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How to Make Math & Science Accessible 

Math and Science Equations, Formulas and Notation

Math Tools Best Practices
MathML MathML stands for "Math Markup Language' which is the web standard for accessible online math and science notation/equations/formulas. Typically a user does not create MathML but instead uses a conversion process to output MathML.
eLearn We recommend that as much of the online class as possible be conducted within eLearn. All output from eLearn's equation editor is stored as MathML, which is screen reader-accessible.
Word Documents MathType is an equation editor created by Design Science that is compatible with MS Word for Windows and Mac. Together, MS word with MathType can be exported as MathML or it can be converted to braille. Save your original files. DO NOT use Microsoft's equation editor.
PDFs Math IS NOT accessible in PDF. Save the original file with the MathType or LaTex equations. You will need to provide your original files to any student that needs it in an accessible format.
PowerPoint For MS PowerPoint 2013, use the MathType 6.9 plugin or later to create math and science equations, formulas and notations. DO NOT use Microsoft's equation editor. If you convert to a PDF or export to a webpage, save your original files. You will need to provide your original files to any student that needs it in an accessible format.
Graphs To make graphs accessible, do your best to describe them using alternative text, long descriptions, or captions. Disability Services may be able to help supply you with tactile graphics.
LaTex LaTex is a mark-up language. Converting LaTex documents into an accessible format is usually straightforward. Keep original LaTex files if you convert to other formats.
WeBWork WeBWork is an accessible and free online homework platform for math and sciences courses.
LibreOffice LibreOffice (with its native equation editor) easily exports MathML to webpages.

 

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