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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Equatio

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AEquatio is an advanced equation editor that makes math accessible. Students and teachers can speak, type, or draw math problems with ease, using tools like speech-to-math, handwriting recognition, and interactive mathspaces to create inclusive, engaging math and science experiences.N/A

    Unique Learning System

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AUnique Learning System (ULS) is a special education solution that supports students with disabilities from Pre-K through transition. It provides differentiated, standards-aligned lessons in ELA, math, science, social studies, and life skills with built-in assessments, progress tracking, and automated differentiation.N/A
    Pricing
    EquatioUnique Learning System
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    EquatioUnique Learning System
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    EquatioUnique Learning System
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    71%
    Would buy again
    10 Answers
    97%
    Would buy again
    299 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    75%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    188 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    86%
    Happy with the feature set
    12 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    292 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    83%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    89%
    Implementation went as expected
    178 Answers
    Features
    EquatioUnique Learning System
    Equation Editors
    Comparison of Equation Editors features of Equatio and Unique Learning System
    Feature
    Equatio
    6.9
    14 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Unique Learning System
    -
    Ratings
    Equation Text Box8.014 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mathematical Symbols and Functions8.014 Ratings00 Ratings
    Basic Equations8.114 Ratings00 Ratings
    Advanced Equations7.512 Ratings00 Ratings
    STEM Tools6.410 Ratings00 Ratings
    Formatting Options6.113 Ratings00 Ratings
    Equation Numbering5.58 Ratings00 Ratings
    Equation Templates6.312 Ratings00 Ratings
    Export/Import Equations6.59 Ratings00 Ratings
    Equation Editing Tools7.312 Ratings00 Ratings
    Equation Auto-complete7.49 Ratings00 Ratings
    One-click Graphing7.67 Ratings00 Ratings
    Equation Collaboration and Sharing4.45 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Score8.9 out of 10
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    Score8.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    EquatioUnique Learning System
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (14 ratings)
    8.5
    (309 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (309 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (5 ratings)
    6.7
    (2 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.8
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
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    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
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    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
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    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    EquatioUnique Learning System
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    If I have a student doing higher-level math, Equatio would be my recommended tool for digital access. However, it has too many options and would be confusing for younger students. Kami, Google Docs, or Kiwi Write math would be better for those students. It is also very pricey, so we would choose a cheaper tool to do the job.
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    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    I have actually recommended it to another teacher in a different district for her autism program since she could level and pace it easily and also easily collect IEP data without stressing out her students with extra work. Unique Learning System is also a good program for our autism program because it is consistent with all core subjects, making is very routine based.
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    Pros
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    • Edit tool. I am able to add formulas to my google slides very easily.
    • I am able to use Mathspace to create for example math manipulatives.
    • I am able to have a graphing (desmos) tool easily accesible for when working with systems of linear equations.
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    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    • Data tracking and progress reports - Unique Learning System's Polaris feature is a user-friendly, simple way to track and monitor progress towards learners IEP goals. When creating a roadmap that follows a learner's IEP, you input data such as learning profiles and benchmark assessments and rubrics that then produce goal suggestions. You can craft your own goal, use a suggested goal, or choose a goal from the goal library. It gives you a great idea of what goals to target based on learner needs and progress. Entering data is super easy, just a date and a data point, and a graph generates for you. From there, it will show the data trend and flag it for you when it's at risk. It is also easy to add an intervention. Quarterly, I use the progress report feature to generate a report that provides me with the graphs that I use to put into IEP writer.
    • Curriculum pacing - My school utilizes Unique Learning System for our daily instruction. Unique Learning System provides pacing guides with what to teach and when. Everything is standards aligned and all of the lesson plans have ways that you can differentiate already built into the plans as well as an easy to use, structured/routine based set up that makes daily lessons predictable for learners to increase engagement.
    • N2Y - My learners love News To You! This provides children with access to informational text. We use it as a "fun Friday" read every week. We read the article in class, watch videos, answer questions, and typically do an activity to go along with it. The kids look forward to it every week, and also enjoy the Joey's Locker games that go along with the articles. They have a new feature to be able to assign activities that go along with the article which is really nice because I assign them as supplemental activities to go along with what we are learning about in class!
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    Cons
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    • I would like to try voice typing of math equations.
    • I would like to type math equations in multiple colors.
    • I want to be sent an infographic in my email detailing all the ways I should use Equation, but I don't yet know about it.
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    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    • Unique Learning System's materials in the science and social studies areas aren't "fluffy" as other areas, but they are continuously adding materials
    • The layout of the website isn't the most user friendly, but most teachers are able to navigate easily after an initial training
    • The administrator side of things isn't super straightforward, reports can be confusing to find/run, but the one on one meetings always provide clarity.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    No answers on this topic
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    I appreciate all the various resources that Unique Learning System has to offer. However, due to my limited interaction with other resources similar to Unique Learning System I do not know enough to compare it against other programs. I also am not a person in charge of renewing Unique Learning System for my organization.
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    Usability
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
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    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    There is a lot of content in Unique Learning System. It can sometimes be time consuming to navigate through everything. I appreciate the depth and breadth of the resources, but it can also be tough to use when I need a worksheet or packet for my students. The use of Unique Learning System on the computer is great, but my students seem to learn best when they have a pen and paper in front of them.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
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    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    errors will show up
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    Performance
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    No answers on this topic
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    there have been few issues with login or glitches
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    Support Rating
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    Anytime I have had an issue with text help software, the support team is always very helpful. When necessary, we have phone conversations or video meetings to troubleshoot the situation. This means that the solution happens very quickly. Often, they ask me for a screenshot or video to help them replicate the issue.
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    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    The individuals helping have always been great. The response to requests for changes in functionality or reporting less so.
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    In-Person Training
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
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    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    it was all over the place hard to follow along
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    Implementation Rating
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
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    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    good product
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    Alternatives Considered
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    Each product has benefits over the other. MathType's older versions had their head and shoulders above their competition. Their new version removed a lot of features, integration, and capabilities. Equatio is starting to take the lead over MathType and is evolving constantly.
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    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    We viewed Encore by TeachTown. The product seemed to be a notch above Unique Learning System and included workbooks and other books but was very expensive. The downfalls of Encore was that it did not include the Profile Assessments like Unique Learning System and also the monthly checkpoints which are very valuable.
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    Scalability
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    No answers on this topic
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    todays weather would not load sometimes
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    Return on Investment
    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    • Saved me lots of time looking for what I ultimately was able to create myself with Equatio
    • Mathspace is an invaluable. I wish We could assign things to the students and have them work and then send the assignment back to us. Right now we can only assign things to them.
    • Being able to talk to write equations is also a huge timesaver.
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    Everway (formerly Texthelp and n2y)
    • Ease of planning is #1. I am able to plan an entire lesson or a week's worth of lessons during my 30-minute planning time.
    • Data that is collected for IEPs is so valuable and reports are parent-friendly.
    • Students are able to work on the alternative path toward a diploma because this curriculm is covering all of the standards they need to see in order to earn their diploma.
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    ScreenShots

    Equatio Screenshots

    Screenshot of Equation EditorScreenshot of WhiteboardScreenshot of Speech InputScreenshot of Equatio Screenshot ReaderScreenshot of Equatio MobileScreenshot of Equatio Mathspace

    Unique Learning System Screenshots

    Screenshot of assessments and progress monitoringScreenshot of lesson planningScreenshot of research based contentScreenshot of Science of Reading coursesScreenshot of a system overviewScreenshot of teacher reference materials