Throughout your activities, you'll have the choice of two modes for entering your responses to mathematical questions:
Text Mode
Symbol Mode
Text Mode
Text Mode is the default entry mode in Möbius where you can enter symbolic or numeric expressions in a single line using your regular keyboard.
Text Mode follows the syntax similar to that used by a graphing calculator (Example — you would enter x squared divided by y as (x^2)/y).
Use Text Mode
To enter a response using Text Mode:
Enter your response using standard mathematical notation within the entry field.
Click the preview icon to inspect how Möbius interprets your entry.
Click Close to exit the preview.
You can then continue on to the next question if you're satisfied with your entry or edit it as necessary.
Symbol Mode
Symbol Mode allows you to enter mathematical expressions using the Equation Editor where a variety of symbols and operators can be selected from a range of symbol palettes.
Your expression is then displayed in standard mathematical layout as you type it in (Example — x squared divided by y appears as).
The Syntax Checker is an additional tool within the Equation Editor to help you ensure that your expressions don't have any typos or syntax errors.
Use Symbol Mode
To enter a response using Symbol Mode:
Click the change entry mode icon to reveal the Equation Editor.
Click a palette to display all symbols in the palette group.
Click a symbol or expression from the palette to use in your response.
View your selection(s) in the Equation Editor entry field.
Continue to add functions and symbols as needed and edit your entry as necessary.
