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Socratease supports LaTeX, the global standard for writing mathematical equations used in academic publications, textbooks, and research papers worldwide. Instead of inserting equation images or using simplified text notation like a^2 or 3/4, you can write properly formatted equations directly in your quiz questions.
LaTeX equation support is exclusive to AutoProctor’s Socratease Quizzes. It is not available when using other quiz providers.

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How to Write LaTeX Equations

To include a LaTeX equation in your quiz, enclose the equation between \( and \) delimiters. Example:
This renders as the familiar Pythagorean theorem: a squared plus b squared equals c squared.

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What LaTeX Supports

LaTeX can render any mathematical notation, including:
NotationLaTeX SyntaxDescription
Basic arithmetic\(a + b = c\)Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
Exponents\(x^2\)Superscripts and powers
Subscripts\(a_n\)Subscript notation
Fractions\(\frac{a}{b}\)Fraction notation
Square roots\(\sqrt{x}\)Square and nth roots
Integrals\(\int_0^1 x^2 dx\)Definite and indefinite integrals
Summations\(\sum_{i=1}^{n} i\)Summation notation
Greek letters\(\alpha, \beta, \gamma\)All Greek letter symbols
You can also use any other standard LaTeX mathematical notation beyond the examples listed above.

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Enabling LaTeX

1

Open Your Quiz

Open your Socratease Quiz on AutoProctor.
2

Go to Settings

Click the Settings icon (gear) in the quiz editor toolbar.
3

Enable LaTeX Support

Toggle on the LaTeX Support setting. This activates LaTeX rendering for all questions in the quiz.
4

Write Your Equations

Write your equations in question text using the \( and \) delimiters. The equations render as formatted math when candidates view the quiz.
Make sure you enable the LaTeX Support toggle in quiz settings before sharing the test. If LaTeX is not enabled, candidates will see the raw LaTeX syntax instead of rendered equations.

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Try It Out

You can see a sample quiz demonstrating LaTeX equation rendering at: autoproctor.co/tests/jVRBZGRMNU/load