EquatIO®

While education technology is rapidly transforming teaching and learning, it sometimes seems that maths has been left behind in the rush. When it comes to maths as a subject, we’re dealing with a whole different language, with the whiteboard – plus good old pen and paper – remaining default choices for teachers and pupils to scribble formulae, graphs and other maths expressions.

EquatIO®, from Texthelp, offers a huge leap forward in digitising maths, allowing diverse learners to engage with content in ways that are easier and in a way that suits them best – whether it’s a simple screen reader function or more flexible, comfortable ways to input and manipulate expressions.

EquatIO allows students and teaching staff to create equations, formulas, graphs and more directly on their digital device. Input’s easy: type, hand-write, or dictate any expression, with no tricky coding or math languages to master, then simply add maths to Microsoft Word documents or Google Docs with a click. There’s also a huge library of ready-made expressions to save time, from simple formulas to complex functions.

Activities created using EquatIO Mathspace can be used for collaborative group work, which allows for student interaction, creating a friendly atmosphere where students will enjoy learning.

What’s more, EquatIO integrates seamlessly with Texthelp’s Read&Write toolbar and accommodates a wide range of personal learning styles. Its graphing feature is compliant with the latest accessibility standards, letting students with visual impairments hear maths read aloud on their device. Students with low motor functions can use EquatIO’s speech input to take accurate notes without the need for a scribe. And its clever maths, chemistry & formula prediction can support students with learning disabilities – like dyslexia or dyscalculia – who may find it difficult to remember or understand particular symbols, functions or other maths concepts.