How to set up devices?

Make sure your first run with Happy Numbers is about learning math, not wrestling with technology.

Select the right browser – avoid glitches!

To run Happy Numbers we recommend:

– on iPad use Safari

– on PC or Mac use Google Chrome

For manual users only

Create a shortcut

Adding a shortcut to our website on students’ device desktops is the easiest way for them to open it without typing the web address.

The quickest method is to drag the padlock or website icon next to the URL directly onto the desktop. You can rename the shortcut if needed.

If dragging does not work, follow the instructions for your browser below.

Google Chrome

Open the website you want to save.
Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
Hover over Save and share or More tools, then click Create shortcut.
Enter a name for the shortcut and click Create.

Safari

Open the website in Safari.
Click File in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Select Add to Dock.
Enter a name for the shortcut and click Add.

Enter class number – save time!

On a device:

– go to happynumbers.com

– click “I’m a Student”

– enter your class number (you can find it in your teacher account, on the roster page).

The device will remember this number so students won’t have to enter it again.

Test the audio feature – support non-readers

After entering class number:

– click the “sound check” link (below the list of student names)

– click on the blue dynamic icon “How many cubes?”

If you hear the text read aloud, everything is good to go! Students will be able to click on any blue dynamic icon within Happy Numbers exercises to hear it read aloud.

If you don’t hear anything, ensure you are using the right browser and that it is the most uptodate version (see explanations above). Also, check the volume and whether the device is in “silent mode”.