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(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Blackboard Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Blackboard course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Brightspace Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Brightspace course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Canvas Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Canvas course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New LMS Course
If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New LMS Course
If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS.If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Moodle Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Moodle course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Sakai Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Sakai course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Schoology Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Schoology course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Blackboard-Integrated Explore Course
Open your Blackboard course. Add Explore content to your course. Blackboard Original Click Content › Build Content › Cengage Content . If the Cengage tool is not shown under Build Content , see. Blackboard Ultra Click + › Content Market . Click Cengage Content under Institution Tools . If you see a Cengage tool shown under Content Market , do not select it. This is an outdated version of the integration that will be removed soon. Only add the Cengage tool under Institution Tools . If the...
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Brightspace-Integrated Explore Course
Open your Brightspace course. Open the Course Builder tool. In the Content tab, click Related Tools › Course Builder . If you have not already done so, create a module in your course. Drag from Build Outline to the course outline. Alternatively, click and select the module location. Enter a name for your module, such as Explore. Enter a note for your students. If the Explore component of your course has a different start or end date from your course in Brightspace, enter those dates in...
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Canvas-Integrated Explore Course
Open your Canvas course. Add the Cengage app to your course navigation if it is not already listed. The app is copied when you copy a Canvas course. From the course navigation, click Settings › Navigation . Drag the Cengage app to the course navigation. Click Save . From the course navigation, click Cengage . If you get an error message when you click Cengage , see the following: Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities If prompted, sign in to your Cengage instructor account to...
(LTI 1.0) Create a New LMS-Integrated Explore Course
Before you begin, your LMS administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in your LMS, and you must have received an email from Cengage containing a Cengage Course URL. Create a link to the Cengage tool. You only have to do this once. Navigate to your external tools. Third party content like Cengage is listed as an external tool or app in your LMS. Click the Cengage link. This might be named Cengage or MindLinks. If you are not sure, ask your LMS admin. In the URL field, paste the Cengage...
(LTI 1.0) Create a New LMS-Integrated Explore Course
Before you begin, your LMS administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in your LMS, and you must have received an email from Cengage containing a Cengage Course URL. This task is different depending on the version of Google Classroom your school uses. To see which version your school uses, open the assignment editor and look for the Add-ons panel. If your assignment has Add-ons , your school uses Google Workspace for Education Plus. If your assignment does not have Add-ons , your school...
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Moodle-Integrated Explore Course
Open your Moodle course. Click › Turn editing on . Click Add an activity or resource . Select the Cengage tool and click Add . The Cengage tool is created and named by your Moodle administrator. If prompted, sign in to your Cengage instructor account to link your Moodle and Cengage accounts. On the Integrate with Cengage page, click Select Platform . On the Select Title page, select the textbook or product to use in your class. To search the available content, type a search term. To see only...
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Sakai-Integrated Explore Course
Open your Sakai course. Confirm the Lessons tool is enabled. Select Site Info from your navigation. Click Manage Tools . Scroll down to confirm that Lessons is selected. Select Lessons from your navigation. Click Add Content › Add Learning App . Click the Cengage tool. If the tool is not available, contact your administrator. If prompted, sign in to your Cengage instructor account to link your Sakai and Cengage accounts. On the Integrate with Cengage page, click Select Platform . On the Select...
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Schoology-Integrated Explore Course
Open your Schoology course. If you do not have a default grade category in your Schoology course, create one. A default grade category is required to sync grades between Schoology and Explore. Click Grade Setup . In Categories , click Add . Enter information for your category and click Create . To use this category for Explore assignments, click . On the Materials tab, click Add Materials › Cengage LMS Integration . If prompted, sign in to your Cengage instructor account to link your Schoology...
(LTI 1.0) Other LMS
If your LMS is not specified, there are general LMS integration resources available.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Blackboard Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Blackboard course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Brightspace Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Brightspace course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Canvas Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Canvas course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Google Classroom Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Google Classroom course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New LMS Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New LMS Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Moodle Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Moodle course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Sakai Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Sakai course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Schoology Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Schoology course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Blackboard-Integrated Explore Course
If you have not created the Explore course you want to integrate with Blackboard, create it from Blackboard.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Brightspace-Integrated Explore Course
If you have not created the Explore course you want to integrate with Brightspace, create it from Brightspace.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Canvas-Integrated Explore Course
If you have not created the Explore course you want to integrate with Canvas, create it from Canvas.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Google Classroom-Integrated Explore Course
If you have not created the Explore course you want to integrate with Google Classroom, create it from Google Classroom.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New LMS-Integrated Explore Course
If you have not created the Explore course you want to integrate with LMS, create it from LMS.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New LMS-Integrated Explore Course
If you have not created the Explore course you want to integrate with LMS, create it from LMS.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Moodle-Integrated Explore Course
If you have not created the Explore course you want to integrate with Moodle, create it from Moodle.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Sakai-Integrated Explore Course
If you have not created the Explore course you want to integrate with Sakai, create it from Sakai.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Schoology-Integrated Explore Course
If you have not created the Explore course you want to integrate with Schoology, create it from Schoology.
(LTI Advantage) Other LMS
If your LMS is not specified, there are general LMS integration resources available.
(LTI Advantage) Other LMS
If your LMS is not specified, there are general LMS integration resources available.
Access Big Ideas Content
Organizations who have integrated with LTI 1.3 can quickly access Big Ideas Math content from the Canvas Course Navigation. Important: if you are integrated with Canvas your course has to be published , in order for your classes and students to be able to interact with our content.
Access Big Ideas Content
Users that have integrated with LTI 1.3 can quickly access Big Ideas Math content from the Schoology Course Navigation.
Access Codes
Access codes are provided to schools that use the self-registration method as a means of accessing the Big Ideas Math online platform.
Access Cognero Test Generator
You must create a course before you can access Cognero. If needed, sign in to NGLSync at nglsync.cengage.com . Click Course Resources under your course name. The resources for your course are listed. Click the Cognero link to open it in a new tab.
Access Resources
Access additional resources such companion sites and Cognero test generator.
Accessibility
Cengage is committed to making its educational materials accessible to users of all abilities. Through a dedicated company-wide task force, the assistance of outside experts and consultants, and feedback from users, Cengage continuously seeks to identify and evaluate opportunities for improving the usability and accessibility of our products and services.
Accessing Big Ideas Math Over the Summer
Accessing Big Ideas Math Over the Summer Self-Registration and OneRoster Users Teachers can continue to use their self-registered accounts all year. Students must be registered to an active class to access the Big Ideas Math online resources. An active class has an end date that is not in the past. Teachers can create new classes for the summer or extend the expiration date on existing classes so their students can access the content over the summer. Single sign-on, Canvas, Classlink, &...
Accessing Free Resources
To gain access to the Big Ideas Math website, you can use your login information at www.BigIdeasMath.com . If you do not have login credentials, you may access free materials by choosing your grade, state, and clicking on the Easy Access to Book link at the bottom of the login screen.
Account Verification Pending (K-12 Using NGLSync)
You can't access your courses or materials and your NGLSync dashboard shows the error message: To access courses and materials, finish providing documentation to verify your status as an instructor.
Activity Library
The Activity Library puts all available practice and assessment activities in one easy-to-access location.
Add a Big Ideas Math Assignment to a Canvas Course
Big Ideas Math integration will allow you to make assignments directly from Canvas providing the ability to report scores back to your Grade Book.
Add a Big Ideas Math Resource to a Canvas Course
Big Ideas Math content links can be added to Canvas using Modules.
Add a Class
To add a class, please follow these steps:
Add a Co-Teacher
The following instructions are for the Self-Registration method only. ClassLink users will need to add co-teachers via their ClassLink data.
Add a Fill-in-the-Blank Question
Author a new fill-in-the-blank question to use in your activity. Students complete a statement by choosing the correct answer from a list of options.
Add a Folder to Explore Learning Path
Organize your course materials by adding folders to the learning path.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Blackboard and Explore courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Explore activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Brightspace and Explore courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Explore activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Canvas and Explore courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Explore activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your LMS and Explore courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Explore activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Google Classroom and Explore courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Explore activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your LTI Advantage LMS and Explore courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Explore activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Moodle and Explore courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Explore activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Sakai and Explore courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Explore activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Schoology and Explore courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Explore activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your LMS and Explore courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Explore activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
Add a Link to Technical Support
After linking your Blackboard and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.
Add a Link to Technical Support
After linking your Brightspace and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.
Add a Link to Technical Support
After linking your Canvas and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.
Add a Link to Technical Support
After linking your LMS and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.
Add a Link to Technical Support
After linking your Google Classroom and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.
Add a Link to Technical Support
After linking your LTI Advantage LMS and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.
Add a Link to Technical Support
After linking your Moodle and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.
Add a Link to Technical Support
After linking your Sakai and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.
Add a Link to Technical Support
After linking your Schoology and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.
Add a Link to Technical Support
After linking your LMS and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.
Add a Multiple-Answers Question
Author a new multiple-choice question to use in your activity. Students choose one or more correct responses from a list of options.
Add a Multiple-Choice Question
Author a new multiple-choice question to use in your activity. Students choose one response from a list of options.
Add a Student ID
Click your name in the top-right corner of the website, and then select Class Management . Click View next to the class you wish to edit. Once the students appear in your classroom, you may enter a Student ID for the selected student. Once you enter in the Student ID, select Save Changes . The ID will now appear with that student’s information. Repeat for each student that requires an ID.
Add a True/False Question
Author a new true/false question to use in your activity. Students select whether a statement is True or False.
Add an Assignment to Multiple Classes
Within Canvas you can now create an assignment for multiple classrooms at the same time through the external tool.
Add an Assignment to Multiple Classes
Within Schoology you can now make an assignment for multiple classrooms at the same time through the external tool.
Add an Essay Question
Author a new essay question to use in your activity. Essay questions must be manually graded.
Add Assignments to LMS
Create links from your LMS to content in MindTap for K–12.
Add Big Ideas Math Assignments to a Schoology Course
Big Ideas Math integration will allow you to make assignments directly from Schoology providing the ability to report scores back to your Grade Book.
Add Big Ideas Math Materials to a Schoology Course
Big Ideas Math content links can be added to Schoology using Materials.
Add Bookmarks
Bookmark important content in your eBook to review later. Your bookmarks can be accessed across browsers and devices.
Add Bookmarks
Bookmark important content in your course materials or assignments to review later. Your bookmarks are saved in the Study Hub and can be accessed across browsers and devices.
Add Books to Classes
Your classes will need books added before they can be used with students.
Add Course Materials
Add external resource links to your course materials.
Add Links in Blackboard to Explore Activities and Resources
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Blackboard to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Blackboard gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Brightspace to Explore Activities and Resources
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Brightspace to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Brightspace gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas to Explore Activities and Resources
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Google Classroom to Explore Activities and Resources
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Google Classroom to activities or other content in Explore.
Add Links in LMS to Explore Activities and Resources
If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. After setting up your Explore course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in Explore.
Add Links in LMS to Explore Activities and Resources
If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS.If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. After setting up your Explore course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the LMS gradebook unless you choose to exclude them. Linked graded activities are included in the LMS gradebook.
Add Links in LTI Advantage LMS to Explore Activities and Resources
If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS. After setting up your Explore course, create links from LTI Advantage LMS to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the LTI Advantage LMS gradebook.
Add Links in Moodle to Explore Activities and Resources
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Moodle to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Moodle gradebook.
Add Links in Sakai to Explore Activities and Resources
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Sakai to activities or other content in Explore.
Add Links in Schoology to Explore Activities and Resources
After setting up your Explore course, create links from Schoology to activities or other content in Explore.
Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials
You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.
Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials
You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.
Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials
You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.
Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials
You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.
Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials
You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.
Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials
You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.
Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials
You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.
Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials
You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.
Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials
You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.
Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials
You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.
Add Students
Students can be added to your NGLSync roster in multiple ways, depending on how your school district is set up.
Add Students from Google Classroom
Link your NGLSync course to your Google Classroom class to add students. Students access their course directly from Google Classroom and do not need to use a separate username and password.
Add Students Manually
Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Click Add Students . If a student has an NGLSync account, their name is added under Students to add to your course. If a student does not have an NGLSync account, create one for them. Click Create Student Account . Enter your student's information. Click Next . Students are added to your course. If you created a new account for a student, give them their username and password. Related information Edit...
Add Students to a Class
Students can be added to a class in one of two ways. Teachers can add students manually, or students can register themselves using a class access code.
Add Teachers to a Class
This feature is not available for all courses. If you cannot edit your course, contact your district's technology coordinator. If your course is linked with Google Classroom, add a teacher in your Google Classroom roster and this change will sync to your NGLSync course roster. If changes you make in Google Classroom do not appear in NGLSync after a few minutes, refresh your Google Classroom roster . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Teachers ....
Added Wrong Cengage Product or Course in LMS
When you add Cengage content to your LMS, you select a product, then create or copy a course using that product. If you accidentally select the wrong product, or copy the wrong course, you can easily change your selections in the Cengage tool.
Adding a Course
If you have not created a class, this must be done before adding a course. For directions on creating a class, see How to Create a Class . Click Manage › Classes in the top right hand corner. Find the class you want to add a course to, click the box next to that class, then click Allocate Course . Find the course you want to add to this class, click the circle next to the course, then click Allocate Course in the top right. When you have successfully added the course to the selected class, you...
Adding Tags and Saving Custom Assignments
When creating a custom assignment, you can tag it to choose where you’d like to save it. To start, click on Create Activity from your Activity Library. Choose a Practice or Assessment to create. If creating a custom activity for the first time, then a window will appear that asks which program you're using for the activity. You can set this as the default location by checking Remember my choice , then clicking the Save button. The system auto chooses based on your book. After you’ve added...
Admin Information
Mass Upload Using the mass upload feature as either a District Technical Admin (DTA) or a School Admin (SA) will allow for up to 1000 users at one time to be uploaded into the system at once. Click Rostering Math & YOU users with CSV for a step by step guide on using our CSV system. Individual or small batch of teachers See Manually Adding a User for additional information. Choose one of the following. Select TEACHERS from the USER ROLES menu under the USERS option in the global navigation OR...
Allow Cookies in Chrome
Go to chrome://settings/cookies. Select Allow third-party cookies .
Allow Cookies in Microsoft Edge
Click ⋯ › Settings . Click Cookies and Site Permissions . Click Manage and delete cookies and site data . Turn on Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended) .
Allow Cookies in Safari
You can't allow cookies only for specific sites. Click Safari › Settings . Click the Advanced tab. Clear Block all cookies . Click the Privacy tab. Clear Prevent cross-site tracking .
Allow JavaScript in Chrome
Go to chrome://settings/content/javascript. Select Sites can use JavaScript .
Allow JavaScript in Microsoft Edge
In Microsoft Edge, JavaScript is always enabled and you cannot disable it.
Allow JavaScript in Safari
Click Safari › Settings . Click the Security tab. Select Enable JavaScript .
Allow Pop-Up Windows in Chrome
Go to chrome://settings/content/popups. Next to Allowed to send pop-ups or use redirects , click Add and add each of the following domains: The domain used by your Learning Management System (LMS), for example, ncsu.blackboard.com [*.]cengage.com Related information Chrome help: Block or allow pop-ups
Allow Pop-Up Windows in Microsoft Edge
Click ⋯ › Settings . Click Cookies and Site Permissions . Under Site permissions , click Pop-ups and redirects . Turn off Blocked (recommended) . Related information Microsoft Edge help: Block pop-ups
Allow Pop-Up Windows in Safari
If not open already, open Explore in a browser tab. Click Safari › Settings . Click the Websites tab. Click Pop-up Windows . Select Allow for the following domains, if listed: The domain used by your Learning Management System (LMS), for example, ncsu.blackboard.com [*.]cengage.com Related information Safari help: Block pop-ups and unnecessary content
Appendix
Grade 3 Test Session Questions Time Calculator Pre-Course Session 1 17-22 25-30 min no Session II 18-22 30-35 min no Quarter 1 11-12 15-25 min no Quarter 2 20 30-35 min no Quarter 3 24 35-45 min no Post-Course Session 1 21-23 30-40 min no Session II 20-21 30-40 min no Grade 4 Test Session Questions Time Calculator Pre-Course Session 1 21-23 30-40 min no Session II 20-21 30-40 min no Quarter 1 15-17 25-35 min no Quarter 2 15-20 25-35 min no Quarter 3 18-24 30-40 min no Post-Course Session 1...
Are all tests the same for every student?
Test questions are determined by choosing Same or Random when creating the assignment. Students will either receive all of the same questions in the same order if Same is chosen, or they will receive different versions of the same test if Random is chosen. There are five different versions for each Random test. Each student would receive one of the five versions. If the assignment is created again, each student would receive a different version the second time. They would see a different test up to five times.
Are standards reported at all levels?
Aggregate standards reporting are available for course benchmark tests and progression benchmark tests. Benchmark standards reports will show student or class performance on each standard.
Assessment Length and Calculator Usage
Grades 3-5: Assessment Length and Calculator Usage For Grades 3-5, the Pre-Course and Post-Course tests are two sessions, while the Quarter 1, Quarter 2, and Quarter 3 tests are only one session. Calculators should not be offered, unless required by a student’s accommodations. Under Tools , leave Calculator unchecked. Grades 6-8: Assessment Length and Calculator Usage For Grades 6-8, there will be 8-10 sessions throughout the school year due to the length of each assessment, now including some...
Assessments
On Math & YOU, assessments are provided at point of use in the Learning Path , making it easy to develop assessments and assign them all at the same time. All assessments also come with a practice version to help students prepare for the assessment.
Assign a Test in Cognero
Make Cognero tests available to your students.
Assign an Assignment
Assign materials to add them to the gradebook. Assignments can be given to all students with the same settings, or modified for certain students.
Assign an Explore Activity
Find and schedule pre-made activities for your course. You can assign activities from the textbook and any activities you created yourself.
Assigning Assignments
Teacher Workflow The Teacher will log into the Canvas LMS portal. The Teacher will select a course. If the district is connected to LMS connect then the My Ada Math app will be available on the left-hand side menu option for the teacher. When the Teacher selects the My Ada Math app, they will be redirected to the Math & YOU portal. The portal will then check for any valid active sessions. If an active session is found, the Teacher will be redirected to the Math & YOU portal's Dashboard. If no...
Assigning Assignments
Teacher Workflow The teacher will login to their Clever account using the Log In with Google SSO button. On successful login, the teacher will view their Classes on the ADA dashboard. Selecting Plan on the course card will redirect the teacher to the Course Details page, where they can view all the assessments. The teacher can assign assessments by clicking the three dots menu icon and selecting the Assign option. Upon selecting Assign , a Create Assignment modal will open. The teacher will...
Assigning Assignments
Steps for Teachers to Assign The Teacher will log into the Schoology LMS portal. The teacher will select a course inside the Course Dashboard tab on the Home page. If the district is connected to LMS Connect then the My Ada Math app should be available on the left-hand side menu option. Selecting the My Ada Math app will redirect the teacher to the Clever portal page. If the user does not get redirected automatically inside the option, they will see Launch App button. When the Teacher selects...
Assigning Content
Any of the content from the Learning Path can be digitally assigned to students. Completion of these assignments generates reports for teachers to make data-driven decisions.
Assignment FAQs
Related information How can I modify the score of an assignment? Can I schedule assignments in advance? Can I share assignments to Google Classroom? How do I control when my students can review their assignments? How can I return an assignment to my student? Can assignments be deleted? Can assignments be locked? How do I copy or duplicate an assignment? Can I create my own assignments or questions? Can I print an assignment as a teacher? How do you switch books while creating assignments? How...
Assignments
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Assignments
Assign activities to students.
Big Ideas Learning Online Platform Allow List
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Big Ideas Math Help
System Overview The Big Ideas Math website allows teachers to track and evaluate their students’ advancement through the curriculum. This technology provides teachers and students an intuitive and state-of-the-art tool to help students effectively learn mathematics. Built for ease of use, the website is available on a wide range of devices. Homework and Assessment Includes multiple assignments for each chapter that are customizable Allows teachers to assign homework and assessments for the...
Big Ideas Math System Requirements
We officially support the following configurations: Device Web Browser eBook app Homework app Tablet/Mobile iPadOS/iOS 18+ running Safari 18.1+ Android 15+ running Chrome 135+ iPadOS/iOS 18+ Android 15+ iPadOS/iOS 18+ Android 15+ Desktop/Laptop macOS 15+ running Safari 18.1+ or Chrome 135+ Windows 11 running Edge 135+ or Chrome 135+ N/A N/A Chromebook Chrome OS running Chrome 135+ Chrome OS 135+ Chrome OS 135+ Implementation requirements JavaScript Cookies Pop-ups must be allowed for...
Big Ideas Math with Canvas - LTI 1.3
The Big Ideas Math program can be integrated into the Canvas LMS platform, which allows for simple tool integration. Once your organization has completed the Canvas integration of LTI 1.3, adding new content links can be completed in a few short steps.
Big Ideas Math with Schoology LTI 1.3
The Big Ideas Math program can be integrated into the Schoology LMS platform, which allows for simple tool integration.
Browser Plugins
Some content and tools might require the following browser plugins.
Browser Settings
Configure the following settings in your web browser.
Can assignments be deleted?
Assignments can be deleted, but all information attached to that assignment will also be deleted. The reports will record each time an assessment is given but the Chapter summary reports will be calculated using only the last attempt from each student.
Can assignments be given multiple times?
Yes. Each assignment can have multiple versions made of it.
Can assignments be locked?
Teachers can now lock and unlock their assignments in the event of an unexpected interruption, or to prevent an assignment from being submitted past its due date.
Can I create my own assignments or questions?
No. At launch, tests cannot be modified by the user. However, teachers can download the ExamView software onto their computer to create their own assignments and questions.
Can I print an assignment as a teacher?
Yes. This is available for exercise assignments, quizzes and tests.
Can I schedule assignments in advance?
Yes, a teacher can create and assign homework, quizzes, practice tests, tests, and benchmark tests and choose any future date they wish. A teacher can edit an assignment at any time before the assignment begins.
Can I share assignments to Google Classroom?
Yes. After you create an assignment, click the Actions button on the right side of the assignment. Click Google Classroom . You will need to click this option before any students begin the assignment.
Can quizzes and tests be customized?
Quizzes and Chapter Tests (not Practice Tests) can be customized with the randomize feature. This will randomize the quiz or test for each student that it is assigned to. Randomized quizzes and tests are equivalent in both item difficulty and item order.
Can you access the Dynamic Classroom from all books?
The Dynamic Classroom can be accessed from the Featured Resources and the Course Resources. It is available in the Course Resources at the chapter and section level.
Can't Find Cengage Content in Blackboard
When setting up your Explore course in Blackboard, you cannot find Cengage content under Content (Blackboard Original) or Institution Tools (Blackboard Ultra).
Can't Register Google Classroom Students
Your course page shows the error message Students cannot be registered in your course until you correct your permission settings or unlink Google Classroom.
Canvas Clever LMS Connect
This document aims to cover the workflows of LMS connect and how teachers and students would go about interacting with the Math & YOU portal and Canvas LMS using LMS connect.
Cengage Bulk Rostering
If your school district uses Cengage bulk rostering services or a Single Sign-On (SSO) system, your district technology coordinator works with Cengage to enroll students in your course. To add or remove a student from your NGLSync course, contact your district technology coordinator.
Cengage is Not Responding
If NGLSync is not responding or working correctly, you can check its status at techcheck.cengage.com.
Cengage Listed Twice in LMS Content Market
When integrating an Explore course with your LMS, you see two versions of the Cengage tool listed in your LMS.
Change eBook Accessibility Settings
You can adjust the size and font used in your eBook content and display the alternative text for eBook media.
Change Student Password
Due to privacy regulations, NGLSync does not collect or store student contact information. This means NGLSync cannot send students an email to reset their own passwords. Only teachers and admins can change student passwords. If needed, sign in to NGLSync at nglsync.cengage.com . Find the student whose password you want to change. If the student is enrolled in your course: Under Registered Students , click the student's name. If the student is not enrolled in your course: In the upper-left...
Change Your Password
Change your password for increased security.
Chapter at a Glance
The Chapter at a Glance shows teachers everything that is available for the chapter in the various ancillary and online support materials, including sections and page numbers when applicable. The Chapter at a Glance can found in the online teacher Course Resources at the chapter level.
Check Your System
Use the browser check tool to see if you need to update your browser or install missing plugins.
Classes
Once logged in as a teacher, you will see the page displayed below.
Co-Teachers
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Cognero Test Generator
Create and administer online tests in Cognero. Cognero test banks are based on your textbook content.
Configure Browser Settings in Chrome
If needed, configure your browser settings in Chrome.
Configure Browser Settings in Microsoft Edge
If needed, configure your browser settings in Microsoft Edge.
Configure Browser Settings in Safari
If needed, configure your browser settings in Safari.
Configure MacOS/OS X for Keyboard Accessibility
By default, MacOS/OS X is not configured to use the TAB key to navigate to all items in Safari and Firefox.
Contact Support
Contact customer support with additional questions.
Copy a Course in NGLSync
Create a new course by copying an existing course that you created, or a course created by a colleague in your district.
Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Google Classroom Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Google Classroom course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New LTI Advantage LMS Course
If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS. Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new LTI Advantage LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New LTI Advantage LMS Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new LTI Advantage LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Blackboard
Copy an Explore-integrated Blackboard course to copy all content and course settings in both Blackboard and Explore at the same time.
Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Brightspace
Copy an Explore-integrated Brightspace course to copy all content and course settings in both Brightspace and Explore at the same time.
Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Canvas
Copy an Explore-integrated Canvas course to copy all content and course settings in both Canvas and Explore at the same time.
Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Google Classroom
Copy an Explore-integrated Google Classroom course to copy all content and course settings in both Google Classroom and Explore at the same time.
Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in LMS
Copy an Explore-integrated LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LMS and Explore at the same time.
Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in LMS
Copy an Explore-integrated LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LMS and Explore at the same time.
Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in LTI Advantage LMS
Copy an Explore-integrated LTI Advantage LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LTI Advantage LMS and Explore at the same time.
Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Moodle
Copy an Explore-integrated Moodle course to copy all content and course settings in both Moodle and Explore at the same time.
Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Sakai
Copy an Explore-integrated Sakai course to copy all content and course settings in both Sakai and Explore at the same time.
Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Schoology
Copy an Explore-integrated Schoology course to copy all content and course settings in both Schoology and Explore at the same time.
Course Copy Options
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Course Copy Options
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Course Copy Options
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Course Copy Options
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Course Copy Options
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Course Copy Options
Related information Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in LTI Advantage LMS Copy an Explore Course to a New LTI Advantage LMS Course Copy an Explore Course to a New LTI Advantage LMS Course
Course Copy Options
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Course Copy Options
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Course Copy Options
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Course Copy Options
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Course Creation Error
An error message displays when you try to create a course.
Course Materials
Access materials for your MindTap for K–12 course.
Course Preview
Log in as a student and select OPEN for a class-course pair on the Class Selection page. View the course. In the course preview, the student can: Use the carousel to traverse through the learning objects of the course. The learning objects which were hidden by the teacher from the Student View will not be displayed. View breadcrumbs indicating where they are in the Learning Path. View and attempt the learning objects of the course. The learning objects which were hidden from the Student View...
Course Resources
Course Resources include resources for teachers that are not directly connected to the Learning Path . This includes the Multi-Language Glossary, Math Tools, and the Pacing Guide.
Courses
Create and manage your MindTap for K–12 courses in NGLSync.
Create a Cengage Course in NGLSync
If your district uses Cengage bulk rostering services or a Single Sign-On (SSO) experience, your courses will be created and managed for you. Only teachers whose districts use self-enrollment or Google Classroom should create their own courses. If you don't know if you should create a course in NGLSync, contact your technology coordinator. Click Create Course . Select Start from scratch and click Continue . Select a product and click Continue . You can scroll through the products purchased by...
Create a Cognero Class
You must create a Cognero class before you can assign content to your students.
Create a New Google Classroom-Integrated Explore Course
This task is different depending on the version of Google Classroom your school uses. To see which version your school uses, open the assignment editor and look for the Add-ons panel. If your assignment has Add-ons , your school uses Google Workspace for Education Plus. If your assignment does not have Add-ons , your school uses Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals/Standard. Open the Cengage integration tool. If your school uses Google Workspace for Education Plus: This integration...
Create a New LTI Advantage LMS-Integrated Explore Course
If you do not know where to find the Cengage tool, try searching the LMS help system or ask your administrator. Open your LTI Advantage LMS course. Follow the steps for your LMS to access the Cengage tool. Click the Cengage tool. If the tool is not available, contact your administrator. If prompted, sign in to your Cengage instructor account to link your LTI Advantage LMS and Cengage accounts. On the Integrate with Cengage page, click Select Platform . On the Select Title page, select the...
Create a New LTI Advantage LMS-Integrated Explore Course
If you have not created the Explore course you want to integrate with LTI Advantage LMS, create it from LTI Advantage LMS.
Create a Test in Cognero
Create a test using Cognero content to assign to your students online.
Create an Account (K-12 Using NGLSync)
Create an NGLSync account to access your products and set up your first course.
Create an Explore Activity
Create an activity for your Explore class. You can include pre-written questions from the question bank and questions that you write yourself.
Create Explore Groups
Create student groups to quickly apply different settings to certain students when assigning work. Groups can be used to give students different start and due dates, additional attempts on questions, and additional assignments.
Creating Assignments
The Teacher may click on Create an Assignment in the location below: On the Create an Assignment page below, the selected title will be broken out into chapter-sequential items on a timeline. The teacher can click on an item in the timeline to show all sections, quizzes, and tests in that chapter. To create an assignment, the teacher can click on the Assign button next to one of those assignment types. Click Add an assignment on the next screen. The screen below will display next. Step 1:...
Customize Course Materials
Add, remove, and rearrange course materials to fit your course needs.
Customize Lessons
Math & YOU has been designed to streamline the planning process, making it quick and effortless with all the necessary tools conveniently accessible.
Customizing homework assignments
Homework assignments can be customized and have several presets to start with:
Dashboard
Within the Student Dynamic eBook, the menu bar is always on the left, the tools are in the upper right hand corner of the screen, the navigation arrows are on either side of the page, and the zoom in and out icons are on the right.
Dashboard
The Dashboard provides a convenient overview of student assignments and assessment data without navigating to a new page.
Deactivate a Course
If you created a course for practice, you can deactivate it to remove it from your current course list.
Delete Your Added Course Materials
Permanently remove links you added to your course materials.
Deleting Assignments
Assignments can be deleted from the Performance Report and Questions Details pages by clicking the Delete Assignment button found within the page menu. You can also delete assignment instances by from the action menu of the Assignment list page. Note that deleting an assignment is permanent. To help prevent accidental deletion you must complete the Delete form prior to completing the action.
Diagnostic Adaptive Progression Assessment
Big Ideas Learning is continually working to provide a better experience for our customers. We are excited to announce an update to our Diagnostic Adaptive Progression (DAP) Assessment, providing teachers more insight into the number of questions and the time it takes to complete the assessment, as well as more control around the use of calculators during the assessment.
Differentiating the Lesson
The Big Ideas Math program contains a multitude of Differentiating the Lesson worksheets to assist teachers in using differentiated instruction to reach all students.
Digital Enhancements
Lesson Tutorial Videos A Lesson Tutorial Video is available for every Example in the text. These are particularly helpful for students who need to see an additional example or who missed class and need additional support at home. Downloadable PDFs and Dynamic Investigations The journal icon indicates that students can download the pertinent journal page for the section as a PDF. The Dynamic Investigations, indicated by Desmos® or GeoGebra® icons, are also available and correlate directly to the...
Digital Exercises in the Dynamic Student Edition
Students can access their Dynamic Student Edition from their dashboard and also complete activities within it.
Disable Homework Help in Chrome
You can disable the Homework Help feature in Google Chrome that provides AI-generated answers to educational content.
District Admin Portal
The District Admin Overview page includes information such as the District Admin Access Code, which is used for registering additional administrators. It also shows the number of registered teachers and students, the number of assignments issued and completed, the number of average logins by users, and the Teacher Access Code, which is used for registering additional teachers (only for districts using self-registration). This page also includes information on licenses purchased by the district, their expiration dates, and the books the district purchased.
Do we have an adaptive test?
The Progression Benchmark Test provides an adaptive test experience.
Download Gradebook
Download the gradebook as a.csv file if you need to share it with your school's reporting system.
Download the eBook app on the Chrome OS
Open Google Chrome. Visit chrome.google.com/webstore . In the top left, click in the white box that says Search the store . Type Big Ideas Math. Click ADD TO CHROME next to the Big Ideas Math app and then click Add app . Select the app on the chrome://apps page you are directed to. Log in with your credentials or sign in via Clever.
Downloading Student Report Data
There are two types of reports that will give data and performance information for students within a teacher's classes.
Duplicating Activities
Teachers can create copies, or duplicates, of an activity to create various versions for different classes.
eBook Features
Learn more about types of Cengage eBooks and their features.
Edit Assignment Settings
After an assignment is scheduled, you can change its due date and other settings.
Edit Course Dates
You can change when NGLSync courses start and end.
Edit Course Name
This feature is not available for all courses. If you cannot edit your course, contact your district's technology coordinator. Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Edit Details . Enter a new course name in Course Name . Click Next . A confirmation page opens and shows your new course settings. Click Save to save your changes. Your course information is updated. Related information Edit Course Dates Require Approval for Student Registration Enable Email...
Edit Gradebook Categories
Customize your gradebook by adding categories for assignments. To make a category count more toward final grades, enable weights. If category weights are not enabled, all assignments have equal weight.
Edit Grades
Edit a student's grade to grant or remove additional points. You can change the student's overall assignment score, or their score for individual questions.
Edit Notes and Highlights
Edit and delete notes and highlights from your eBook page or the Notebook .