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SAM in MindTap
SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) is a web-based application in MindTap that helps students become more proficient in Microsoft Office software and teaches fundamental computer concepts.
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SAM in MindTap Report Descriptions
SAM in MindTap reports fall into several categories
SAM in MindTap Project Workflow
To complete SAM in MindTap project assignments, your students download a start file, follow instructions to perform the project tasks in the Office application, and upload the changed file to be graded.
Troubleshooting SAM in MindTap
Sometimes, the unexpected happens. This could be the result of a technical problem, a limitation, or user error.
Let Students Who Failed SAM Path Training Attempt Exam
If a student can't pass the training component in a SAM Path assignment, you can allow them to attempt the exam by manually setting their training score to 100%.
(SAM in MindTap) December 2024 LMS
Based on feedback from instructors, Cengage has improved the process for integrating Cengage content into your LMS classes. You start the integration in your LMS just as always, but the new Cengage workflow takes you step by step through selecting your content, your students' purchase options, your course settings, and creating, copying, or linking your course.
Enable Proctorio Exam Proctoring for Canvas-Integrated MindTap
If you use Canvas, you can prevent cheating by using Proctorio. Create a Canvas quiz that requires Proctorio and use it to link to MindTap. Your students will continue to be monitored by Proctorio while they complete their exam in MindTap.
Enable Proctorio Exam Proctoring for Blackboard-Integrated MindTap
If you use Blackboard, you can prevent cheating by using Proctorio. Create a Blackboard test that requires Proctorio and use it to link to MindTap. Your students will continue to be monitored by Proctorio while they complete their exam in MindTap.
Enable Honorlock Exam Proctoring for Canvas-Integrated MindTap
If you use Canvas, you can prevent cheating by using Honorlock. Link your test from Canvas and enable Honorlock. Your students will continue to be monitored by Honorlock while they complete their exam in MindTap.
Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With Google Classroom
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Google Classroom — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
Known Issues for SAM in MindTap
Accessibility The JAWS screen reader has these issues: Focus does not move to the list of options under the account name. Focus does not move to the list of options under Date of Birth and Secret Question . WORKAROUND: Use another screen reader. The Cengage SAM logo on the Login page is not read by screen readers. Task ID: CONCEPTS8307 has these issues: Zoom in, Zoom out & Cancel buttons are not accessible for screen reader and keyboard users in JAWS 18 with Chrome and NVDA with Firefox. Focus...
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With Moodle
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Moodle — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With Sakai
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Sakai — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With Blackboard
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Blackboard — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with Brightspace
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Brightspace — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with Canvas
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Canvas — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With Canvas
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Canvas — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With Schoology
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Schoology — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With LTI Advantage LMS
If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS. If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LTI Advantage LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With LMS
If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
Add Study Center Content
Study Center content automatically displays depending on the content instructors add to exams. Study Center Activities may display in the MindTap course by default.
December 2024
SAM project score changes If you change the overall points for a SAM project to be different from the total points set in the MindTap learning path, you are now prompted to choose which total point value to use. If you change the point value for a SAM project in the MindTap learning path, the point value of the SAM project and its steps are recalculated so long as the number of points is greater than or equal to the number of project steps. Previously disallowed punctuation characters can now...
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with LMS
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With LMS
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. If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with Schoology
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Schoology — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with Moodle
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Moodle — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with Sakai
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Sakai — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with LTI Advantage LMS
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LTI Advantage LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
What's New
SAM software releases include improvements and known issues.
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With Brightspace
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Brightspace — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
Schedule SAM Path
SAM Path assignments are sequential combinations of exams and training.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with Blackboard
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Blackboard — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with Google Classroom
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Google Classroom — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with LMS
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
SAM Messages
SAM displays system messages for updates and server availability in the center part of the Home page and on the Notifications menu.
Login and SAM Access Issues
The online help that displays on the SAM Login Page at sam.cengage.com provides help in configuring your specific browser for use with SAM and avoiding any additional warnings or pop-up boxes from appearing while using the site.
View SAM Project Answer Keys
View the correct answers for SAM projects.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
SAM Path Report Descriptions
The following table provides a brief description and list of fields for available SAM Path Reports. Some reports enable you to select the student identifier to display.
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...
What's New in MindTap
MindTap software releases include improvements and bug fixes.
MindTap Instructor Help
Provide engaging content, challenge every individual and build student confidence with MindTap, the platform that gives you complete control over your course.
SAM Home Tab
To access the Home tab, click in the toolbar, then click Home . Related information SAM Messages Project Incident Status
MindTap on iPad
Most MindTap features are available on iPad, but some features require a desktop or laptop computer.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Copy Your MindTap-Integrated Course in Blackboard
Copy a MindTap-integrated Blackboard course to copy all content and course settings in both Blackboard and MindTap at the same time.
Copy Your MindTap-Integrated Course in Brightspace
Copy a MindTap-integrated Brightspace course to copy all content and course settings in both Brightspace and MindTap at the same time.
Copy Your MindTap-Integrated Course in Canvas
Copy a MindTap-integrated Canvas course to copy all content and course settings in both Canvas and MindTap at the same time.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Students Not in MindTap Gradebook
If your school uses Cengage bulk rostering services, students are not listed in the MindTap gradebook until they access their MindTap course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Brightspace Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Brightspace course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Canvas Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Canvas course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
Import MindTap Grades to Your Unintegrated Canvas Course
If you are using both MindTap and Canvas but your courses are not integrated, you can still add MindTap grades to your Canvas gradebook.
MindTap is Not Responding
If MindTap is not responding or working correctly, you can check its status at techcheck.cengage.com.
SAM Path Exam > Training > Exam Options
Configure assignments to test students on a topic, provide remedial training for any errors, then re-test students for proficiency.
SAM Path Exam > Training Options
Configure assignments to test students on a topic, then provide remedial training for errors.
SAM Path Training > Exam Options
Configure assignments to train students on a topic, then test their proficiency.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Schoology Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Schoology course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Moodle Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Moodle course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Sakai Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Sakai course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Blackboard Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Blackboard course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
Copy a MindTap Course to a New Google Classroom Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Google Classroom course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Canvas Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Canvas course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
Link to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Brightspace to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Brightspace gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
MindTap Course is not in Your LMS
After selecting Link to an existing course or section in your LMS, your MindTap course does not display as an option.