Math Helpers: When Your Phone Can Solve It

End-of-lesson check

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1. If you use Photomath to copy answers without trying problems yourself, what is most likely to happen?

   1. You will get faster at solving math problems
   2. You will struggle when taking a real test
   3. The app will stop showing you steps
   4. The app will remember your work for next time

2. What makes Khanmigo different from Photomath?

   1. Khanmigo only works on tablet computers
   2. Khanmigo can solve harder math problems like calculus
   3. Khanmigo asks you questions instead of just giving answers
   4. Khanmigo requires you to type in problems instead of taking photos

3. According to the honest method, what should you do before using a math app?

   1. Take a photo of the problem immediately
   2. Ask a parent to help you
   3. Try to solve the problem yourself first
   4. Read the entire textbook chapter first

4. Who is ultimately responsible for doing well on a math test?

   1. The school
   2. Photomath
   3. Your teacher
   4. You

5. What does the word 'Socratic' mean in the term 'Socratic tutor'?

   1. It requires a subscription to use
   2. It gives you the answers right away
   3. It uses questions to help you think through problems
   4. It only works with very easy problems

6. Why does the lesson call using math apps incorrectly a 'trap'?

   1. You might get addicted to using your phone
   2. The apps might break
   3. The apps will charge you money
   4. You think you're learning but you're actually just copying answers

7. If you have been stuck on a math problem for more than five minutes, what does the honest method suggest?

   1. Ask a friend to do it for you
   2. Stop studying math that day
   3. Use the app for one hint instead of the full answer
   4. Give up and look up the answer

8. You used Photomath to check your work and got a wrong answer. What should you do next?

   1. Delete the app
   2. Ask your parent to check it
   3. Read the steps and redo the problem from scratch
   4. Submit your wrong answer anyway

9. What question should you ask Khanmigo to check if you really learned a problem?

   1. Can you tell my teacher I tried?
   2. Can you give me three more problems like this one?
   3. Can you do my homework for me?
   4. Can you just give me the answer?

10. What is the fastest way to get an answer using a math app like Photomath?

    1. Read a textbook chapter
    2. Point your camera at the problem
    3. Work through every step yourself
    4. Ask Khanmigo to explain the concept

11. What did the lesson mean by 'The calculator does not know what it means that 6 times 7 is 42'?

    1. Numbers are meaningless
    2. Calculators are broken
    3. Memorizing answers without understanding is not the same as really knowing math
    4. Calculators are too expensive

12. Which of these is an example of using a math app the right way?

    1. Never use any apps because they are bad
    2. Try a problem, get stuck, use the app for one hint, try again
    3. Use Khanmigo to do your homework while you play
    4. Photograph every problem, copy the answer, submit it

13. What type of problems is Gauss or GPT-5 math mode especially good at solving?

    1. Word problems with story scenarios
    2. Only geometry problems
    3. Multiple choice questions
    4. Simple addition problems

14. What should you do the day after using an app to help with a problem?

    1. Try a similar problem without using the app
    2. Delete your notes
    3. Never think about it again
    4. Use the app again on the exact same problem

15. Why is a real human teacher still valuable even with AI math tutors available?

    1. They never make mistakes
    2. They are faster than apps
    3. They can explain why math matters in real life
    4. They can use phones during class