Math Skills Trainer

🎯 Interactive Linear Algebra training extension with 175+ challenges, real-time Python validation, educational content, and optional Vim mode.

Features

🚀 Comprehensive Challenge System

• 175+ Challenges: From basic vector operations to advanced matrix decompositions
• 10 Difficulty Levels: Progressively challenging problems rated 1-10
• Real Python Execution: Your code runs with comprehensive test cases
• Smart Timer System: Time limits based on challenge difficulty (difficulty × 1 minute)
• Challenge Selector: Jump to any challenge with dropdown + scroll wheel support

📚 Educational Content

• Info Button (ℹ️): Click to view detailed explanations for each challenge
• Formulas & Examples: Mathematical formulas, step-by-step solutions, and Python examples
• Common Mistakes: Learn what to avoid and best practices

💻 Advanced Code Editor

• Syntax Highlighting: Real-time Python syntax highlighting
• Vim Mode: Full Vim keybindings support (toggle on/off)
  • Normal mode: h/j/k/l, w/b, 0/$, gg/G, x, dd, u
  • Insert mode: i/I/a/A/o/O
  • Visual feedback with mode indicator
• Hotkeys Panel: Quick reference for all keyboard shortcuts

🏆 Progress Tracking

• Difficulty-Based Scoring: Points awarded based on challenge difficulty
• Scoreboard: Track your best scores and completion times
• Progress Indicators: See which challenges you've completed

Usage

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)
2. Type "Start Math Challenges" and press Enter
3. Select a challenge from the dropdown or use scroll wheel
4. Write Python code to solve the challenge
5. Press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to submit or click "Submit Solution"
6. Click the ℹ️ button for educational content and hints

Keyboard Shortcuts

Global Shortcuts

• Ctrl+Shift+Enter - Submit solution
• Ctrl+Shift+Space - Skip challenge (-1000 points)
• Tab - Insert tab in code editor

Vim Mode (when enabled)

• Esc - Exit insert mode
• i/I/a/A/o/O - Enter insert mode
• h/j/k/l - Move cursor
• w/b - Word navigation
• 0/$ - Line start/end
• gg/G - File start/end
• x/dd - Delete character/line
• u - Undo

Requirements

• Python 3.x installed and available in PATH
• VS Code 1.96.0 or higher

Extension Commands

• Start Math Challenges - Begin a new challenge session
• View Math Challenge Scoreboard - See your high scores
• Reset Math Challenge Progress - Clear current progress and start over

Challenge Topics

• Vector operations (magnitude, normalize, dot product, cross product)
• Matrix operations (multiplication, transpose, determinant, inverse)
• Linear transformations and rotations
• Vector projections and reflections
• Matrix decompositions (LU, QR, Cholesky, SVD)
• Quaternions and 3D rotations
• Geometric algorithms (barycentric coordinates, convex hull)
• Advanced topics (eigenvalues, Moore-Penrose pseudoinverse)

Support

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Issues & Feedback

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License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details

Release Notes

1.0.0 (Initial Release)

• 175+ Linear Algebra challenges
• Educational content system with detailed explanations
• Challenge selector with scroll wheel support
• Vim mode with full keybindings
• Hotkeys reference panel
• Scoreboard and progress tracking
• Support button integration