MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHia SOFTWARE

Student User's Guide

 Middle School MATHia Software:
Getting Started

Contents
Launch the Software as a Student 3
Key Features of the Student Software
Pre-Launch Protocol 4
Unit Overview 5
Step by Step 6
Sample Problem 7
Hints 8
System Help 9
Glossary 10
Progress Bar 11
Instructional Tools 12
Motivational/Engagement Features 15
Customer Support 18

Updated: 08/03/17
 Launch the Software as a Student
Username: ______________________________________

Password: _______________________________________

FIRST TIME SIGNING IN

1. Visit www.carnegielearning.com/login.
2. Click Set Your Password.
3. Enter your school name.
4. Enter your username (given to you by your teacher).
5. Click Next.
6. You will be prompted to enter and confirm a password of your choice, and then click Set Password.
7. You will be returned to the Sign In page to sign in to your My CL account.

TO LAUNCH THE SOFTWARE

1. Visit www.carnegielearning.com/login.
2. Enter your username.
3. Enter your password.
4. Click Sign In.
5. You will be prompted to enter your school name.
6. Click Sign In.
7. From the My CL portal page, click the MATHia button that has your class name listed underneath it.
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 KEY FEATURES OF THE STUDENT SOFTWARE
Pre-Launch Protocol
The Pre-Launch Protocol module is presented at the beginning of each course in
the software. It provides an overview on how to use the various tools in the MATHia
Software, as well as introduces key learning science topics.
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 KEY FEATURES OF THE STUDENT SOFTWARE
Unit Overview
The Unit Overview page engages you in the learning experience, providing you with a
clear set of learning goals, a link to the real world, and a connection back to the math
you already know so you can build from it throughout the unit.

The Key Terms that are introduced in

Learning goals for the unit are the unit are available here. The Key
listed here. Terms are hyperlinked to the glossary.
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Math content areas that you should Video that links the math back to the
understand before beginning this unit real world and outlines what you will
are listed here. be learning is located here.

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 KEY FEATURES OF THE STUDENT SOFTWARE
Step by Step
The Step by Step demonstrates how to use the tools in a lesson by guiding you step
by step through a sample math problem.

STARTING A STEP BY STEP

When you click Let's Go!, the Step by Step will automatically begin.

Basic Instructions:
1. Read the scenario.
2. Read the hint in the little window and try to answer the question. If you dont know the answer, you can
guess. This will not affect your skill level.
3. If you enter the wrong answer twice, the system will correctly complete the step for you. Take some
time to think about why the suggested answer is the correct one.
4. Continue answering the questions until you complete the problem.
5. Click Go to Problem to go to the required math problems.

You can Go to Problem at any time and

toggle between the example and your
problem as needed.

A student Crew Member will walk you

through each step of the problem.
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Step by Step is located here. When working on a problem,

you can refer back to the Step by Step for assistance.

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 KEY FEATURES OF THE STUDENT SOFTWARE
Sample Problem
Sample Problems are available for most workspaces and can be used to reference
when working through the problems.

The Sample Problem will display when

you launch into a workspace for the very
first time.
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You can select the Sample Problem icon at any time to

display the example for you to analyze alongside the
problem that you are working on.

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 KEY FEATURES OF THE STUDENT SOFTWARE
Hints
Hints are available throughout the software to help solve the problem you are
working on.

JUST-IN-TIME HINTS

When you make a common error, a

Just-in-Time Hint will automatically
appear. These are indicated by the
arrow in a red text box.

Position your mouse over the item

outlined in red to view the hint.

ON-DEMAND HINTS

You can ask for a hint at any time

while working on a problem by
clicking the Hints icon.

There are multiple hints available for

each question. The level of detail of On-
Demand Hints increases as you ask for
more help.
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 KEY FEATURES OF THE STUDENT SOFTWARE
System Help
System Help offers detailed assistance with the software tools and interface.

The System Help tool provides you with

helpful information on getting started and
working with the software tools.
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 KEY FEATURES OF THE STUDENT SOFTWARE
Glossary
The Glossary is available throughout the software. It contains a list of definitions and
examples for key mathematical terms used throughout the curriculum.

The Glossary is automatically opened when you click on any of the key terms links in the lesson page. For
example choosing the link mean in the lesson opens the Glossary entry for mean as shown.

On the search tab of the Glossary, use the find box on the top left to search for a topic or term. You should
enter complete words, but do not be too detailed, as the search is based on exact matching of the words
entered. Any topic or term in the Glossary that has text matching your search will be displayed in the left
window, in alphabetical order. Click on the term in the left window that you wish to view. A definition and
example for the term will appear in the right window.

The Glossary is located in the top

menu bar.

The Glossary is also available in

Spanish and can be accessed by
clicking the Espaol button at the
top.
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 KEY FEATURES OF THE STUDENT SOFTWARE
Progress Bar
The Progress Bar shows a summary of the major skills that are being covered in a
given problem solving workspace as well as your progress on those skills.

The name of each skill, such as Calculate quotient, is displayed along with a level of mastery. The level of
mastery is not a percent of your correct and incorrect responses. Rather, it is a predictor of the probability
that you will be able to demonstrate that skill again in the future. An orange bar indicates skills that have
not been completely mastered. A green bar indicates skills that have been completely mastered in the
current workspace. As you work, you will notice the elongated progress meter progressing from orange to
green. The Progress Bar is available in each problem solving workspace. In other workspaces, students will
see a bar indicating the number of problems completed out of the total problems in that workspace.
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SKILL TRACKING BEHAVIOR

When beginning a given unit, the initial skill levels are not zero because there is some likelihood that you
are already familiar with a concept or will be able to learn the skill unassisted. When you answer something
correctly, the level of mastery increases because there is a greater probability that you understand the skill
and will be able to complete a similar task in the future. Answering incorrectly or asking for a hint usually
indicates that you do not understand a given skill, so the level of mastery may decrease. For some skills,
it is likely that reading a hint will increase understanding, so the level of mastery may increase. Similarly,
for some skills, it is likely that by answering incorrectly, you will learn from your mistake, so the level of
mastery may increase. Note that the level of mastery will stop increasing after a given percent, even if you
continually request hints. So, it is not possible for you to hint your way through to complete a unit.

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 Instructional Tools

MATHia features five different instructional strategies that you will experience as you
work through the problems. The five types of workspaces are balanced to ensure
you engage and develop your math skills.

EXPLORE TOOLS

Explore Tools allow you the

opportunity to investigate
different mathematical
concepts, search for patterns,
and look for structure in ways
that make sense to you. These
tools also provide optional
supports for you as you answer
questions and solve problems.

ANIMATIONS

Animations provide you

with an opportunity to
watch, pause, and re-watch
demonstrations of various
mathematical concepts. They
are a way to connect the visual
representations of different
mathematical ideas to their
abstract underpinnings
through visual representations
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and audio narrative.

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 CLASSIFICATION TOOLS

Classification Tools allow you

to apply your mathematical
understanding by categorizing
answers based on similarities.
These tools also provide you
with the means to demonstrate
proficiency in recognizing
patterns in problem structure.

PROBLEM SOLVING TOOLS

Problem Solving Tools provide

you with highly individualized
and self-paced instruction
that adapts to your exact
needs to deepen your
conceptual understanding of
the mathematics. Through
adaptive learning technologies,
you engage in reasoning and
sense-making.
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 WORKED EXAMPLES

Worked Examples provide you

with a tool that allows you to
question your understanding,
make connections with the
steps, and ultimately self-
explain. Analyzing Worked
Examples also allows
you to identify your own
misconceptions, make sense
of the mathematical concepts,
and then ultimately to
persevere in problem solving.
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 Motivational / Engagement Features

MATHia provides you with a variety of tools and customization features that allow
you to create a unique learning experience.

You can access the customization features by clicking on the avatar on your MATHia homepage, as well as
through the Preferences that display when you click your name in the upper right hand corner.

HOMEPAGE

You have a clear picture of the work that is ahead of you. You see the modules, units, and number of
workspaces assigned to you.
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Unlocked units have a Let's Go! or Modules can be expanded or collapsed

a Review button. Review indicates by clicking the empty space.
completed units that you can go back to
and review.

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 Hint

The given value is 130, which will be plotted in the STUDENT CREW
interval between 140 and 120.
The difference between the upper bound and the As in the text, the characters
lower bound is 140 120 = 20. in the software will provide
The difference between the given value and the information to help you along
lower bound is: 130 120 = 10. the way.
How many groups of 10 are in 20?

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GROWTH MINDSET LANGUAGE IN ANIMATION

Research shows students who believe that they can get smarter will work harder. Learning about the way
the brain changes as you learn has been shown to encourage you to believe you have the capability to
learn. Within MATHia, we praise effort above innate ability.
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 AVATAR BUILDER

The Avatar Builder provides you with over 50 options and accessories to select from.
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 Customer Support

Customer Support is available to answer your questions about using the software.

Email: help@carnegielearning.com
Phone: 877.401.CLCS (2527) or 888.851.7094 (Select Option 1)
Chat: Visit www.carnegielearning.com/contact and click Customer and Tech Support to connect
with us via chat.

Websites:

Carnegie Learning My CL Portal

www.carnegielearning.com/login

Carnegie Learning Technical Support Website

resources.carnegielearning.com/resources-support/tech-support
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