![]() ![]() I placed four Mathboard keycaps on my regular keyboard. It would be a shame if the keycaps lose their decals from normal use. The process works well, but I did not know if the prints are durable. I wanted to know if UV printing is a feasible method for creating the custom keycaps for the Mathboard. I investigated the durability of the UV-printed keycaps of the Mathboard. I will be making it all open source, and hope to create something that is actually useful for many people. As I refine the behaviour of the keyboard, I can begin considering changing key layouts and overall design. The current design uses an off-the-shelf macro pad because this allows for rapid development. I want to eventually come up with a design that works seamlessly on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and which can switch between plaintext mode, LaTeX mode, and Math ML mode. It is a 4x4 macro keyboard from 1UP Keyboards with custom firmware. I feel like I would save time if I had a keyboard that could insert the correct symbols, operators, and LaTeX codes automatically. I often write equations, and I have long been frustrated by the amount of time spent looking up special Unicode symbols on Google, clicking around in the Equations Editor in Word and Powerpoint, and looking up LaTeX math codes. Quick reference math tables for counting, addition, subtraction, and multiplication.The ultimate goal of the Mathboard is to make my life easier. ![]() In addition to standard drills, activities are included (Find the Sign, Equality/Inequality and Match Math). Problem Solver will outline the steps needed to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems. Includes the ability to save, review, and share the results for activities and quizzes with others. Multiple student profiles are supported. Equation configuration settings can be saved for future use as well as shared with others. Activities and quizzes can be timed, either as a countdown timer or elapsed time. ![]() Includes both multiple choice, as well as, fill in the blank style questions. Intelligent problem and "wrong answer" generation makes guessing more difficult. Generates simple equations, as well as single step algebraic equations. ![]() Number and order of displayed digits can be limited, allowing for equations to conform to certain learning levels (e.g. Number ranges are configurable, including the ability to require certain numbers to be in each problem and the ability to omit negative answers. Random equation generation for Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Squares, Cubes, and Square Root problems. The number of customization options available makes this a brilliant app for making math fun for elementary school children.” - androapple “MathBoard is a stunning app for teaching addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems. “MathBoard has charm without losing track of its fundamental purpose (Arithmetic drills).” - MacWorld (4 out of 5 mice) “This is the best integer practice app or program I have found in 34 years of teaching math.”- Tim Seiber, Math Teacher Each activity is based upon the current settings level, so the difficulty will vary based on the student’s knowledge. These activities include Find the Sign, Equality/Inequality, and Match Math (a memory game). Additionally, the included quick reference tables serve as a valuable learning tool. This powerful teaching feature walks students through the steps required to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division equations. Students can also turn to MathBoard's Problem Solver for further help. This is done by providing multiple answer styles, as well as a scratchboard area where problems can be worked out by hand. More than just standard drills, MathBoard encourages students to actually solve problems, and not just guess at answers. MathBoard will allow you to configure the app to best match the abilities of your individual child/student. Beginning in kindergarten, with simple addition and subtraction problems, through elementary school where learning multiplication and division can be a real challenge. MathBoard® is a highly configurable math app appropriate for all school aged children. MathBoard now supports iCloud Syncing, along with a host of other newer technologies, like Text to Speech as well as Speech Input, the Apple Pencil, Apple Magic Keyboard, Slide Over and Split Views and more. ![]()
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