Maya Mathe Tutorial Video — Practical Script / Storyboard Outline

1. Working Assumptions

• Project folder contains no source brief, brand guide, curriculum notes, raw media, or existing scripts beyond the VS Code workspace file.
• “Maya Mathe” is treated as the educator / channel / tutorial brand name until confirmed otherwise.
• This outline is designed as a reusable production scaffold for a 5–8 minute educational tutorial video.
• Final subject matter, grade level, exact math topic, tone, and visual identity still need confirmation.

2. Learning Objective

By the end of the video, the learner should be able to:

1. understand the target math concept in plain language;
2. follow a worked example step by step;
3. identify the common mistake to avoid;
4. solve one practice question independently;
5. know what to do next after the lesson.

Placeholder topic for production planning: Solving a linear equation step by step. Replace this with the confirmed Maya Mathe lesson topic.

3. Target Audience

• Primary audience: middle-school or early high-school learners who need a clear, friendly math explanation.
• Secondary audience: parents or tutors looking for a concise explanation they can replay.
• Assumed learner state: knows basic arithmetic but may be intimidated by symbolic notation.
• Accessibility requirement: use short sentences, visible worked steps, high-contrast text, and captions.

4. Video Format

• Estimated length: 5–8 minutes.
• Aspect ratio: produce master in 16:9; create safe-center framing for 9:16 shorts excerpts.
• Style: warm teacher-led tutorial with clean whiteboard / tablet animations, occasional b-roll, and simple motion graphics.
• Pace: one concept per video; do not overload with multiple methods unless the lesson requires comparison.

5. Storyboard / Scene Beats

6. Narration Sections

Section A — Hook

“Ever see an equation like this and feel stuck? Don’t worry. In this lesson, we’ll solve it one move at a time, and by the end you’ll know how to check if your answer is right.”

Section B — Identity / Setup

“Hi, I’m Maya Mathe. Today we’re learning how to solve a simple linear equation. The main idea is balance: whatever we do to one side, we do to the other side too.”

Section C — Worked Example

“Our example is 2x plus 3 equals 11. The goal is to get x by itself. First, undo the plus 3. The opposite of plus 3 is minus 3, so subtract 3 from both sides. That gives us 2x equals 8. Now undo the multiplication by 2. Divide both sides by 2. x equals 4.”

Section D — Verification

“To check, put 4 back into the original equation. 2 times 4 is 8, and 8 plus 3 is 11. Both sides match, so x equals 4 is correct.”

Section E — Common Mistake

“The most common mistake is changing only one side of the equation. If you subtract 3 on the left but not the right, the equation is no longer balanced. Always do the same operation to both sides.”

Section F — Practice and Recap

“Now try this one: 3x minus 5 equals 10. Pause the video and solve it. Ready? Add 5 to both sides, which gives 3x equals 15. Divide both sides by 3, so x equals 5. The four steps are: isolate, use inverse operations, keep both sides balanced, and check.”

7. Visual Requirements

Core Visuals

• Presenter, teacher avatar, or voiceover-only tablet recording.
• Clean equation board with large typography.
• Animated balance scale metaphor.
• Step-by-step equation transformation with each operation appearing on both sides.
• Color coding:
• blue for active equation terms;
• yellow for current operation;
• green for correct result;
• red for common mistake.
• End card with next lesson and call-to-action.

Accessibility / Readability

• Keep each equation line on screen long enough to read.
• Avoid tiny notation; use at least 54–72 px equivalent for key equations in 1080p.
• Use captions for all spoken narration.
• Use high contrast: dark text on light background or white text on dark background.
• Do not place essential text in lower 15% if producing social cutdowns.

8. B-Roll / Generated-Video Prompts

Use these prompts for AI-generated inserts, stock search briefs, or animation direction. Keep them short and consistent with the final brand style.

1. Opening study moment

• “A bright, friendly study desk with notebook, pencil, and simple math equation on paper, warm natural light, clean educational YouTube style, no visible brand names.”

1. Equation anxiety to clarity

• “A student looking confused at a math equation, then the scene shifts to a calm clean whiteboard with the equation organized step by step, positive learning mood.”

1. Balanced scale metaphor

• “Minimal animated balance scale with numbers on each side, clean flat design, blue and yellow accents, classroom explainer video style.”

1. Step-by-step whiteboard animation

• “Clean digital whiteboard animation showing algebra terms moving and cancelling neatly, high contrast, simple educational motion graphics.”

1. Common mistake split-screen

• “Educational split-screen graphic: left side red warning for changing only one side of an equation, right side green check for doing the same operation to both sides.”

1. Recap card

• “Modern educational recap slide with four simple icons: isolate, inverse operation, balanced sides, check answer; friendly colors, uncluttered layout.”

9. Captions / On-Screen Text Pack

• “Solve equations step by step”
• “Today: linear equations”
• “Goal: isolate x”
• “Rule: keep both sides balanced”
• “Subtract 3 from both sides”
• “Divide both sides by 2”
• “x = 4”
• “Check your answer”
• “Common mistake: changing only one side”
• “Pause and try: 3x − 5 = 10”
• “Method: isolate → inverse → balance → check”
• “Next lesson: equations with brackets”

10. Shot / Asset Checklist

• [ ] Maya Mathe logo or title treatment.
• [ ] Brand colors and fonts.
• [ ] Presenter footage or decision to use voiceover-only.
• [ ] Voiceover recording.
• [ ] Tablet/whiteboard equation animations.
• [ ] Balance-scale animation.
• [ ] Common-mistake split-screen graphic.
• [ ] Practice question card.
• [ ] Recap card.
• [ ] End screen / next-video placeholder.
• [ ] Captions file, ideally SRT and burned-in social version.
• [ ] Thumbnail concept: “Solve Equations in 4 Steps” with equation visual.

11. Production Notes

• Record narration first or lock final script before animation to avoid re-timing.
• Keep the first 10 seconds fast and clear; do not begin with a long greeting.
• Use visual highlights exactly when the narration names the operation.
• Every math transformation should show the operation on both sides.
• Export a full-length version plus short clips:
• 20–30 sec hook + example clip;
• 30–45 sec common mistake clip;
• 15 sec recap clip.

12. Missing Inputs / Questions to Resolve

1. Confirm the exact tutorial topic.
2. Confirm grade level / curriculum standard.
3. Confirm whether Maya Mathe is a person, brand, channel, or fictional presenter.
4. Confirm language, accent, and tone: formal classroom, friendly YouTube, exam prep, or parent-friendly.
5. Confirm desired runtime and platform: YouTube, TikTok/Reels, course module, or website embed.
6. Confirm brand assets: logo, fonts, colors, intro/outro style.
7. Confirm whether there is existing footage, voice, slides, or a script to align with.
8. Confirm whether generated b-roll is acceptable or if only original/stock visuals should be used.
9. Confirm final call-to-action: subscribe, book tutoring, download worksheet, visit website, or next lesson.
10. Confirm required deliverables: script only, storyboard table, shot list, voiceover, edit decision list, captions, or prompt pack.

13. Next Production Step

Once the confirmed topic and audience are supplied, convert this outline into a locked script with exact narration timing, final equations, shot-by-shot edit notes, and a deliverables list for the editor / animator.