Maple T.A. Beginner's Guide for Student's - Maplesoft

Maple T.A. Beginner's Guide forStudent's

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Maple T.A. Beginner's Guide for Student's

ContentsPreface ............................................................................................................................................. v1 Getting Started ................................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Logging into Maple T.A. ............................................................................................................. 11.2 Accessing a Class ....................................................................................................................... 11.3 Assignments .............................................................................................................................. 2

Taking an Assignment ................................................................................................................. 2Text Mode vs Symbol Mode ......................................................................................................... 4

1.4 Viewing Your Grades .................................................................................................................. 5Index ................................................................................................................................................ 9

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PrefaceIntroduction

Recommended Configuration for Client MachinesBrowser Settings• All clients require a Java-enabled browser.

• JavaScript™ and cookies must be enabled.

• Instructors require Java Runtime Environment™ (JRE™) 1.6 or Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.7.

• Students require Java 1.6 or Java 1.7.

Client Machine Supported Configurations

Windows (32-bit and 64 bit) PlatformsHardware RequirementsBrowsersOS Versions1 GHz processor or better, 2 GB RAM orbetter

Firefox® 17.0 ESR, 20.0, GoogleChrome™ 26.0, Internet Explorer® 8.0,9.0, 10.0,Maple T.A. ProctoredBrowser*

Windows XP®

1 GHz processor or better, 2 GB RAM orbetter

Firefox 17.0 ESR, 20.0, Google Chrome26.0, Internet Explorer 8.0, 9.0, 10.0,Maple T.A. Proctored Browser*

Windows Vista®



Windows 7



Windows 8

*For Students: Instructors may require that students take a test in theMaple T.A. Proctored Browser. The ProctoredBrowser can be installed on Windows only. On Windows XP, the Proctored Browser requires Windows XP SP 3 orlater. The Proctored Browser also requires the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 to be installed.

64-bit Macintosh PlatformsHardware RequirementsBrowsersOS Versions1 GHz processor or better, 2 GB RAM orbetter

Firefox 17.0 ESR, 20.0, Safari 5.1, 6.0Mac OS X® 10.7 or 10.8

Linux (32-bit and 64-bit) PlatformsHardware RequirementsBrowsersOS Versions1 GHz processor or better, 2 GB RAM orbetter

Firefox 17.0 ESR, 20.0, Google Chrome26.0

SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop 11,12



Red Hat® Enterprise 5, 6



Ubuntu® 12.04 LTS, 12.10

Internet Access

Broadband (Cable Modem or DSL) Internet connection is recommended for optimal performance

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1 Getting Started1.1 Logging into Maple T.A.To access your Maple T.A. account, do the following.

1. Launch an internet browser that has a Java plugin enabled.

2. Enter the URL to access the Maple T.A. site. Note: If you do not have the URL, please contact your instructor orsystem administrator.

You will see a webpage that looks similar to the one below:

3. Log in using your credentials. If you do not have a login id, click on the Register link to create your own account.

Once you have logged in, you will see the System Homepage.

1.2 Accessing a ClassTo access the Class Homepage for a specific class, click on the corresponding hyperlink for that class.

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1.3 AssignmentsTaking an Assignment

On the Class Homepage, click on the assignment you want to take:

You will now see the first assignment question:

Note: In some cases, you may see a proctor authorization form in which you will need a proctor to authorize you totake the assignment

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There are a few buttons you can press to navigate through assignment questions. The following table summarizesbuttons and their actions:

DescriptionButtonGo to the Next question in the assignmentNextGo to the previous question in the assignmentBackNavigate to any question in the assignmentQuestion MenuFinish and Grade your assignmentGradeAccess the help system for Maple T.A.HelpContinue working on your assignment at a later timeQuit & Save

Once you have finished your assignment, click Grade.

If you have left any questions unanswered or made errors in your input, you will be notified before you see your grade:

Note: if you see the above screen, go back and fix the issues reported or click Grade a second time to finish.

You will then be taken to the Grade Report screen. If the instructor has allowed it, you will also see your final gradeand can view which questions you got right or wrong by clicking View Details.

You can then click Quit & Save to return to your Class Homepage.

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Text Mode vs Symbol Mode

On some questions, you have the option to Change Math Entry Mode. If you click this link, you see the following:

When using Text Mode, remember to use your syntax correctly.

For example, 1+x/1-x is different from (1+x)/(1-x).

Under the input dialog box is a Preview link that shows you what your text input looks like in Symbol Mode:Symbol Mode RepresentationExpression

1+x/1-x

(1+x)/(1-x)

When using Symbol Mode, you can click on the symbol you would like to input by using the palette menu:


1.4 Viewing Your GradesTo view your grades for an assignment, do the following:

1. On the Class Homepage, go to Gradebook > View Past Results:

2. Click on an assignment, and then click Search. Your grades are displayed for the assignment you selected. Youadjust any options in the Advanced Search Panel or View Panel and view updated results:

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3. For more detailed information, click Details, next to your result.


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