Math Formatting Tips
TAG Test Item Bank
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Inserting HTML
HTML code can be inserted into any question stem within TAG. Custom codes can also be added to the answers for only single or multiple response item types.
To add custom code, select Design to HTML by clicking the button at the bottom of the question or answer stem.
From the Design view, you can use the Edit in Full Screen Mode icon on the toolbar to provide more space to view the code.
Custom HTML for Math
For Math items, DMAC maintains a list of the most used fractions, symbols, line segments/arcs, and tables.
Click Here: HTML code for TAG/MATH items
Click Here: HTML code for Tables
New codes are added to the resource above, as requested.
Email sparedez@esc7.net if you’d like any additions to the list.
Equations
When creating Math items in TAG, there are two ways to create equations that contain symbols or characters not currently available with keyboard shortcuts or the toolbar.
Custom equations must be uploaded as a graphic in the text area of a question or answer stem. You can take a screenshot using the Equation Editor item type generator in TAG.
Equation Editor
From the top navigation bar in TAG, select Items > New.
Select the Math category from the left menu and select Equation Editor.
Under Correct Response, select 8th/Alg 1 from the Keypad drop-down.
Use the box to create an equation in the Correct Response field and take a screenshot of the equation and crop just around the equation. Programs like Snag-it are helpful.
Upload the PNG file of your image into your new item.