Microsoft Math Solver (formerly Microsoft Mathematics and Microsoft Math) is an entry-level educational app that solves math and science problems. Developed and maintained by Microsoft, it is primarily targeted at students as a learning tool. Until 2015, it ran on Microsoft Windows. Since then, it has been developed for the web platform and mobile devices.
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| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Stable release(s) | |
| Platform | Web platform, Android, Microsoft Office |
| Type | Mathematical software |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | math |
Microsoft Math was originally released as a bundled part of Microsoft Student. It was then available as a standalone paid version starting with version 3.0. For version 4.0, it was released as a free downloadable product[4] and was called Microsoft Mathematics 4.0. It is no longer in active development and has been removed from the Microsoft website.[5] A related freeware add-in, called "Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote," is also available from Microsoft and offers comparable functionality (Word 2007 or higher is required).[3][6]
Microsoft Math received the 2008 Award of Excellence from Tech & Learning Magazine.[7]
Features
editMicrosoft Math contains features that are designed to assist in solving mathematics, science, and tech-related problems, as well as to educate the user. The application features such tools as a graphing calculator and a unit converter. It also includes a triangle solver and an equation solver that provides step-by-step solutions to each problem.
Versions
edit- Microsoft Math 1.0: Part of Microsoft Student 2006
- Microsoft Math 2.0: Part of Microsoft Student 2007
- Microsoft Math 3.0: Standalone commercial product that requires product activation; includes calculus support, digital ink recognition features and a special display mode for video projectors
- Encarta Calculator: Lite version of Microsoft Math 3.0; part of Microsoft Student 2008
- Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 (removed): The first freeware version, released in 32-bit and 64-bit editions in January 2011;[8] features a ribbon GUI
- Microsoft Math for Windows Phone (removed): A branded mobile application for Windows Phone released in 2015 specifically for South African and Tanzanian students; also known as Nokia Mobile-Mathematics or Nokia Momaths[9][10][11]
- Microsoft Math in Bing app – Math helper as a feature within the Bing mobile app on iOS and Android platforms, released in August 2018[12]
- Microsoft Math Solver – Mobile app for iOS (first released in November 2019-No longer available in August 2024.)[13] and Android (first released in December 2019),[14] as well as a Microsoft Edge extension. Recognizes handwritten math. Provides a detailed step-by-step explanation, interactive graphs, relevant online video lectures, and practice problems. A web version is available on mathsolver
.microsoft .com.
System requirements
editThe system requirements for Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 are:[5]
| Parameters | Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Pentium 500 MHz or equivalent | Pentium 1 GHz or equivalent |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later
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| RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard drive | 65 MB free space | |
| Graphics | 800 x 600 resolution, 8-bit color | 1024 x 768 resolution, 24-bit color |
| Other requirements | .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Microsoft Maths Solver". Google Play Store.
- ^ "Microsoft Math Solver – HW app". iOS App Store. Apple. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote". Download Center. Microsoft. 17 October 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
- ^ Sharma, Trishna (11 January 2011). "Microsoft Releases Mathematics 4.0". TechGenie. Archived from the original on 23 February 2015.
- ^ a b "Microsoft Mathematics 4.0". Download Center. Microsoft. 12 January 2011. Archived from the original on 29 April 2012.
- ^ "Free: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote released". Microsoft New Zealand Education Blog. Microsoft. 15 August 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2010 – via Blog Archive.
- ^ "Awards of Excellence Winners 2008". Tech & Learning Magazine. 3 January 2009. Archived from the original on 12 February 2009. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
- ^ "Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 released for free download". Microsoft New Zealand Education Blog. Microsoft. 2011-01-12 – via Blog Archive.
- ^ "Nokia Mobile-Mathematics: A solution for mathematic failure in Tanzania?". News for Mathematics. IppMedia. 5 January 2015 – via Blogger.
- ^ "Microsoft Math". SchoolNet South Africa. 19 January 2015.
- ^ Al-Riyami, Fahad (17 February 2015). "Microsoft releases new app to make learning math exciting". WinBeta.
- ^ "Bing app's Camera Intelligent Search can solve complex math problems in a snap". Search Engine Land. 2018-08-15. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ Lu, Yumao. "Microsoft Math – A free app to help with school math problems". Product Hunt. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ "Microsoft Math Solver does what it says on the tin (APK Download)". Android Police. 2019-12-06. Retrieved 2021-07-29.