The publisher's existing web assessment tool relied on flash-based math rendering that screen readers could not interpret. Visually impaired students could not complete online quizzes independently, forcing school districts to provide manual human readers and exposing the publisher to accessibility compliance audits.
Engineering an Accessible Interactive Math Assessment Platform for K-12 Schools
An EdTech publisher providing mathematics curricula to K-12 school districts required a custom digital assessment platform compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
Challenge
Solution
FlipWorks rebuilt the assessment platform using accessible HTML5, MathML, and ARIA live regions. We engineered an interactive equation builder supporting full keyboard navigation, screen reader speech synthesis, and customizable visual contrast modes, verified through comprehensive accessibility testing.
Result
- Achieved full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across all assessment modules and equation entry tools.
- Enabled visually impaired students to complete digital math assessments independently using standard screen readers.
- Expanded district adoption by meeting state department of education accessibility purchasing requirements.