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SHARPEN

Better Exam Prep

Sharpen is the ultimate college study app that revolutionizes exam prep.

Empower student success with better exam prep.

Students use Sharpen to study on-the-go, completing bite-sized activities so they arrive to your class confident and ready to learn. 

What’s Inside?

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Videos

Students begin the learning journey with 3-minute videos, a fresh take on popular concepts.

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Chapter Summaries

They swipe through a summary of the chapter.

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Flashcards

Next, they master key terms and definitions.

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NEW! Quiz Bank for Exam Prep

Students take a range of quizzes and timed practice tests to simulate real exams!

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Improve Section

Sharpen identifies learning gaps, recommending content that’s most helpful to individual learners.

Available Titles and Digital Courses

Pair Sharpen with your existing textbook or digital solution to enhance the teaching experience, from an education company you can trust.

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An illustrated woman seated on the ground wearing a bun, in a pink top and pink shorts with a camera around her neck pointing to her right

About Sharpen

75% of college students have changed how they study since COVID-19. Students regularly feel overwhelmed, turning to social media for extra content. Unfortunately, this shortcut leads to misinformation and battles for academic integrity.

McGraw Hill developed Sharpen, a college study app that revolutionizes exam prep. As an educator, you can count on Sharpen to:

  • Keep students on track with engaging activities.
  • Coach students with a personalized study experience.
  • Offer trusted content, aligned with your textbook.
  • Boost exam scores and academic outcomes. Simply put, it works!

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Sharpen FAQs for Instructors

Does Sharpen give away answers to homework questions, tests, and exams?
Sharpen NEVER gives away the answers to homework problems or test questions. Sharpen teaches students to learn the concepts, the right way.



Who is the author of Sharpen?
Sharpen was created by McGraw Hill subject matter experts. The terminology in the Sharpen flashcards directly matches McGraw Hill textbooks, for relevant titles.

What is the cost of Sharpen?
Please contact your sales representative for additional information. The price is very affordable and varies based upon the duration of the course. Instructors can adopt Sharpen and package it with other McGraw Hill products or use Sharpen on its own.

I’m already using Connect, ALEKS, McGraw Hill GO, or an eBook from McGraw Hill. Should I recommend Sharpen to my students?
Yes! Many people use Sharpen alongside other McGraw Hill products as a companion resource. Please contact your sales representative to discuss options.

I am not using a McGraw Hill textbook. Can I still recommend Sharpen to students?
Yes! Sharpen is available for 140 titles and courses. Explore titles here.

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