Dal's new method of math

 The past week has led me to calculate a whole new concept of numbers.  (There he goes again says you).  Consider the following:

Zero would be expressed as a vertical line.  (Keep in mind that zero is an even number)

One, an odd number would be expressed same as "0" with a hook at he the top that would make it look like the current "one"

Two, being an "even" number would be expressed as a vertical line with a horizontal base thus showing two (2) right angles

Three, an odd number would be the same as "2" with a hook on top.

All even numbers would be created by using different numbers of horizontal lines (crossing the one vertical line) in addition to the even number preceding it.

When reaching 10, you would place a dot or colon: between the two symbols.  Symbols would be listed same as current system.

Addition would be as follows:  The greater number would precede the lesser number.  The student would count the number of angles and make a hash mark below the symbol for both numbers.  The student would then count the number of hash marks and would arrive at the correct answer.  This would eliminate rote learning and force the student to calculate each answer.

Subtraction would be accomplished the same way.  After marking the hash marks, the student would cross off a hash mark on the first (larger) number for each of the hash marks in the second number.  The remaining hash marks are the answer.

I don't know about you but my head is starting to ache.

With tongue in cheek:   Sir Isaac (Dal) Wolf