Use the math palette

Insert mathematical formats and symbols using the math palette. Add your numbers to complete your answers. For example, select fraction and this template appears in your answer box. Enter your numbers and go to your next question.

  1. Select the answer box and the math palette appears.
  2. (Optional) Move your cursor over the icons to see the template names.
  3. (Optional) Select More/Less and when appropriate, the palette expands/contracts.
  4. Select an icon to see the template in your answer box.
  5. (Optional) Select the undo icon to remove an inserted template and numbers.

See the Access the math palette and use keyboard shortcuts in action animated gif.

If you're using the on-screen keyboard, select ABC to return to the alphabet keys.

However, if you are required to Show your work, see a floating palette:

Image of the math palette that appears in the Show Work window

To enter mathematical formats and symbols, use keyboard shortcuts such as copy and paste. 

  1. Select the answer box and the math palette appears.
  2. Select More to expand the palette.
  3. Select a symbol.

See the Insert a math symbol in action animated gif.

  1. Select the answer box and the math palette appears.
  2. Select the square root icon to insert this template.
  3. Enter the answer number into the template.

See the Example: Answer a square root question in action animated gif.

  1. Select the answer box and the math palette appears.
  2. Select the fraction template.
  3. With your cursor in the numerator box, select the square root template.
  4. Enter your numbers.

See Example: Insert combined templates in action animated gif.

  • Select the undo icon in the math palette.
  • Use the backspace key on your keyboard.
  • Highlight the entry and select Delete on your keyboard.

To clear an entire answer, select Clear All.