Someone willing to work with me on this idea?

[ABlix]

I am looking for someone who is willing to work together on this idea. Please have programming capability, and the ability to do work.

How about making a web site for students to submit / correct each other's problems? This will work on a earn-credits type of system.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by ABlix

I am looking for someone who is willing to work together on this idea. Please have programming capability, and the ability to do work.

How about making a web site for students to submit / correct each other's problems? This will work on a earn-credits type of system.

I believe answer.yahoo has you beat to the punchline. Are you thinking of a system like that?

[ABlix]

I don't believe this is what I have in mind. I had a more math-oriented web site in mind.

[Bruno]

A math-forum?

Target audience?

How do you think you can finance it?

I think you should be a little more specific about what you want and how you want it to be achieved. I'd recommend looking for someone who lives in the same area, so you can work in sync.

Most kids (and adults) don't like mathematics. Do you really want to facilitate kids "delegating" their homework to a handful of genius? On the other hand, if those credits could get them some pocketmoney(or games?), it might actually stimulate a lot of kids to better their math skills. Highschool maths is not very creative: when you understand the theory, you can go into mass-production-mode, so to speak.

Slightly offtopic...
A while back, I heard someone talk about developing games that for example required the student to solve an equation to get to the next level. I personally think that's a little too corny, but I do think that games are an excellent learning-tool. We just need to be a little more creative.

I am always inspired by kids playing videogames, because very often these kids' discussions resemble that of scientists, when they're talking about tactics and techniques to get ahead in the game. They do it for recognition, and the thrill of success. Unfortunately, they are also the kind of kids that don't do very well at school. Recognition from their peers is very important for most people.

The minority of kids who like to learn get better grades because they're continuously getting something out of what they learned: knowledge.
The other kids don't value knowledge that much. They will only get something out of it AFTER they graduated: a better job or college education. These kids can be motivated by making sure they can feel that they are getting ahead. Better grades should be rewarded socially.

[WanderingOak]

Originally Posted by Bruno

Slightly offtopic...
A while back, I heard someone talk about developing games that for example required the student to solve an equation to get to the next level. I personally think that's a little too corny, but I do think that games are an excellent learning-tool. We just need to be a little more creative.

What would be interesting is if somebody made a game where the object wasn't to necessarily figure out an equation, but to figure out the why behind the equation. In other words, not just figure out what formula to use to solve a given problem, but rather why the equation works. Have that built into the puzzles of the game.

[Bruno]

Originally Posted by WanderingOak

What would be interesting is if somebody made a game where the object wasn't to necessarily figure out an equation, but to figure out the why behind the equation. In other words, not just figure out what formula to use to solve a given problem, but rather why the equation works. Have that built into the puzzles of the game.

Yes, that's the essence of understanding maths. Students should eventually be able to recognise mathematical concepts within new contexts.

Mathematics is like martial arts for the mind.
It's a tool. It's a sport. It's a weapon.
It helps you deal with problems.
Is there a possible solution?
None, one or more than one?
Why?

The way something is explained to you has a great impact on whether or not you will be able to understand it.

Let's stay on topic here.

ABlix, please tell us a bit more about your idea.

[ABlix]

I'm more looking for someone who is an experienced developer who could help me with the idea.

In our Physics class, we had to buy a $9 book with no answers. It was very difficult to work with it because it was impossible to check the solutions. I'm thinking if people are allowed to solve certain problems from books that do not provide answers, that could be a valuable service to others.