Dear Students,
Summer 2010
Dear Students,
This letter is to welcome you all to my Math 053 Geometry Class Online. I am very excited about working with all of you and helping you better understand the Basics and the core concepts of geometry.
Below, you will find full instructions on how to access the course and get started. It is not necessary to meet with me before beginning the course. However, If you would prefer, I will be available by appointment to help you get started. Please note that this is not a WEBCT or a Coursecompass course. This is a Mathxl course.
MathXL is an interactive website where you can:
• Receive step-by-step help to successfully solve math problems.
• Study more efficiently with a personalized study plan and exercises that match your book.
• Get help when YOU need it. MathXL includes multimedia learning aids, like videos and animations.
Before You Begin:
To register for MathXL you will need:
← A MathXL student access code (packaged with your new text at the OCC bookstore, or available for purchase with a major credit card at
← Your school’s zip code: _______________60016___________
← A valid email address
In addition, you will need the following course ID
← “Course ID”: XL0I-010A-601Y-9SV2
Student Registration:
• If you bought the textbook in the OCC bookstore, go to and click the Register button under “First Time User?”
• If you plan to purchase online access only, click Buy Now and follow the on-screen instructions to buy access and register.
• Read the License Agreement and Privacy Policy and click “I Accept.”
• On the Access Information Screen, you’ll be asked whether you already have a Pearson Education Account. Click:
- “YES” if you have registered for other Pearson online products and already have a login name and password. Boxes will appear for you to enter your existing login information.
- “NO” if this is the first time you have registered for a Pearson online product. Boxes will appear for you to create your login name and password.
- “NOT SURE” if you want to check for a pre-existing account and receive an email with your login name and password.
• Type in your Access Code (from the Student Access Kit if bought in bookstore) in the fields provided (one “word” per field) and click Next.
• Follow the registration screens and enter your information as prompted (your name, email address, school information and a security question/answer).
Once your registration is complete, you will see a Confirmation screen (this information is emailed to you). Once you have registered, click Log In to continue enrolling in your instructor’s course grade book.
Logging In:
• Go to , enter the login name and password you just created, and click Log In.
• Click the Enter MathXL button.
• The first time you log in to MathXL, you must enroll in your instructor's course.
o Select " I am taking a course that is using MathXL and need to enroll in my instructor’s course" and then enter your Course ID (shown above in red) in the fields provided.
• Click the Enroll button.
• Run the Browser Check to install any plug-ins or players your computer needs to see everything in MathXL. After completing the installation process, close the wizard and you will be on your course home page!
Need help?
Contact Pearson Product Support at for live CHAT, email or phone support.
If at any time you forget your login name or password, go to and click “Forgot login name/password” to have it emailed to you!
The text for the course is: Essentials of Geometry for College Students by Lial, second edition.
The ISBN for your Lial book along with MathXL is :
ISBN 10: 0321700201 EAN 14 / GTIN 14: 09780321700209 TITLE CODE: NNF70 4
ISBN 13 / EAN 13: 9780321700209
Please note that it is optional to buy the book given that you can have access to the e-book at a much cheaper price. In addition, you can work on homework problems and if you need help, you can click on the, “help me solve this” key and you will get a step by step solution.
Oakton Bookstore website is oakton.edu/resource/campserv/bookstore/htm, the bookstore phone number is 847-635-1680.
Please e-mail me at mathlearning@ if you have any question. Be sure that all communication includes your name. It should also have math 053 in the subject line.
I want you to know that I am here to help you. I believe that all of you have the motivation and the time management skills necessary for success in this course. It is important that we stay in touch via e-mail. I also encourage you to stop by my office during the office hours posted on the syllabus if you have any questions or concern.
I look forward to working with all of you.
Safa Hamed E-mail: mathlearning@ (this is the only e-mail I use for communication with students)
Room 2719 Des Plaines Campus
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