Student Instructions - Cengage WebAssign

WebAssign Student Guide
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WebAssign from Cengage Learning is utilized in this course. Use these directions to learn how to navigate to WebAssign assignments from your Canvas course.
Accessing WebAssign
Go to an assignment (on Canvas) that requires the use of WebAssign.

Take note of the assignment name (Section 6.6: P-Hat in this example).
Navigate back to Modules using the left-hand navigation in Canvas.


Inside the Test Your Knowledge module, locate your WebAssign link; click the link.
On the next screen, choose Load WebAssign in a new window.
WebAssign will now load in a new window/tab. You will see a screen similar to the one below.
Use the guide below when first accessing WebAssign. You will need to create an account.

• Click Create Account.
• Fill out the form with the following information:
  • Email: SPSID@sps.org (SPSID is your ID number)
  • First Name: Your first name
  • Last Name: Your last name
  • ID Number: Your SPS ID number
  • Yes/No: Choose No to not receive emails
  • Password: Launch2019
    • Please use the password indicated above. This will allow the Launch office to assist you with account issues. If you type in a different password, the Launch office will have to direct you to Cengage Customer support.

After your first login, you will not need to sign in again. Each time you click the Cengage link, you will be redirected to a home screen (see the screenshot on the next page).
Use the guide below for help navigating the interface:

1. Textbook: The book title will be different depending on your course.
2. My Assignments: Please take note that the due date listed is defaulted to the end of the current term. Your due date will be different. Check Canvas for your actual due date.

Choose an area that you want to learn more about:

• Accessing and Using the Textbook
• Accessing and Completing Assignments

Using the Textbook
To read your textbook. Choose your textbook title from the About this Class section.
Note - Some textbooks require the use of Flash. If prompted, choose Allow Flash.
Your textbook will now load in a new window/tab. You will see a screen similar to the one below. Use the guide below for help navigating your textbook:

1. Table of Contents: Use this area to quickly access chapters or sections in the book.
2. Page Selector: Use the page selector to change the page.
3. Print: WebAssign allows you to print up to 10 pages of the textbook at a time. If you find it easier to read a physical copy of the textbook, this is the way you can do that.

Completing Assignments
To complete an assignment, locate your assignment from the My Assignments list. Click the assignment name.


Assignments will differ depending on your course. Use the guide below for help navigating your assignment:

1. Assignment Progress: This area will show you your score per question.
2. Question: This area is where you will answer the question(s) for your homework assignment. Be sure to read the directions carefully, as some responses allow you to choose multiple answers.
3. Submit/Save Progress: This area will pop up on each individual question, as well as at the end of the assignment. Use Save Progress to save your current progress. Use Submit to submit your answer to WebAssign for grading.

Your assignment in Canvas will have you submit a screenshot of your completed WebAssign assignment. Use these instructions for help on taking a screenshot. Be sure your screenshot includes a Current Score for all of your question attempts and an Assignment Title, similar to the one below.