school uses the controversial Everyday Math.

I would pay good money for a home version of Jiji. (Our school’s subscription ends at the end of the school year.)

By: File Folder Math Games

File Folder Math Games — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:58:16 +0000

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By: EPD

EPD — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:58:01 +0000

My daughter is in Kindergarten and Her class is allocated half an hour every Monday and Tuesday for Jiji. She loves the game, in particular, helping the penguin overcome math problems and obstacles. So do most of her classmates. She tells me she looks forward to Jiji every week. This is awesome. I can’t wait till it is made available at home.

By: aniaya smith

aniaya smith — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:07:19 +0000

Hi i am in the 4 grade and i get on jiji a lot i pass all my leves i am bad at math to and now i am geting the hang of it i just want you to no bye.

By: Murray

Murray — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:48:13 +0000

Thanks for the information, Andrew.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:10:49 +0000

The ST Math program, featuring JiJi the penguin, is available only for use by schools. In the next release, due for the 2010/11 school year, students whose school uses the program will be able to access their student account, and teacher-assigned games from the program at home through an internet browser.

Andrew Coulson
President, Education Division
MIND Research Institute

By: olivia

olivia — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:30:32 +0000

i play jiji at my school synergy and it is so much fun i’ve passed like 70000000000 level already so just wanted to tell u peolple out there.

By: Murray

Murray — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:11:42 +0000

Hi Kathy

On the Contact page I found this email: jijistore@mindresearch.net

Hopefully they can help.

By: kathy

kathy — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:05:18 +0000

I went to the sales page . . . however, there is no information on whether I can purchase for home computer.

By: Murray

Murray — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 03:11:36 +0000

Hi Albert As mentioned earlier, their sales page lists some available items. There's a "Request information" link on that page and also a "Contact Us" link on that page.