Take maths beyond paper and pen
Equatio is a powerful equation editor that makes it easy to create digital, accessible maths. It saves time, lowers stress and eliminates frustration. It makes maths and science more accessible and engaging for every student.
Use Equatio to
Create accessible, engaging learning experiences in maths and science
We all learn and understand maths in different ways. Equatio improves learning experiences in maths and science by giving students choice in the tools that they need to succeed. This includes having maths read aloud, using “maths to speech” and visualising maths and science concepts digitally.
Make maths and science accessible to every student
From learners with Special Education Needs to EAL students, Equatio’s accessibility features help students to be more independent in STEM subjects. It lets students visualise, digitise and understand maths with independence and in ways that best suit their needs.
Provide students with approved support during exams
For students who need exam access arrangements, Equatio helps them to access their maths exams with confidence and independence. Exam mode is easy to administer and gives students access to approved features. They can use these to have maths and text based questions read aloud at a pace that suits them.
Free for teachers
We offer our digital math tool free for primary and secondary school teachers.
This means you can get a premium subscription of Equatio for free!
Are you ready to find out more about Equatio?
If you have any questions about Equatio, you’d like a demo or to talk to us about licensing options, then please complete this form.
Features - at a glance
Equation editor: Create your maths and science expressions by typing right into the editor. Use Prediction to insert fractions, exponents, operators, formulas, chemical symbols, and more.
Scientific Calculator: Access the Desmos Scientific Calculator for basic sums, trigonometry, roots, functions, exponents and more.
Equatio Mobile: all the tools for digital maths, right at your fingertips, on a mobile device or iPad.
Handwriting recognition: Handwrite maths expressions using a touchscreen device or mouse pointer.
Speech input: Dictate equations and formulas aloud. Equatio understands what you’re saying, turning your spoken input to written expressions.
Graph Editor: Create and customise single or multiple graphs, plot ordered pairs or tables of points and more, with this tool powered by Desmos graphing calculator.
Equatio mathspace: a web-based tool that allows maths learners to work freely in a digital space with equations, shapes, and freehand drawings.
LaTeX Editor: Equatio’s technology has taken the hard work out of creating and editing LaTeX expressions.
STEM Tools: EquatIO is not just for maths educators. We’ve got tools for science teachers too. With a chemical formula writer, periodic table, and more.
Screenshot reader: Turn any equation across the web into accessible, editable maths with the Equatio Screenshot Reader.
What educators say about us
It is far easier to create interesting and engaging maths resources using Equatio. This helps students to be more involved and helps them respond to maths using various tools.
A helping hand where it's needed
Equatio works across lots of different platforms including Google, Windows, and Mac. It also integrates seamlessly with many popular learning management systems. This means that you and your students can work with Equatio in familiar environments. Students can use Equatio on their Chromebook, laptop, MacBook, tablet or phone.
How can you try or buy EquatIO?
Check out pricing
Our pricing page provides guide prices for EquatIO - contact our Sales team to get specific pricing based on the number of users who need a license.
Do you need to purchase a single license for personal use?
If you’re a teacher, parent or individual who wishes to purchase their own EquatIO license, please use our store.
You can purchase up to 10 single licenses using your credit or debit card.
FAQs
- Where does Equatio work?
Equatio works inside your most common Google applications such as Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms, and now even Jamboard.
- Can Equatio work with my LMS?
Yes, we have a direct LTI with some of the largest LMS providers such as Canvas, Schoology, and Brightspace. You may also use our web toolbar to insert maths into other LMS system that do not have a plug-in.
- Is Equatio just for Maths class?
No, Equatio can work across many subject areas. We have hundreds of Chemistry compounds and Physics formulas built right into our equation editor.
- Is Equatio free to use?
Equatio has a premium subscription available for users and a free version able to users. With our premium subscription you will have access to a wealth of prediction, including formulas, matrices, and the ability to favorite items. You also will have access to alignment buttons, dynamic graphing, the Copy Math As button, Mathspace (WebApp) for remote learning, and other premium features included within the product.
- Can Equatio help students who are working remotely at home or in hybrid learning environments?
Most definitely. Equatio has a standalone webapp which allows for teachers to instructionally design unique and engaging learning opportunities for students. Students can then respond to those assignments.
- Are there any case studies on Equatio that proves its effectiveness?
Yes, we have a case study that you can read up on here. This will provide you with one teacher's journey with Equatio.
- What’s included in my subscription?
Your subscription means everyone can enjoy the benefits of Equatio across all platforms including Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, Mobile, and mathspace.
Once you have purchased, a customer relationship specialist will be appointed to your account. This person is your go-to contact through the duration of your license. They'll help you get up and running at the start and then check in with you every now and again to make sure everything is going well. They'll be on hand for any questions over email or phone during business hours.
Our Learning and Training resources for each product can be accessed at any time on our website. Get up to speed with our software through our learning resources, then verify your expertise by taking part in our certification program.
Our support site gives you access to lots of common questions that other users of our software have about the technical stuff. If you can't find what you're looking for there, then our Tech Support team is on hand at support@texthelp.com 9-5pm every day to help with troubleshooting or technical problems.
We're always working on making our products better, so any improvements or enhancements are pushed out automatically to you, there's no upgrading to do on your part.
Plus, you also have free access to the Texthelp Academy for how-to information, video tutorials, product webinars and lots more.
All of this is included as part of your subscription. We do not charge any extra for these services.
- Where can I see new features that have been added to Equatio?
You can see a full history of updates to Equatio in the Texthelp Academy.