Math Games Built By Students, For Students.
Students don't take tests. They build games that prove they get it.
Piloted at Acton Academy · 11 of 11 learners wanted to keep going
The moment learning feels like school, students check out.
Current alternatives are just traditional education in a new wrapper.
Worksheets don't prove understanding
Students memorize procedures but can't explain why they work.
AI chatbots are glorified textbooks
The same tired curriculum fed through a chat interface. Linear thinking in a new wrapper.
Skills without application
Students get taught skills but never how to use them in the real world.
Think Diagonally.
Explore
Navigate a galaxy of math concepts. Each planet is a topic. Each moon is a skill.
Build
Design and build your own math games with an AI guide.
Master
Prove mastery by playing games your peers built.
11 learners. Zero prompts. 100% wanted more.
“Now you've got the visuals right.”
What Makes Us Different
| Tool | Learner Ownership | Community | Progress Tracking | AI-Powered | Open Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khanmigo AI tutor on Khan Academy's linear curriculum | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| MagicSchool AI toolkit for teachers | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Synthesis Premium microschool programs | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| ChatGPT Open-ended AI | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Diagonally Students build math games with AI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Khanmigo
AI tutor on Khan Academy's linear curriculum
MagicSchool
AI toolkit for teachers
Synthesis
Premium microschool programs
ChatGPT
Open-ended AI
Diagonally
Students build math games with AI
30+ Years in Education and Tech
Barbara Jauregui Wurst
Education & Field Operations
Physician, WHO technical officer across 25+ countries. Founded an Acton Academy. Designs learning experiences and runs pilots. Making sure everything works for real learners in real classrooms.
Mike Davola
Builder & Technology
Runs hackathons and practicethons for students. Teaches teachers how to use tech. Builds half-formed ideas into working prototypes on screen while we watch. Ships now. Not later.
Scott R. Nicoll
Storytelling & Curriculum
12 years developing Critical Thinking curricula across South Korea, China, and Hong Kong. 200+ published articles. 20,000+ audience built from scratch. The storyteller on this dynamic team.
Ready to think diagonally?
Whether you're a school, a homeschool co-op, or a parent — we'd love to show you what your students can build.