Mathematical notation can now be written in Moodle@FCT
Moodle@FCT now allows users to write math expressions in
TeX language and Algebra notations in every text input, including forums, quizzes, web pages, instant messages, chats, etc.
E.g., if you insert the Tex code
you get
Any TeX expression must be delimited with two dollars. The system generates automatically an image of the math expression.
TeXaide
4,
a free software that allows users to write math formulas in a user
friendly format and then copy/paste it in Moodle's text forms, can easy
things up. The most recent version can be found here.
Mathtype
(lite or full versions) works as a Word add-in or by itself. It can be downloaded here.
E.g. of TeX syntax
http://moodle.fct.unl.pt/file.php?file=/458/tex-refcard-letter.pdf
For detailed information please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TeX
: use \sqrt[index] {y} instead of \root {index} \of {y}
Besides TeX, Moodle also accepts algebraic notation.
E.g., if you insert the code
you get
Examples of Algebraic syntax
Admin Moodle thanks Paulo Matos, of the CI@FCTUNL, for the TeX and algebra filters bug corrections.