MathSmith LLC

Mathsmith provides an application program to enhance the Canvas Learning Management System's mathematical and engineering capabilities.

Instructors can create assignments and populate the assignments with their own problems or choose problems from available libraries.

Assignments are automatically graded, allowing students to receive immediate feedback on their comprehension of course material. Mathematically or logically equivalent solutions are accepted by the application, reducing student frustration associated with having to “match” a particular solution.

MathSmith App is currently under construction

We are preparing the Canvas integration for a relaunch. In the meantime, you are welcome to explore our other learning resources below.

MathSmith App Features

Numerical and Symbolic Questions

This type of question provides students the ability to input symbolic or numerical mathematical expressions. Mathematically equivalent expressions are accepted as “correct” by the application, allowing students and instructors to differentiate between conceptual and arithmetic errors.

A customizable pop-up menu provides common mathematical operations and symbols that students can select. Instructors can add problem-specific variables and symbols to this menu to further reduce student frustration.

STEM Courses for Import

1

Download
Download the Canvas import file for the desired class from the list below.

2

Import
Import the course into Canvas according to these instructions.

3

Configure

Update the MathSmith configuration for the class by following these stepsMathSmith App is currently under constructionWe are preparing the Canvas integration for a relaunch. In the meantime, you are welcome to explore our other learning resources below. (MathSmith App is currently under construction).

Circuits 1

Introduction to Electric Circuits

HVU Course Site

The course materials provided here are appropriate for a either a 3 unit (semester system) or 5 unit (quarter system) introduction to electric circuits class. Students should have completed at least a first course in calculus; concurrent enrollment in a differential equations class is beneficial. Due dates in the Canvas course provided here are for a typical quarter system. These can be easily modified to accommodate a semester course.

Topics covered include:

  • Resistive circuits analysis (circuits reduction, nodal and mesh analysis, Thevinin's and Norton's theorems)
  • First and second order circuits
  • AC circuit analysis (complex exponentials, impedance)
  • Frequency response and first order filters
  • Introduction to AC power

Included materials:

  • Automatically graded mini-assignments to allow students to immediately gauge their understanding of the material
  • Homework assignments
  • Sample exams with solutions for students
  • Typical exams for use by instructors
  • Links to site with supporting educational materials. These include lecture videos, text, examples, and interactive practice problems that provide help and hints.