Introducing FIGURD — a math program that connects creativity, competition, and community.Free daily game at www.figurd.com. Think you can make it to the end? Every day, a new game is available with a different number structure to challenge your mind. The goal is simple — make it to the end! You can find the FIGURD website on our page in the bio or by clicking the link in the post description.How innovative math tools can change student outcomes.This data shows the impact of using FIGURD at Stripling Elementary — a guided math rotation that helped students meet or exceed state standards across multiple grades.Compared to the county average, Stripling saw significant growth in math performance, proving that interactive and engaging approaches can truly make a difference.We’ve found a new way to make math fun, challenging, and effective for every learner. 💡hashtag#FIGURDMeet Richard Buchner, the founder of FIGURD and President of Innovative Math Solutions. Richard created FIGURD to make math learning faster, more engaging, and more collaborative for students. Since launching in 2010, the program has helped K–8 learners build strong math foundations through gamified challenges that spark problem-solving and creativity.FIGURD blends innovative education and play to support students and educators across the country. Richard’s mission has always been clear—make learning exciting and accessible.Richard is a graduate of the University of Georgia. His discipline, drive, and passion for education shape everything he builds. Along with his work in education, he also served as President of Marine Brokers and Vice President at SunPet, bringing years of leadership experience to his approach.Through FIGURD, Richard continues to empower students, teachers, and communities to reach their full potential.FIGURD Gameplay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJVhkszCd8cKids begin in elementary school, where FIGURD helps them overcome the time consumption of memorizing math facts. Through gamification, math reluctancy is reduced while they achieve automaticity up to 20x faster than traditional methods. This builds a strong positive foundation that reduces the arithmetic mistakes many students make in higher math.hashtag#WHYUSUse the forum on our website to connect with other educators, learn helpful math strategies, and access support anytime. www.figurd.comFIGURD Team Member Spotlight: Usman Mirza brings more than 37 years of financial, operational, and strategic leadership to FIGURD. As a Financial Advisor and Strategic Development partner, he guides FIGURD’s long-term planning, capital strategy, and product innovation. His background includes senior roles with Coca-Cola International, Coca-Cola USA, and bottling operations in Chicago, San Antonio, and Atlanta—experience that equips him with a strong understanding of growth systems, market development, and organizational scaling. As President of MIRZACO (USA), Inc., Mr. Mirza has advised mid-market and early-stage companies across real estate, manufacturing, consumer products, and emerging technologies. He has deep networks across Family Offices, Broker-Dealers, Wealth Managers, and Investment Bankers, and previously founded Snapple’s first franchisee. Today he continues to support Life Products, Inc., and contributes to projects in waste-to-energy, HVAC innovation, and creative financing. At FIGURD, he strengthens financial strategy, marketing direction, partnerships, and the development of new initiatives that expand our mission to elevate math learning through patented play-based learning.