Mathematics tools FAQ

Does Moodle have any Math tools in it as native?

It certainly does, and if you look at the Using TeX Notation pages, they will give you a good start on how you can, quickly and fairly easily, build a small body of knowledge that will allow you to move on to bigger and better things.

What kind of Maths tools can Moodle use or adapt?

Essentially Moodle can use or adapt many of the TeX tools to suit the Moodle environment. There are many plugins or external programs that can be used to generate content that is easily imported to Moodle. Some programs, like Microsoft Word's Equation Editor do not, as of writing, import successfully.

Will these tools be accessible in Moodle 2.0?

Yes, there has already been a number of successful tests using DragMath, MathJax and Geogebra tools in Moodle 2.0. As well, the TeX Notation filter works the same in v1.9.x and v2.0. It appears that anything written in Moodle v1.9.x will adapt easily for Moodle 2.0.

Does Moodle have an interactive whiteboard feature?

Not as such, but it seems both the interactive and content is controlled by the whiteboard. You can use an interactive whiteboard to display Moodle, but unless you incorporate screen grabs from the Moodle into the whiteboard software, Moodle probably will not work as a genuine PHP App. Having said that, it is possible that at some stage in the future, a plugin for either, or even both, may be developed.

See also

• Using Moodle Mathematics Tools forum
• Using Moodle Creating equations forum discussion
• Using TeX Notation