About your Homework (MyLabsPlus)

The majority of your homework and tests will be done through www.HindsCC.MyLabsPlus.com Links to an external site. 

An account has already been set up for you using the same login information as Canvas. The password will not automatically update to match your password on Canvas, it will stay the original password: capitalized First and Last initial, birth-date (MMDDYY), dollar sign.

For example:

User Name: L1234567

Password:    FL010789$

 

You do NOT need to buy a textbook. One is available from the bookstore, but your MyLabsPlus account includes an Ebook, so it is not necessary. 

 

How to get the most out of your MyLabsPlus Homework:

Videos:  There are videos posted on each assignment. You must watch the video to get full credit for the assignment. Some of these videos are made by the author of our book, others are made by math instructors here at the Rankin Campus. Videos may not be labeled by the correct unit since face to face classes are done in a slightly different order. Videos made by the author are always available on your MyLabsPlus account under  "Multimedia Library".

Notes: There are often notes available for the videos. Ms. Martin-Gay's notes are available on MylabsPlus under "Tools for Success" - Beginning Algebra - Video Notebook. Notes for videos done by Rankin Campus instructors will be posted in Canvas under the corresponding Unit. Other helpful notes and handouts not associated with the videos can also be found in Canvas.

E-book: You will find a link to the ebook under "Multimedia Library" as well as linked in each homework problem. Reading through the examples in the textbook can be most helpful.

View an Example: Each homework problem has this link. It will bring up a similar problem worked out and explained. Be careful about becoming too dependent on this magic button. If you relied to heavily on the example to do your problem, you may need to regenerate your problem with the "Similar Exercise" button to make sure you know what your doing. Keep in mind, you will not have these aids on the Exam.

Other Features: There are so many great features available through this website. Do not be afraid to explore.

  • You can rework your homework several times before the due date until you get the grade you want thanks to "Similar Exercise".
  • There are lecture videos, powerpoints, and animations for each section we cover under "Multimedia Library" in addition to any posted in your homework assignment
  • After taking a quiz or test, there is a "Show me what I need to study" under "Study Plan" that will allow you to focus on what you missed so you can do better when you retake the quiz.
  • There are tips on how to study math and how to reduce test anxiety under "Study Skills"
  • The entire book is availble to you as an EBook in your MyLabsPlus account

This website is used by several of our math classes so you will probably be working with it again next semester.

 

MyLabsPlus Support Information

 

If you are having trouble with MyLabsPlus, here are a few things to try:

  • Make sure you have the most up to date version of your browser (Google Chrome is the recommended browser for MyLabsPlus)
  • Make sure your Adobe Flash Player and Reader are the latest version, you can find out by doing the "Browser Check" on your MyLabsPlus home page
  • Make sure your computer will accept 3rd party cookies

Please feel free to contact Mrs. Burkhalter with any questions. I have been working with this program for over 10 years and can troubleshoot a lot of problems. Call me at (601) 936-1837 or email me at EKBurkhalter@hindscc.edu   

For other questions you can try searching their online database (Links to an external site.).

You can contact the MyLabsPlus Support team 24 hours a day by phone: 888-883-1299