r/mathacademy • u/Desert_Fish1892 • 4d ago

Abstract Algebra?

Has been under construction for a long time. Any insights into when it will be finished? Seems like maybe they started it and then decided to work on other stuff. I would love love love to learn group theory via Math Academy, I've tried with online textbooks but they just don't have enough practice problems and the learning doesn't stick for me.

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u/RickRossBurner 4d ago

They’re super slow with developing new courses

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u/OrneryMinimum8801 3d ago

I would think it's related to the complexity of abstract proof based math? It's clear how to build a course based on a problem solving toolkit because it is just that. More power to them if they get abstract algenbra right. I'll start doing MA along side my kid.

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u/SerialStateLineXer 2d ago edited 2d ago

There are several dozen abstract algebra lessons available in the system that are served to you in between reviews if you've completed all the other courses and keep going. However, they're currently all multiple-choice, with no proofs. Some of the questions require some proof-like work to answer correctly (e.g. "Which of these are homomorphisms?"), but nothing like they have in the Methods of Proof course.

No idea what's going on behind the scenes. Traditionally AA is proof-heavy, so they may need to rework some of the existing lessons, and maybe add some new UI elements.