CYMATH REVIEW | Best Math App for ALGEBRA
TLDRIn this review, the math tutor explores the scimath app, evaluating its ease of use, problem recognition, and solution clarity. The app impresses with its detailed solutions and clean UI, especially for algebra problems. However, it struggles with geometry, trigonometry, and certain notations. The camera feature is user-friendly but sometimes inaccurate. The app excels in explaining steps for algebraic equations and is entirely free, making it a solid choice for algebra students but less reliable for higher-level math.
Takeaways
- 😀 The app 'scimath' is reviewed by a math tutor who is a fan of math solvers and has high expectations for it.
- 🔍 The top criteria for the review are ease of use, problem recognition and solving, and step-by-step solution demonstration.
- 📊 Scimath has moderate popularity with around 10,000 reviews and good ratings between 4.4 and 4.7 on app stores.
- 📷 The app allows users to either type in or photograph their math problems for solving.
- 🛑 The reviewer experienced difficulties with the camera feature, particularly with focusing and scanning specific problems.
- 📚 Scimath solved algebra problems quickly and provided detailed, clean, and color-coded solutions with answer-checking guidance.
- 📉 The app struggled with geometry, trigonometry, and problems involving special notation or diagrams.
- 🔢 It performed well with algebra 2 and calculus problems, offering clear explanations and factoring instructions.
- 🤖 The scanner's accuracy was inconsistent, sometimes failing to recognize parts of the problem or offering solutions.
- 🆓 The explanations provided by scimath are clear and the service is free of charge.
- 🏆 The app received a B+ for ease of use, a C for problem recognition and solving, and an A for the clarity of the steps provided.
- 🎓 The reviewer recommends scimath for algebra students but suggests other apps for those studying geometry, trigonometry, and beyond.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of the Scimath app according to the review?
-The main purpose of the Scimath app is to act as a math solver, helping users with their homework and studying for tests by scanning and solving math problems and showing the steps to get to the answer.
What are the top three criteria the reviewer is looking for in a math solver app?
-The top three criteria are: ease of use, the ability to recognize and solve the problems, and the clarity of the steps provided to reach the answer.
How does the reviewer describe the initial user experience of the Scimath app?
-The reviewer describes the initial user experience as straightforward, as the app brings you right to the solver where you can either type in your problem or use the camera option.
What issue did the reviewer face when trying to scan a problem with Scimath's camera feature?
-The reviewer faced difficulty in getting the camera to focus and scan the specific problem, as the app kept picking up the problems above and below the intended one, requiring them to zoom in on the PDF.
How does the reviewer rate the level of detail in Scimath's solutions?
-The reviewer appreciates the level of detail in Scimath's solutions, noting that the explanations are clear, color-coded, and include a unique feature of checking the answer.
What types of problems did Scimath struggle with according to the review?
-Scimath struggled with problems involving diagrams or special notation, such as geometry, trigonometry identities, and matrices.
How did the reviewer rate Scimath's performance in recognizing and solving problems?
-The reviewer gave Scimath a 'C' for its ability to recognize and solve problems, citing difficulties in accurately picking up the right problem and misreading some problems.
What did the reviewer like about Scimath's step explanations when it did recognize problems?
-The reviewer liked that the step explanations were clear, well-structured, and some of the best in terms of clarity when Scimath did recognize the problems.
What recommendation does the reviewer have for users based on their experience with Scimath?
-The reviewer recommends Scimath for users in algebra one or two, as it picks up equations well, but suggests trying other apps like Photomath or Mathway for geometry, trigonometry, and higher-level problems.
What is the reviewer's final verdict on the Scimath app's ease of use?
-The reviewer gave Scimath a 'B+' for ease of use, praising the user-friendly interface but docking points for the camera feature difficulties.
Outlines
📚 Scimath App Review: Usability and Problem Solving
The video script begins with an introduction to the Scimath app by a math tutor, who is also a fan of math solvers. The tutor outlines the criteria for evaluating the app: ease of use, problem recognition and solving, and step-by-step explanation. The tutor prefers apps that can quickly scan and solve problems, providing a learning opportunity. After researching Scimath, the tutor notes its moderate popularity with good ratings on app stores. The first-hand experience with Scimath's solver feature, which allows typing or photo scanning, is shared. The tutor encounters difficulty in focusing the camera on specific problems but appreciates the detailed and clean solution presentation, including a unique feature of checking answers. However, Scimath struggles with geometry, trigonometry, and certain algebra problems due to its inability to recognize diagrams or special notations. Despite these issues, the app performs well with algebra 2 and calculus problems, offering clear explanations for recognized tasks.
🔍 Scimath App Evaluation: Strengths and Limitations
In the second paragraph, the tutor evaluates Scimath based on the set criteria. For usability, Scimath earns a B+ for its user-friendly interface, despite issues with the camera feature. The app's problem recognition and solving ability receives a C, as it struggles with various problem types and misreads some problems. However, where Scimath excels is in the clarity of its step-by-step explanations when it successfully recognizes algebra problems. The tutor recommends Scimath for students of algebra due to its effectiveness with equations but advises those in geometry, trigonometry, and higher-level classes to consider other apps like Photomath or Mathway due to Scimath's limitations in recognizing diverse problem types. The tutor concludes by inviting viewers to like, subscribe, and watch more math-related content on the channel.
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Keywords
💡Math Solver App
💡Photo Math
💡Algebra
💡User Interface (UI)
💡Camera Feature
💡Equation
💡Trigonometry
💡Pre-Calculus
💡Derivatives
💡Integrals
💡Accuracy
💡Subscription
💡Geometry
💡Ratings
Highlights
The app scimath is reviewed for its usability, problem recognition, and solution steps in solving math problems.
Scimath is compared with popular math solvers like Mathway and Photomath.
The reviewer is looking for ease of use, problem recognition, and step-by-step solutions as top criteria.
Scimath has moderate popularity with good ratings on app stores but fewer reviews compared to leading apps.
The app's interface brings users directly to the solver, allowing for typing or photographing problems.
The reviewer prefers using the camera option for inputting math problems.
Scimath struggles with accurately scanning problems, especially when they are closely packed.
Once scanned, scimath provides detailed and cleanly presented solutions.
The app includes a unique feature of showing how to check the answer.
Scimath has difficulty recognizing problems with diagrams or special notation in geometry and trigonometry.
Trigonometric identities and matrices are not well recognized by scimath.
In algebra, scimath performs well in factoring expressions and explaining the steps.
The app also calculates derivatives and indefinite integrals for calculus problems effectively.
Accuracy issues are noted with the scanner, missing parts of problems and sometimes failing to solve them.
When scimath recognizes a problem, it provides clear and free explanations.
Scimath receives a B+ for ease of use, with some camera feature difficulties.
Its problem recognition and solving ability gets a C due to limitations with certain problem types.
For showing steps, scimath earns an A for clarity when it successfully recognizes problems.
The app is recommended for algebra students but may not be as effective for geometry and higher-level math.
Other apps like Photomath or Mathway might be better suited for students in advanced math classes.