Instructions for Logging into your new Ideas Algebra 2 Textbook

Although most of our assignments will be in WaMap, having access to the textbook can help you review, and gives you additional examples and explanations for topics we cover in class. To access the online textbook, you need to enroll in our class:

1) Go to the Big Ideas page: Link OR use this one www.bigideasmath.com

2)     Click on the little blue writing “New to Big Ideas Math?”

3)     Enter the Access Code: Create New Codes

4)     Fill in your first and last name.

5)     For the password, use your birthday month capitalized, date, and then a special character of your choice without any spaces.  EX:  May26#

6)     Confirm your password.

7)     The screen will then open up with a username.  COPY IT DOWN NOW…. somewhere safe.  Or use your phone and take a picture of the screen so it won’t get lost. 

In addition to the textbook, there are really cool things available to you!  Make sure to find:

1)     Resources tab:

a.     The online textbook

b.     Vocabulary flashcards

c.     Printable graph paper and other resources under “math tool paper”

d.     Multi-language glossary (if applicable to you). 

e.     Skills review handbook – if you’re lacking in an area this is the place to go to get up to snuff.