In the field of educational technology, some apps might be getting too smart. There are more and more apps providing help for students.
Photomath
The new, seemingly magic app allows users to take pictures of a math problem, and then receive a step-by-step solution. A Photomath spokeswoman says educators have welcomed the app with positive reviews, but the app causes a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement. Why? It is because students can use it to cheat when doing their math homework.
Price: Free
iHomework 2
Whether you’re a high school student or a college student, there’s one thing you’ve got for sure: a lot of schoolwork. iHomework 2 can hep you keep track of all your homework. It can help you arrange it in a particular order according to types, or based on deadlines.
Price: Free
WolframAlpha
WolframAlpha is similar to Photomath, but it focuses on older students studying high levels of math. The service also produces step-by-step solutions to advanced topics, making it a popular tool for college students.
Price: ¥18.00
Homework Helper
Chinese Internet search company Baidu has launched an app called Homework Helper with which students can get answers to homework. Users post a picture or type their homework questions onto online forums, and those who answer the questions can win e-coins that can be used to buy some products. The app has more than 800 million users, much to the concern of many parents who argue that the students spend less time thinking about challenging problems.
Price: Free
【小题1】How does iHomework 2 benefit students?| A．By organizing homework in some order. | B．By offering answers to homework. |
| C．By keeping track of exam results. | D．By setting the deadline for homework. |
| A．Photomath. | B．iHomework 2. |
| C．WolframAlpha. | D．Homework Helper. |
| A．It is free of charge. | B．It has online forums. |
| C．It can recognize pictures. | D．It raises some concern. |
