Now hear me out, there are some apps that are more or less just study guides but I was thinking of something like Duolingo that could handle math inputs up to like calculus levels. I know this is possible because sites like symbolab, Wolfram and even the testing and homework software the schools use can decipher complex functions and determine if they’re correct.

How come no one has made a gamified math tool for people at the college level? One reason ive heard said is “noone is interested” but… Money is very interesting and I know plenty of college students would be drooling for an app like this.

So I’m just asking you all, what do you think would be the big holdout for you as a developer to not take on a project like this. Why do you think no one’s made it?

  • andros_rex@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 days ago

    As you watch the videos, you can follow along on paper. Pause the videos to try to figure out what to do.

    I’ve also found that using a mix of colors works really well as you are working problems. If you are learning composition of functions, try putting each function as a different color. Or if you are in calc and doing integration by parts, again color code each function.

    Another tool is to do T chart notes. Write the math step on the left hand side, and the explanation for each step on the right. Think about why you are doing each step.

    Gamifying stuff seems very appealing, but Duolingo I don’t think has shown itself as being effective long term.

    • StarvingMartist@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
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      4 days ago

      Gonna stop you right there boss, I have been on this earth 30 years. Trust every method of trying to follow along, that I have tried.

      And I think people are getting too hung up on Duolingo, that’s just the closest thing I can compare to.

      what I personally need is repetition. And nothing has been more effective that whoever coded the algebraic problems in blackboard. It pulls up a generated problem from a set or concept, I work it out on paper and input it into the input, which uses either math text or latex. Its fantastic. Except you can’t pull up problems on demand and it’s not in a mobile format so it’s a bit of work getting in practice on the go.