About Brick Math

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The Brick Math curriculum focuses on learning math by modeling with plastic toy bricks. Written by Dr. Shirley Disseler, an expert in teaching math using manipulatives, the first three subjects in the Brick Math series were published in 2016: Basic Fractions, Multiplication, and Division. Each subject has a Teacher Edition, which is a complete step-by-step lesson guide, and a Student Edition, which is a workbook for a student to follow.
 
Following the success of the first three titles, Brick Math kept growing; first to a K – 6 curriculum and then extending through 8th grade. Brick Math now includes 13 subjects, from Counting to Pre-Algebra. Students can start anywhere in the curriculum based on their needs.
 
The Brick Math  curated brick set is made specially for the Brick Math curriculum. The 250-piece brick set includes all the bricks needed for the program for one student or for two students to share. The bricks are packaged in a sturdy plastic divided box to make it easy to manage in classrooms or at home.  The brick set also include two 6-inch square baseplates for students to build their brick models on securely. The Brick Math brick set covers all the brick modeling needs for the entire K – 8 program. No other manipulatives are required!

​TEAM

President

​Janis Raye

Janis Raye, president of Brick Math, is the lead editor for the Brick Math series of books. Janis is also co-author of four books on marketing and business, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide to a Successful Family Business and Business Success in Tough Times. She has 25 years of experience as a publishing and marketing professional. Janis has an MBA from Columbia University and a BA from Wellesley College.

CEO

​Neil Raphel

 Neil Raphel, CEO of Brick Math, heads development and marketing. He has 35 years of experience in  publishing and an extensive background in direct marketing and loyalty marketing. Neil has co-authored seven books, including Business Success in Tough Times, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to a Successful Family Business, and Up the Loyalty Ladder. Neil has a background in finance and law, and was president of a trading firm in New York City. He is a graduate of Swarthmore College and the University of Texas Law School.

Author

Shirley Disseler, EdD

Author of the Brick Math books, Dr. Shirley Disseler is the CEO of BrickEd & More, a center for innovation and creative play in Salisbury, NC. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. She has over 30 years of educational experience, from elementary school through higher education. She worked as a consultant to LEGO® Education for many years. Shirley is a graduate of Campbell University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.