WELCOME TO MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS The required textbook for this course is: Reconceptualizing Mathematics First Edition By Judith Sowder, Larry Sowder, and Susan Nickerson (©2010, W.H. Freeman & Company)

This term you are required to purchase MathPortal www.YourMathPortal.com

MathPortal includes: The complete textbook (eBook) with Text Resources Highlighting, note-taking, and printing tools Personalized Study Plan Text Resources Online Quizzes Manipulatives Solutions Manuals Gradable Flashcards Whiteboard Lessons Data sets for Part IV Assignments Center Additional course materials and homework

To purchase MathPortal, you can: Purchase a printed access code through your local bookstore: Packaged with Sowder’s Reconceptualizing Mathematics (discount applies) Stand alone (separate from the text) Purchase an instant access code online at www.YourMathPortal.com

(when purchasing through the bookstore)… Accessing MathPortal (when purchasing through the bookstore)… 1. Go to www.YourMathPortal.com Click the “Students Register Your Code” link on the home page 2. Find your book and click the “Register Your Code” link

Accessing MathPortal…continued 3. Enter in: Your printed activation code Your first name and last name Your email address (which will serve as your Portal username) 4. Choose your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 5. Re-enter your email address 6. Enter your school data Select the state your institution is located Select your institution Select your course/instructor Your account will be created and you will be able to access MathPortal.

(when purchasing online)… Accessing MathPortal (when purchasing online)… 1. Go to www.YourMathPortal.com and click the “Students Purchase Access Today” link on the home page 2. Find your book and click the “Purchase” link and follow directions

Accessing MathPortal online… continued 3. Enter/Type: Your first name and last name Your email address (which will serve as your MathPortal username). 4. Create your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 5. Re-enter your email address. 6. You will then be taken to the PURCHASE page, where you will need to enter your payment information. 7. You will receive confirmation of your purchase and may now start using MathPortal.

Want to try before you buy? Go to www.YourMathPortal.com and click “ Find Your Portal” link on the top of the page. Select “Sowder Reconceptualizing Mathematics” Click on the “Preview MathPortal as a student” link

Also use the HELP button for additional user information! Need more help? Whether you need technical help working with MathPortal features, content, registration, or if you simply forgot your username or password, contact technical support: (800) 936-6899 techsupport@bfwpub.com Also use the HELP button for additional user information!