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Equatio

Equatio

Educators work students with a variety of different strengths, weaknesses, interests, and learning preferences. These variabilities can present barriers to teaching and learning if the proper supports to meet the unique needs of students are not in place.

With Equatio, students with a variety of backgrounds and learning abilities can engage with math and STEM content in the ways they prefer.

What is Equatio?

Equatio software is an advanced equation editor that makes math digital and accessible. Simply type, handwrite, or dictate any expression, and Equatio will convert it to accurate digital math which can be added into Microsoft Word and PowerPoint documents, Google Workspace apps, or D2L with a click.

Features - at a glance

The Equatio toolbar includes a number of features to make digitizing math easier.

Equation Editor

Create your math and science expressions by typing directly into the editor. Use Prediction to insert fractions, exponents, operators, formulas, chemical symbols, and more.

Desmos Scientific Calculator

Access the Desmos Scientific Calculator for basic sums, trigonometry, roots, functions, exponents and more.

Equatio mobile

The mobile app enables you to use your phone or tablet to insert handwritten math, spoken math, or images into your document.

Screenshot reader

Turn any equation across the web into accessible, editable math with the Equatio Screenshot Reader. Simply take a screenshot of the inaccessible equation to convert it into accessible math, which will automatically be read aloud.

Handwriting recognition

Handwrite math expressions using a touchscreen device or mouse pointer.

Forms Creator

Create math assessments in Google Forms with the help of AI. Simply choose the grade, topic, and number of questions you need and Equatio will do the rest.

Desmos Graphing Calculator

Create and customize single or multiple graphs, plot ordered pairs or tables of points and more, with this tool powered by Desmos graphing calculator.

Equatio mathspace

A collaborative workspace for your Chrome browser that gives instructors and student the ability to collaborate on math.

LaTeX Editor

For more advanced users, use LaTeX to create math expressions and add them directly into digital documents.

STEM Tools

Equatio is not just for math educators. We’ve got tools for science teachers too. With a chemical formula writer, periodic table, and more.

Speech input

Dictate equations and formulas aloud. Equatio understands what you’re saying, turning your spoken input to written expressions.

Whiteboard

Access an interactive scratch pad containing shapes, arrows, lines, freehand annotations, text entries, and more.

How to Get Equatio

Equatio is available in D2L through the "Insert Stuff" menu item when editing quiz questions, files, and discussions.

D2L Insert Stuff button screen shot

The Equatio Pro version for Windows, Mac, and Google is available to all faculty, staff, and students at MSU using their MSU Google account.

To install Equatio on your laptop or PC:

  • For Windows and Mac
  • For the Google Chrome extension
    • If you are signed in to Google Chrome with your MSU Google account, you cannot install extensions. You can use a separate Chrome profile with a personal account as a workaround.
    • Follow the Getting Started with Equatio (Google Chrome) instructions to add the extension.
    • The Equatio extension in Google Chrome can be used in Google Docs, Forms, Slides, and Sheets. Plan to be signed in to Google Chrome with a non-MSU account, but sign into Google Drive with your MSU Google account.

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