Manual
Espik is mathematical software to resolv expression (es. 1+2:5+(3+4-5*(2)) ). The studen can insert final result or resolv expression step by step. I have implemented also scan option; this option permit at children with handicap to use software using only one or two buttons (see following how to do).
File Menu:
- New: insert new expression. you can use following sign: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, (, ), : (for division), / (for fractions), *, +, -
- Choose: load default exercise (if there are). On system *ix family default exercise are loaded from file exercise in /usr/local/expressions/; on windows system exercise file must to be in c:\Documents and setting\UserName
- Load: load user exercise, previous saved
- Save as: save exercise with nae
- Save
- Print: print exercise
Resolution menu:
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Step by Step: the student must resolv expression step by step, until don't resolv it. The student must to be click on sign operation, then he'll write in cell the result of the step, thus click verify
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Final result: t the ande of expression there is cell within "R", click on this cell, delete "R" and insert result of expression, then click on verify button.
- Automatic Risolution : espik resolv expression showing all steps.
Options:
- Scan: select this item showing a dialog within:
- Enable / Disable: enable or disabel the scan
- Manual / Automatic: selecting manuale the scan use two button: spacebar change e focus and with select a operation sign. With automatic change of focus is timed any n seconds, n is choosed with horizontal slider.
- Speed: waiting seconds to change focus
- Color: choose focus color
- Salva settings: save settings (focus color,font, ecc.)
- Clear score: set score to zero
If enable scan, on right side are showing button for insert the result. The Del button to do the function of backspace, with Ok verify result inserted in the cell.