General Information

The General Information section includes Pearson at a Glance, What is a Study Plan?, and Resources & Learning Aids. These provide a general guide for the Pearson interface including the features of quizzes/tests/assignments and study plan.

Pearson at a Glance

• The following symbols designate an item in Pearson:

Homework
Quiz
Test
Study Plan



• For some courses, you can print out the homework assignments only once (before your first attempt) using these directions:
  1. Select the first question of a specific assignment.
  2. Find and select Question Help.
  3. Select Print.
  4. Select Print homework assignment.
• The assignment due date is shown at the top of the assignment and a score summary is displayed at the bottom.
• Multi-part homework questions will only show one part at a time. You must select Check Answer to check your response before moving onto the next part.
• When completing a quiz or test, you must select Submit to record your score. Selecting the S (Save) button saves your work, but does not record your score.
• It is recommended you complete the homework before attempting the quiz.

Viewing Assignment Policies

Policies regarding number of attempts, time allotment, and point values for specific assignments/quizzes/tests vary by course. These policies can be found in the assignments within Canvas. See examples below. (Images do not reflect all course policies)

Examples of homework, quiz, and test Pearson interface. Images do not reflect all course policies.