From Here to There is an interactive touch-based application that allows students to dynamically interact with numbers and expressions. Rather than solving a problem by hand and typing in the answer, students can transform expressions or equations by dragging or breaking apart the number. These activities provide access to the rewarding and playful challenges of algebra and equation solving. 

Create an account, log on and explore the wonderful worlds of math! Stay and play as long as you would like! We are happy to have you! 

Parents can create an account for their child and they can play through the  game. We recommend that you use the Google Chrome browser on a computer.  

(Please do not use the child’s full name in the username. Make sure to remember your login and password as we do not collect any personal information or emails from users).


Dr. Erin Ottmar, Assistant Professor

On behalf of all of us at WPI and Graspable Math, we thank you for your interest and are dedicated to ensuring a quality tool that will bring ease and insight into your classroom.  For more information on how you can take part in our studies or become a part of our Graspable Math family, please feel free to visit our website (https://graspablemath.com/)  or contact me directly at erottmar@wpi.edu or (508) 831-6096.  

Learn more about Professor Ottmar.