Maths@Home assessment app

In our ongoing journey to craft an inclusive and revolutionary Math assessment app, our team recently had a game-changing meeting with 2 PhD students - Zahra and Hannah - who specialize in neurological development in children. This collaborative session focused on enhancing accessibility features to ensure our app caters to diverse learning needs. The discussion kicked off with a deep dive into font styles and background colors – seemingly trivial, but crucial elements that can significantly impact user experience, especially for those with visual impairments or reading difficulties. The students provided valuable insights, suggesting combinations that proved optimal for readability and comprehension. One standout suggestion was the integration of an option to both read and listen to instructions. Recognizing the diversity in learning preferences, we aim to create an app that accommodates auditory learners, fostering an inclusive learning environment. The concept of an Accessibility Mo...

In a productive meeting with our Teaching Assistant, we gained invaluable feedback to refine our app further. Here's an overview of the key points and our action plan: - Navigation Bar : Implementing a navigation bar in the app for better user experience and ease of access. - Database Setup : We'll use Azure and Python for database creation, ensuring robust data management and scalability. - Requirements List/Table : A detailed list/table of requirements will be compiled, focusing on essential features and functionalities. - Function Requirements : We'll avoid overly specific function requirements like screen size to maintain flexibility. - Priority List : Creating a priority list will help streamline our development process, focusing on critical features first. - Navigation Setup Drawing : A detailed drawing akin to a flow diagram, but more focused on navigation, will be developed for clearer visualization of the user journey. - Research Chapter : We plan to conduct a comp...

In the journey of developing the Maths@Home App, we recently presented a detailed rundown of the app's proposed design and functionalities to our project partners. This presentation played a crucial role in understanding the specific needs and expectations for the app. Based on the feedback received, we realized the importance of making the app accessible on both iOS and Android platforms.  To achieve this, we shifted our development strategy from using Swift (for iOS) and Java (for Android) to embracing Flutter and Dart. This move towards Flutter, a versatile and efficient UI toolkit, allows us to maintain a single, unified codebase for both platforms, ensuring consistency and efficiency in development.  This strategic change underscores our commitment to delivering a high-quality, accessible, and user-friendly educational tool, catering to a diverse audience across various devices.

Enhancing User Experience: Key Updates to the Maths@Home App The Maths@Home App is progressing. Following a recent presentation, our project partners provided valuable feedback, shaping the app's next development phase. Here's an overview of the proposed enhancements: - Logo Introduction : A new 5-second logo screen will greet users upon opening the app, enhancing brand recognition. - Dual Landing Page : We're adding a bifurcated landing page, offering distinct pathways for parents and children, streamlining the user journey. - Child-Focused Navigation : Child-related items will be moved to a dedicated child landing page for more intuitive navigation. - Expanded Questionnaires : The parent landing page will feature a richer array of questionnaires, delving deeper into math-related topics. - Child Selection Feature : Parents will be able to choose a child's profile before accessing child-specific content, ensuring a personalized experience. - Enhanced Interaction : The a...

Team 44's Progress in HCI Development of the Maths@Home App Introduction Embarking on a mission to revolutionize children's math education, our update today delves into the essential milestones achieved since October 30th, 2023, highlighting our Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) efforts on November 6th. HCI Milestones Unearthing User Requirements Through surveys and interviews with researchers, we've gathered crucial insights, shaping the app's direction to cater to preschool children's mathematical needs and assist researchers in data analysis. Crafting Personas We've developed varied personas, from dedicated mothers to young math enthusiasts, ensuring our design resonates with every user segment. Sketching Initial sketches and wireframes, informed by client feedback, laid the groundwork for a user-friendly and interactive design, accommodating the unique needs of young learners. Redefining with Feedback Constant iteration based on researcher input has fine-tune...

On October 30th, 2023, we embarked on an exciting journey in early childhood education. Our first meeting with IXN mentors - 2 senior research fellows from UCL's Institute of Education named Laura and Jo - set the stage for a transformative project focused on children's math development through innovative apps and research. In this blog post, we'll highlight key insights from the meeting that laid the foundation for our venture. The Vision: Our mentors introduced a captivating vision — an assessment app to boost children's math skills. Inspired by developmental psychology, our "Maths @ Home" app will equip parents with engaging math activities for their kids. Expanding Horizons: We discussed the need to scale our app for all age groups, moving beyond the initial preschooler target. Adapting content and structure to cater to diverse age groups is a priority. The Research Perspective: We emphasized scripting the flow, designing backend and frontend structures, a...

 In the vast digital expanse where code and mathematical intricacies converge, our team recently convened for an inaugural discussion, marking the commencement of our ambitious project – the development of an innovative Math assessment app. The anticipation was palpable as we congregated on Notion, a versatile collaborative platform that facilitated the structuring of our ideation process. Notion, akin to a contemporary digital workspace, served as the crucible for our collective brainstorming session. The convergence of diverse skill sets and backgrounds rendered our virtual canvas a dynamic tableau of algorithms, user experience aspirations, and design considerations. As we delved into the nuanced technicalities of app functionalities, the symphony of keystrokes and lines of code resonated, weaving the intricate fabric of our digital narrative. Our aspiration? To engineer an app transcending the mundane, harmonizing mathematical proficiency with an engaging and intuitive user int...