Microsoft Mathematics

Microsoft Math, also known as Microsoft Mathematics, is a freely downloadable educational program, designed for mobile platforms (iOS and Android), that allows users to solve math and science problems. Developed and maintained by Microsoft, it is primarily targeted at students as a learning tool.

Microsoft Math
Developer(s)Microsoft
Stable release
Android: 1.0.135
August 22, 2020 (2020-08-22)
iOS: 1.0.16
August 23, 2020 (2020-08-23)

"Windows": N/A (Web App), 4.0 (Offline, unsupported)
2011 (2011)

Operating systemiOS, Android, Windows
TypeMathematical software
LicenseFreeware
Websitemath.microsoft.com

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[1] and was called Microsoft Mathematics 4.0. While no longer in active development or support, Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 can still be downloaded from the official Microsoft Website.[2]

A related freeware add-in, called Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote, was also available from Microsoft and offers comparable functionality (Word 2007 or higher is required).[3][4]

Microsoft Math received the 2008 Award of Excellence from Tech & Learning Magazine.[5]

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 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
  • 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 and only version of Microsoft Math to require product activation.[6]
  • Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 – This version was released in 32-bit and 64-bit editions as a free download in January 2011.[7] It features a Ribbon interface.
  • Microsoft Math for Windows Phone – 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]
  • Microsoft Math Solver for Desktop - Microsoft released a Microsoft Math Solver Progressive Web App (PWA) after the release of the new Microsoft Edge. This web app includes all the features of the Microsoft Math Solver website and is exclusive to Chromium-based Edge users.
  • Microsoft Math in Bing app – Microsoft launched Microsoft Math helper as a feature within the Bing mobile app on iOS and Android platforms in Aug 2018.[11]
  • Microsoft Math Solver for iOS and Android – Microsoft released a free standalone app on the App Store in Nov 2019[12] and on Google Play Store in Dec 2019.[13] The Microsoft Math Solver app can recognize math handwriting and scan math photo. The app provides a detailed step-by-step explanation, interactive graphs, relevant online video lectures, and practice problems.

System requirements

The system requirements for Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 are:[2]

Parameters Minimum requirements Recommended requirements
Processor Pentium 500 MHz or equivalent Pentium 1 GHz or equivalent
Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later
RAM 256 MB 512 MB
Hard drive
65 MB free space
Graphics VGA-capable or better with 800 x 600 resolution Digital signal capable card with 1024 x 768 resolution
Other requirements
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1

The system requirements for the Microsoft Math Solver Desktop App are:

Parameters Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
Browser
Microsoft Edge
Operating System Windows 7 SP1 Windows 10
RAM 1 GB (32-bit), 2 GB (64-bit) 4 GB
Free Disk Space 256 MB 1 GB
Graphics VGA-capable or better video card with 800 x 600 resolution Digital signal capable card with 1024 x 768 resolution

Windows Phone app

In 2015 Microsoft released a branded mobile application for Windows Phone called Nokia Mobile-Mathematics or Nokia Momaths specifically for South African and Tanzanian students which is currently discontinued.[8][9][10]

Keyboard Shortcuts

To type in characters that are not on a standard keyboard, you can use the extended keyboard button or you can use keystroke shortcuts. Enter the text from the input column and your text will be substituted for the corresponding mathematical operation.

Input Output Description
pi π Pi (3.1415...)
theta θ Theta (angular position of a vector)
sqrt √ Square root
^2 2 Superscript for exponents (example shows ^2, but any value can be used)
1/2 ½ Fraction (Example shows 1/2, but any numbers can be used)
infinity ∞ Infinity Symbol

See also

References
  1. Sharma, Trishna (11 January 2011). "Microsoft Releases Mathematics 4.0". TechGenie. Archived from the original on 23 February 2015.
  2. "Download Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 from Official Microsoft Download Center". Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  3. "Download details: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote". Microsoft Download Center. Microsoft Corporation. 17 October 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
  4. "Free: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote released". Microsoft New Zealand Education blog. Microsoft Corporation. 15 August 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
  5. "Awards of Excellence Winners 2008". Tech & Learning Magazine. 3 January 2009. Archived from the original on 12 February 2009. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
  6. "Activate your Microsoft games and mapping programs (Revision 9.1)". Microsoft Support. Microsoft Corporation. 25 June 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
  7. "Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 released for free download". TechNet Blogs. Microsoft. 2011-01-12.
  8. Mathematics, News for (5 January 2015). "Nokia Mobile-Mathematics: A solution for mathematic failure in Tanzania?". News for Mathematics.
  9. Net, School (19 January 2015). "Microsoft Math". Schoolnet South Africa.
  10. Al-Riyami, Fahad (17 February 2015). "Microsoft releases new app to make learning math exciting". WinBeta.
  11. https://searchengineland.com/bing-apps-camera-intelligent-search-can-solve-complex-math-problems-in-a-snap-303853
  12. https://www.producthunt.com/posts/microsoft-math
  13. https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/12/06/microsoft-math-solver/
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