Math objects

Updated 28 Aug 2023

The Math Objects section of the Custom Question Builder window lets you insert equations and graphical elements into your questions.

In other disciplines, this section of the Custom Question Builder shows Economics objects, Finance, operations management, and engineering objects or Accounting objects.

With your cursor in the appropriate place in the question-and-answer area, click on one of following buttons to insert the object into your question:

  • Equation Editor - opens the Equation Editor, where you can create expressions that include mathematical notation, symbols, and other special characters.
  • Graph - opens the Edit Graph window, where you can define a Cartesian graph to include in your question. Your graph can incorporate functions, parametric equations, linear equations, and data points (ordered pairs).
  • Number Line - opens the Edit Number Line window, where you can define the properties of a number line to include in your question. You can plot intervals or points on your number lines.
  • Pie Chart - opens the Edit Pie Chart window, where you can create a pie chart to include in your question.
  • Bar Chart - opens the Edit Bar Chart window, where you can create a bar chart to include in your question. You can create both horizontal and vertical bars.
  • Figure - opens the Figure Editor, where you can import graphics or create figures.