Directions for Students:

If working on an Apple Computer you must use Internet Explorer! On a PC, Netscape should work fine.

Go to the Mathonline website: http://cs.fairfield.edu/mol/mol.cgi.

You may wish to bookmark this page.

1.) Logging on to Mathonline

Creating an Account (logging in for the first time):

1.) Click Create New Account

2.) Fill in the information. Use the TAB key to go to the next item. Hit Enter when you are done filling in the information. Be sure to enter your email account that you access regularly. (ex: 04_jstudent@campus.fairfield.edu or jstudent@yahoo.com)

3.) Select your class and section from the list

McSweeney MA171 (Fall semester) or McSweeney MA172 (Spring Semester)

4.) Click Create New Account. You will now have access to your Mathonline page.

Once you have created an Account:

Go to the website and enter your email address and password. Then click Log In.

Note: The login procedure is not case-sensitive. If you forget your password, click Forgot Your Password and follow the instructions. Your password will be emailed to you. If this does not work, you can also ask your instructor to reset your password.

2.) Using Mathonline

Once you successfully log on you will see the main Mathonline page. On the left you will see a menu of options for you. These will be described one-by-one.

Assignments:

When you log in or when you click on Assignments you will see a table listing all homework, quizzes, due dates and scores.

To take a homework assignment, simply click on the assignment name. Then complete the multiple-choice homework. These questions are based on textbook problems and usually cannot be done in your head. You will instantly find out if you get an answer correct and if so, you can proceed to the next question. If you get a question incorrect you have the option of seeing a help sheet (if available). Remember you can also get help from the Proctor/Tutors in the Math Lab as well as from your instructor. You can click on More Information to find out the name of the homework assignment, the due date and the average score on the homework.

Quizzes are made up of the same questions (and at the same level) as the online homework assignments. If your instructor allows, you can take the quiz in practice mode by clicking on the quiz and selecting take in practice mode. Please note that your score will not be recorded.

When you feel ready to take the quiz in proctored mode, you can go to the Math Center (BNW 129??) during the announced hours and take the quiz there. You will be required to show an ID.

Schedule: Click to find the proctoring schedule and locations. Remember that many

proctored sessions are also (free) tutoring sessions.

Email your instructor: Click here to send an e-mail to your instructor.

Settings: Click here if you wish to change your personal information, update your

e-mail address or change your password.

Changing Password: After logging in, select Settings and click on Set Password. Enter your new password as indicated and select Save Changes.