Frequently Asked Questions

General

What's an EP?

An EP is our name for a learning unit — it consists of 5 vocab words with associated exercises and a 3-question multiple-choice quiz at the end. There are 20 EPs within a Rhymes with Reason module. In the music industry, EP is short for Extended Play record, a musical recording with a few tracks but less than a full album.

Who's using Rhymes with Reason?

Visit our community page to learn about our users!

What kinds of lyrics will students be exposed to?

All of the lyric examples within the Rhymes with Reason program have been screened for academic appropriateness. Students will not be exposed to demeaning, explicit, or violent lyrics while using this program.

What student age range is Rhymes with Reason best for?

There are 4 difficulty ranges for the standard ELA modules in Rhymes with Reason:

Our Basics modules are for our youngest learners, between 2nd and 3rd grade.

Our Fundamentals modules are the next level up, typically for learners in 4th through 6th grade.

Our Essentials modules are for intermediate learners, typically those in 7th through 9th grade.

Our College Prep modules are for advanced learners, typically those in 10th through 12th grade.

How will students be tested?

Every EP ends with a 3-question quiz, there are 10-question checkpoint quizzes after every 5 EPs, and there are pre-tests and post-tests for every module.

Which devices support Rhymes with Reason?

Rhymes with Reason can be used by students on computers, tablets, or mobile smartphones, no app download required. The instructor experience is optimized for the computer interface.

How can I cancel my subscription?

We're sad to see you go, but if you'd like to cancel your subscription, contact us we'll take care of it.

Students

How do I answer this type of question?

For any question type within the Rhymes with Reason platform you're having trouble with, there's a help tool in the upper right corner of the page that looks like a "?" symbol. Clicking on this tool will give you some guidance about how to approach the question.

How do I reset my password?

Your instructor will need to help you with resetting your password. Just let them know you're having trouble logging in, and they can click on the key symbol next to your name in their dashboard to reset your password.

Teachers

How do I sign up?

Go to Sign Up and click on the Teachers tab.

If your school administrator has purchased a subscription and you would like to activate your classroom, select the Activate Classroom option. The next screen will ask you to enter your name and email address, and to create a new password. You will then need to enter your organizational username and password to sign up.
If you would like to start a free trial, select the Free Trial option. You'll book a time for an initial onboarding meeting with our customer success manager, who will give you signup credentials and introduce you to the tools on the platform.

How do I sign up my students?

Log in and click on your classroom from the dashboard. In your classroom settings, select "Create Student Accounts" and follow the directions to sign up your students and download your classroom roster.

You can also add students to one classroom from a different one if they are already using Rhymes with Reason within your organization using the "Manage Students" button.

Administrators

How do I allow teachers to activate their accounts?

Once you purchase your organizational subscription to Rhymes with Reason, you will be given an organizational username and password. Share these details with the teachers in your organization, who can use them to activate their classrooms and create their own personal login details.