Mathematics in Canvas

See also: casa

Early explorations into how to make use of Canvas to support the teaching of mathematics.

Canvas Maths Editor (aka Equations Editor)

Sources:

• UTS - general overview
• Canvas tips Equation editor - advanced view
• Typing Math in Canvas - detailed, Canvas/LaTeX detail.

How to add

1. Using LaTeX code between double dollar sign delimeters $$ - creates a new indented paragraph for the mathematics
2. Using inline \( \) delimiters for the formulas to be inline.
3. Using the Canvas Maths Editor via RCE

Maths Editor is a plugin available via the RCE. Stores data in LaTeX format - Canvas uses MathJax to convert on the fly. You can also enter LaTeX directly.

Works in new quiz for MCQ. What about other question types?

matching - works in question, but not answer.