Cant wrap your brain around algebra and variables? Try Sympose It, a new way to visualize and interact with algebraic equations! Sympose It lays out all of the structure of an equation, so you can see whats happening as you perform algebraic manipulations. Pencils arent helpful if you dont know whats going on, and fancy symbol-manipulating packages assume you already have a good handle on the concepts. Sympose It helps bridge the gap for students who cant make the whole jump. Have fun, and dont let your dog eat your homework!
Step 1: enter an equation and hit "Go"
Step 2: select the equals (=) in the diagram by tapping it or an inverse (/ or ) by tapping the node behind it
Step 3: tap a highlighted location in the diagram to move the selected equals or inverse there
Step 4: watch the equation change in the bottom textfield; hit "Use" to copy it to the top
Step 5: hit "Recenter" after moving the equals to redraw the equation with the centered equals
Step 6: hit "Help?" for support and a video tutorial at http://www.andavargas.com/Sympose-It