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Pearson+ for educators

Get answers to commonly asked questions about Inclusive Access and eTextbooks in Pearson+ from an educator perspective.

Pearson is focused on equity, student success, and driving down the overall cost of a degree.

Pearson’s Inclusive Access program delivers the required learning materials for your course on the first day of class, at a substantial discount off the price of traditional print materials.

When you pair Inclusive Access with eTextbooks in Pearson+, students will have affordable, anytime/anywhere access to high-quality digital course materials by the first day of class. This model simplifies the purchasing process for your students.

Students get instant access to their eTextbook in Pearson+ with upgraded features like notes, highlights, text translation, flashcards, audio, search, an AI-powered study tool, and offline access via the mobile app.

eTextbooks in Pearson+ give your students an additional affordable option to access their text in a digital format that offers upgraded features like notes, highlights, text translation, flashcards, audio, an AI-powered study tool, and offline access via the mobile app.

When you assign MyLab^® or Mastering^®, your students will automatically get the accompanying eTextbook in Pearson+, giving them a more integrated study experience. They’ll be able to access this eTextbook through their courseware or through your school’s Learning Management System (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, D2L, or similar).

Yes, as a distribution model, Inclusive Access and eTextbooks in Pearson+ give you the freedom to continue using your print selections in a digital format.

From the time an Inclusive Access model is chosen, the Pearson team collaborates with institutions to understand their needs and create a plan to support those priorities. When the institution is ready to launch Inclusive Access, the Pearson team helps you connect to your digital materials, get set up prior to the first day of the term and learn how to use the materials effectively in your classroom.

Get started with Pearson+ for your LMS: Instructor Help

Students will access the eTextbook in Pearson+ from the institution’s Learning Management System and will not be required to enter an access code. This will enable students to have a smoother first day of class.

Access will begin from the course start date, unless the student has opted out before the census date.

Get started with Pearson+ for your LMS: Student Help

Study Prep in Pearson+

Study Prep is a video platform, available in the Pearson+ app, with thousands of explanations, solutions, and practice problems in 20+ subjects to help students study and prepare for exams. When students upload their syllabus, videos are personalized to your course, and tutors walk students through solutions. Plus, interactive AI-powered videos and summaries help students understand lessons from your class.

When students purchase a Study Prep subscription, they'll get unlimited access to all available subjects with various features. Select titles include additional AI-generated content.

Right now, we offer Study Prep for these subjects:

Biology
General Biology
Microbiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Genetics
Cell Biology

Business
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Financial Accounting

Chemistry
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
GOB Chemistry
Biochemistry
Intro to Chemistry

Math
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Precalculus
Calculus
Business Calculus
Statistics
Business Statistics

Physics
Physics

Social Sciences
Psychology

Study Prep is designed to give students access to resources that can help them learn difficult concepts and dive deeper into key course topics. With thousands of practice problems in MyLab^® and Mastering^®, there’s a chance that some content could be repeated in a Study Prep assessment item.

We’ll use administrative and moderation tools to monitor engagement and summarize the data to help us understand how students are using Study Prep content. To respect privacy, the data we gather will not include students’ names. Currently, the sharing of learning insights with faculty is not available.

You can access Channels in several ways:

With a Study Prep subscription
With a subscription to MyLab^® and Mastering^® with eTextbook. Users can access their eTextbook from within a course and enter the Pearson+ environment, which includes Study Prep.

If you need access to additional eTextbooks, contact your Pearson representative to request a complimentary digital desk copy, or you can request one here.