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How to Change the Translation Language in Magma Math

Students can translate problems into over 100 languages in Magma Math.

Written by Stephanie

Teachers can:

  • Set a student’s translation language

  • Lock the language so students cannot change it

Students can also choose their own preferred language during assignments or through their account settings.


Option 1: Teachers Set and Lock a Translation Language

Teachers can assign a translation language for individual students and optionally lock the setting.

Step 1: Open the Students Tab

  1. Go to the Students tab.

  2. Select your class.

  3. Find the student you want to update.

  4. Click the three dots (...) next to the student’s name.

Step 2: Open Support Settings

Select Support Settings from the menu.

Step 3: Choose a Translation Language

  1. Open the Translation Language dropdown.

  2. Scroll or use the search bar to find the desired language.

  3. Select the language you want to assign.

Optional: Lock the Translation Language

Teachers can lock the translation language to prevent students from changing it during assignments.

This is especially helpful for:

  • multilingual classrooms

  • immersion programs

  • language support accommodations

  • standardized testing environments

Student Experience

Once enabled, students can click the globe icon in the top-left corner of an assignment to activate translations. Problems and instructions will appear in the selected language.


Option 2: Students Choose Their Own Translation Language

Students can also set their preferred language independently.

Via Account Settings

  1. Open the Account tab.

  2. Select a preferred language.

During an Assignment

  1. Click the globe icon in the top-left corner of the assignment.

  2. Select a language from the menu.

  3. The assignment will automatically translate into the selected language.

Additional Notes:

  • Translation settings can be updated at any time.

  • If a teacher has locked the translation language, students will not be able to change it themselves.

  • Translations apply to problem text and instructions throughout the assignment.

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