One click. One place. For all your course needs.
Your Online Learning Solution for
Mathematics!
MathPortal is required for this course.
You will need to obtain access to MathPortal by purchasing it as a package with the textbook through the bookstore,
or directly from the MathPortal Web site at http://portals.bfwpub.com/fapp8e. Please note that the MathPortal
includes the eBook – therefore you do not need to acquire both it and the textbook, but if you prefer a printed text, it
can be purchased with the portal for a nominal fee.
Accessing MathPortal.
Below are purchasing options. Once you have your access, registering is simple. Follow these steps:
1) Go to http://portals.bfwpub.com/fapp8e
2) Select the “Register an Activation Code” link
3) Fill in the requested information
(note: be sure to write down your
password for future use)
4) Click “Next” at the bottom of the page,
confirm the information on the following
screen, and click “Create Account” to
complete the registration process
5) Once you have registered and you log into the site,
you will be taken to the homepage, where you can
find “eBook,” “Resources,” and “Assignments”
tabs along the top banner of the site
You may purchase the printed textbook packaged with a 12 month MathPortal
Access Card directly from your campus bookstore…
*Cost for MathPortal access card packaged with the text is an additional $10 net.
*Cost for MathPortal stand alone access card is $50 net (not including any additional bookstore mark-up).
You may purchase MathPortal access online directly from W.H. Freeman &
Company . http://portals.bfwpub.com/fapp8e. *Remember – MathPortal includes
the complete eBook!
*Cost for MathPortal direct is $63 to the student.
Technical support is available Monday – Friday 9 AM – 3 AM and Saturday and Sunday 11:30 AM – 8 PM for
both you and your instructors.
Toll Free: (800) 936-6899 or via e-mail at techsupport@bfwpub.com, or visit us at http://bfwpub.com/techsupport
*Prices subject to change
Features Include:
MathPortal is organized around three main components:
1) Interactive eBook
Integrates a complete and customizable online version of the text with all of its media resources. This ebook is not
just PDFs of the text. You can quickly search the text, highlight key areas, and add notes. There are also integrated
learning tools, such as Mathematical Applets, Online Quizzes, Sudoku Puzzles, Example Plus Exercises, and
Gradable Flashcards.
2) Resources:
Organizes all of the resources into one location for ease of use. Resources include:
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Online Quizzes created to accompany each chapter of the textbook. 10 multiple choice questions per
chapter give students the opportunity to test their skills.
Mathematical Applets to help students master key concepts through visualization.
Gradable Vocabulary Flashcards use an interactive interface as an innovative study tool, providing
means to review and master key terms.
Example Plus Exercises provide additional, in depth exercises to accompany the material of each
chapter.
Sudoku Puzzles developed specifically to accompany the text offer a popular medium by which to test
and hone mathematical skills.
Custom Chapters offer detailed additional coverage of such topics as Counting and Probability,
Geometry, Personal Finance, Numeration Systems, Logic, and more.
Student Solutions to Odd-Numbered Exercises includes explanations of crucial concepts and detailed
solutions to odd-numbered problems with step-by-step models of important mathematical techniques.
3) Assignment Center:
Where instructors can post additional materials and homework. Be sure to check it often for any new
assignments.