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Revision as of 15:03, 11 July 2016
| Microsoft Math Screenshot Screenshot of Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 in Windows 7 | |
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 4.0.1108.0000
/ January 11, 2011 |
Service Pack 3 and later | |
| Type | Mathematical software |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | www |
Microsoft Mathematics (formerly Microsoft Math) is a freely downloadable educational program, designed for Microsoft Windows, that allows users to solve math and science problems. Developed and maintained by Microsoft, it is primarily targeted at students as a learning tool.[1]
A related freeware add-in, called Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote, is also available from Microsoft that offers comparable functionality (Word 2007 or higher is required).[2][3]
Microsoft Math has received 2008 Award of Excellence from Tech & Learning Magazine.[4]
Features
Microsoft 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
solver that provides step-by-step solutions to each problem.The standalone version of Microsoft Math 3.0 also has support for calculus and Ink Handwriting, allowing the user to write out problems by hand and have them recognized by Microsoft Math.
Versions
- Microsoft Math 1.0 – Available only in Microsoft Student 2006
- Microsoft Math 2.0 – Available only in Microsoft Student 2007
- Microsoft Math 3.0 – Full-featured version available as a standalone purchasable product and a scaled-down version called Encarta Calculator available as part of Microsoft Student 2008. The full-featured standalone version exclusively includes calculus support, digital ink recognition features and a special display mode for video projectors. The standalone version is also the first version of Microsoft Math to require product activation.[5]
- Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 – This version was released in 32-bit and 64-bit editions as a free download in January 2011.[6] It features a Ribbon interface.
System requirements
System requirements for Microsoft Math are:[7]
| Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Pentium 500 MHz or equivalent
|
Pentium 1 GHz or equivalent |
| Operating system | ||
RAM
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256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard drive
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| Graphics | VGA-capable or better video with 800 x 600 resolution
card |
VGA-capable or better video card with 1024 x 768 resolution |
| Other requirements | ||
Windows Phone app
In 2015 Microsoft released a similar branded mobile application for Windows Phone named Microsoft Math (alternatively called Nokia Mobile-Mathematics or Nokia Momaths) specifically for South African and Tanzanian students which has no relation with the earlier Microsoft Mathematics product.[8][9][10]
See also
References
- ^ Sharma, Trishna (11 January 2011). "Microsoft Releases Mathematics 4.0". TechGenie.
- ^ "Download details: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote". Microsoft Download Center. Microsoft Corporation. 17 October 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
- ^ "Free: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote released". Microsoft New Zealand Education blog. Microsoft Corporation. 15 August 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
- ^ "Awards of Excellence Winners 2008". Tech & Learning Magazine. 3 January 2009. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
- ^ "Activate your Microsoft games and mapping programs (Revision 9.1)". Microsoft Support. Microsoft Corporation. 25 June 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
- ^ "Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 released for free download". TechNet Blogs. Microsoft. 2011-01-12.
- ^ "Microsoft Math". Microsoft Learning Space. Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
- ^ Mathematics, News for (5 January 2015). "Nokia Mobile-Mathematics: A solution for mathematic failure in Tanzania?". News for Mathematics.
- ^ Net, School (19 January 2015). "Microsoft Math". Schoolnet South Africa.
- ^ Al-Riyami, Fahad (17 February 2015). "Microsoft releases new app to make learning math exciting". WinBeta.
External links
- Official website
- Download details: Microsoft Mathematics 4.0
- Download details: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote