Microsoft Mathematics
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Microsoft Mathematics
 Screenshot of Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 in Windows 7 |
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| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
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| Stable release | 4.0.1108.0000 / January 11, 2011 |
| Development status | Active |
| Operating system | Windows XP with Service Pack 3 and later |
| Type | Mathematical software |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | www.microsoft.com/math/default.mspx |
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| Microsoft Math 3: Graphing mode |
Microsoft Mathematics (formerly Microsoft Math) is an 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.
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).[1][2]
Microsoft Math has received 2008 Award of Excellence from Tech & Learning Magazine.[3]
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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, a feature beneficial to students attempting to learn problem-solving skills.
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.
This grapher is also suited to multivariable calculus. For example, the parametric mode of the grapher allows the student to graph 3D vector functions.
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.[4]
- Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 – This version was released in 32-bit and 64-bit editions as a free download in January 2011.[5] It features a Ribbon interface.
System requirements
System requirements for Microsoft Math are:[6]
| Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements | |
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| Processor | Pentium 500 MHz or equivalent | Pentium 1 GHz or equivalent |
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| RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
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| Graphics | VGA-capable or better video card with 800 x 600 resolution |
VGA-capable or better video card with 1024 x 768 resolution |
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References
- ^ "Download details: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote". Microsoft Download Center. Microsoft Corporation. 17 October 2010. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=ca620c50-1a56-49d2-90bd-b2e505b3bf09&displaylang=en. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
- ^ "Free: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote released". Microsoft New Zealand Education blog. Microsoft Corporation. 15 August 2010. http://blogs.technet.com/b/nzedu/archive/2010/08/16/free-microsoft-mathematics-add-in-for-word-and-onenote-released.aspx. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
- ^ "Awards of Excellence Winners 2008". Tech & Learning Magazine. 3 January 2009. http://www.techlearning.com/article/15112. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
- ^ "Activate your Microsoft games and mapping programs (Revision 9.1)". Microsoft Support. Microsoft Corporation. 25 June 2010. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/927007. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
- ^ Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 released for free download
- ^ "Microsoft Math". Microsoft Learning Space. Microsoft Corporation. http://www.microsoft.com/learningspace/Math.aspx. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
See also
External links
- Official website
- Download details: Microsoft Mathematics 4.0
- Download details: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote
- Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 teacher guide
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