Dr Mike's Math Games for Kids

Hi! This page tells you a little bit about who I am, and why I've built this website. In short, I'm Michael Hartley, a mathematician. I did a Ph.D in mathematics at the University of Western Australia, doing research in geometry. Then, I went to work in Malaysia for 10 years as a lecturer in mathematics and computer science. During that time, a friend of mine and I had an idea - we would make a really useful website. Trouble was, we couldn't think of a topic!

We brainstormed a number of ideas, and then the right idea clicked - a website full of math games - all free - to help teachers and parents make math fun for kids.

After a year, my friend pulled out of the project, and I kept building up the website in my spare time. My two kids act as my willing and unwilling guinea pigs, helping me see what works and doesn't work in the games I make, and helping me identify approximate grade levels for each one. My wife helps me moderate the comments, and has translated some of the site into Malay language.

Now, I'm back in Perth, Western Australia. I work as a mathematician in the oil and gas industry, and continue to build the site in my spare time. So, welcome to my site!

So, in summary :

• I have a Ph.D in Mathematics from the University of Western Australia,
• Later, I got myself a Masters Degree in Information Technology from the University of South Australia,
• I worked as an educator for a decade in Malaysia
• Now, I'm a mathematician in Perth, Western Australia
• I do this website because math is fun, and I want kids to have a chance to find that out for themselves!

This is me.
Now you've seen me, play some math games!