Create a Student Account

Create a student account to access your learning platform course. If you are a K-12 or primary student, your account might be created for you by your instructor.

Change Password

Due to privacy regulations, NGLSync does not collect or store student contact information. This means NGLSync cannot send you an email to reset your password. Your teacher must change your password for you.

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 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 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 Student Password

These instructions are for K–12 teachers who access and manage MindTap courses through NGLSync. 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 ,...

Change Student Password

These instructions are for K–12 teachers who access and manage WebAssign courses through NGLSync. 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...

Student Assistant Doesn't Work

When you try to open the Student Assistant in Safari, it does not display.

Search NGLSync Courses

Search NGLSync courses in your school district. You can find the course key required to copy any course in your district.

Student Assistant Doesn't Work

When you try to open the Student Assistant in Safari, it does not display.

Manage NGLSync Account

Update your NGLSync account information and change your password. If you forget your NGLSync password, you can reset it on the sign-in page.

Manage NGLSync Account

Update your NGLSync account information and change your password. If you forget your NGLSync password, you can reset it on the sign-in page.

Change Primary Instructor

Primary instructors can assign their role to another instructor—for example, if a new instructor takes over a course, or if an instructor retires or goes on leave.

Change Primary Instructor

Primary instructors can assign their role to another instructor—for example, if a new instructor takes over a course, or if an instructor retires or goes on leave.

NGLSync K–12 Student Help

NGLSync is for K–12 teachers and students only. Use the NGLSync portal to access courses in: MindTap WebAssign OWLv2

Search NGLSync Courses

Search NGLSync courses in your school district. You can find the course key required to copy any course in your district.

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.

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. In the upper-left corner, click › Students . Search for the student by name, username, or student number. Click the student's name in the search results. The Student...

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...

Student Assistant Doesn't Work

When you try to open the Student Assistant in Safari, it does not display.

Manage Students

Change your students' passwords and edit profile information such as names, usernames, and student identification numbers. Students cannot edit their own profile information.

Sign In with NGLSync

Go to nglsync.cengage.com . Search for your school by name or location. Select your school from the search results and click Continue . Your school's sign-in page opens. Bookmark your school's sign-in page for quicker access. Related information Launch Course Launch Course Sign Out

Manage Students

Change your students' passwords and edit profile information such as names, usernames, and student identification numbers. Students cannot edit their own profile information.

Remove Students

If you used student self-enrollment or manually added students to your NGLSync roster, you can remove students from your NGLSync roster.

Remove Students

If you used student self-enrollment or manually added students to your NGLSync roster, you can remove students from your NGLSync roster.

Access Costs and Textbook Features

The cost of WebAssign access is dependent on the primary textbook selected for the class.

Manage Students

Change your students' passwords and edit profile information such as names, usernames, and student identification numbers. Students cannot edit their own profile information.

Remove Students

If you used student self-enrollment or manually added students to your NGLSync roster, you can remove students from your NGLSync roster.

Edit Student Profile

Change a student's username, ID number, and name.

Edit Student Profile

Change a student's username, ID number, and name.

Sign In with NGLSync

Go to nglsync.cengage.com . Search for your school by name or location. Select your school from the search results and click Continue . Your school's sign-in page opens. Bookmark your school's sign-in page for quicker access. Related information Launch Course Launch Course Sign Out Manage Account Change Your Password Forgot Password Edit Your Profile

Search NGLSync Courses

Search NGLSync courses in your school district. You can find the course key required to copy any course in your district.

Search NGLSync Courses

Search NGLSync courses in your school district. You can find the course key required to copy any course in your district.

Manage Students

Change your students' passwords and edit profile information such as names, usernames, and student identification numbers. Students cannot edit their own profile information.

Manage Students

Change your students' passwords and edit profile information such as names, usernames, and student identification numbers. Students cannot edit their own profile information.

Remove Students

If you used student self-enrollment or manually added students to your NGLSync roster, you can remove students from your NGLSync roster.

Remove Students

If you used student self-enrollment or manually added students to your NGLSync roster, you can remove students from your NGLSync roster.

Search NGLSync Courses

Search NGLSync courses in your school district. You can find the course key required to copy any course in your district.

Change Student Password

These instructions are for K–12 teachers who access and manage MindTap courses through NGLSync. 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 ,...

Change Email Address

In the sidebar, click Profile . Your account profile opens in a new window. Click Change Alternate Email . Enter your password in Confirm Password . Type your alternate email address in Alternate Email . Save your changes. This might be labeled Save , Save Changes , or Update . Click Use Alternate Email as Primary Email . If you are using your alternate email on a different Cengage account with active enrollments, you cannot use it as the primary email for this account. A confirmation email is...

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.

Google Classroom Roster Not Synced

If changes you make to your Google Classroom roster do not appear in your NGLSync roster after a few minutes, refresh your Google Classroom roster.

Sign Out

Protect your NGLSync account by signing out when you are finished.

Edit Student Profile

Change a student's username, ID number, and name.

Edit Student Profile

Change a student's username, ID number, and name.

Edit Student Profile

Change a student's username, ID number, and name.

Transfer a Student Between Sections in a Course

Transfer a student from one section to another in the same course. If an assignment is present in both sections, any work that the student has completed on the assignment in the original section automatically transfers to that assignment in the new section. If the student entered an access code for the class, the code is transferred to the new section.

View an Assignment as a Student

When you create a course, you can interact with assignments as if you were a student. This is a good way to test an assignment.

Student ID Number Already Used

When you try to create a student account, you are told the student's number is already in use. If the student tries to create their own account, they are told they already have an account.

Students

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View Students

If needed, sign in to NGLSync at nglsync.cengage.com . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Your Course page opens. All students in your course are listed under Registered Students . Related information Edit Student Profile Change Student Password

View Students

If needed, sign in to NGLSync at nglsync.cengage.com . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Your Course page opens. All students in your course are listed under Registered Students . Related information Edit Student Profile Change Student Password

Student ID Number Already Used

When you try to create a student account, you are told the student's number is already in use. If the student tries to create their own account, they are told they already have an account.

Student ID Number Already Used

When you try to create a student account, you are told the student's number is already in use. If the student tries to create their own account, they are told they already have an account.

Manage NGLSync Account

Update your NGLSync account information and change your password. If you forget your NGLSync password, you can reset it on the sign-in page.

Manage NGLSync Account

Update your NGLSync account information and change your password. If you forget your NGLSync password, you can reset it on the sign-in page.

Student ID Number Already Used

When you try to create a student account, you are told the student's number is already in use. If the student tries to create their own account, they are told they already have an account.

Student ID Number Already Used

When you try to create a student account, you are told the student's number is already in use. If the student tries to create their own account, they are told they already have an account.

Create an NGLSync Account and Enroll in a Cengage Course

If you do not have an NGLSync account, use the course registration link to create your account and enroll in your Cengage course.

Courses

Create and manage your Cengage courses in NGLSync.

Manage Account

Use your Cengage account to sign in to Cengage.

Students

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Students

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Students

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Students

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View Students

If needed, sign in to NGLSync at nglsync.cengage.com . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Your Course page opens. All students in your course are listed under Registered Students . Related information Edit Student Profile (NGLSync) Change Student Password

Enable Student Assistant

The Student Assistant is a generative AI assistant that provides students with guidance, but it will not reveal answers. It offers personalized feedback based on the student's input, the topic they are working on and the Cengage textbook used in your course. It will not use material outside of Cengage.

Access Your Learning Platform Course

If you're not sure which way you should access your course, contact your instructor.

Edit Course Dates

You can change when NGLSync courses start and end.

Require Student IDs

You can require your students to provide their institutional student ID when they sign in to your course if it is not already associated with the student’s account.

Launch NGLSync Course

If your course is integrated with Google Classroom, you can also access your course through the Google Classroom link. If needed, sign in to NGLSync at nglsync.cengage.com . Click Launch Course under your course name.

Launch NGLSync Course

If your course is integrated with Google Classroom, you can also access your course through the Google Classroom link. If needed, sign in to NGLSync at nglsync.cengage.com . Click Launch Course under your course name.

Create Account

If this is your first time using Spark, create an account and join your course.

Require Student IDs

You can require your students to provide their institutional student ID when they sign in to your course if it is not already associated with the student’s account.

Access Costs and Textbook Features

The cost of WebAssign access for your students is dependent on the primary textbook selected for the class.

Create Higher Education Student Account

Create a Cengage account to access your learning platform course.

View Students

If needed, sign in to NGLSync at nglsync.cengage.com . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Your Course page opens. All students in your course are listed under Registered Students . Related information Edit Student Profile (NGLSync) Change Student Password

View Students

If needed, sign in to NGLSync at nglsync.cengage.com . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Your Course page opens. All students in your course are listed under Registered Students . Related information Edit Student Profile (NGLSync) Change Student Password

Students

Manage student enrollment in your CNOWv2 courses. Enroll and drop students, and allow students to self-enroll in your courses.

Students

Manage student enrollment in your OWLv2 courses. Enroll and drop students, and allow students to self-enroll in your courses.

Reactivate Student

If a student account was archived in error, activate it to restore the student's access to course materials.

Upload Student IDs

You can upload a file with student IDs to update many student IDs at the same time.

Manage NGLSync Account

Update your NGLSync account information and change your password. If you forget your NGLSync password, you can reset it on the sign-in page.

NGLSync K–12 Student Help

NGLSync is for K–12 teachers and students only. Use the NGLSync portal to access courses in: MindTap WebAssign OWLv2

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.

Student IDs

You can use student IDs to help you distinguish between students with similar names or for grade reporting to your institution.

How do I download the Student Dynamic eBook app as a student?

Students can download the Student Dynamic eBook app using the Apps icon in the Resource Library.

Edit Student IDs

You can edit or remove a student ID.

Upload Student IDs

You can upload a file with student IDs to update many student IDs at the same time.

Student IDs

You can use student IDs to help you distinguish between students with similar names or for grade reporting to your institution.

Open Student View

When you create a course or assignment, you can mimic the student experience by opening the Student View. This is a great way to review your course and test its assignments.

Courses

Create and manage your Cengage courses in NGLSync.

Edit Student IDs

You can edit or remove a student ID.

Search NGLSync Courses

Search NGLSync courses in your school district. You can find the course key required to copy any course in your district.

Sign Out

Protect your NGLSync account by signing out when you are finished.

System Requirements

Other browsers and versions, such as Firefox, might also work but are not supported. If you have problems when using an unsupported browser version, try using a supported browser version before contacting Customer Support. Workstation Recommendations Download bandwidth: 5+ Mbps RAM: 2+ GB CPU: 1.8+ GHz / multi-core Display: 1366 × 768, color Graphics: DirectX, 64+ MB Sound (for some content) Related information Check Your System Allow Cookies in Allow Cookies in Allow Cookies in Allow...

Sign Out

Protect your NGLSync account by signing out when you are finished.

Edit Course Dates

You can change when NGLSync courses start and end.

Enable Student Assistant

The Student Assistant is a generative AI assistant that provides students with guidance, but it will not reveal answers. It offers personalized feedback based on the student's input, the topic they are working on and the Cengage textbook used in your course. It will not use material outside of Cengage.

Use the Personal Study Plan as a Student

From the Student View, you can use the Personal Study Plan as if you were a student. This is a good way to review the Personal Study Plan and determine what materials are appropriate for your students.

Enroll in a Cengage Course

Enroll in your Cengage course using its course key (WebAssign: class key) at nglsync.cengage.com/register .

Add a Student

You can add a single student to your class in WebAssign.

Launch Course

If your course is integrated with Google Classroom, you can also access your course through the Google Classroom link. If needed, sign in to NGLSync at nglsync.cengage.com . Click Launch Course under your course name.

Change Student ID Requirement

After enabling self-enrollment for a section, you can turn on or off the requirement for students to enter their student ID.

Student Assistant

The Student Assistant is a generative AI assistant that you can ask for help understanding course content. It will not reveal answers, but it can provide you with step-by-step help, study strategies and supplemental resources.

Create Student Groups for Course

If you want to assign your students group work in WebAssign, you can either create different student groups for each assignment, or you can create one set of student groups for your class to use for all of your group assignments.

OneRoster Specs

Prepare your OneRoster package for upload to NGLSync.

Enroll in a Cengage Course

Enroll in your Cengage course using its course key (WebAssign: class key).

Add, Change, or Remove a Textbook

You cannot change the primary textbook for a course. To add, change, or remove a secondary textbook, contact support.

Complete Assignments

Complete assignments assigned to you by your teacher in Spark.

Transfer a Student

Transfer a student to a different course or a different section in the same course.

Student Assistant

The Student Assistant is a generative AI assistant that you can ask for help understanding course content. It will not reveal answers, but it can provide you with step-by-step help, study strategies and supplemental resources.

Digital Exercises in the Dynamic Student Edition

Students can access their Dynamic Student Edition from their dashboard and also complete activities within it.

Transfer Students Between Sections

To transfer a student, they must be enrolled in the new section and their grades transferred to that section's gradebook. If needed, students should contact support to have their payment applied to the new section.

Edit Student Profile

Change a student's username, ID number, and name.

Google Classroom Roster Not Synced

If changes you make to your Google Classroom roster do not appear in your NGLSync roster after a few minutes, refresh your Google Classroom roster.

View Student Roster

Open your student roster to view a list of the students enrolled in your course, their Cengage username, and the last time they logged in to CNOWv2.

View Student Roster

Open your student roster to view a list of the students enrolled in your course, their Cengage username, and the last time they logged in to OWLv2.

Student Dynamic eBook

The Student Dynamic eBook is a complete version of the student text that includes interactive digital resources. It is available online at www.BigIdeasMath.com and can also be downloaded as an app. The app can be accessed offline, but digital enhancements require a data or internet connection and include English and Spanish audio support, Dynamic Investigations, and Lesson Tutorial Videos.

Drop Students From a Course

You can drop a student from a course at any time. When you drop a student from a course, the student's information is not deleted from WebAssign. The student is added to the dropped roster list, and the work they completed is retained. How the student was added to the course, either through self-enrollment or uploading a roster, does not matter when dropping them from a course.

Switch to Student View

View your course as a student to understand how they experience CNOWv2. You can complete assignments and view your gradebook in student view.

Switch to Student View

View your course as a student to understand how they experience OWLv2. You can complete assignments and view your gradebook in student view.

View Scores and Grades as a Student

Using the Student View, if you have started or completed any assignment or course as a student, your progress, scores, and grades display. This is a good way to review the scoring grading behaviors you chose.

Transfer a Student Between Courses

Transfer a student from their current course section to a section in a different course. If either course section is integrated with an LMS, ask customer support for help with the transfer.

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 (NGLSync) Require Registration Approval (NGLSync) Enable...

Sign In with NGLSync

Go to nglsync.cengage.com . Search for your school by name or location. Select your school from the search results and click Continue . Your school's sign-in page opens. Bookmark your school's sign-in page for quicker access. Related information Sign Out Change Password

Transfer Students Between Sections

To transfer a student, they must be enrolled in the new section and their grades transferred to that section's gradebook. If needed, students should contact support to have their payment applied to the new section.

Sites to Allow

To ensure that Cengage learning platforms work correctly, the following sites should not be blocked by firewalls. Browsers should also allow cookies and pop-up windows for these sites.

Unlicensed Students

Your home page shows the number of students in your courses who have do not have an active license for SAM.

Unlicensed Students

Your home page shows the number of students in your courses who have do not have an active license for SAM.

Use WebAssign as a Student

Use Student View to experience WebAssign as a student. Switch to Student View when you create courses, set up Personal Study Plans, configure scoring and grading, schedule assignments, etc. to ensure that everything is working as you intended. This is also a great way to troubleshoot problems, like assignments not scoring correctly.

Deactivate Student

Archive NGLSync accounts for students who no longer need them.

Deactivate a Course

If you created a course for practice, you can deactivate it to remove it from your current course list.

Reactivate a Course

You can restore courses that have been deactivated.

Single Sign-On (SSO) Application

Use your institution or school district's Single Sign-On (SSO) experience to access your learning platform. Your institution may use Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) or an SSO application such as Clever or Classlink.

Drop Student

Drop students who are no longer in your course from your MindTap roster.

Manage Students

Change your students' passwords and edit profile information such as names, usernames, and student identification numbers. Students cannot edit their own profile information.

Student Locker

The Student Locker allows students to view and navigate their assignments as well as various components of their Learning Path.

Remove Students

If you used student self-enrollment or manually added students to your NGLSync roster, you can remove students from your NGLSync roster.

Grades

View your child's grades and track their progress on assignments and tests. Related information View Assignment Grades View Test Grades Unlock Awards

K–12 Sign In

Related information NGLSync Sign In Sign Out Change Password Google Classroom

Reactivate Admin

If an admin account was archived in error, activate it to restore the admin's NGLSync access.

Reactivate Teacher

If a teacher account was archived in error, activate it to restore the teacher's NGLSync access.

Complete Coding Labs Assignment

Coding Labs use GitHub and an online code editor to complete coding activities. As you work on labs, run your code to check your results.

Practice

Complete unassigned activities and games for extra practice.

Drop Students

When students withdraw from a course or transfer to another section, drop them from your roster.

Drop Students

When students withdraw from a course or transfer to another section, drop them from your roster.

Sign in with Google Classroom

Sign in to Google Classroom. In your Google Classroom class, click Classwork . Click the link under Cengage Resources to open your Cengage course.

Online/Offline synchronization

Activities completed in the app will sync to the Spark available in your web browser at learn.eltngl.com. If you are offline, the app will report any progress, scores, and answers in the app as soon as you connect to the internet again.

Drop Student

Drop students who are no longer in your course from your MindTap roster.

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Brightspace to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Brightspace gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.Linked graded activities are included in the Brightspace gradebook.

View Test Grades

View your child's grades on tests.

Using Student View

Use Student View to simulate your students' experience and see what they see.

Using Student View

Use Student View to simulate your students' experience and see what they see.

How do I access the online Student Dynamic eBook?

The Student Dynamic eBook provides students with embedded 21st-century learning resources and is available as an online web reader or as a downloadable app with a data or internet connection. Students not only have access to the complete textbook, but they can also explore robust, interactive, digital enhancements, including English and Spanish audio support, Dynamic Investigations, and Lesson Tutorial Videos.

Enroll Students

When students add a course or transfer to another section, manually enroll them in their new course.

Enroll Students

When students add a course or transfer to another section, manually enroll them in their new course.

Co-Teachers

Related information Add Co-Teachers (NGLSync) Remove Co-Teachers (NGLSync)

Student 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. After creating a group, you can rename it, add or remove students, or remove the group entirely.

Student 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. After creating a group, you can rename it, add or remove students, or remove the group entirely.

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 .

Require Student ID

Require your students to enter their student ID before they access your CNOWv2 course.

Require Student ID

Require your students to enter their student ID before they access your OWLv2 course.

Student Enrollment

Give students a course link so they can enroll in your course.

Change a Student's Nickname or ID Number

You can change the student nicknames and ID numbers shown in your roster.

Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Google Classroom 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 Google Classroom course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.

Spark App

The Spark – NGL app gives you access to the Spark for an offline experience that syncs across devices and logins.

Student Enrollment

Give students a course link so they can enroll in your course.

View Student Access Logs

The Student Access Log shows when your students have opened and submitted their assignments. The log shows all changes to the student score, including extensions, adjustments, and score overrides.

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.

The Courseware Dashboard (Students)

This article is for students using VB Courseware and who are interested in learning where to find key content in the Courseware dashboard. This will show you how to access your account profile, where to see and begin work on assignments, how to check your grades, read instructor announcements, and how to access VB support articles and the support team.

Courseware Study Resources (for students)

This article is for students interested in using the study resources available with Courseware access.

Student Preview

The Student Preview button allows you to see and interact with content from a student’s perspective.

Enable Student Assistant

The Student Assistant is a generative AI assistant that provides students with guidance, but it will not reveal answers. It offers personalized feedback based on the student's input, the topic they are working on and the Cengage textbook used in your course. It will not use material outside of Cengage.

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 ....

Remove Teachers from 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, remove a teacher in your Google Classroom roster. 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 ....

Add a Dropped Student Back to a Course Roster

You can add a dropped student back to a class from the Roster page.

How do students access the online materials over the summer?

Students will only be able to access the Big Ideas Math content if they are assigned to an active class. An active class has an end date that is not in the past. If a student is not in an active class, they can still view their book on our free Easy Access Materials webpage.

View Student Scores

Your students' assignment scores are a proxy for their understanding of the material and the effort they are making to learn. WebAssign provides a number of ways to review student scores on assignments.

Getting Started with Courseware (Students)

This article is for students new to Visible Body Courseware. It gives an overview of how to access the platform and reviews the main features.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Change Your Password

Change your password for increased security.

Student Assistant

The Student Assistant is a generative AI assistant that you can ask for help understanding course content. It will not reveal answers, but it can provide you with step-by-step help, study strategies and supplemental resources.

Edit Your Profile

Change your username, name, and email address.

Transfer a Student

Transfer a student to move them to a different course.

More Information

See the following resources for more information or help with specific issues.

More Information

See the following resources for more information or help with specific issues.

View Student Assistant Usage Reports

View reports on Student Assistant usage by activity and question, and view students' chat logs.

View Student Assistant Usage Reports

View reports on Student Assistant usage by activity and question, and view students' chat logs.

Add Links in Blackboard to MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Blackboard to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Blackboard gradebook unless you choose to exclude them. Linked graded activities are included in the Blackboard gradebook.

Transfer a Student

Transfer a student to move them to a different course.

Sites to Allow

For the Spark platform to work correctly, ensure the following sites are not blocked by firewalls, and that cookies and pop-up windows are allowed for them.

View Individual Student Reports

View Student Reports in CNOWv2 to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of individual students in your class.

View Individual Student Reports

View Student Reports in OWLv2 to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of individual students in your class.

Complete Activities

Complete activities in the mobile app.

More Information

See the following resources for more information or help with specific issues.

Edit Student Profile

Change a student's username, ID number, and name.

More Information

See the following resources for more information or help with specific issues.

Email Students

Send emails to one or multiple students by launching your email client from MindTap or copying your students' email addresses to your clipboard.

Deactivating a Student's Record

To deactivate a student's record, use the following procedure:

Remove a Student

Remove a student if they are incorrectly enrolled or should be dropped from your course.

Remove a Student

Remove a student if they are incorrectly enrolled or should be dropped from your course.

Students

Impersonate students in your district through their NGLSync profile.

What is the Student Journal?

As high school students work through discovery Explorations and direct instruction Lessons, this consumable workbook serves as a valuable component where they can work extra problems, take notes about new concepts and classroom lessons, and internalize new concepts by expressing their findings in their own words.

Email Students

Send emails to one or multiple students by launching your email client from MindTap or copying your students' email addresses to your clipboard.

Students

You do not have to enroll students in a separate course to use Cengage Infuse. Students enrolled in your LMS course can access Cengage Infuse after you add Cengage Infuse assignments to your course.

How do I access the online Student Dynamic eBook?

The Student Dynamic eBook provides students with embedded 21st-century learning resources and is available as an online web reader or as a downloadable app with a data or internet connection. Students not only have access to the complete textbook, but they can also explore robust, interactive, digital enhancements, including English and Spanish audio support, Dynamic Investigations, and Lesson Tutorial Videos.

View All Assignment Scores for a Single Student

You can get an impression about how a student is doing in your class by reviewing their assignment scores. You might want to do this before meeting with the student or deciding whether or not to grant an extension for an assignment.

K–12 Sign In

Related information Manage NGLSync Account Edit Your Profile Change Your Password Forgot Password Sign In with NGLSync Sign Out Google Classroom Single Sign-On Account

Students

You can manage the students enrolled in your MindTap course. If you are using a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Blackboard or Canvas, some of these functions will be done in the LMS instead of in MindTap.

Students

You can manage the students enrolled in your MindTap course. If you are using a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Blackboard or Canvas, some of these functions will be done in the LMS instead of in MindTap.

Tests

The Tests tab allows you to access and complete tests assigned to you, and review your correct and incorrect answers. Your assigned tests display in a list view under the Complete and Incomplete tabs.

View Students

If needed, sign in to NGLSync at nglsync.cengage.com . In the upper-left corner, click › Students . You can also click Search Students on the K–12 Dashboard Home page. Enter student information and click Search . To include students not currently using NGLSync, select Include Inactive . Search by: School Teacher Course Student First Name Student Last Name Student Username Student Number Click a name in your search results to see their student profile. Related information Edit Student Profile...

Review Students' Results

Review student attempts and overall results in the pre and post-test of a CSFI activity. You can analyze data in the form of two graphs to assist with evaluating student success.

Review Students' Results

Review student attempts and overall results in the pre and post-test of a CSFI activity. You can analyze data in the form of two graphs to assist with evaluating student success.

How Do I Change My Student ID in WebAssign?

You can't change or add your student ID to your account. Ask your instructor to do this for you.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Schoology and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Schoology and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Sakai and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Sakai and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

System Requirements

Supported Browsers Windows Chrome 135 and 136 Edge 134 and 135 macOS Chrome 135 and 136 Safari 17 and 18 Chrome OS Chrome 135 and 136 iOS Safari 18 (iPad only) Other browsers and versions, such as Firefox, might also work but are not supported. If you have problems when using an unsupported browser version, try using a supported browser version before contacting Customer Support. Workstation Recommendations Download bandwidth: 5+ Mbps RAM: 2+ GB CPU: 1.8+ GHz / multi-core Display: 1366 × 768,...

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Moodle and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Moodle and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Edit Student Information

If needed, you can change a student's name, username, and email address.

Edit Student Information

If needed, you can change a student's name, username, and email address.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your LMS and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your LMS and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Student Dynamic eBook

The Student Dynamic eBook is a complete version of the student text that includes interactive digital resources. It is available online at www.BigIdeasMath.com and can also be downloaded as an app. The app can be accessed offline, but digital enhancements require a data or internet connection and include English and Spanish audio support, Dynamic Investigations, and Lesson Tutorial Videos.

Students

Manage your course roster in Spark by adding students to your course, editing their information, and resetting their passwords if they cannot access their accounts.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Canvas and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Canvas and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

The Student Journal

Student eBook app

Student Dashboard

Related information Course Preview Navigation

Sites to Allow

To ensure that Cengage learning platforms work correctly, the following sites should not be blocked by firewalls. Browsers should also allow cookies and pop-up windows for these sites.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Prepare for the Test

Before you begin your placement test: Have a working microphone. It will be used for the speaking part of the test. Allow yourself enough time to take the entire test. The test has four different parts. You will only have one try to take the test. You cannot restart the test after stopping.

Student ID Number Already Used

When you try to create a student account, you are told the student's number is already in use. If the student tries to create their own account, they are told they already have an account.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Google Classroom and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

View Student's Answers and Activity for an Ask Your Teacher Message

Each Ask Your Teacher conversation displays your student's most recent answer for the assignment question. You can also see the points your student earned for the assignment, their previous answers, and a log of their actions for the assignment.

Digital Exercises in the Dynamic Student Edition

Students can access their Dynamic Student Edition from their dashboard and also complete activities within it.

Sort the Student List

Use the following procedure to sort the student list:

Add a New or Existing Student

Add a student to your course.

Sort the Student List

Use the following procedure to sort the student list:

Student ID Number Already Used

When you try to create a student account, you are told the student's number is already in use. If the student tries to create their own account, they are told they already have an account.

Complete an In-Class Activity

Your teacher may assign you an activity to be completed during your class session. Depending on your teacher's preference, your score could be recorded in the gradebook.

Messages

Send and receive messages from your instructor directly in Spark.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Brightspace and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Brightspace and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

System Requirements

Supported Browsers Windows Chrome 135 and 136 Edge 134 and 135 macOS Chrome 135 and 136 Safari 17 and 18 Chrome OS Chrome 135 and 136 iOS Safari 18 (iPad only) Other browsers and versions, such as Firefox, might also work but are not supported. If you have problems when using an unsupported browser version, try using a supported browser version before contacting Customer Support. Workstation Recommendations Download bandwidth: 5+ Mbps RAM: 2+ GB CPU: 1.8+ GHz / multi-core Display: 1366 × 768,...

Add a New or Existing Student

Add a student to your course.

Launch NGLSync Course

If your course is integrated with Google Classroom, you can also access your course through the Google Classroom link. If needed, sign in to NGLSync at nglsync.cengage.com . Click Launch Course under your course name.

Student Scores Overview

There are three types of scores. You can also excuse a student from an assignment.

Resending Submitted Assignments Back to Students

After a student has submitted an assignment, you can unsubmit that assignment and resend it back to the student. The students will be able to reopen that assignment to edit the work they had previously entered and then resubmit it. After resubmitting, it will replace their previous submission and record a new grade.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Schoology and CNOWv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to CNOWv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Schoology and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Schoology and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Schoology and OWLv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to OWLv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Schoology and WebAssign courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to WebAssign activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Schoology and SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

View Student Grade Details

View individual student's scores for every assignment in your course.

View Student Grade Details

View individual student's scores for every assignment in your course.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Sakai and CNOWv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to CNOWv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Sakai and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Sakai and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Sakai and OWLv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to OWLv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Sakai and SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Sakai and WebAssign courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to WebAssign activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Moodle and CNOWv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to CNOWv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Moodle and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Moodle and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Schoology and Keyboarding in SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Keyboarding in SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Moodle and OWLv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to OWLv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Moodle and SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your LMS and CNOWv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to CNOWv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your LMS and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your LMS and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your LMS and OWLv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to OWLv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your LMS and SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your LMS and WebAssign courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to WebAssign 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 CNOWv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to CNOWv2 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 MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap 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 MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap 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 OWLv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to OWLv2 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 SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to SAM 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 WebAssign courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to WebAssign activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

View Dropped Students

You can view students you dropped from your roster on the Roster page for the course. Students that were transferred from one section to another section of a course are also displayed on the dropped roster for the section they were transferred out of.

Students

Manage your course roster in Spark by adding students to your course, editing their information, and resetting their passwords if they cannot access their accounts.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Sakai and Keyboarding in SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Keyboarding in SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add Students

Students can be added to your NGLSync roster in multiple ways, depending on how your school district is set up.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Moodle and Keyboarding in SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Keyboarding in SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Students Asked for Payment

Your K–12 school district has purchased access to MindTap for K–12 for its students, but when you create an account and sign in at the main Cengage home page, you are told your trial access will expire and asked for payment.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and WebAssign courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to WebAssign activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your LMS and Keyboarding in SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Keyboarding in SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Deleting a Student's Assignment Take

Occasionally you might need to delete a student's assignment take to remove the grade. If you delete a take then the take is added back so the student can attempt the assignment again.

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.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and CNOWv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to CNOWv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Canvas and CNOWv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to CNOWv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Canvas and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Canvas and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Canvas and OWLv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to OWLv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Canvas and SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and OWLv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to OWLv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to SAM 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 Keyboarding in SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Keyboarding in SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

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.

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.

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.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and CNOWv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to CNOWv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and OWLv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to OWLv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Canvas and WebAssign courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to WebAssign activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and WebAssign courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to WebAssign activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and Keyboarding in SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Keyboarding in SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Canvas and Keyboarding in SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Keyboarding in SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Sites to Allow

To ensure that Cengage learning platforms work correctly, the following sites should not be blocked by firewalls. Browsers should also allow cookies and pop-up windows for these sites.

Access Course Resources (eBook, audio, and video)

Video Tutorial: Access Student eBook Related information Access eBooks Companion Sites

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Schoology to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Sakai to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.

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.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Google Classroom and CNOWv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to CNOWv2 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 MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap 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 MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap 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 OWLv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to OWLv2 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 SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to SAM 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 WebAssign courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to WebAssign activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and Keyboarding in SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Keyboarding in SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Moodle and WebAssign courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to WebAssign activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and Cengage Infuse courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Cengage Infuse activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add Students

Students can be added to your NGLSync roster in multiple ways, depending on how your school district is set up.

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.

Waitlisted Students

View and enroll students who are waitlisted for your sections in Waitlisted Students on the homepage.

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.

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.

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.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Google Classroom and Keyboarding in SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Keyboarding in SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Waitlisted Students

View and enroll students who are waitlisted for your sections in Waitlisted Students on the homepage.

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Google Classroom to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Brightspace and WebAssign courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to WebAssign activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Students Asked for Payment

Your K–12 school district has purchased access to MindTap for K–12 for its students, but when you create an account and sign in at the main Cengage home page, you are told your trial access will expire and asked for payment.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Brightspace and CNOWv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to CNOWv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Brightspace and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Brightspace and MindTap courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Brightspace and OWLv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to OWLv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Brightspace and SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Enable Student Self-Registration in Cognero

Enable student self-registration for your Cognero classes to allow students to register for your class and access assignments.

Enable Student Self-Registration in Cognero

Enable student self-registration for your Cognero classes to allow students to register for your class and access assignments.

Enable Student Self-Registration in Cognero

Enable student self-registration for your Cognero classes to allow students to register for your class and access assignments.

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.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Brightspace and Keyboarding in SAM courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Keyboarding in SAM activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from LTI Advantage LMS to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.

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.

Add Students

Add students to your section.

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.

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.

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.

Reset a Student Password

If a student forgets their password, you can create a temporary password for them or send an email with a link to create their own new password.

Companion Sites

Use the following steps to find your product. Go to eltngl.com . You can use the Browse the Catalogue tab, or the Search Products search bar to search for your product. On the product page, click Program Information › Companion Site . Click Student Companion Site . Related information Can't Open Resource Links

Microsoft Office

SAM 365 Projects Windows 10 or later Microsoft 365 subscription or Microsoft Office 2021 Home, Premium, or University macOS 10.14 or later Microsoft 365 Home/Premium subscription or Microsoft Office 2021 Home/Student Not compatible with Microsoft Office Online. Office Online files have a different structure than files created on the desktop version of Office. SAM 2019 Projects Windows 10 or later Microsoft 365 subscription or Microsoft Office 2019 Home, Premium, or University macOS 10.14 or...

Grant Extensions for a Student

For an individual student, grant extensions to one or multiple assignments.

Reset a Student Password

If a student forgets their password, you can create a temporary password for them or send an email with a link to create their own new password.

Enable Student Self-Registration in Cognero

Enable student self-registration for your Cognero classes to allow students to register for your class and access assignments.

Enable Student Self-Registration in Cognero

Enable student self-registration for your Cognero classes to allow students to register for your class and access assignments.

Enable Student Self-Registration in Cognero

Enable student self-registration for your Cognero classes to allow students to register for your class and access assignments.

Enable Student Self-Registration in Cognero

Enable student self-registration for your Cognero classes to allow students to register for your class and access assignments.

Enable Student Self-Registration in Cognero

Enable student self-registration for your Cognero classes to allow students to register for your class and access assignments.

Allow Student Enrollment

To allow students to enroll in your course, generate and distribute a course key to your students.

Manage Account

To access your account menu, click › My Account . Your profile displays: Student Your personal information. You can change your preferred language here. My courses Information about all your courses. This includes: Course name Course start and end dates Course key You can join a new course from here. Related information Change Email Address Change Name Change Password Forgot Password Change Platform Language

Student Performance

View and track your students' performance on assignments, practice, and tests in the Course Gradebook.

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Moodle to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Moodle gradebook.

Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in LMS

Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LMS and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.

Deleting a Student's Assignment Take

Occasionally you might need to delete a student's assignment take to remove the grade.

Let Students Self-Enroll

Instead of creating and distributing usernames and passwords to your students, you can give students a link to enroll themselves in your course.

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...

Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in Blackboard

Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated Blackboard course to copy all content and course settings in both Blackboard and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.

Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in Brightspace

Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated Brightspace course to copy all content and course settings in both Brightspace and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.

Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in Canvas

Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated Canvas course to copy all content and course settings in both Canvas and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.

Editing a Student's Accommodations

Edit a student's accommodations using the following procedure:

Editing a Student's Accommodations

Edit a student's accommodations using the following procedure:

What do students see in the Progression Benchmark report?

Students see their progress related to each domain and grade level. By selecting one of the domains, they can view the subdomains within that domain. Students can also see the specific objectives they were tested on within the subdomain, and if they answered correctly or incorrectly. Students are also provided with remediation for the items they answered incorrectly or partially correct.

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...

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 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.

Edit Course Name

Find the course you want to edit. If you are a teacher in the course: To search courses in your district: Enter your search criteria and click Search . Click a course name in your search results. 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 (NGLSync) Require Registration Approval (NGLSync) Enable Enrollment...

Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in Schoology

Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated Schoology course to copy all content and course settings in both Schoology and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.

Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in Moodle

Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated Moodle course to copy all content and course settings in both Moodle and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.

Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in Sakai

Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated Sakai course to copy all content and course settings in both Sakai and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.

Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in LMS

Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LMS and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.

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.

Manage Your Cengage Unlimited Subscription

Upgrade to Cengage Unlimited or extend your subscription.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Blackboard to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Blackboard gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Brightspace to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Brightspace gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

System Requirements

Supported Browsers Windows Chrome current and preceding version Edge current and preceding version macOS Chrome current and preceding version Safari current and preceding version Chrome OS Chrome current and preceding version iOS Safari current and preceding version (limited functionality) Student assignments and eBooks work on iOS. Features and content are not optimized for a small screen size and might be difficult to use. Other browsers and versions, such as Firefox, might also work but are...

System Requirements

Supported Browsers Windows Chrome current and preceding version Edge current and preceding version macOS Chrome current and preceding version Safari current and preceding version Chrome OS Chrome current and preceding version iOS Safari current and preceding version (limited functionality) Student assignments and eBooks work on iOS. Features and content are not optimized for a small screen size and might be difficult to use. Other browsers and versions, such as Firefox, might also work but are...

Incorrect Answers on Student Assignments

Why are un-simplified fractions scored as incorrect? Students should follow the methods used in solving the Big Ideas Math Examples . The lesson examples generally do not leave fractions in un-simplified form, so students should follow this pattern and simplify fractions. When an exercise requires a student to enter a variable as part of the solution, why is the scoring case sensitive? Throughout the Dynamic Assessment System , variable entry is case-sensitive. As students progress in...

Diet and Wellness Plus

Diet & Wellness Plus is diet analysis software featuring over 100,000 foods and powered by ESHA/Trustwell research in 2025. The food and nutrient database includes global, brand-name, and custom foods, along with recipe features. You can track diet, activity, and healthy behaviors. Reports help students to understand how nutrition and lifestyle choices relate to personal health goals. Assignments and updated grading features guide students to apply their knowledge and assist instructors in their evaluation of student progress.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.

Review Student Attempts

You can review your students' work on an activity.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.

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.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.

View Student Response Reports

View each student's performance on every question you have assigned in one report. The questions in the report are organized by assignment.

Can't Transfer Student Between Sections

You can't transfer a student between sections, or some of the student's work is not transferred.

Editing Student Accommodations

Edit accommodations for one or more students.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.

Review Student Attempts

You can review your students' work on an activity.

Reusable content for Spark

In an expired course, you can access: Grades Old tests and assignments Your eBook and media resources You cannot complete tests or assignments after the course end date. To display options for the course, hover over the course. You cannot delete or edit courses that display . These courses were created by the Spark administrator for your school. Teacher or Student-Led Teacher-led You have a teacher who is part of a school. The teacher tracks your grades and progress and might manage enrollment....

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.

Add Links in Schoology to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Schoology to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.

Add Links in Sakai to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Sakai to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.

Excuse Students from Assignments

You can excuse a student from an assignment. When you do so, they receive no points for the assignment. The lack of points does not factor into their class grade or the GradeBook in any way. It is as if the student was never scheduled to take that assignment.

System Requirements for Spark

Spark Platform Sign in to the Spark platform at learn.eltngl.com to join a course, access the eBook and audio/video resources, complete activities, and view your grades. Windows (64-bit) 7 Chrome latest version Firefox latest version Windows 10 Edge latest version MacOS 10.15 or later Safari latest version iPad 2 or later Safari latest version iPhone 7 or later Safari latest version Android 7.0 Chrome latest version Spark App The Spark app lets students download their eBook, audio and video...

System Requirements

Supported Browsers Windows Chrome 135 and 136 Edge 134 and 135 macOS Chrome 135 and 136 Other browsers and versions, such as Firefox, might also work but are not supported. If you have problems when using an unsupported browser version, try using a supported browser version before contacting Customer Support. Workstation Recommendations Download bandwidth: 5+ Mbps RAM: 2+ GB CPU: 1.8+ GHz / multi-core Display: 1366 × 768, color Graphics: DirectX, 64+ MB Sound (for some content) Related...

Use eBooks

Access eBooks from your student dashboard and your Cengage course. If your course uses a, you can access your eBook from there if enabled by your instructor.

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.

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 MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in Google Classroom

Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated Google Classroom course to copy all content and course settings in both Google Classroom and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.

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.

Teachers

Find, create, and manage teacher accounts in your school district.

Review Your Student's Work in Class Insights

With Class Insights, you can review your student's work for a specific topic rather than assignment by assignment. You can use this to identify what kind of problems need more study.

Teachers

Related information Add Co-Teachers (NGLSync) Remove Co-Teachers (NGLSync)

View Students' Performance on the Personal Study Plan

You can view your class's performance on each chapter and section of the Personal Study Plan. You can also view scores and responses for individual students.

Deleting a Student's Assignment Take

Occasionally you might need to delete a student's assignment take to remove the grade (for example, if you offer a make-up test) or to adjust a score.

Sign Out

Protect your NGLSync account by signing out when you are finished.

Sign Out

Protect your NGLSync account by signing out when you are finished.

Best Practices for Communicating With Your Students

These recommendations might help improve communication between you and your students using WebAssign.

Students

Related information View Students Change Student Password Edit Student Profile Deactivate Student Reactivate Student

Editing Section Students

Edit the students for your section using the following procedure:

Add Links in Google Classroom to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Google Classroom to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.

Drop Activity for a Student

You can drop an activity from grade calculations for a student, for example, to excuse the student from completing the activity. The dropped activity score is not counted toward points possible or earned for any calculations.

Editing Section Students

Edit the students for your section using the following procedure:

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 Links in Moodle to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Moodle to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Moodle gradebook.

Excuse Assignments for Individual Students

Excuse an assignment for a student to remove it from their gradebook. Excused assignments will not impact the student's grade.

Excuse Assignments for Individual Students

Excuse an assignment for a student to remove it from their gradebook. Excused assignments will not impact the student's grade.

Drop Activity for a Student

You can drop an activity from grade calculations for a student, for example, to excuse the student from completing the activity. The dropped activity score is not counted toward points possible or earned for any calculations.

Import Multiple Students

Add multiple students to your course at the same time by uploading a roster CSV file.

Visible Body Courseware for Students

Related information Join a Course and Purchase Courseware (no LMS integration) Join a Course and Purchase Courseware (LMS integration) The Courseware Dashboard (Students) Getting Started with Courseware (Students) Courseware Study Resources (for students)

Create a New Schoology-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course

If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Schoology, create it from Schoology.

Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in LTI Advantage LMS

Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated LTI Advantage LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LTI Advantage LMS and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.

Viewing and Changing a Student's Final Score

Use the following procedure to view and edit a student's final scores in the Table Grid:

View Individual Student Scores

You can view a breakdown of the graded and ungraded activities that count toward a student's overall grade. This can be useful if there are questions about how the student's grade was calculated.

View Individual Student Scores

You can view a breakdown of the graded and ungraded activities that count toward a student's overall grade. This can be useful if there are questions about how the student's grade was calculated.

Submit an Activity on Behalf of a Student

If a student is having trouble submitting a Turnitin assignment, you can upload the assignment on the student's behalf under the options menu in the activity.

How do I download the Student Dynamic eBook app as a teacher?

Teachers can download the Big Ideas Math Student Dynamic eBook app by selecting the Apps icon in the Featured Resources or by searching the Course Resources at the book level for Apps.

Create a New Blackboard-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course

If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Blackboard, create it from Blackboard.

View a Student's Answers for an Assignment

You can see a student's answers on an assignment if needed to review the student's work or respond if a student believes that a question has been scored incorrectly.

Import Multiple Students

Add multiple students to your course at the same time by uploading a roster CSV file.

Create a New Sakai-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course

If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Sakai, create it from Sakai.

Create a New LMS-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course

If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with LMS, create it from LMS.

Students

After creating your courses in WebAssign, you can manage your class rosters.

Reset Student Passwords

Password Requirements Teachers: Minimum of 12 characters, 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase, 1 special symbol, different than the last 5 passwords used, is not a common password. Students: When the student account is created/uploaded by a District Technical Admin or School Admin: Minimum of 8 characters with at least 1 uppercase letter and lowercase letter Teacher-created account: Minimum of 8 characters with at least 1 uppercase letter and lowercase letter Student changes the password due to a password...

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.

Add Links in Blackboard to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Blackboard to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Blackboard gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Brightspace to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Brightspace to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Brightspace gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in LMS to MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.

Share Your Course With Students

Give students your course key so they can create an NGLSync account and enroll in your MindTap for K–12 course at nglsync.cengage.com/register .

Create a New Moodle-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course

If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Moodle, create it from Moodle.

Students

Related information Add Students (NGLSync) Add Students from Google Classroom Unlink Google Classroom Self-Enroll Add Students Manually Cengage Bulk Rostering Manage View Students (NGLSync) Change Student Password Edit Student Profile (NGLSync) Remove Students (NGLSync)

Access an Expired Course

In an expired course, you can access: Grades Old tests and assignments Your eBook and media resources You cannot complete tests or assignments after the course end date.

Access eBooks

Access eBooks in Spark.

Assignments

Related information Complete Assignments Practice Complete an In-Class Activity

Can't Join Spark Course After Entering Incorrect Course Key

When joining a new Spark course, if you enter an incorrect course key, you cannot join the course after entering the correct course key.

Can't Open Resource Links

When you click a resource on the companion site, the resource does not open.

Change Email Address

Change Name

Change Password

Change Platform Language

Set your preferred language for buttons and labels in Spark.

Contact Support

Find out how to get personal support for Spark.

Courses

In Spark, assignments and activities for each book are contained in a course.

Downloading activities to complete them offline

How to download content To complete Activities offline you must download them first. Before downloading them ensure that you have a stable connection to the Internet. The app will display a warning image if you are not connected (offline): Click the download button next to any: Activity: to download a specific Activity. Lesson: to download all Activities within a Lesson. Unit: to download all Activities within a Unit. Assignment : to download all Activities within an Assignment. This option is...

Platform Languages

Spark can display buttons, labels, and instructions in your preferred language.

Select Your Course

Only one course at a time is shown.

Take the Online Placement Test

The Online Placement Test is timed. The timer starts when you open the test. It includes questions for grammar, vocabulary, listening, and reading. There are two short speaking activities. Make sure your microphone is working properly. You have one try to take the test. The Online Placement Test is not available on the mobile app. You must use a browser to access and take the test. Video Tutorial: Take the Young Learner Online Placement Test Sign in to Spark. If prompted, set a new password....

Troubleshooting

Related information No Course Key Joined Wrong Course Course Key Incorrect Can't Open Resource Links Contact Support Open a Support Case

Unlock Awards

As you complete assignments, you unlock awards.

Use the Cengage Support Portal

Use the Cengage support portal to contact customer support. Give the support team information about your issue, and the support team will contact you with solutions or next steps.

View Assignment Grades

Track your child's progress on assignments and view their grades.

Create a New Brightspace-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course

If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Brightspace, create it from Brightspace.

Create a New Canvas-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course

If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Canvas, create it from Canvas.

Create a New Brightspace-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course

If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Brightspace, create it from Brightspace.

Preview Course as a Student

View what students in your course see when they sign in to Spark.

Set Up Student View

Specify what GradeBook information you want your students to see.

System Requirements

Supported Browsers Supported browsers for different activity types may vary. If you are using SAM in MindTap, see SAM in MindTap System Requirements . Windows Chrome 135 and 136 Edge 134 and 135 macOS Chrome 135 and 136 Safari 17 and 18 Chrome OS Chrome 135 and 136 iOS Safari 18 (iPad only) Other browsers and versions, such as Firefox, might also work but are not supported. If you have problems when using an unsupported browser version, try using a supported browser version before contacting...

System Requirements

Supported Browsers Windows Chrome 135 and later Edge 134 and later macOS Chrome 135 and later Safari 17 and later iOS Safari 18 and later (iPad only) LockDown Browser assignments cannot be accessed on iOS. Features and content are not optimized for a small screen size and might be difficult to use. Other browsers and versions, such as Firefox, might also work but are not supported. If you have problems when using an unsupported browser version, try using a supported browser version before...

Share Your Course With Students

Give students your course key so they can create an NGLSync account and enroll in your MindTap for K–12 course at nglsync.cengage.com/register .

SAM Student Help

SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) is a web-based application that helps students become more proficient in Microsoft Office software and teaches fundamental computer concepts.

Set Up Student View

Specify what GradeBook information you want your students to see.

Set Up Student View

Specify what GradeBook information you want your students to see.

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.

View Your Student's Previously Submitted Answers

From the Responses page, you can view your students' previous answers for assignment questions.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Teachers to a Class

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 . Find a course. If you are a teacher in the course: In the upper-left corner, click › My Courses . To search courses in your district: Enter your search criteria and click Search . Click a course name in your search results....

Remove Teachers from a Class

If your course is linked with Google Classroom, remove a teacher in your Google Classroom roster. 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 . Find a course. If you are a teacher in the course: In the upper-left corner, click › My Courses . To search courses in your district: Enter your search criteria and click Search . Click a course name in your search results....

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Downloading Student Report Data

There are two types of reports that will give data and performance information for students within a teacher's classes.

OWLv2 Student Help

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OneRoster

If enabled for your district, upload a OneRoster package to manage courses and users.

Create a New Google Classroom-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course

If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Google Classroom, create it from Google Classroom.

Automate OneRoster Upload

Use your SFTP account to automate OneRoster upload.

Edit Student View Settings for the GradeBook

You can specify what GradeBook information you want your students to see.

Drop Waitlisted Students

Drop students from the waitlist using Waitlisted Students on the homepage.

Drop Waitlisted Students

Drop students from the waitlist using Waitlisted Students on the homepage.

Enroll Students Using a Roster File

Instead of letting students enroll themselves, you can enroll students by uploading your students' data to create their Cengage accounts.

Reactivate a Course

You can restore courses that have been deactivated.

Contact Support

Contact customer support with additional questions.

Create Account for Self-Study

If you do not have a teacher, create an account and join your self-study course.

Forgot Password

Reset Password with Email On learn.eltngl.com , click Sign in . Click Forgot password? Enter your email address and click Forgotten Password Request . Follow the instructions sent to your email. Ask Instructor to Reset Password Ask your instructor to rest your password. Your instructor will either create a temporary password for you or send you an email with a link to reset your password. If your instructor gives you a temporary password, sign in to Spark with that password. You will be...

Instructor Steps for Reuse

Sign in to the Instructor Center at login.cengage.com/ssoinstructor/mydashboard.htm faculty.cengage.com . Click My Library . Click My Courses . Select the textbook or product for your course. Click Manage Courses . If you do not see Manage Courses , select the textbook or product for your course. Click Create Course . Click Create Course Masters & Sections . In the Instructor Resource Center, navigate to your course, course master, or section. Select the textbook or product for your course....

Join a Course for Self-Study

If you do not have a teacher, join a new self-study course with your existing Spark account.

Joined Wrong Course

Cause Most likely, when you registered for Spark, you clicked Not studying with a teacher? and got a course key for a self-study course instead of using the course key from your instructor. Use your instructor's course key to transfer out of the self-study course and into the instructor-led course. Your work is not copied to the new course. You must repeat any activities you have already completed to receive credit in your new course. Resolution In Spark, click › My Account . Your profile...

No Course Key for Spark

You're trying to create an account or join an Spark course, but you don't have a course key.

Online Placement Test

The National Geographic Learning Young Learner Online Placement Test determines your current English proficiency level, so you can be placed in the most suitable class to help you progress.

Review Your Test

Depending on your instructor's preference, you may be able to review and see all your correct and incorrect answers after your test has been graded.

Sign In

Click the language selector menu in the upper-right corner to select your preferred language. Sign in at learn.eltngl.com . Click Sign in . Enter your Username and Password . Click Sign in . Sign in for the First Time If your instructor created your account for you, you might receive an email from Spark with a link to create a password. Use this link to sign in for the first time. Open the welcome email and click Set Password . Your Spark account opens in a new window. Enter your password in...

Spark

Young learners and their parents can use Spark to: Read the textbook Access audio and video resources Complete assignments Take tests Play games Communicate with their teacher View their progress You can access Spark in your browser, or download your course materials to use offline with the mobile app. Related information Create Account Self-Study Access Olp System Requirements for Sites to Allow Platform Languages

Spark Course Key Lookup

If you do not have a teacher, get your course key to enroll in self-study courses in Spark.

Take a Test

You can take tests assigned to you by your instructor in your Spark dashboard.

Is there a limit to the number of students per class?

No, there is currently no limit to the number of students per class. Schools do purchase a certain number of student licenses, and although we use soft-licensing, you should stay within the amount of licenses that were purchased.

Resetting and Adjusting a Student's Assignments

Occasionally you might need to reset a student's exam to delete the take or adjust a score.

Create a MindTap for K–12 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...

Change Your Password

Change your password for increased security.

Edit Your Profile

Change your username, name, and email address.

Join a Course

Enroll in a teacher-led Spark course with your existing account.

Create a New LTI Advantage LMS-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course

If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with LTI Advantage LMS, create it from LTI Advantage LMS.

Share Registration URL with Teachers

If enabled for your district, share the self-registration URL with teachers so they can create their own accounts.

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.

More Information

See the following resources for more information or help with specific issues.

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.

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.

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.

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Schoology to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Sakai to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.

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.

Add Links in LTI Advantage LMS to MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 course, create links from LTI Advantage LMS to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the LTI Advantage LMS gradebook.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Google Classroom to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.

View Scores for Dropped Students

You can view students' assignment scores who are dropped from your roster.

View All Students' Scores for a Single Assignment

You can identify students who might need extra help with the course material by reviewing individual assignment scores.

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.

Deactivate a Course

If you created a course for practice, you can deactivate it to remove it from your current course list.

Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources

After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from LTI Advantage LMS to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.

More Information

See the following resources for more information or help with specific issues.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Admins

Find, create, and manage admin accounts in your school district.

Students

You can manage the students enrolled in your SAM course. If you are using a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Blackboard or Canvas, some of these functions will be done in the LMS instead of in SAM.

Students

You can manage the students enrolled in your SAM course. If you are using a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Blackboard or Canvas, some of these functions will be done in the LMS instead of in SAM.

Diet and Wellness Plus

Diet & Wellness Plus is diet analysis software featuring over 100,000 foods and powered by ESHA/Trustwell research in 2025. The food and nutrient database includes global, brand-name, and custom foods, along with recipe features. You can track diet, activity, and healthy behaviors. Reports help students to understand how nutrition and lifestyle choices relate to personal health goals. Assignments and updated grading features guide students to apply their knowledge and assist instructors in their evaluation of student progress.

Complete CNOW Activities

Learn how to identify and complete CNOWv2 activities in MindTap.

Enroll Waitlisted Students

When students are on the waistlist, enroll them in your course.