MathType vs microMathematics Plus

MathType

Description: MathType is a powerful interactive equation editor for Windows and Mac that lets you create mathematical notation for word processing, web pages, desktop publishing, presentations, elearning, and for TeX, LaTeX, and MathML documents. It has an intuitive graphical interface allowing you to type or handwrite equations.

Type: software

microMathematics Plus

Description: microMathematics Plus is an educational math software designed for K-12 students to practice and enhance math skills. It covers areas like arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and more through interactive lessons, quizzes, manipulatives, and automatically graded assignments.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

MathType Features

• WYSIWYG equation editor
• Handwriting recognition
• LaTeX and MathML support
• Copy equations as images
• Insert equations into Office, Pages and Google Docs
• Supports over 400 math symbols and templates
• Automatic formatting of equations
• Real-time preview when typing equations
• Import and export equations

microMathematics Plus Features

• Interactive lessons and exercises
• Covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, pre-calculus and calculus
• Adaptive learning technology adjusts difficulty based on student performance
• Manipulatives and visual models for conceptual understanding
• Automatically graded assignments and quizzes
• Detailed progress reports and analytics
• Customizable lessons and curriculum

MathType

• Not listed

microMathematics Plus

• Open Source