Pearson Platforms Quick Reference Guide for Bookstores
The table below was created to help stores respond to student inquiries, and has been updated to reflect any changes to our digital platforms:
Platform |
MyLab |
Mastering |
Revel |
Subjects/Disciplines |
Predominantly used in quantitative disciplines such as Math, Statistics, IT, Accounting, Economics, Finance. |
Science disciplines, including chemistry, biology, anatomy & physiology, physics & geo-sciences |
Qualitative business (marketing, management, etc.) and social sciences (psychology, sociology, political science). Also used in English, Communications and the Humanities. |
What do students need to register? |
MyLab CourseID from their instructor, Access Code Email address |
Mastering CourseID from their instructor, Access Code, Email address. |
Revel Course Link from their instructor, Access Code, Email address |
Subscription Length |
Subscription valid as long as the course is active; instructors set course end date. Select titles offer a 16-week duration for a discount. |
Subscription valid as long as the course is active; instructors set course end date. Select titles offer a 16-week duration for a discount. |
12 months standard. Select disciplines offer 24 months access. |
Printing Capabilities |
Student notes are printable |
Student notes are printable |
Student notes are printable |
Number of Devices |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Can it work on Mac & PC? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Can it be used offline? |
eText can be read offline (app), assignments must be done online |
eText can be read offline (app), assignments must be done online |
Yes (app) |
Can they purchase print? |
Yes, in app. Approximately 6% of students will purchase |
Yes, in app. Approximately 7% of students will purchase |
Yes, the option to buy print appears in registration. Approximately 4% of students will purchase |
Is it available to international students? *always dependent on country specific firewalls and legislation |
Yes - students can access through their browser. |
Yes - students can access through their browser. |
Yes - students can access through their browser from any country. The app can be accessed in these countries. |