Math
It is recommended to use MathType when creating equations in MS Word. This gives the greatest number of uses for the Math once it has been created. The document can be exported to HTML, ePub, or used as-is.
MathType
MathType is software designed to help type and hand-write mathematical notation to easily include quality math equations in documents and digital content. MathType is available for desktop, web (Google Docs), and MS Word on iPad. The more important aspect is the creation of MathML, which can be created with programs other than MathType. MathType is currently the most popular math editor on the market.
There are times when math will be created in another format. The Microsoft Word equation editor will create math as OML objects, which will help create ePub files.
Please begin with STEM Overview to learn the essentials of STEM accessibility.
Alternatively, if you are using this resource as a reference, please select any topics below.
STEM Introduction
- Instructional Barriers describe some common instructional materials.
- Assessment Barriers describe some common assessment materials.
- Recommended Software provides a list of programs that can aid in creating accessible STEM content.
STEM in Canvas
- Math in Canvas Pages is now accessible!
- Chemistry in Canvas Pages
STEM in MS Word
- Create accessible math content in Word.
- Learn more about the Word to HTML workflow.
- Learn more about the Word to ePub workflow.
Scenario Workflows
The following are some common scenarios when creating accessible instructional content. Note: more content will be added to this section over time.
- A file that is a scanned PDF or has hand-written notes. If you need to convert a PDF with math into another format, this scenario will guide you through at least one workflow. PDFs will need to be reformatted to a Word document using MathML.
- STEM in PDF can be extremely challenging to format properly. If you have math documents in PDF, test them using NVDA to ensure the math is properly embedded.
- Instructional Videos should be captioned and include a Word document created with MathML that lists the math problems covered in the video.
- STEM in MS PowerPoint will need to be properly embedded to work with student's assistive technology.
- Alternate Text for STEM can be very complex. We have listed out real-world examples with information on how to provide accurate alternate text solutions.
- Custom HTML pages with math embedded.
- Embed STEM into Pages or Keynote (MAC / iOS).
- Accessible STEM Textbooks are available with open educational resources (OER).