How
will MathXL be used in this course?
I am having problems registering or getting started.
Tips
for making MathXL work on your computer
I’ve enrolled in my instructor’s class. Now what do I do?
How can I put in special math symbols?
I
missed the due date because…
MathXL is
an online supplement to the text that provides homework, tutorial, and
assessment tools for students. The questions are picked by the instructor and
are randomized to discourage student collaboration. Student accounts carry to
any computer that has an internet connection and the MathXL plug-ins installed.
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How will MathXL be used in this
course?
Most
homework will be administered using MathXL. Homework is due on Sundays by 11:55pm
Eastern time. [Back
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How do I get
registered?
If you
purchased a new book from the college bookstore, then you should have received a folder that
contains a code.
If
your book is used, you
may buy a code online at www.mathxl.com. The student has two options -- 12
months access and 24 months access.
If you
have used MathXL in a previous course and your account is still active, you may use your old
username/password without charge for this course. It will be necessary to sign
up for the instructor’s course for this semester by following the “My Courses”
link.
Click
here to get registration instructions. [Back
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I am having problems
registering or getting started.
Call
technical support at 1-800-677-6337. They can usually correct your problem
quickly. Alternatively, visit www.MathXL.com/support. [Back to top]
No. Once you log
on the MathXL, register, and select your class, you will need to run the Installation
Wizard which will prompt you to install the required plug-ins and players to
run MathXL (MathXL player, Quicktime, Adobe Reader, etc.) You do not need a
disk. [Back to top]
Tips for making MathXL work on your
computer:
- In
addition to Internet Explorer, the new Flash-based MathXL Player v2 will
support Firefox on Windows (XP and
- Make
sure that you have enabled ActiveX and disabled popup blockers.
-
Installers for MathXL software appear as yellow banners across the top of the
Internet Explorer 6 or 7 window.
- The
student is welcome to bring a laptop to the instructor’s office for assistance
in diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
- The
computers in the college’s Math/Science Center have MathXL preinstalled and need only
your username and password. [Back to top]
Make sure you
choose Montgomery College - Rockville
as your school (there are other variations listed for MC campuses).
School Zip or Postal Code: 20850
School Name:
Instructor: Van Scott (drop-down
menu)
Course: MA 180 Precalculus (Scott) - Fall 2008 [Back to top]
I’ve enrolled in my
instructor’s class. Now what do I do?
First, run the
installation wizard to install the required plugins and players. Second, run
the “How to enter answers” tour for some helpful hints on using MathXL. [Back
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How can I put in special math
symbols?
You can use the
symbol palette that appears on the left of your screen. For more tips, click on
the “How to enter answers” link near the top of the class home page. [Back
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You will receive a zero for the assignment. [Back
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I missed the due date because…
Assignments
are given well in advance so that students may prepare in case of a situation.
If a technical difficulty occurs, students may want to consider the use of a computer
in the Math/Science Center. The student is reminded that two MathXL grades will be dropped at
the end of the semester to allow a reasonable accommodation due to technical or
“life issues.” [Back
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