WeBWorK MathView

Preview nicely formatted math equations as you type them into WeBWorK answer boxes!
What is WeBWorK MathView?
WeBWorK MathView is a Chrome extension enabling real-time, neatly formatted previews of equations typed into WeBWorK answer boxes. This eliminates the need for the 'Preview My Answers' button, augments the input box with bracket highlighting, provides a 'Clear Answers' button, alters the font in answer boxes, and disables spellcheck for math texts. It uses KaTeX, MathJax, and AsciiMath open-source libraries, while not being officially affiliated with the WeBWorK project or the Mathematical Association of America.

Extension stats

Rating: 4.60 (10)
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2023-09-24)
Creation date: 2019-03-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • declarativeContent
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 1.64M

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Extension summary

With the WeBWorK MathView extension you will see live previews of the equations you type into WeBWorK answer boxes, fully formatted in proper math notation. No more need to use the "Preview My Answers" button which reloads the entire page.

Extra Features:

  • Bracket highlighting in the input box (mismatched brackets and current brackets)
  • Adds a "Clear Answers" button to clear all the answer boxes on the page. Useful if you're redoing questions while studying and don't want to see the answers right away
  • Changes the answer box font to a math font
  • Disables spellcheck on the answer boxes so your math text isn't always underlined in red

This extension uses the following open source libraries:

This software is not in any way affiliated with the official WeBWorK project or the Mathematical Association of America. All names, logos, brands and other trademarks or images featured within this software are the property of their respective trademark holders.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Useful for students
  • Helpful for instructors when showing work
  • Effective for consistent WebWork users
  • Handy for WebWork enthusiasts
  • Cool functionality
Cons
  • Not clear on how to use
Most mentioned
  • Not clear on how to use
  • Works as expected
  • Helpful for consistent WebWork users
  • Very handy little extension
Recent reviews
not clear on how to use.
by Madison Bryant, 2022-03-05

thank you !
by Jennie D'Ambroise, 2021-01-20

Works as expected. Useful for students. Useful for instructor when showing work.
by Akademie Akademie, 2021-01-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WeBWorK MathView requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

WeBWorK MathView has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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