Free Math
Productivity
math homework notebook
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How HN took it
4 positive, 2 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 1 critical, out of 8 comments about the project. Thread score +0.29.
Idea: 3 for, 0 againstDocs: 0 for, 1 againstDesign: 1 for, 0 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Offline-first approach suits schools without central class management
From 1 comment
I think this is great! The offline first approach will clearly help to adopt this in a case when there is not central class management system in school.
vittore on HN
Showing steps is better than only asking for final answers
From 1 comment
Very cool idea. It's so much better to see the steps of the solution rather than just ask for the final answer. With a little polishing, this could be better/faster than solving…
ivan_ah on HN
Free alternative to paid textbook tech
From 1 comment
For better or for worse, tech is being forced into classrooms by textbook companies. At least this project emphasizes students working on good old complete assignments, rather…
jaltekruse on HN
Objections
Digitizing homework may harm classroom climate and learning
From 2 comments
I'm sceptical that this will improve the classroom climate for that I'd have to be developed with actual teachers and students. Digitalization just for the sake of it is…
zython on HNWhat do you feel is the core problem you are trying to solve? And any concerns about whether the effectiveness of student learning might be affected by using an electronic tool…
ghufran_syed on HN
Similarity metric for cheating detection may be untrustworthy
From 1 comment
I'm sceptical that this will improve the classroom climate for that I'd have to be developed with actual teachers and students. Digitalization just for the sake of it is…
zython on HN
Pen and tablets still feel better than current digital math input
From 2 comments
(Slightly off-topic) It's really sad to me that as of yet there is nothing to compete with paper and a pencil for math. I've used probably 10 different programs/websites, lots of…
nv-vn on HNInteresting. Admittedly, I haven't ever used the iPad Pro/Apple Pencil. In my personal experience, it just never felt great using most touch screens. Most styluses feel too heavy…
nv-vn on HN
Requests
Add a generic diagram editor for physics and graphs
From 2 comments
Very cool idea. It's so much better to see the steps of the solution rather than just ask for the final answer. With a little polishing, this could be better/faster than solving…
ivan_ah on HNI completely agree with this problem. While I haven't solved the full problem you are describing, including graphs and diagrams, I think they will all fit nicely into this…
jaltekruse on HN
Integrate with tools like SymPy or GeoGebra
From 1 comment
Very cool idea. It's so much better to see the steps of the solution rather than just ask for the final answer. With a little polishing, this could be better/faster than solving…
ivan_ah on HN
Support mixing text and math
From 1 comment
I also want to assume good faith, but some people in education are far more skeptical. I have been in meetings where those in charge or enforcing policy said things like…
jaltekruse on HN
Questions
What is the core problem being solved, and does electronic input affect learning?
From 1 comment
What do you feel is the core problem you are trying to solve? And any concerns about whether the effectiveness of student learning might be affected by using an electronic tool…
ghufran_syed on HN
Is the source code available?
From 1 comment
I wanted to take a look at the source code, but https://github.com/jaltekruse/Free-Math is giving a 404.
JCharante on HN
Alternatives named
Mathpix
From 2 comments
I am actively working on this problem, see Mathpix (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mathpix/id1075870730?ls=1&mt=8) which lets you create Latex by taking pictures of math, ping…
nicodjimenez on HNSee Gradescope (https://gradescope.com/pricing) and Mathpix (https://mathpix.com/).
nicodjimenez on HN
Gradescope
From 1 comment
See Gradescope (https://gradescope.com/pricing) and Mathpix (https://mathpix.com/).
nicodjimenez on HN
LyX
From 2 comments
Have you tried LyX? https://www.lyx.org/ I have memorized its keyboard shortcuts and for most problems I'm faster with it than with pen and paper.
jhasse on HNA second vote for Lyx - I worked through my OU maths degree using it and barely ever did my working out using pencil and paper. Instead, I'd write up the coursework "live". You…
jaymzcampbell on HN
MyScript MathPad
From 1 comment
Have you heard of these : More recently https://www.myscript.com/news/myscript-mathpad-the-best-handwriting-latex-generator-gets-an-update/…
bob_theslob646 on HN
Paperspade
From 1 comment
Have you see Paperspade (https://www.paperspade.com/)? It parses equations from English to math.
davidlee1435 on HN