{"id":852226,"date":"2026-07-25T21:44:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T01:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/10-things-to-do-now-to-kick-off-a-great-math-year\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T21:44:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T01:44:06","slug":"10-things-to-do-now-to-kick-off-a-great-math-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/10-things-to-do-now-to-kick-off-a-great-math-year\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to Do Now to Kick Off a Great Math Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mother-and-student-on-computer-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Mother and student at a computer ready to start a great math year\" class=\"wp-image-852235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mother-and-student-on-computer-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mother-and-student-on-computer-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mother-and-student-on-computer-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mother-and-student-on-computer-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.nicolethemathlady.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mother-and-student-on-computer.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want a great math year? As a new school year approaches, there are a few simple steps you can take to set yourself up for a smooth and successful start\u2014especially when it comes to math. Whether it\u2019s making sure your students know their password or reviewing online grading settings, a little preparation now can make a big difference later. Let\u2019s make sure you\u2019re ready to hit the ground running!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;background:#f4f7f1;border:1px solid #dce7d8;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 22px;margin:26px 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:1.6em;line-height:1;\">&#9989;<\/div>\n<div><p style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;color:#256a31;\">Quick answer<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.6;\">For a great math year, log in early and reset any forgotten passwords, check your Parent Dashboard, assign the correct course and starting lesson, set up online grading, test your tech, let students explore the platform, and learn to use Reports.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#f4f7f1;border:1px solid #dce7d8;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 22px;margin:26px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:700;color:#256a31;\">In this article<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.9;\">\n<li><a href=\"#smooth-sign-in\" style=\"color:#38743f;\">Start with a smooth sign-in<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#parent-dashboard\" style=\"color:#38743f;\">Discover your Parent Dashboard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#assign-accordingly\" style=\"color:#38743f;\">Assign accordingly<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#student-login\" style=\"color:#38743f;\">Set your students up for a smooth login<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#check-tech\" style=\"color:#38743f;\">Check your tech<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#explore-platform\" style=\"color:#38743f;\">Let your students explore the new platform<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#use-reports\" style=\"color:#38743f;\">Get ready to start using Reports<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#receive-emails\" style=\"color:#38743f;\">Make sure you&#8217;re set to receive emails<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\" style=\"color:#38743f;\">Visit the Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#enjoy-process\" style=\"color:#38743f;\">Enjoy the process for a great math year<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"smooth-sign-in\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Start with a Smooth Sign-In \u2328\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t wait until the day you\u2019re ready to dive into lessons to log in for the first time. Taking a few minutes now to check your account, explore the platform, and make sure everything is set up can save a lot of stress later. That way, when it\u2019s time to get started, you and your student can jump right in without any hiccups. So, dig out those login details and make sure you can access your Parent Account by trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>log in<\/strong><\/a>. If you\u2019ve forgotten your password, simply click on \u201cForgot Password?\u201d and follow the steps to reset it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"parent-dashboard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Rediscover Your Parent Dashboard \ud83d\udd0d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you get logged in, you\u2019ll be taken to your Parent Dashboard where you can see the status of each of your students. If you need to add a new student, you&#8217;ll find those steps or purchase a Math Pass, you can find those steps <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.nicolethemathlady.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/67000750182-how-do-i-purchase-math-passes-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>. If you need to renew your student&#8217;s Math Pass, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.nicolethemathlady.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/67000751646-how-do-math-pass-renewals-and-expirations-work-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these steps<\/a><\/strong> will show you how to do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"assign-accordingly\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Assign Accordingly \u2611\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll want to make sure each student has the correct course\/textbook assigned to them and, <em>if they are in the middle of a course<\/em>, you will need to <strong>select their starting lesson<\/strong>. To learn how to do that, go <a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.freshdesk.com\/en\/support\/solutions\/articles\/67000746477-does-my-student-need-to-start-at-the-beginning-can-my-student-start-anywhere-in-the-course-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. You will also want to check which assignments and problems are assigned for Online Grading. And, while you are at it, you might want to <strong>double check the rest of your student\u2019s course settings<\/strong>. There are several ways you can customize your student\u2019s account including: which types of assignments they need to do, whether they have access to our handy online calculator, what triggers a \u201cTrouble Spot\u201d and more. Go <a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.freshdesk.com\/en\/support\/solutions\/articles\/67000746478-which-settings-can-i-customize-for-my-student-account-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about the different ways you can customize your Student Accounts. If you\u2019re still deciding which curriculum fits best, our new <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/curriculum\/comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Math Match Quiz<\/a><\/strong> can help with that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"student-login\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Ensure Your Students Have Easy Access \ud83d\udd11<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To watch videos and enter answers for online grading, your student will need to be logged into their student account which means they will need their username and password you set for them. You can <strong>find your student\u2019s username on your Parent Dashboard<\/strong>. And, if you <strong>need to reset their password<\/strong>, follow the simple steps found <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.nicolethemathlady.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/67000751647-how-do-i-manage-my-account-or-student-information-#:~:text=How%20do%20I%20change%20my%20student%E2%80%99s%20password%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"check-tech\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Check Your Tech \ud83d\udcbb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure your devices are ready to go and your browser is up to date. Bookmark the <a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>login page<\/strong><\/a>, check your internet connection and test those usernames and passwords one more time. If it has been a wee bit since you&#8217;ve been on our site or you&#8217;ve made any changes to your devices, we also suggest you go <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/video.nicolethemathlady.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong> to check compatibility between your student&#8217;s setup and our video player. If you run into any issues, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.nicolethemathlady.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/67000746050-why-isn-t-my-video-loading-or-playing-properly-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>this troubleshooting guide<\/strong><\/a> should help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"use-reports\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Get Ready to Start Using Reports \ud83d\udcc8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most customers rely on the email we send as soon as a student submits an assignment (which you can learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.freshdesk.com\/en\/support\/solutions\/articles\/67000746479-can-i-get-an-email-after-an-assignment-is-submitted-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>,) but did you know that the Reports section includes a lot of very valuable data you can use to guide your student\u2019s success? Indeed it does! You might want to check out this tool before your kids get too far into this year\u2019s course. For directions on how to find your student\u2019s Reports, go <a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.freshdesk.com\/en\/support\/solutions\/articles\/67000746480-where-can-i-find-my-student-s-reports-what-data-do-the-reports-include-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"receive-emails\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Make Sure You&#8217;re Set to Receive Emails from Us \ud83d\udce7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have want to receive emails with your student&#8217;s online grading results, be sure Notifications are enabled on and our email address (noreply@nicolethemathlady.com) is listed in your contacts. You can find more info on email notifications <a href=\"https:\/\/support.nicolethemathlady.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/67000746479-can-i-receive-an-email-after-an-assignment-is-submitted-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Visit the Frequently Asked Questions \u2753<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a question or are unsure about how to do something, visit the Frequently Asked Questions. There, you&#8217;ll find answers to questions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.nicolethemathlady.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/67000746059-how-do-i-change-my-student-s-course-or-textbook-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How do I change my student&#8217;s textbook<\/a>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.nicolethemathlady.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/67000745974-how-do-i-adjust-the-settings-for-online-grading-#:~:text=Decide%20which%20Problems%20show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How do I change to odds\/evens for online grading?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.nicolethemathlady.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/67000746646-where-does-my-student-watch-the-videos-\">Where do we go to watch the videos?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While our customer service team is here to serve you, you&#8217;ll be able to get an answer much quicker by visiting the FAQs. You can access the button at the bottom of your Parent Dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"explore-platform\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Organize Your Student&#8217;s Space \ud83d\udcd8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you have a dedicated homeschool classroom or your kids travel around the house with totes filled with their school supplies, organizing their space in advance will help each day flow more smoothly. No matter which course your student is doing with Nicole the Math Lady, they will need access to their textbook(s), a device with internet access and a writing utensil. They might also need other materials such as manipulatives or a calculator. The Instructor&#8217;s Guide or Lesson Plans should include a list of necessary items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"enjoy-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Enjoy the Process for a Great Math Year \u2764\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting a new school year can feel overwhelming and stressful, but it\u2019s also exciting and refreshing to start a new chapter of your student\u2019s educational journey. Being able to sit next to your student (literally) as they learn and grow every day is an amazing opportunity. And, though some days might result in more tears than wins, it\u2019s the sum of the experience that matters. Enjoy the process!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My entire team at NTML feels very blessed to be a part of that journey.   If you have any questions or need help, just reach out\u2014we\u2019re here for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nicole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-radius:14px;padding:26px;margin:34px 0;text-align:center;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\">Make math click for your child<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 auto 18px;max-width:520px;color:#555;\">Nicole teaches every lesson with clear videos and automatic grading.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/sample-videos\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#38743f;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;margin:5px;\">Watch free samples<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nicolethemathlady.com\/curriculum\/comparison\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:#38743f;border:2px solid #38743f;text-decoration:none;padding:10px 20px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;margin:5px;\">Compare curricula<\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want a great math year? 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