Student Testimonials

Marvin Early, formerly a student at University of Wisconsin Stout where MyMathLab is in use, was so excited about passing math that he wrote a rap song about the school's Math Lab.

University of Wisconsin (WI)

“I have suffered from math anxiety and have never done well in math until now. MyMathLab removed the anxiety of traditional math classes where tests are timed and often instructors have time constraints.”

Florence-Darlington Technical College (SC)

“I like that MyMathLab lays out all of the things that you need to study. It keeps things in order, keeps you on track, and helps you learn how to solve all of the problems needed to pass the course. I never would have thought that I could have this much help in math while taking it online, but I really think that MyMathLab is a great resource and everyone should use it.”

University of South Florida (FL)

“I have to admit that I was very nervous about taking this class because I am not much of a math person. But I have found that I have been doing so much better than I had expected due to all of the great resources in MyMathLab. The ability to keep practicing over and over until I get it, the ability to see an example and explanation of how a problem is done, and the ability to go in and find out what I need to practice more is phenomenal. This is something that cannot be done in a classroom because not everyone has confusion with the same problems and in a classroom setting, the pace is set for the entire class rather than the individual. Having all of these resources online is like having a personal tutor for the class.”

Massasoit Community College (MA)

“I think MyMathLab is one of the greatest sites ever! It does an unreal job of allowing students to continuously learn from their mistakes and to go through many examples of problems that may be causing trouble. This site is a great teaching tool for this course, is extremely easy to work with, and I highly recommend it.”

Onondaga Community College (NY)

“I was able to work at my own pace. I didn’t feel like I was pressured to keep up with anyone, and I didn’t feel like I was being held back by anyone.”

Northern Virginia Community College (VA)

“So far my learning experience in this class has really helped me catch up on material that I had forgotten and in turn is affecting my performance in my other classes in a positive way.”

University of South Florida (FL)

"I think that MyMathLab is a great tool for online math courses, and wish that this was used in my 050 class.”

Ivy Tech State College (IN)

“I enjoyed the ability to work at my own pace as well as having so much extra information available to me. Many different sources available made feel like this course was designed for success."

Boise State University (ID)

“MyMathLab is like having my own personal tutor guiding me through the challenges of mathematical equations. More importantly, MyMathLab is at my disposal and at my convenience, which is an enormous asset in today's busy society. MyMathLab instructs me step-by-step through each math problem, allowing me to learn each crucial part of the equation solving process at my own pace. This wonderfully helpful program allows me the freedom to repeat this process an infinite amount of times, on the same mathematical equation without my feeling like I'm burdening an instructor’s time schedule…. MyMathLab has been an essential part of my academic and mathematical success. I earned a 4.0 GPA, and without MyMathLab I probably wouldn't have been this successful at math.”

University of Central Arkansas (AR)

• MML provides a visual map to show progress.

• Instant feedback builds confidence and takes the fear out of trying.

• Instant feedback redirects students from continuing to make the same errors.

• The ability to print the assignment, complete work on paper, and then input the answers to the computer is great.

• The video application and animation tools support multiple learning styles.

• Step-by-step help is available when there is no person to ask.

• Online quizzes and study plan offer more opportunity to review.

City College of San Francisco (CA)

"I was quite fearful about taking statistics online and a lot of people warned that it was a difficult and challenging class and should be taken in a classroom setting... in front of the teacher.... Well, that would have been okay if I didn't have 3 kids and work 2 jobs.... It was difficult and very challenging, but MyStatLab was a very good tool. It was extra, but I think the money spent was well worth it. Thanks guys."

"The View An Example tool is my best friend... and so is Help Me Solve this. I will definitely recommend you [the teacher] to anyone that I know who needs Math 111."

"I think this is one of the best online classes I've ever taken. It was very easy to follow.... The teacher was very helpful and responded in a timely manner to burning questions."

Illinois Central College (IL)

“Using MyMathLab to do homework was quite easy. Doing my homework online gave much practice for the test given in class. What I truly like about MML is that it tells how to work out each problem and what formulas to use. By using MML I found myself better prepared for the multiple choice final exam.”

Santa Ana College (CA)

“I have no problem with telling you how much my math lab has helped me.... I have been able to help myself by going on the computer and using the video demonstrations, the online textbook, or even just by doing my homework and getting practice with the problems. This type of preparation has increased my preparedness for every math test that I have taken since using the program. This has pretty much been the only thing ever to help me grasp concepts in math and I hope that you keep it for future semesters.”

University of Missouri-Columbia (MO)

“The features of the math department here at Stout are very important to a person like me who finds mathematics very challenging. My experience with the math lab and computer-based math course has been very positive. I feel as though I can succeed using the assistance and tools offered in a fun, caring and relaxing atmosphere such as the math lab.”

University of Wisconsin-Stout (WI)

“I want to make sure that my next math teacher uses MathXL.”

Hillsborough Community College (FL)

“I really enjoyed using the math site because I was enjoying my homework and actually doing my homework. I was never one to do my homework, but with this I had no choice and it was fun. I also like that it had guided solutions for everything. So if I got stuck I was easily pulled out with the help.”

Onondaga Community College (NY)

“The math site was great! I really enjoyed the guided solutions. It helped me better understand, because I needed the extra math homework there at the site to help me.”

online course (NY)

“Absolutely without a doubt [what was most helpful] was MyMathLab and emails from you [the instructor]. I think that MyMathLab is a great tool for online math courses, and wish that this was used in my 050 class.... I felt I received more help online than I would have in a classroom. This is saying quite a bit about this program and my instructor.”

Ivy Tech State College (IN)

Advantages to using MyMathLab as part of a math course:
• Phone-based tutoring available (800 number)
• Video based lectures to refresh students’ memories or in case a student misses a class
• Homework tutoring: If a student doesn't know how to work a problem, there is assistance for that particular type of problem.
• Miscellaneous study aides: There are tutorials on how to take notes, among others.
• Immediate feedback: You know right away if you are doing something correctly. You can also keep doing problems until you get them right. This way, if you’re weak in one area, you get extra practice.
• You can work problems out and get face-to-face help if the online tutorials aren't enough.

Student Users (IN)

“I found MyMathLab very easy and convenient to use. It was helpful with exercises I had trouble with. The pop-up message gave me hints as to what formula I should use or what to look for. I was skeptical that it would work as well as the homework at preparing me for exams, but after trying both methods I found that online problems were just as effective.”

Santa Ana College (CA)

“I love the MyMathLab website. It is very easy to use and it really helped me when I didn't understand a problem.”

Onondaga Community College (NY)

“My son is a student at [a college in Texas] and in the lowest level math. He tells me he has learned more from MyMathLab than in his 14 years of school. I have a daughter who is a freshman in college, and also has math problems. She is on the 2nd level, elementary math. Can you tell me how to get a hold of this program?”

Mother in Texas (TX)

“I was unable to attend class today.... I went to the MyMathLab web site and... this was a big relief for me because now I will be caught up with the homework and section tests. This online math works really well, because if you don't understand the problem the computer will help you. It is a very good system.”

Indiana University (IN)

“Whenever I had a problem solving a question, I would go through the guided solutions and that would help me greatly.”

online course (ID)

“The math site was very helpful. I appreciated how it would walk you through a problem and then give you a chance to solve one by yourself and still get credit for it.”

online course (ID)

“Being a nontraditional student, it is hard to get down to campus for lectures that are not part of the weekly meeting. MyMathLab lectures filled in the gaps. I also utilized the multimedia textbook almost daily.”

Kellogg Community College (MI)

“MyMathLab helped me focus on really reading each question carefully, without hurrying through the assignments and tests."

Harrisburg Area Community College (PA)

“I made use of the tutorials, and I took the practice tests -- they both helped a lot. It is very difficult to go over things in an online math class -- the tutorials and practice tests made a big difference for me.”

Coastline Community College (CA)

“I enjoyed using the online homework. It helped me out as far as giving hints if I got the answer wrong the first time. I kept copies of the various online homework problems and then wrote down what formula I used and how I got there.”

Santa Ana College (CA)

“[What I like best about MyMathLab are] the guided solutions for the tracked tutorial exercises. It was extremely helpful not to be given just the solution but to have the process and methodology explained.”

Fayetteville Technical Community College (NC)

“It is extremely easy to find everything. I enjoyed the tutorials most of all.”

Coastline Community College (CA)

“All the information I needed was accessible from both work and home, without the need to carry books. [What I like best about MyMathLab is] the ease of navigation.”

Citrus College (CA)

“MyMathLab makes it easy to do work no matter where you are.”

Georgia Perimeter College (GA)

“I like being able to view media at my own pace. To rewind and replay videos if I do not understand something.”

Middlesex Community College (MA)

“Instead of completing problems out of the book, [MyMathLab] lets you to complete the problems online and be told right then whether or not you're correct. The guided solutions were a huge help!”

Florence-Darlington Technical College (SC)

“Using this program allows you to learn at your own pace and gives you the chance to continue going over a certain area that may be tougher to learn. And it lets you go through areas you understand more quickly.”

Victor Valley College (CA)

Riverside Community College (CA)

This class has been the best hands on Math class I have ever taken! Unlike a classroom setting, I only refer questions to the problems I don't know, and I can go thru them step-by step with an instructor so it's like being in a classroom environment, however without the necessaries. Thank you for this great resourceful of information :) I recommended this program to everyone I know, I hope it comes as well in the next level of Math 35 too!

Riverside Community College (CA)

An assortment of comments from students at Delgado Community College:  

• Math Lab and Course Compass provide a lot of extra ways to learn. I am really pleased with the outcome. Thank you.
• Having all assignments available ahead of time made it a lot easier to study and to complete assignments in a timely manner. This class was a great experience. Communication was easy and communication for an online class is a must. I would recommend this class to other students.
• Usually, I do not respond to these surveys because I don't believe that they change anything. But because of the great experience I've had with this program, I feel that I should give something back. Here goes... The online math experience was great. The Pearson program & the textbook was good & was able to score highly. It was a lot more work than I expected, but that was OK because I could work it into my schedule. I have recommended the program to other students this year. I believe that speaks volumes.
• I love math! This class was awesome! The instructor made her expectations very clear, and I was very impressed by the "Mymathlab" learning environment.

Delgado Community College (LA)

I have to admit when I saw you in our classroom last semester and found out (for the first time!) that I was taking a web-enhanced course I freaked! lol. I didn't feel like I was the most technologically advanced person and the thought of a class that required me to use software I didn't know scared me. I ended up realizing how easy and helpful it is. I think Pearson is great and it was super easy to use. It's extremely helpful. I am actually 25 and returning to college after a 6 year break. I hadn't seen any algebra in 6 years and wasn't that great at it to begin with. I feel like your company's software definitely helped me through my course last semester and I specifically enrolled in the course I am in this semester based on the fact I knew it was a Pearson course as well. I intend on taking a Pearson course when I reach College Algebra as well. I know that this time I will sucessfully make it through my algebra in college and that's largely due to your software! I can't say enough good things about Pearson and look forward to seeing you next semester when I take College Algebra with your software!

Butler Community College ()

This is my first time using the program and I just wanted to say how much I love it! I have struggled my entire life with math (this is my second time taking mo3) but using the math lab forces me to do my hw and do it right. It also makes it easy to study difficult problems by using the step by step help next to the problem. I spent hundreds of dollars on a tutor last semester but the math lab program is just as good as a tutor!

I also think the amount of hw given to us is perfect and I love the little quizzes. I will redo each one until I get 100% which is a very rewarding thing and also really helps me understand the information.

I wanted to let you know this so that you can continue to use math lab in your future classes because it really is beneficial. And so that you know some of us are really prospering due to the program. I really feel like I understand everything we have learned so far.

Moorpark College (CA)