MathBrush: A Case Study for Pen-based Interactive Mathematics
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Date
2008
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The Eurographics Association
Abstract
Current generations of computer algebra systems require users to transform two dimensional math expressions into one dimensional strings, to master complex sets of commands, and to analyze lengthy output strings for relevant information. MathBrush is a system, designed based on research in education pedagogy, that provides a pen-based interface to many of the features of computer algebra systems. We describe relevant work in education pedagogy as a motivation for MathBrush's design. We highlight aspects of MathBrush that are unique from other contemporary pen-math systems. Finally, we present the results of a thinkaloud evaluation of the MathBrush system. Together, these observations validate aspects of the current design of MathBrush, suggest areas for refinement, and inform the design of future pen-math systems.
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@inproceedings{:10.2312/SBM/SBM08/143-150,
booktitle = {Eurographics Workshop on Sketch-Based Interfaces and Modeling},
editor = {Christine Alvarado and Marie-Paule Cani},
title = {{MathBrush: A Case Study for Pen-based Interactive Mathematics}},
author = {Labahn, George and Lank, Edward and Marzouk, Mirette and Bunt, Andrea and MacLean, Scott and Tausky, David},
year = {2008},
publisher = {The Eurographics Association},
ISSN = {1812-3503},
ISBN = {978-3-905674-07-1},
DOI = {/10.2312/SBM/SBM08/143-150}
}