Math Information for:
MATH0097 - Math Essentials
Fall 2008
Many of our math courses use publisher software to deliver all or part of the content. The following information will assist you in accessing the software that is used in your course.
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The ONLINE course: MATH0097 Math Essentials with a code of OC - Sections 01 and 02 use Plato's Academic Systems Algebra. Access https://support.plato.com/requirements.asp. to know if your computer meets the minimum system requirements. Then you may access through the URL: https://asalgebra.platoweb.com. You should bookmark this on your computer. Your instructor will provide your initial logon and password. This allows you access to the system so that you may enroll. As you complete the enrollment process you will be prompted to enter a logon -- use your 9-digit universal code. At the prompt for your password use your 4-digit pin with the word PLATO. The tech support number is 1-952-607-3899. Their hours are 7 am until 10 pm CST Monday through Thursday and 7 am until 8 pm CST on Friday. Macintosh users may need to purchase additional software to use Academic Systems ALGEBRA by Plato Learning, Inc.
The ON GROUND course: MATH0097 Math Essentials with a code of CA - Sections 03, 04, 05, 80, and 81 use Plato's Academic Systems Algebra. You may access through the URL: https://asalgebra.platoweb.com. Campus computers have the icon “Plato Learning Environment” for access. The system may be accessed from home if your computer meets the minimum system requirements. This information may be found at https://support.plato.com/requirements.asp. Macintosh users may need to purchase additional software to use Academic Systems ALGEBRA by Plato Learning, Inc. Your instructor will provide your initial logon and password. This allows you access to the system so that you may enroll. As you complete the enrollment process you will be prompted to enter a logon -- use your 9-digit universal code. At the prompt for your password use your 4-digit pin with the word PLATO. The tech support number is 1-952-607-3899. Their hours are 7 am until 10 pm CST Monday through Thursday and 7 am until 8 pm CST on Friday.
The ON GROUND course: MATH0097 Math Essentials – Sections 06, 07, 31, 50, and 51 may use MYMATHLAB by Pearson Education. If your instructor requires this software, you may access through the URL: www.coursecompass.com. You will need the Student Access Kit that you purchased with your textbook. Your instructor will provide you with the access code. The tech support number is 1-800-677-6337. Their hours are 8 am until 8 pm EST Monday through Friday and 5 pm until 12 am EST on Sunday. MYMATHLAB software by Pearson Education is currently not compatible with a Macintosh and users may need to purchase additional software.
Questions - contact me on campus Monday through Friday at 913-288-7160 or in Room 2413 from 7:30 am until 3:00 pm or email: mbach@kckcc.edu
Michele Bach, Professor of Mathematics