Case Study: ASSISTments improves math assessment tools with Wiris MathType

ASSISTments scales math assessments for thousands of users with Wiris MathType

ASSISTments, a free online math platform for grades 3-12, faced challenges with creating and interpreting complex mathematical notation at scale. Their previous system required students to use confusing text syntax for answers and relied on embedded images for equations, which created inefficiencies for both teachers and students and posed accessibility issues. They turned to Wiris and implemented their MathType equation editor to solve this problem.

By integrating Wiris's MathType directly into their platform for both question creation and student answer fields, ASSISTments achieved a standardized and intuitive way to handle math notation. The solution provided an immediate positive impact, offering a reliable authoring interface for teachers and allowing students to write expressions without memorizing syntax. This streamlined the entire assessment process and provided a foundation for future innovation in automated grading and improved accessibility.

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