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Math & Science Notation Tool: WebEQ Equation Editor
The Math and Science Notation Tool (WebEQ Equation Editor) is a general purpose equation editor. The Math and Science Notation Tool enables users to use mathematical and scientific notation throughout the Blackboard Learning System. Users have the ability to add equations, edit existing equations and move equations within the Equation Editor.The MathML Equation Editor is a separate equation editor that functions in the same way as the Math and Science Notation Tool. Instead of opening with the symbol buttons, a blank text box will appear where users can enter MathML. The Math and Science Notation Tool can be accessed from any content or Assessment area. Once added, the equations can be modified like other items within a content area.
Adding and Editing Equations
From the Control Panel in any Content or Assessment Area:Click the Math and Science Notation Tool (+) or click the MathML Equation Editor icon (?).
Follow the steps below to copy an equation to a different field on the same Web page:
- Create an equation in the Math and Science Equation Editor or the
MathML Equation Editor
and click Add to add it to the field.
- Copy the equation, as it appears in the field, and paste it to another field on the same Web page.
- Create an equation in the Math and Science Equation Editor or the
MathML Equation Editor
and click Add to add it to the field on the first Web page.
- Open the MathML Equation Editor and select the equation. Copy the
equation as it appears in MathML.
- Open the second course Web page where you would like to add the
equation. Open the MathML Equation Editor for the selected field
where the equation will appear.
- Paste the equation into the MathML Equation Editor and click Add.
- The equation may now be edited in either the MathML Equation Editor or the Math and Science Notation Tool on this page.
Tips and Tricks
If an equation is more than one line or uses a large font size, the equation may be cut off when it appears on the course Web site. To prevent this from happening add an empty line after the final line in the equation on the Math and Science Notation Tool. The entire equation will then appear.Note:
For best performance on a Windows operating system use Internet Explorer 6.0.
For best performance on a Macintosh:
- Upgrade the operating system to Mac OS X v10.2
- Install the MRJPlug-in
