Student Instructions
for Registration and Login
Before you go online to register be sure you
have:
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A valid e-mail address
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The
MyMathLab Course ID from your instructor: ____________
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A student
access code, which should have come packaged with your textbook
Sample: MMLST-TAROK-THOLE-PICON-SHRIK-PRAWN
If you are using a computer off campus (at home or
work) you will need to have administrative access so you can install the
necessary plug-ins, and be connected to the internet. (If you’re not sure your computer meets
the system requirements, go to www.mymathlab.com/system.html,
visit the MyMathLab Installation Wizard in your course, or contact tech support
at 1-800-677-6337).
If you are using a computer on campus the necessary
plug-ins may already be installed in the lab.
If you aren’t sure, check with the lab coordinator or your instructor.
Instructions:
1.
Launch
Internet Explorer. If you are off campus and using AOL to connect to the
Internet you will need to minimize AOL and
then launch Internet Explorer.
NOTE: Your MyMathLab course may be
available on both PC and Mac platforms, using Internet Explorer, Firefox, and
Safari. Check with your instructor for
more information.
2.
If
necessary, clear the address field and enter www.coursecompass.com.
3.
Click
the Register button for students.
4. Confirm that you have the information necessary to continue and click Next on the “Before you Start…” page.
5. On the
Product Selection page, enter the course ID your instructor gave you
and click Find Course.
Your course information will appear. Be sure to check that your instructor’s
course information is correct. If not,
contact your instructor to verify the correct course ID.
Introductory Algebra
6. If your student access code came packaged
with your textbook, select Access Code. If you do not have an access code and want to
purchase access to your course with a credit card, select Buy Now.
Introductory Algebra
7. Type in your student access code using the
tab key to move from one box to the next.
Type letters in either all uppercase or all lowercase. Click Next
after you have entered your code.
If you are buying access with a
credit card, the on-screen instructions will guide you through the purchase
process.
8. Please read all information on the License
Agreement and Privacy Policy page. Click
on Accept if you agree to the terms
of use.
9. On the Access Information Screen, you’ll be asked whether you already have a Pearson Education Account.
10. If you have registered for other Pearson online products and already have a login name and password, select Yes. Boxes will appear for you to enter your login information.
If you select Yes, you will see a Welcome
Back screen, where you may be prompted to update your password and make changes
to your account information as needed.
11. If this is the first time you have registered for a Pearson online product, select No. Boxes will appear for you to enter your desired login name and password. You may want to use your email address as your login name. If you do not use your email address, be prepared with a second login name choice if the one you first selected is already in use. Your login name must be at least 4 characters and cannot be the same as your password.
12. If you aren’t sure whether you have a Pearson account or not, select Not Sure. Enter your email address and click Search. If you have an account, your login information will be sent to your email address within a few moments. Change your selection to Yes, and enter your login name and password as directed.
13. On the Account Information page, enter your first and last name and email address. Re-type your email address to make sure it is correct.
14. In the
School Location section, select United
States from the School Country drop-down menu (NOTE - United States appears
at the top of this list). Enter your school zip code, and then select your
school from the drop-down list.
If your school is not listed,
scroll to the bottom of the drop-down list and select Other. Then enter your school name and city and select the state.
15. Select a
security question and answer to ensure the privacy of your account. Then click Next.
16. When your
registration process is complete you will see a confirmation screen.
Congratulations – You have successfully registered for your MyMathLab
course!
17. Print the Confirmation & Summary page so
you will have a record of your login name and the email address used for your
account. Be sure to keep the email
confirmation sent to you.
18. Click Log in Now to reach your My CourseCompass page. You will see your MyMathLab course title in the Courses box on the left.
19. Click your course title to begin exploring MyMathLab!
20. Important! If you are using a computer off campus
and are logging into MyMathLab for the first time, you must click the MyMathLab Installation Wizard link now.
Note –
Your course may not look exactly like the screen shot shown above – Your
instructor may have specially customized the course navigation buttons and
content.
21. The InstallationWizard
(or Browser Check – depending on your course) detects and then helps you
install the plug-ins and players you need to access the math exercises and
multimedia content in your MyMathLab course.
Follow the screen instructions to complete this process. After completing the installation process and
closing the wizard you will be back on the Welcome page of your course.
22. Click the How to Enter Answers Using the MathXL Player link to learn how to enter answers when working within MyMathLab.
23. If you need help, contact the student technical support team at 1-800-677-6337, or visit www.mymathlab.com and click the Support tab for more information.
24. When returning to work in MyMathLab, go to www.coursecompass.com. Click on the Log In button for students and log in using your login name and password.
25. Important! You will access your MyMathLab course from
this site, so be sure to bookmark this
page!