Answer questions in assignments
The student player is where you do assignments and answer questions. It checks answers and sends the results to your gradebook. You can work on tablets or computers, but smartphones are not supported.
The student player might look different depending on your course.
After you select an assignment, an overview page opens. You see the items to answer, your score so far, and other assignment details.
- Select Get started.
Or, select Resume if you previously worked on the homework.
A question opens.
Depending on your course you might see:- Question details at the top, such as completed questions and your score so far.
- Available learning aids at the bottom, such as AI Study Tool or eText pages.
- Read the question and enter your answer.
If needed, a palette of math symbols displays. - Select Check answer to see if your answer is correct. If not, you get a hint. Select Clear all to try again.
- If the question has multiple parts, select Next. Complete each part and select Check answer.
- If you use all your attempts, select Try again to try again.
Or, select Next to go to the next question. - If you answer correctly, select Next to go to the next question.
Or, select an item from the question list on the left side of the screen.
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to minimize or expand the question list. - Select Save or Finish to submit your completed homework or to save and finish later.
Your score is automatically entered in the gradebook.
After you select a test or quiz, an overview page opens. You see the items to answer, your score so far, and other assignment details.
- Select Get started.
Or, select Resume if you previously worked on the test or quiz.
A question opens.
Depending on your course you might see:- Question details at the top, such as completed questions and your score so far.
- Available learning aids at the bottom, such as AI Study Tool or eText pages.
- The time remaining, if your instructor set a time limit.
- Read the question and enter your answer.
If needed, a palette of math symbols automatically opens. - Select Next to go to the next question.
Or, select an item from the question list on the left side of the screen.
Use
to minimize or expand the question list. - When you finish, select Submit to save and submit your answers. Your score is automatically entered in the gradebook.
You can insert special formats and symbols (for example, fractions and square roots) into your answers. Click or tap inside the answer box to open the math palette at the bottom of the player.
For details, see Enter math expressions.
If available in your course, use learning aids to help you answer questions. Learning aids show at the bottom of the student player. Depending on your course and assignment type, you might see:
AI Study Tool — An AI chatbot for study help.
Help Me Solve This — A step-by-step guide to solve the problem.
View an Example — An example of how to solve a problem similar to the problem the student is working on.
Video — A video that shows how to solve the problem.
Animation — A visual illustration of how to solve the problem.
eText pages — Access to the eTextbook.
Worksheet — A worksheet is available solve the problem.
Calculator — A calculator is available to solve the problem.
Scientific calculator — A scientific calculator is available to solve the problem.
Ask My Instructor — Send an email about the question to the instructor.
StatCrunch — For statistics questions.
Skill Builder — Learn concepts to understand and answer a question.
You cannot get question help on tests or quizzes unless your instructor allows it.