To complete online assignments in MathXL, students log into their course through Internet Explorer®. In order to view and complete assignments in MathXL, users must have a Pearson proprietary browser plug-in installed on their computer. This plug-in, called the MathXL® Player, is a specialized tool that displays algorithmic math exercises and allows students to enter math notation in their answers.
To install the MathXL Player (and any other standard Internet plug-ins, such as QuickTime® and Flash®, needed to display multimedia course content), instructors and students use the MathXL Installation Wizard. The wizard is configured appropriately for individual courses (based on the textbook in use) and presents only those plug-ins and players needed for the content in that course.
For information on installing plug-ins and players across all the computers in a lab, please contact Product Support to receive a copy of the MathXL Administrator Guide. This guide, written specifically for lab and IT administrators, covers the following topics:
MathXL courses require a Windows® operating system and a supported version of Internet Explorer. Other requirements vary, depending on the textbook in use for the course.
