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'''Describe your project in 10-20 sentences. What are you making? Who are you making it for, and why do they need it? What technologies (programming languages, etc.) will you be using?'''
'''Describe your project in 10-20 sentences. What are you making? Who are you making it for, and why do they need it? What technologies (programming languages, etc.) will you be using?'''
Among kids learning mathematics and taking up mental ability exercise is usually associated with anything but fun. But learning can be a lot easier if we move from learning to playing. When we play we level up , when we level up we get interested , when we are interested we grow , when we grow - that's when we learn.


The soul ambition of this project is to implement such games which can help children learn mathematical concepts and increase their reasoning capabilities using some well known techniques like vedic maths, abacus and various other game activities.
The soul ambition of this project is to implement such games which can help children learn mathematical concepts and increase their reasoning capabilities using some well known techniques like vedic maths, abacus and various other game activities.
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#'''Mental Maths -'''<br />This section includes games based on mathematical operations like counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, divisibility tests etc. I am going to add 3 games in this section.
#'''Mental Maths -'''<br />This section includes games based on mathematical operations like counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, divisibility tests etc. I am going to add 3 games in this section.
#*Polygon Shower - <br />In this game polygons will be falling from the sky and player has to identify their names in order to collect points. This game helps children to learn about different types of polygons in a fun way. Player loses a life if a polygon touches the ground.
#*Polygon Shower - <br />In this game polygons will be falling from the sky and player has to identify their names in order to collect points. This game helps children to learn about different types of polygons in a fun way.
#*Compare to Conquer - <br />In this game the user is shown two expressions and an equality option. The player has to click on the expression which has greater value or the equals sign if the numbers are equal. With each wrong answer one life is deducted. Also an another game can be implemented which shows different measuring units (example- gram and kilogram) to compare.
#*Compare to Conquer - <br />In this game the user is shown two expressions and an equality option. The player has to click on the expression which has greater value or the equals sign if the numbers are equal. With each wrong answer one life is deducted. Also an another game can be implemented which shows different measuring units (example- gram and kilogram) to compare. A simple vedic maths trick for multiplication of a two digit number with 11 can be included in this game by showing tutorial in the beginning and using expressions based on this trick in the game.
#*Math Ship - <br />In this game the player is given two mathematical operations simultaneously and a space racer is shown on the screen moving in space. To dodge the meteors one has to answer either the expression given on the left which makes the spaceship move left or the expression on the right which makes the spaceship move to the right. Also a simple vedic maths trick for multiplication of a two digit number with 11 can be included in this game by showing tutorial in the beginning and using expressions based on this trick in the game.  
#*MasterMind - <br />Mastermind is a traditional code-breaking game. In this game the player has to guess a 4 digit number using as much less steps as possible.
#'''Reasoning and Understanding -'''  
#'''Reasoning and Understanding -'''  
#*Color Trio - <br />An advanced port for Sugar activity-Implode. The link for this activity is https://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Activities/Implode
#*Grammar Game-<br />A game which tests the grammatical reasoning of the player by showing a set of statement and a corresponding image. The player has to check the validity of the statement from the image and answer by clicking on true or false.
#*Grammar Game-<br />A game which tests the grammatical reasoning of the player by showing a set of statement and a corresponding image. The player has to check the validity of the statement from the image and answer by clicking on true or false.
#*Odd One Out - <br />This is a game in which the player has to select the odd one out from the images shown on the screen. The participant must work out which of the three is the odd one out, solving as many problems as possible within given time.
#*Seesaw Time - <br />In this game two seesaw orientations are given showing a certain relationship between three different items. The player has to identify which of the three items is the heaviest.
#*Motion Capture -<br />Leaves of a particular color will be shown flying in a particular direction on the screen. For the green leaves the player has to answer the direction of motion while for the brown leaves player will have to answer the direction in which they are pointing. Each round shows one type of leaves flying in a random direction (up, down, left or right) and pointing in a random direction (up, down, left or right). Player has to reply according to the color of the leaves. This game helps enhance the presence and flexibility of mind.
#*Motion Capture -<br />Leaves of a particular color will be shown flying in a particular direction on the screen. For the green leaves the player has to answer the direction of motion while for the brown leaves player will have to answer the direction in which they are pointing. Each round shows one type of leaves flying in a random direction (up, down, left or right) and pointing in a random direction (up, down, left or right). Player has to reply according to the color of the leaves. This game helps enhance the presence and flexibility of mind.
#'''Quick Science -'''  
#'''Quick Learning -'''  
#*Garden Walk- It is a port of the sugar game activity falabracman. The link for this game is - http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4215. This game helps children learn new words.
#*Quick Time -<br />This game teaches a nice and simple way to add hours and minutes together using simple vedic maths trick. It can help children to learn to tell time faster and in a fun way.<br />For Example-<br />To add 1 hour and 40 minutes to 3 hrs and 35 minutes. We write 1 Hour 40 minutes as 140 and 3 Hours 35 minutes as 335 and then add these two numbers.<br />140 + 335 = 475<br />Now just add time constant of 40 to the subtotal and reconvert the time to hours and minutes. The obtained time will be the answer. In our example if we add 40<br />40 + 475 = 515<br />we get 515 which is equivalent to 5 hours and 15 minutes (Correct Answer!!).
#*Quick Time -<br />This game teaches a nice and simple way to add hours and minutes together using simple vedic maths trick. It can help children to learn to tell time faster and in a fun way.<br />For Example-<br />To add 1 hour and 40 minutes to 3 hrs and 35 minutes. We write 1 Hour 40 minutes as 140 and 3 Hours 35 minutes as 335 and then add these two numbers.<br />140 + 335 = 475<br />Now just add time constant of 40 to the subtotal and reconvert the time to hours and minutes. The obtained time will be the answer. In our example if we add 40<br />40 + 475 = 515<br />we get 515 which is equivalent to 5 hours and 15 minutes (Correct Answer!!).
#*Quick Temp - <br />This game teaches fast but approximate temperature conversion trick to children. To convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius just subtract 30 and divide the answer by 2. And to convert from celsius to Fahrenheit we just have to do the reverse of the trick. Multiply the value by 2 and add 30 to it.Remember, the answer is not exact but it gives you a rough idea.
#*Quick Temp - <br />This game teaches fast but approximate temperature conversion trick to children. To convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius just subtract 30 and divide the answer by 2. And to convert from celsius to Fahrenheit we just have to do the reverse of the trick. Multiply the value by 2 and add 30 to it.Remember, the answer is not exact but it gives you a rough idea.
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#*Flashing Numbers  - <br />Random digits will be flashed on the screen one by one and after all the digits are shown the player will have to enter the digits in the same order as flashed earlier to win the round. The number of digits flashed increases with each round.
#*Flashing Numbers  - <br />Random digits will be flashed on the screen one by one and after all the digits are shown the player will have to enter the digits in the same order as flashed earlier to win the round. The number of digits flashed increases with each round.
#*MindMath -<br />Random digits will be shown on the screen in random places. The player has to click the digits in ascending order and also add them as he/she goes. Finally clicking the correct sum will earn you points.
#*MindMath -<br />Random digits will be shown on the screen in random places. The player has to click the digits in ascending order and also add them as he/she goes. Finally clicking the correct sum will earn you points.
For development of these games I'll be using web development languages like HTML , CSS and Javascript for basic game shell. The framework I'll be using for game development is Phaser (<nowiki>http://phaser.io/</nowiki>). It provides a fast, free and fun open source framework for canvas and WebGL powered browser games. Along with these I'll  be using Inkscape or any other similar tool to produce artworks used in the games.   
For development of these games I'll be using web development languages like HTML , CSS and Javascript for basic game shell. The framework I'll be using for game development is Phaser (<nowiki>http://phaser.io/</nowiki>). It provides a fast, free and fun open source framework for canvas and WebGL powered browser games. It provides the Arcade/P2 Physics System which can be used according to the physics interaction required in the game. Along with these I'll  be using Inkscape or any other similar tool to produce artworks used in the games.   


'''What is the timeline for development of your project? The Summer of Code work period is from mid-May to mid-August; tell us what you will be working on each week. (As the summer goes on, you and your mentor will adjust your schedule, but it's good to have a plan at the beginning so you have an idea of where you're headed.) Note that you should probably plan to have something "working and 90% done" by the midterm evaluation (end of June); the last steps always take longer than you think, and we will consider cancelling projects which are not mostly working by then.'''
'''What is the timeline for development of your project? The Summer of Code work period is from mid-May to mid-August; tell us what you will be working on each week. (As the summer goes on, you and your mentor will adjust your schedule, but it's good to have a plan at the beginning so you have an idea of where you're headed.) Note that you should probably plan to have something "working and 90% done" by the midterm evaluation (end of June); the last steps always take longer than you think, and we will consider cancelling projects which are not mostly working by then.'''
In my understanding this project requires the following main tasks which can be completed by using the given languages and frameworks:
#Designing the overall architecture or main page module of the activity : Mainly using the web development languages like HTML,CSS and Javascript. Buildup will be on the basic Sugarizer design.
#Designing  the artworks to be used in the games and using the artworks available through various free sources and developing new ones using InkScape.
#Writing programs for the games explained above .
Timeline -
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*Share the game for review and write blog post.
*Share the game for review and write blog post.


Reasoning and understanding Game - Odd One Out
Reasoning and understanding Game - Color Trio


*Work on the code for generating random questions.
*Work on the code for g.me


*Share the completed game and write blog post.
*Share the completed game and write blog post.
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| Week 9 (July 18 - July 24)
| Week 9 (July 18 - July 24)
| Mental Math Game - Math Ship
| Mental Math Game - MasterMind


*Write the game activity in phaser. Write code for generating random mathematical questions and answers.
*Write the game activity in phaser..


*Write blog and share the activity through a github page for Reviews.
*Write blog and share the activity through a github page for Reviews.
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| Week 10 (July 25 - July 31)
| Week 10 (July 25 - July 31)
| Reasoning and Understanding Game - Seesaw Time
| Quick Science Game- Garden Walk


*Write the code for generating new random questions and displaying in the form of seesaw orientations.
*Write the code for generating new random maps.


*Write blog and share the activity through a github page for Reviews.
*Write blog and share the activity through a github page for Reviews.
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| Week 11 (August 1 - August 7)
| Week 11 (August 1 - August 7)
| Buffer Week
| Buffer Week
Work on Documentation


Host the activity on a github page and share the link in Sugar Labs community for feedback and bugs.  
Host the activity on a github page and share the link in Sugar Labs community for feedback and bugs.  
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| Clean the code, improve documentation, and submit code .
| Clean the code, improve documentation, and submit code .
|}
|}
I also plan to implement Hindi Versions of the app using the webL10n if time permits during the project. If not then I plan on implementing them as separate work later. <br />
Other commitments during this period -
April 22(Fri) – May 05 (Thu) : I have Major Examination for this semester. So, I will be less active in this duration. This duration comes under the community Bonding Period. But I will be devoting more time for the rest of the period or before exams (around ten hours a day) to compensate for this.


'''Convince us, in 5-15 sentences, that you will be able to successfully complete your project in the timeline you have described. This is usually where people describe their past experiences, credentials, prior projects, schoolwork, and that sort of thing, but be creative. Link to prior work or other resources as relevant.'''
'''Convince us, in 5-15 sentences, that you will be able to successfully complete your project in the timeline you have described. This is usually where people describe their past experiences, credentials, prior projects, schoolwork, and that sort of thing, but be creative. Link to prior work or other resources as relevant.'''


=== '''You and the community''' ===
I have been a programming enthusiast since my school days. I enjoy developing websites and doing front end work. Following are some of my projects:
 
* Developed an Official Mentorship Website for Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, which helps guide freshers to have a smooth transition from school life to college life. The link to the website is - https://www.iitrpr.ac.in/smp
 
* Developed an Ecommerce website for a 24 hour Webathon Event held at Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar. Link to the website is - http://freecommerce.freevar.com
 
* Developed a game Meteor Shower using Phaser.io. It is shared on github here - https://github.com/lovemehta/Meteor-Shower<br />You can also play the game here -http://lovemehta.github.io/Meteor-Shower
 
* Developed a simple platform game interface Jumping Jack using Phaser.io. It's source code is shared on github here – https://github.com/lovemehta/TheJumpingJack <br />And it can be played here - http://lovemehta.github.io/TheJumpingJack<br />
*Developed a 2048 Game. The code can be viewed here https://github.com/lovemehta/2048-Game It can be played here http://lovemehta.github.io/2048-Game/ <br />
*Developed a Flappy Birds Clone. The code has been shared here https://github.com/lovemehta/FlappyBirds . The game can be played here http://lovemehta.github.io/FlappyBirds/ <br />
*I host a blog here http://blog.lovemehta.com/  and will be posting about my work during the length of this project here. I have shared more details about me, my works, projects and achievements here http://www.lovemehta.com <br />
Given below is the detailed information about time contribution to the GSoC project. As I do not have any other long term commitments this summer, completion of this project is my top priority.
 
 
During the length of this semester (i.e. Until May 06) - I can easily manage to squeeze at least 6 hours a day (due to classes in the daytime) on weekdays and 8-10 Hours a day on weekends. In total around 45 hours a week.
 
Most active period ( May 6 to July 25) – I will be having summer vacations during this period and can dedicate avg. 8-10 hours of work per day accordingly to the requirement of the project. On an average around 50-60 hours a week.
 
My next semester will start from July 25 and as the workload is very less in the starting of the semester I think I can dedicate 7-8 hours daily in this duration (July 25 - August 23).
 
I have also designed illustrations for a few games, to give a better idea -
<br />
Polygon Shower
<br />[[File:Drawing2.png]]
<br /><br />Color Trio
<br />[[File:Drawing3.png]]
<br /><br />Motion Capture
<br />[[File:Leaves.png]]
 
== '''You and the community''' ==
'''If your project is successfully completed, what will its impact be on the Sugar Labs community? Give 3 answers, each 1-3 paragraphs in length. The first one should be yours. The other two should be answers from members of the Sugar Labs community, at least one of whom should be a Sugar Labs GSoC mentor. Provide email contact information for non-GSoC mentors.'''
'''If your project is successfully completed, what will its impact be on the Sugar Labs community? Give 3 answers, each 1-3 paragraphs in length. The first one should be yours. The other two should be answers from members of the Sugar Labs community, at least one of whom should be a Sugar Labs GSoC mentor. Provide email contact information for non-GSoC mentors.'''
My answer - 
Among kids learning mathematics and taking up mental ability exercise is usually associated with anything but fun. But learning can be a lot easier if we move from learning to playing. When we play we level up , when we level up we get interested , when we are interested we grow , when we grow - that's when we learn.
By the end of this project, Sugarizer will be having a whole new Sugarizer Activity which provides various games that help enhance the mental ability, mathematical and logical reasoning and scientific aptitude of children. This activity provides a different learning experience using games which can make Sugarizer more content rich and enjoyable educational platform.
Also more game developers who like this idea of making learning fun will be attracted towards this activity and the Sugar Labs Community as they can dedicate their innovative ideas for teaching based games to such activities. 
Lionel Sir's (GSoC Mentor) Answer -   
"To be a real part of deployment, Sugarizer should provide the same rich experience of pedagogic tools than the Sugar platform. Bringing to it a rich set of learning activities including some famous one like Falabracman and Implode will fill the gap between Sugar and Sugarizer and give more luck to new users and school to use Sugar as pedagogic platform."
Tony Sir's(GSoC Mentor) Answer -
"Your proposal, if implemented, will enhance Sugar and Sugarizer to make important educational and fun opportunities available to our users."


'''What will you do if you get stuck on your project and your mentor isn't around?'''
'''What will you do if you get stuck on your project and your mentor isn't around?'''
Being a computer science major and a programmer from the past two years, I have developed great proficiency in using Google to solve my problems effectively. So my first resort will be to try to find out the solution to the problem myself.
My second resort will be the community members and other mentors I have interacted with when I was new to the community.
My third resort will be my college faculties. As IIT's are the most prestigious institutions in India, we have the most dedicated and knowledgeable teachers who are always there when it comes to helping students.


'''How do you propose you will be keeping the community informed of your progress and any problems or questions you might have over the course of the project?'''
'''How do you propose you will be keeping the community informed of your progress and any problems or questions you might have over the course of the project?'''


=== '''Miscellaneous''' ===
I will be writing a blog frequently about my work which can be a good tracking record of the project and will share it with mentors if required. Also I'll be sharing each game on a Github Page for reviews which can help in tracking my progress.
'''We want to make sure that you can set up a development environment before the summer starts. Please do ''one'' of the following:'''
 
* '''Send us a link to a screenshot of your Sugar development environment with the following modification: when you hover over the XO-person icon in the middle of Home view, the drop-down text should have your email in place of "logout".'''
== '''Miscellaneous''' ==
* '''Send us a link to a pull request or merge request you have made on a Sugar or Sugar activity bug.'''
:: '''It's normal to need assistance with this, so please visit our IRC channel, #sugar on irc.freenode.net, and ask for help.'''
If you plan to work on Sugar-Web projects we want to be sure that you're familiar with web technologies, so:
If you plan to work on Sugar-Web projects we want to be sure that you're familiar with web technologies, so:
* Clone the Sugarizer repository
* Clone the Sugarizer repository
* Using instructions here develop your first Sugar-Web activity
* Using instructions here develop your first Sugar-Web activity
* Send us a screenshot of your new activity executed in Sugarizer
* Send us a screenshot of your new activity executed in Sugarizer
Describe a great learning experience you had as a child.
I have written a simple snake and apple game for Sugarizer. The screenshots of which are shown below.
 
Link to thegame is <nowiki>http://lovemehta.github.io/Snake-Activity-in-Sugarizer</nowiki>
 
/ [[File:Home.png]]
[[File:Activity home.png]]
[[File:A.png]]
[[File:B.png]]
[[File:C.png]]
 
'''Describe a great learning experience you had as a child.'''
 
As a child I was a very curious one. I always used to annoy people with my how's and why's about a lot of things. This curiosity instinct has helped me till now to achieve good marks and perform well in my studies. But in the start I wasn't so much fond of studying. One day when I was in fifth standard our science teacher took us to the computer lab and showed us a very nice presentation on the projector. It was about our solar system. That day I was really mesmerized by the animations and the special type of class we had for the first time. Owing to that experience I learned how to make such powerpoint slideshow and present them in the class. I also won a prize for the same in the sixth standard.
 
'''Is there anything else we should have asked you or anything else that we should know that might make us like you or your project more?'''
 
I think what sugarizer lacks as a fun to learn software is a collection of educational games. This project has potential to make Sugarizer an even better place to learn for children than it already is. I  will try my best to make this activity the best attraction Sugarizer has among children.
 
Really looking forward to work on this project for the summer. Life is good.


Is there anything else we should have asked you or anything else that we should know that might make us like you or your project more?
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