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Using Cosmos - Student Quick Start Guide

What is Cosmos?

Cosmos is your helper in Penda. If you get stuck, Cosmos can help you understand and keep going!

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Step 1: Find Cosmos 

• Click the glowing astronaut icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen.

• Note: Cosmos is disabled during assessments.

Step 2: Get Help

• Choose a button (like "Give me a hint" or "Summarize this").

The Golden Rule: Cosmos helps you learn—it will not give you the final answer!

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Using Cosmos in Activities

On Reading Screens

When you're reading a passage, use Cosmos to:

1. Summarize this: Get the "big picture" of a long text.

2. Explain this another way: If the wording is confusing, Cosmos will rephrase it.

On Question Screens

If you are stuck on a problem, ask Cosmos to:

1. Help me understand the question: Breaks down what the question is asking. 

2. Give me a hint: Get a nudge in the right direction.

3. Coach me through it: Walk through the logic step-by-step.

4. Give me a strategy: Learn how to tackle this type of science question.

Mastering the Toolbar

	Icon	What it does
	Calendar	View chat history to revisit prior learning steps
	Speaker	Listen to Cosmos read the help aloud.
	Full Screen	Expand the window for easier viewing side-by-side
	"X"	Close the Cosmos window when you're ready to answer.

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Language & Translation (The "Deep Dive")

There are two ways to translate in Penda, and they do different things:

Cosmos Help & Menu Translation

• Go to Profile Settings → Language → Select your language
  • Translates Cosmos help into your language
  • Translates buttons and menus in Penda
  • 🚫 This does NOT translate the science lesson content

Activity Translation - Immersive Reader/Language Translator

• Click the headphone icon in the bottom left corner of the activity screen
  • Translates the activity reading passages, questions, and answer choices
  • Click here to learn more on How to Use the Immersive Reader and Language Translator Tools for Students
  • 🚫 This does NOT translate Cosmos Help and Menus

Pro-Tip: If you need everything in your native language, remember to check both settings

💡 Remember

• Profile Settings = Cosmos help + menus
• Headphone icon = lesson content

Tips for Success

• Try your best first 
• Use Cosmos when you feel stuck 
• Read the help carefully

Good to Know

• Cosmos helps you learn
• It doesn’t do the work for you
• It only gives activity-related help
• It’s safe and built just for students like you!