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MathType in Multiple Choice Questions Displays Unnecessary White Background

MathType in Multiple Choice Questions Displays Unnecessary White Background

Description

When MathType is used in multiple-choice questions, the math content renders with a hard-coded white background.

Steps to Replicate

  1. Log into Blackboard Learn Ultra Experience as an administrator

  2. Navigate to System Admin > Courses > Create an Ultra Course

  3. Inside the course, create a Test

  4. Add a Multiple-Choice question with three answer options

  5. For example, enter the following:

    • Option A: H₂O using Unicode subscript

    • Option B: H₂O created with the Math editor (MathType)

    • Option C: H₂O created with LaTeX ($$H_2O$$)

  6. Enter Student Preview mode or log in as a student and take the test

Expected Behavior:
Math content renders consistently without any unusual background.

Observed Behavior:
MathType content in the answer option displays a white background.

Affected Versions

  • Learn 3900.125.0

  • Learn 3902.1.0

Target Release

Working as Intended

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