Introduction

Mathbook is a handwriting-first math workspace.

The core idea is simple: write math naturally on the canvas, select the part you care about, and let Mathbook help with recognition, solving, and explanation without forcing you into a typed workflow first.

What Mathbook is for

• Working through math by hand on an infinite canvas.
• Checking results without breaking your flow.
• Asking questions about a specific handwritten problem.
• Keeping explanations attached to your own work.
• Organizing study material, examples, and reusable references.

The main mental model

Mathbook works best when you treat it like a notebook plus a math-aware assistant.

You write first. Then you lasso the exact area you want help with. From there, Mathbook can solve, explain, or answer questions in context.

A good first session

1. Open a canvas.
2. Handwrite one equation or short problem.
3. Lasso that exact region.
4. Press Solve to verify the answer.
5. Press Explain if you want the method broken down.

Why the selection step matters

Mathbook is built around local context.

The lasso keeps the system focused on the exact expression, equation, or diagram you mean. That makes the workflow clearer and usually makes the results better too.

Who it is for

Mathbook is useful for both teachers and students.

• Teachers can prepare worked examples, lesson notes, tutoring boards, and verified solution sets.
• Students can practice by hand, check answers, ask follow-up questions, and collect reusable formulas while studying.

Where to go next

• Read Core Workflow for the main daily flow.
• Read Features for a practical overview of the tools.
• Read Teachers or Students for role-specific use cases.