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MathXL Course InformationHELP IS JUST A CLICK AWAY |
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| Let me guess. You're looking for math help. Maybe you have some homework due tomorrow (or later today)? No time to waste. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Step 1: Determine whether or not you have an access code | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If you took 107 or 108 in a previous semester and purchased a textbook, you may already have a MathXL student access code. It would have come packaged with the book in a yellow envelope. Once registered, the code is good for one year. Use the same log in and password. Suppose you do not have
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| Step 2: Register the code in Math XL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| With code in hand, go to www.mathxl.com and click on REGISTER. This is where you will create your personal login and password. Be sure to enter a valid e-mail address (one that you check on a regular basis). Instructors will use e-mail to alert you of important class announcements. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Step 3: Enrolling in your course | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
For many of you (all lab sections and some non-lab sections) enrollment in MathXL is required. Log in to MathXL and click ENTER. Next, click on I AM TAKING A COURSE THAT IS USING MATHXL AND NEED TO ENROLL IN MY INSTRUCTOR'S COURSE. Course IDs will be given out the first week of class. If you are not required to enroll, but wish to use MathXL, follow the same procedure but choose from the following list of course codes.
Hit ENROLL and read the announcement on the homepage. Following enrollment
(and depending on computer) you will be prompted to click on a browser
check link. Some installation may be necessary. Once completed,
this process will not have to be repeated. |
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| Step 4: How to Get Help | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
You should now be looking at the homepage for the course you selected. Note: The Math 107 textbook cover is customized so it does not match what you see. From the menu to the left, select HOMEWORK AND TESTS. Homeworks are arranged by section. Many of the problems in MathXL (or similar ones) will be assigned by your instructor. Unless told otherwise, think of these as practice problems and a place to get help. Here's how the system works. Suppose you want help in College Algebra (Math 108) with Section 1.1. You have been assigned problem number 39. (Question 5 in MathXL). Your screen will look like this. |
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Try working out the problem (see, you still need paper and pencil). If you can't and need help, go to the right of the screen and pick a resource. Now try doing the problem yourself. Next, enter your answer and hit Check Answer. You will then have the option to go to another problem or ask for a similar exercise. Wasn't that easy! Next time will be even easier. Just log in and your course will open immediately. There is one warning. Unlike those infomercials, we can't promise results. MathXL gives the help, but study and practice are up to you. If you have any questions about MathXL, try asking your instructor. If he/she can't help you, contact dmussa@math.siu.edu. |
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