1. 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)

2. This term you are required to purchase
MathPortal

3. 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

4. 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

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

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3. Enter in:
Your printed activation code
Your first name and last name
Your 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 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.

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

8. Accessing MathPortal online… continued
3. Enter/Type:
Your first name and last name
Your 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 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.

9. Want to try before you buy?
Go to 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

10. 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:
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Also use the HELP button for additional user information!