On March 19, 2009, Microsoft made Internet Explorer 8 (IE 8) part of its automatic update system. MathXL will continue to work normally with IE 8. While Pearson works to make MathXL fully compatible, MathXL will detect IE 8 and automatically use the Compatibility View option to emulate IE 7.
You do not need to take any action to use MathXL with IE 8. For the latest information on Pearson’s support of IE 8, read the current 24/7 Support article on IE 8. Click the Notify Me by Email if this Answer is Updated button in the article to get updates on Pearson's progress toward supporting this important release.