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TABLE OF CONTENTSAbout CPSTechnical Requirements 6Compatible Devices 6Getting Started 7Downloading and Installing CPS 7Installing CPS from the CPS Installation Disc 7Creating a Database 8Opening a Database 9

Hardware Setup 9CPS Receiver Setup 9Changing the Channel on RF Receivers 10Changing the Channel on a CPS Pulse Clicker 10Changing the Channel on a CPS Spark Clicker 10Programming ResponseCard NXT Device IDs 11Changing the Channel on a ResponseCard NXT 11

Configuring Settings 12Setting Delivery Options 12

ClassesClasses 14Creating a Class Roster 14Editing Class or Teacher Information 15Importing a Class from another CPS Database 16Importing a Class from aCSV File 17Deleting a Class 17

Students 18Adding Students to a Class Roster 18Copying Students to a Class 18Editing Student Information 19Show All Students 19Deleting a Student 19

Attendance 20Taking Attendance 20

StandardsCreating Standards 21Associating Dynamic Standards to Questions 22Copying Questions Within a Standard 22Downloading State Standards 23Import Standards 23Importing State Standards 23Exporting Standards from a PC as a CXM File 24Importing Standards from aCXM 24

Edit Standards 24Editing Standards 24


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Editing Questions in a Standard 25AddQuestions to an Existing Standard 25

Delete Standards 26Deleting a Standard 26Deleting Questions from a Standard 26

LessonsCreate Lessons 27Creating Lessons 27Adding Questions to a Lesson 28Using the CPS Question Author 28Creating Chalkboard Questions 30Adding Graphics to Questions 31Adding Notes andMedia to a Question 31Associating Questions to Standards 33Editing Questions 34Copying Questions to Other Lessons 34Deleting Lessons andQuestions 34

Import Lessons 35Importing a Pre-existing Lesson from aCPS Database 35Formatting an RTF Document 35Importing a Lesson fromMicrosoft Word 37ExportingMac Lessons to a PC 37ImportingMac Lessons to a PC 38Exporting PC Lessons to aMac 38Importing PC Lessons to aMac 39

FastGrade Lessons 39Creating a FastGrade Lesson 39Engaging a FastGrade Lesson 41

PowerPoint Presentations 41Importing PowerPoint Presentations 41Engaging PowerPoint Presentations 42

ExamView and CPS 43Creating an ExamView Test with the QuickTest Wizard 43Saving ExamView Files as a Test Bank 43Adding an ExamView Test Bank to a CPS Database 44

Printing Lessons for a There It Is! Team Activity 44EngageAssessment Modes 45Engaging Teacher Managed Assessment Mode 45Engaging Student Managed Assessment Mode 46Engaging Student Managed PracticeMode 47Engaging Anonymous Mode 47

Using the Engage Toolbar 48Creating aQuick Class 49Engaging a Session 49Engaging Verbal Questions 51


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Engaging Chalkboard Questions 53EngagingMultiple Lessons 54

Team ActivitiesCreating Team Rosters 56Engaging There It Is! Team Activity 56

ReportsReport Types 58Class Reports 58Individual Reports 61Export Reports 63

Generating Reports 65Regrading Assessments 66Deleting Sessions 66

Higher Education and CPSCPSOnline 67Creating a CPSOnline Account 67Creating a CPSOnline Class Roster 68Importing a CPSOnline Class Roster 69Syncing a CPSOnline Class 69

Blackboard 70Enabling a Blackboard Class 70Importing a Class from Blackboard 71Syncing a Class with Blackboard 71

Blackboard Vista 72Enabling a Blackboard Vista Class 72Importing a Class from Blackboard Vista 73Syncing a Class with Blackboard Vista 73

ANGEL 74Enabling a Class from ANGEL 74Importing a Class from ANGEL 74Syncing a Class with ANGEL 75

Uploading Sessions to an LMS 75Student Resources 76Registering for a CPSOnline Class 76Registering for a Class through School LMS (Blackboard, Blackboard Vista, ANGEL) 77

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ABOUT CPSThe Classroom Performance System™ (CPS) software performs threemain functions:

l Create and/or import classes, students, lessons, assignments and standards.l Administer student response sessions based on the created and/or imported lessons, assignments and standards.l Generate reports based on collected session data.

This chapter covers the following sections:

Technical RequirementsCompatible DevicesGetting StartedHardware SetupConfiguring Settings

Technical Requirements

Minimum System Requirements Mac:

l Mac OS X 10.7 or higherl Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 1.66 GHzl 32-bit/64-bit Kernel and Extensionsl 2GB RAMl 1GB hard disk space for installationl 1024 x 768 resolution at 24-bit color or higherl Standard USB 2.0 port (2)l Microsoft Office 2011

Compatible DevicesThe following devices are compatible with CPS:

Clicker Receiver

CPS IR clicker CPS IR receiverl The infrared (IR) receiver supports up to 64 CPS IR clickers.l The IR receivers can accept signals from IR clickers up to 60 feetaway within a direct line-of-sight.

CPS Spark clickerCPS Pulse clicker

CPS Pulse RF receiver

l The CPS Pulse Radio Frequency (RF) receiver supports up to 500CPS Spark and/or CPS Pulse clickers.

l The RF receivers can accept signals up to 150 feet away and do notrequire a line-of-sight to accept signals from the clickers.


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Clicker Receiver

ResponseCard NXTTurning TechnologiesRRRF-03 receiverRRRF-04 receiver

l The Turning Technologies RRRF-03 and RRRF-04 receivers supportup to 1000 clickers per receiver.

l The RF receivers can accept signals up to 200 feet away and do notrequire a line-of-sight to accept signals from the clickers.

IMPORTANTResponseCard NXT requires programmedDevice IDs to work with CPS. For information on how toprogram Device IDs, seeProgramming ResponseCard NXT Device IDs.

Getting StartedThis section covers the following topics:

Downloading and Installing CPSInstalling CPS from the CPS Installation DiscCreating a DatabaseOpening a Database

Downloading and Installing CPS

Prerequisites

Please verify that your computer meets the Technical Requirements before downloading CPS.

1 Go to www.turningtechnologies.com/responsesystemsupport/downloads.2 Below Polling Software, click CPS.3 Below DownloadOptions, click the link of the appropriate version.4 Enter the required information and click Submit.

5 Click theClick to Download icon.TheEndUser License Agreement Statement window appears.

6 Click Accept.The CPS file downloads.

7 Once the download is complete, double-click the file.TheCPS Installationwindow will appear.

8 Double-click Install CPS and/orCPS PPT in the installation window.9 Follow the on-screen prompts.10 Click Install.11 After the installation is complete, restart the computer.

A CPS and/or CPS for PowerPoint icon appears on the desktop.

Installing CPS from the CPS Installation DiscCPS can be installed from an installation disc.


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WARNINGYoumust have administrative privileges to install the software. If you do not have administrativeprivileges, contact your IT department.

1 Insert the CPS installation disc into the DVD-ROM drive.2 Double-click the Install CPS icon on the desktop.

The Install CPS window appears.3 Double-click Install CPS and follow the on-screen prompts.4 Click Restart to finish the installation.

The CPS icon now appears on the desktop.

Creating a DatabaseA CPS database contains class information, lessons and questions, team activities, standards and student performance datafor sessions already administered.

1 OpenCPS from the desktop icon.TheAttention! File not foundwindow appears.

NOTEIf you are already in a CPS database, click File, select New and go to step 3.

2 Click New.TheSavewindow opens.

3 Select the location to save the file.4 Click New Folder to create and name the folder to store your CPS database.

5 Click Create.


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6 Enter a name for the database file in theSave As window and click Save.

TIPWhenmoving the database from one location to another, copy the folder that contains thedatabase so all associated files are alsomoved. Always use the latest version of the database.

Opening a DatabaseCPS automatically opens the last used database each time it opens. To access a different database, open CPS.

NOTEIf the last database used is no longer available because you renamed, deleted or moved the file, an errormessage appears. You can create a new database or open an existing CPS database. To create a newdatabase, seeCreating a Database.

1 In CPS, click File and select Open.

TIPTo open a recently used database, click File, select Open Recent and select the database youwould like to open.

TheCPS: Openwindow appears.2 Select theCPS database to open.3 Click Open.

Hardware SetupParticipants interact with CPS through clickers that communicate through a receiver. The CPS response system uses eitherinfrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF) technology. SeeCompatible Devices for a list of supported devices.

This section covers the following topics:

CPS Receiver SetupChanging the Channel on RF ReceiversChanging the Channel on a CPS Pulse ClickerChanging the Channel on a CPS Spark ClickerProgramming ResponseCard NXT Device IDsChanging the Channel on a ResponseCard NXT

CPS Receiver Setup

1 Plug the CPS receiver into an available USB port on yourcomputer.

2 Double-click the CPS desktop icon to open CPS.3 CPS automatically detects your receiver settings. If the receiver is not automatically detected, follow the steps below.

a Click the Turning Technologies icon in theMenu Extra area and select Device Manager from themenu.b Click Options and select Discover Devices.

DeviceManager displays an icon of your receiver with a green check mark to show it is connected.


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Changing the Channel on RF ReceiversThe clickers and receiver need to be set to the same channel to communicate.

1 Plug the receiver in to an available USB port and openCPS.

2 Click the Turning Technologies icon in theMenu Extras area and select Device Manager.

3 Select the receiver and then click thewrench icon . Alternatively, double-click the image of the receiver.TheReceiver Properties window opens.

4 Locate (RR)RF Receiver Options and click the arrows next toBase Channel to adjust the channel number or click onceon the channel number and use the keyboard to input a new channel number.

5 Click OK to save the channel number.

Changing the Channel on a CPS Pulse ClickerThe clickers need to be set to the same channel as the receiver when polling.

1 Press thePower button.

2 Simultaneously press both arrows and release.

3 Press the button.Channel appears on the screen.

4 Enter the two-digit channel number.

NOTEThe channel numbermust be between 01 - 75.

5 Press theEnter button.Clicker # appears on the screen.

6 Enter the number found on the front of the clicker.

7 Press theEnter button.A summary appears on the screen, and the clicker turns off.

Changing the Channel on a CPS Spark ClickerThe clickers need to be set to the same channel as the receiver when polling.

1 Press thePower button.

2 Simultaneously press both arrows and release.

3 Press the button.Channel appears on the screen.

4 Enter the first digit of the channel number by pressing the button to increase the number or the button todecrease the number.


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NOTEThe channel numbermust be between 01 - 75.

5 Press the right arrow to advance to the second digit and repeat step 4.

6 To save the channel number, press the right arrow .Clicker # appears on the screen.

7 Repeat steps 4 - 5 to enter the number on the front of the clicker.

8 Press the right arrow to save the clicker ID.A summary appears on the screen, and the clicker turns off.

Programming ResponseCard NXT Device IDsA ResponseCard NXT requires a programmedDevice ID for use with CPS. ResponseCard NXT can be programmedwith theResponseCard Programmer or by following the steps below. For more information about the ResponseCard Programmer,contact Turning Technologies toll-free at 1.866.746.3015 or email [email protected].

NOTEResponseCard NXT is required to be on firmware 2.1.1 or higher.

1 Press theEnter button to "wake-up" the ResponseCard NXT.

2 Press the right function key below theWrench icon.3 Use the right arrow to scroll toDevice Info and press theEnter button.4 Press theChannel button twice, theABC button and finally theEnter button.5 Enter the new numeric Device ID using keys '0' to '9'.

NOTEEntering '000000' will reset the Device ID to factory default.

6 Press theEnter button.The programmedDevice ID appears on the screen.

Changing the Channel on a ResponseCard NXT

1 Press theChannel button.2 Use the number pad to enter the new channel number.3 Press theEnter button.


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Configuring SettingsThis section covers the following topic:

Setting Delivery Options

Setting Delivery OptionsEach delivery mode has specific configurable features. You can configure these options through theCPS - Delivery Optionswindow.

Delivery Options allow you to set andmanage teacher-managed options. TheDelivery Options window consists of five tabs:

l Teacher Managed - Set teacher managed options such as session display settings. The settings apply to any teacher-managed lessons. Options are enabled for all future applications.

l Class Participation - The Class Participation Incentive scale allows you to add or deduct points for incorrect answerson a particular assessment. A student can be rewarded for attempting to answer a question or can be penalized foranswering a question incorrectly.

l Feedback Grid - Optimize clicker responses by adjusting the time interval and the number of clickers displayed for theQuestion Preview.

l KWIK Screen - ConfigureMOBI screen display settings.l Team Activities - Team activity settings for the There It Is! activity.

TheDelivery Options window can be accessed in the following ways:

l In theSettings menu, select Delivery Options.l On theEngage toolbar, click Options.l In the StandardmodeEngagewindow, click theOptions icon.l In the Teacher Managed Assessment modeEngagewindow, click Options.l In the Challenge BoardEngagewindow, click theOptionsmenu.

Teacher Managed Delivery Options

Options

l Show Pads That Have Responded - Alters the on-screen appearance of the CPS clicker numbers during theresponse cycle to either remain displayed in blue or flashwhen the answer is sent and then remain white.

l Show Cumulative Percent Correct - Displays thecumulative percent of correct answers for the session inthe Feedback Grid after the response cycle ends.

l Show Answer Distribution - Displays the number ofstudents who responded to each answer choice for aquestion after the response cycle ends.

l Detach Narrative (Imported Narratives) - Creates a button on the Feedback Grid for questions with narrativesimported from ExamView so the user can choose whether or not to show the associated narrative with the question intheContent Delivery window.

l Autoshow Histogram - Automatically displays theHistogram window after the response cycle ends.


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l Show Large Screen - Displays questions in theContent Delivery window. TheContent Delivery window contains thequestions and answer choices for each question.

l Show Percent Correct - Displays the percentage of students that correctly answered the question after the responsecycle ends.

l Show Correct Answer - Displays the correct answer to the question as a green check mark in theContent Deliverywindow after the response cycle ends.

l Auto Start the Question - Automatically starts the response cycle.l Auto Start the Timer - Automatically begins the question timer when the response cycle is started.

l Timer Length - Changes the default length of time displayed in theContent Delivery window during a responsecycle.

l Timer Increment - Changes the default increment of time change when using the + and - sign displayed in theContent Delivery window during a response cycle.

Verbal Questions

l Show Large Screen - Displays theContent Delivery window and Feedback Gridwhen you engage a verbal question.This allows you to type in a question and the answer text that are then recorded. If this option is not selected, only theFeedback Grid is displayed.

l Difficulty - Default difficulty level.

Results

l Last Question - Show the results for the last question.


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CLASSESA class contains student names and information, such as Student ID and Pad ID. A database contains one or several classes.


ClassesStudentsAttendance

ClassesThis section covers the following:

Creating a Class RosterEditing Class or Teacher InformationImporting a Class from another CPS DatabaseImporting a Class from a CSV FileDeleting a Class

Creating a Class RosterA class roster contains student names, Student IDs and Pad IDs.

1 Click Classes.

2 Below Classes, click New .TheCPS - Class Wizardwindow appears.

3 Select the appropriate institution.

TIPSelect K-12 as the institution type unless a CPSOnline account has been created. SelectingHigher Education requires a CPSOnline Username and password. For further information, seeCreating a CPSOnline Account.


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4 Click Continue.

NOTEIf this is your first time creating a CPS class, set up your teacher account by selectingNo andclick Continue. Enter your contact information and click Continue.

5 Enter theClass Name and any optional fields pertainingto the class. The optional fields are:

l Course Number - Course number assigned byyour school.

l Section - Section number for your class.l Period- Period in which you hold your class.l Semester - Semester during which you teachyour class.

l Campus - Building or campus where you teachyour class.

l Classroom Number - Room number for yourclass.

l Make this a CPSOnline class (An InstructorSetup Code is required) - Leave the box in frontof this option blank.

6 Click Continue.7 Click Continue to create your class or click Go Back to review your information.8 When finished, click Done to close theCPS - Class Wizard.

To create an additional class, select the option I want to make another class.

NOTETo edit the class name or details, click on the class name and select Edit. To save any changes,click Save.

Next Steps

Add students to your class roster. SeeAdding Students to a Class Roster.

Editing Class or Teacher Information

1 Click Classes.2 Select a class name to edit.

3 Click Edit .TheCPS - Class Informationwindow appears.


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4 Select theClass Information orContact Information tab.5 Edit any of the onscreen options.

Class Name The name of the class roster. (Required)

Course Number The course number assigned by your school. (Optional)

Section The section number for your class. (Optional)

Period The period in which the class is held. (Optional)

Semester The semester during which the class is taught. (Optional)

Campus The building or campus namewhere the class is taught. (Optional)

Classroom Number The room number of the class. (Optional)

6 Click Save to save any changes.7 Click Close to close theCPS - Class Informationwindow.

Importing a Class from another CPS DatabaseA class roster can be imported from an existing CPS database.

1 Click Classes.

2 Click Import .TheCPS - Class Wizardwindow appears.

3 Select CPS Database from the list and click Continue.4 Click Browse.

TheOpenwindow appears.5 Browse to the location of the database containing the class or

classes to import and click Open.A list of the available classes within the database isdisplayed.

6 Select each class to be imported or to select all the classes inthe database, select the box labeledSelect All .

7 Click Continue.8 Click Done.

CPS imports your class roster and the displays the class information.


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Importing a Class from a CSV FileA class roster can be imported from aCommaSeparated Values (CSV) file format into CPS. The comma-delimited roster filemust contain only the following required column headings for CPS to correctly import the file.

Required Column Heading Data Field Allowed Values

Last Last Name Alpha Numeric

First First Name Alpha Numeric

StudentID Student ID # Alpha Numeric

WARNINGDo not put a space between words in the headings.For example, do not put a space between the words "Student" and "ID."

NOTECPS automatically assigns Pad ID numbers in numeric order when each student’s data is imported.

1 Click Classes.

2 Click Import .TheCPS - Class Wizardwindow appears.

3 Select Comma Separated Values (*.csv) from the list andclick Continue.

4 Click Browse.TheOpenwindow appears.

5 Browse to the location of the file and click Open.The class name appears. CPS names the class the samename as the imported CSV file.

6 Verify the box next to the class name is checked.7 Click Continue.8 Click Done.

CPS imports your class roster and the displays the classinformation.

NOTEAfter the import is complete, the roster can be edited in CPS. SeeEditing Student InformationorEditing Class or Teacher Information.

Deleting a ClassYou can delete a class from the list of classes in a CPS database. Deleting a class also deletes any student information withinthat class roster.

WARNINGDeleting a class cannot be undone.


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1 Click Classes.2 Select the name of the class to delete.

3 Click Delete .4 Click Delete Class to confirm the deletion or click Cancel to quit this action.

StudentsGroups of students are contained in a class. This section covers the following topics:

Adding Students to a Class RosterCopying Students to a ClassEditing Student InformationShow All StudentsDeleting a Student

Adding Students to a Class RosterAfter the class has been added to the database, students can be added to the class.

1 Click Classes.

2 Below Students, click New .CPS displays the default student information.

3 Enter the student’s first name in the highlighted field below Student Information at the bottom of the window.

4 Press the Tab key on your keyboard tomove to the next field. First Name, Last Name andPad ID are required.

TIPPressing theEnter key on the keyboard saves the information and navigates to the next studentdata row. CPS automatically assigns the next student a Pad ID number in numeric order.

5 Click Save Studentwhen finished.

NOTEAny class created in the database can be used in conjunction with any session delivery mode.

TIPClick the column headers labeled First Name, Last Name orPad ID to sort the view.

Copying Students to a ClassYou can copy students from one class roster to another class roster in your database. CPS maintains a link between thestudent information to ensure any changes to student information (except Pad ID) are reflected in the copied and original class.


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1 Click Classes.2 Select the class containing the student(s) to be copied.

The class roster appears in the right panel.3 Click the student name.

TIPTo select multiple students, press and hold theCommand key while clicking each student name.

4 Click Edit and select Copy to Classwhen the desired student or students are selected. Themenu expands to displayall available classes.

5 Select the class into which you want to copy the student(s).The student information is copied into the selected class and appears in theclass roster.

IMPORTANTThePad ID can be set to a different number in each class.However, changes made to other student information will update inany class into which the student was copied. This is only true forstudents who have been copied from one class to another, not for classes that have been copied.

Editing Student Information

1 Click Classes.2 Select a class name to display the students in the class.3 Click the student data field that contains the student information you want to edit.4 Edit student information at the bottom below Student Information.5 Click Save Student.6 Repeat steps 3 - 5 to edit additional student information from the class roster.

Show All StudentsFollow the steps below to view all students in the CPS database in one list.

1 Click Classes.

2 UnderStudents, click Show All .A list of all of your students will appear on the student side on the right.

NOTEYou cannot edit student information while in theShow All view.

3 Click Show All again to return to the regular view.

Deleting a StudentYou can delete one or more students from a class roster. The student's information and grades will also be deleted from theclass roster.


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NOTEDeleting a student who is copied into another class roster will not delete that student from the other classroster.

1 Click Classes.2 Select the name of the class containing the student(s) to delete.3 From the right panel, click the student(s) to delete.

TIPTo select multiple students, press and hold theCommand key while clicking each student name.

4 Click Delete .5 Click Delete Student(s) to confirm the deletion or click Cancel to quit this action.

AttendanceClass attendance can be taken in CPS from theClasses section or from within an assessment. For more information ongenerating an attendance assessment from within your session, seeUsing the Engage Toolbar.

Taking AttendanceCPS allows you to take attendance of a class roster without having to engage a lesson.

1 Click Classes.2 Select the name of the class roster to take

attendance.

3 Click Attendance .TheAttendancewindow displays the name ofthe class roster, the channel number andclicker numbers.

4 Optionally, click the box next toShowStudent Names.

5 Click Start to take attendance.As students click in, the clicker number ishighlighted.

6 Click End to close the attendanceassessment.The attendance assessment is saved to theGradebook.


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STANDARDSCPS Standards enable you to create an outline of the state, district or school level standards that apply to a certain grade levelor course of study. You can identify these standards by different types, according to the appropriate requirements. Standards inthe open database appear so that you can associate them with each question.

This chapter covers the following topics:

Creating StandardsAssociating Dynamic Standards to QuestionsCopying Questions Within a StandardDownloading State StandardsImport StandardsEdit StandardsDelete Standards

Creating StandardsYou can create standards to associate with lessons and questions.

1 Click Standards.

2 Click the Tools drop-downmenu and select New Standard.TheCPS - Standard Attributes window appears.

3 Enter a name for the standard in the Title field.4 Enter a description in theDetails field.5 Enter a number or unique identifier in the

Code field.6 Click the Type drop-downmenu and select the

type of standard.

NOTEThe type helps identify why thestandard is in place. The drop-downmenu contains more than20 different standard types.

7 If Gradewas selected in the Type list, click theGrade drop-downmenu and select the gradelevel to which the standard applies.

8 Click theState/Organization drop-downmenu and select the state associated with the standard.9 Click Save.

The standard appears in the left pane below the database name to which it has been added.


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Associating Dynamic Standards to QuestionsThe Dynamic Standards feature allows you to align state standards to questions during a session. This feature allows you tochoose a subset or list of standards to apply to the lesson you are engaging.

You can choose to be prompted with this subset before you ask each question, or you can automatically apply all the standardsin your subset to all of the questions in the lesson you are engaging.

1 Click Lessons.2 Click the lesson to engage.3 Click theEngage icon.

TheCPS - Session Setupwindow appears.

4 Click theDynamic Standards icon.

NOTETheDynamic Standards icon is only available in the Teacher Managed Assessment mode.

TheCPS - Dynamic Standards Setupwindow appears.5 Select the standard(s) to be included in your subset.6 BelowWhen aQuestion is Engaged, select one of the following options:

l If Prompt for Dynamic Standards is selected, theDynamic Standards Setupwindow appears with everyquestion you engage. This allows you to decide during the delivery of each question and which standard(s) toapply.

TIPThis option is useful with the Verbal Question feature.

l If Automatically Align Selected Dynamic Standards is selected, CPS automatically aligns the standard(s)defined in the subset with each question in the session. CPS will not prompt you with theDynamic StandardsSetupwindow.

l If None is selected, CPS will not prompt you with theDynamic Standards Setupwindow and no standards willbe applied to the questions in the session. However, a subset of standards can be selected and applied toquestions at any time by clicking theDynamic Standards icon from theQuestion Deliverwindow.

7 Click Apply to apply the standards and settings and return to theCPS - Session Setupwindow.8 Click Start to start the lesson.

Copying Questions Within a StandardCopy and edit questions within the same standard.

1 Click Standards.2 From theStandards side, select the standard containing the question to copy.3 Click the question to copy.

TIPTo select multiple questions, press and hold theCommand key while clicking each question.

4 From the top toolbar, click Question and select Duplicate.The copied question(s) appear below the original questions.


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5 Edit questions as necessary.

TIPFormore information on editing questions, seeEditing Questions.

Downloading State StandardsYou can download state and national standards from eInstruction® by Turning Technologies.

1 Go to http://legacy.einstruction.com/support_downloads/content/cpscontent/index.html.2 Click the Find State Standards link.3 Select a state from the drop-downmenu and click Go.4 Click the file name to download.5 Save the file.

The file is saved as a CPS database file.

TIPIt is recommended to create a folder in the same directory as the current CPS databases, namethe folderStandards and save the state standards to this folder.

Next Steps

After the state standards are downloaded, import the standards into CPS. For more information about importing statestandards, see Importing State Standards.

Import StandardsThis section covers the following topics:

Importing State StandardsExporting Standards from a PC as a CXM FileImporting Standards from a CXM

Importing State Standards

1 Click Standards.

2 Click the Import drop-downmenu from the toolbar and select Import from another CPS database.TheCPS: Openwindow appears.

3 Browse to the location of the database containing the standards.4 Select the file and click Open.

TheCPS - Import Standards window appears.5 Select the standard(s) to import and click Import.


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Exporting Standards from a PC as a CXM File

Prerequisites

CPS must be installed on a PC. The CPS database on the PC must contain standards.

1 OpenCPS from the desktop icon on your PC.2 Click thePrepare tab and select theStandards tab.3 Click on the standard(s) to export.

4 Click theExport icon from the toolbar.TheExport window appears.

5 Enter a file name and select a location to save the file.

TIPSave the file to a removable flash drive for easy transfer to theMac.

6 Click Save.

Importing Standards from a CXM

Prerequisites

A CPS databasemust be exported from a PC computer and saved as a CXM file. For more information about exportingstandards from a PC to a CXM file, seeExporting Standards from a PC as a CXM File.

1 Click Standards.

2 Click the Import icon on the toolbar and select Import from CXM.TheCPS: Openwindow appears.

3 Select the file and click Open.TheCPS - Import Standards window appears.

4 Select the boxes next to the standard(s) to import and click Import.

Edit StandardsThis sections covers the following topics:

Editing StandardsEditing Questions in a StandardAdd Questions to an Existing Standard

Editing Standards

1 Click Standards.2 Click the standard to edit.


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3 Click the Tools drop-downmenu and select Edit Standard.TheCPS - Standard Attributes window appears.

4 Edit your standard attributes and click Save.

Editing Questions in a Standard

1 Click Standards.2 From the left pane, click the standard containing the question(s) to edit.3 From the right pane, click the question(s) to edit.

TIPTo select multiple questions, press and hold theCommand key while clicking each of thequestions.

4 Click theEdit icon.TheCPS -Question Authorwindow appears.

5 Edit the question and click to save andmove on to the next question to edit.6 When finished, click Close to exit theCPS -Question Authorwindow and return to the standard.

Add Questions to an Existing Standard

1 Click Standards.2 Select the standard in which to add the question.

3 Click theNew icon.TheCPS -Question Authorwindow appears.

4 Select the question type from the drop-downmenu below Template.5 Enter the question and answer text in the appropriate fields.

TIPFormore information about adding a question, see .

6 If applicable, click the check box next to the correct answer.

7 Click to save andmove to the next question to add to the standard.8 When finished, click Close to exit theCPS -Question Authorwindow and return to the standard.

The new question(s) added to the standard appear below Questions.


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Delete StandardsThis section covers the following topics:

Deleting a StandardDeleting Questions from a Standard

Deleting a Standard

1 Click Standards.2 Click the standard(s) to delete.

3 Click the Tools drop-downmenu and select Delete Standard.A confirmationmessage appears.

WARNINGDeleting standards associated with session datamay affect your reports. Any CPS questions orchild-level standards, belonging to the deleted standards will also be deleted. Deleting standardscannot be undone.

4 Click Delete Standard.

Deleting Questions from a Standard

1 Click Standards.2 From the left pane, click the standard containing the question(s) to delete.3 From the right pane, click the question(s) to delete.

TIPTo select multiple questions, press and hold theCommand key while clicking each of thequestions.

4 Click theDelete icon.A confirmationmessage appears.

NOTEOnly the selected question(s) are deleted. The standard remains.

5 Click Delete Question.


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LESSONSCreate, import and engage lessons to collect performance data from students.


Create LessonsImport LessonsFastGrade LessonsPowerPoint PresentationsExamView and CPSPrinting Lessons for a There It Is! Team Activity

Create LessonsCreate lessons from within CPS. This section covers the following topics:

Creating LessonsAdding Questions to a LessonUsing the CPS Question AuthorCreating Chalkboard QuestionsAdding Graphics to QuestionsAdding Notes and Media to a QuestionAssociating Questions to StandardsEditing QuestionsCopying Questions to Other LessonsDeleting Lessons and Questions

Creating LessonsCreate lessons to add interactive questions to collect student data.

1 Click Lessons.l To create a parent-level lesson, click the database name.l To create a child-level or sub-level lesson, click the lesson or folder name.

2 Click the Tools icon from the toolbar and select New Lesson.TheCPS - Lesson Attributes window appears.

3 Enter a name for the lesson in the Title field.4 Optionally, enter a description.

NOTEA picture file (JPEG, BMP, or GIF) can be added by clickingBrowse. The picture file will appearwhen the lesson is engaged in There It Is!mode.

5 Click OK.


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Next Steps

Add questions to your lesson. SeeAdding Questions to a Lesson.

Adding Questions to a Lesson

1 Click Lessons.

TIPBefore creating a question, set the default font to apply a font style and size to current and futurequestions. Click Settings and select Default Font.

2 Click the lesson or folder to add the questions.

3 Click theNew icon.TheCPS -Question Authorwindow appears.

4 Click the Template drop-downmenu to select a questiontype.

TIPFormore information about question typesand templates, seeUsing the CPSQuestion Author.

5 Within the question type, select the type of questiongraphic.

NOTESelect No Graphics if you do not wish toinclude a graphic in either the question or answer text.

6 Enter the question text in the question box of the selected template.7 Enter the answer text in the answer boxes of the selected template.8 Optionally, click the check box next to the correct answer.9 If multiple correct answers are selected:

l Click All if all correct answers must be selected to receive credit.l Click Any if any of the correct answers can be selected to receive credit.

10 Click Save + Next to save andmove to the next question.11 Repeat steps 4 - 9 to add additional questions to the lesson.12 When finished, click theSave icon and thenClose from the toolbar.

Using the CPS Question AuthorThe CPS Question Author allows you to change your question type and template, edit the font, associate standards to yourquestions and navigate through lesson questions.

TheQuestion Author toolbar contains the following icons and functions:


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Click theSave Question icon to save all of your questions.

Click theArrow icons to navigate to the next or previous question.

Click theNew Question icon to create a new question.

Click theStandards icon to associate imported standards with your question.

Click thePreview icon to preview the current question.

Click theSave and Move to Previous/Next Question icons to save and navigate through your questions.TheSave and Move to Next Question icon will create a new question.

Text Options Click the drop-downmenus to select a font style and size for the question.

Template Click the Template drop-downmenu to select a question style and graphics option if applicable.

IMPORTANTThe question type determines the compatible template options. Not all template optionsare compatible with all question types.

l Chalkboard - Create custom images or drawings using the Chalkboard template. SeeCreatingChalkboard Questions.

l MC2 - MC10 - Multiple Choice questions where the number indicates the number of answer choices.l Short Answer - Questions that require a text answer of 20 characters or less.l Essay - Questions that require a text answer of 140 characters or less. Essay questions are onlydisplayed in the following reports: Study Guide, Response and Raw Response Data Export. Essayquestions are not available in SMA mode on CPS Pulse Response Pad or in Homework mode.

l Answer Series - Questions that require the ordering of 2 - 10 answers.l Numeric - Questions that require a number as an answer, can include decimal place and ranges (+/-).

NOTENumeric, Answer Series, Short Answer and Essay question types can only be usedwith the CPS Pulse Response Pad and the NXT ResponseCard.

l True/False - Questions that require an answer of True or False.l Yes/No - Questions that require an answer of Yes or No.

NOTEAnswer Graphics can substitute for or be added to answer text. Question Graphics canbe added to question text. Certain question types allow for the question graphic to beplaced to the right or beneath the question text and have the option to be large or small.

Difficulty Click theDifficulty drop-downmenu to rank the question difficult level from 1 to 5.

While theCPS -Question Author is open, additional question options can be accessed from theMenu Extras toolbar.


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1 From theMenu Extra toolbar, click Question and select Options.2 Select one or more of the following:

l Show Graphic after Response - The question graphic is displayed after the response cycle has ended. Thisoption is only available with templates that include a question graphic.

l Show Graphic Full Screen - Only the question graphic is displayed when delivering the question. This option isonly available with templates that include a question graphic.

l Subjective - All correct answers are removed from the question.l Exclude Question from SMA and SMP - The question is only available in Teacher Managed Assessmentmode.

l Engage as Freeform - Delivering your questions in Freeform allows your questions to be displayed with a largeamount of text without needing to scroll through the information. Graphics cannot be displayed in Freeformmode.

Creating Chalkboard QuestionsCreate custom images or drawings to add to questions using the Chalkboard template.

1 Click Lessons.2 Select the lesson name to add the Chalkboard Question.3 Click theNew icon.

TheCPS -Question Authorwindow appears.4 Click Template and select Chalkboard.

TheChalkboard Template appears.5 Use theChalkboard toolbar on the left side of theCPS -

Question Author to add images, draw on the screen or alterthe pen settings.

Pencil Click to draw on the template

Eraser Click to erase a portion or all of the drawing

Line Tool Click to draw lines on the template

Clear Tool Click to clear entire template

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Line Width Use the drop-downmenu to select a line width

Show Answers Click to display answer text for the question

Load Image Click to import an image file (JPG, JPEG, GIF, BMP)

Reload Click to reload themost recent image file

Engage As Use the drop-downmenu to select a Question Type

6 When finished creating the image, choose aQuestion Type from the Chalkboard toolbar below Engage As.

7 Click Save + Next to move to the next question, or click Save and close theCPS -Question Authorwindow.

Adding Graphics to QuestionsGraphics file types JPEG, GIF or BMP can be uploaded to questions. Custom images or drawings can also be added toquestions with the Chalkboard template.

TIPFormore information about creating custom images, seeCreating Chalkboard Questions.

1 Click Lessons.2 Click the lesson name containing the question to which you want to add a graphic and select the question from the

right panel.3 Click Edit.

TheCPS -Question Authorwindow appears.4 Click the Template drop-downmenu from the toolbar and select a template that includes a graphic.5 Click inside the graphic area.6 Navigate to the desired graphic file and select the file name.7 Click Open.


Adding Notes and Media to a QuestionNotes andmedia files (audio files, video files, text documents, HTML files and web pages) can be added to a CPS question.The notes andmedia files can be accessed from the Notes icon at the bottom of the Feedback Grid when you engage aquestion. There is an option to display the notes andmedia files during or after engaging the question.


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1 Click Lessons.2 Click the lesson name containing the question to which you want to add a note or media file and select the question

from the right panel.3 Click Edit.

TheCPS -Question Authorwindow appears.4 From the CPS toolbar, click Question and select Question andAdd Note and Media.

TheQuestion Notewindow appears.5 To add a note, click CPS Note (if not already selected).

a Enter your note.b Optionally, click the "T" in the lower left corner to change the font, font size or color of the note.

NOTETheMake note available after response option is selected by default. If checked, the note willappear after the students respond. If not checked, the note will display during the studentresponse.


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6 Click Audio/Video to addmedial files to a question.

a Click the "+" button in the lower left corner to add themedia files.TheCPS: Add Files window appears.

b Navigate to the desiredmedia file and select the file name.

TIPTo select multiple media files, press and hold theCommand key while selecting the filenames.

c Click Add.

NOTETo remove amedia file, click the file name below File Title and click the "-" button in thelower left corner.

NOTETheMake note available after response option is not selected by default. If checked, thenote will appear after the students respond. If not checked, the note will display during thestudent response.

7 Click Save to save and return to theCPS -Question Author.

Associating Questions to StandardsYou can associate one or more specific standards to a question using theCPS -Question Author.

1 Click Lessons.2 Click the lesson name containing the question to which you want to associate the standard and select the question

from the right panel.

3 Click theEdit icon.TheCPS -Question Authorwindow appears.


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4 Click theStandards icon.TheStandard View window appears.

5 Select the standard(s) to associate with the question.6 Click Apply to save the association and return to theCPS -Question Author.


Editing Questions

1 Click Lessons.2 Click the lesson name containing the question to edit and select the question from the right panel.3 Click Edit.

TheCPS -Question Authorwindow appears.4 Edit the question.


Copying Questions to Other Lessons

1 Click Lessons.2 Select the question(s) to copy.

TIPTo select multiple questions, press and hold theCommand key while clicking each question.

3 From the top toolbar, click Question and select Duplicate.The copied question(s) will appear below your original question(s).

4 Click the copied question(s) and drag to the lesson name to add the questions.

Deleting Lessons and QuestionsLesson questions and entire lessons can be deleted from aCPS database.

WARNINGDeleting lessons and questions cannot be undone. CPS questions and child-level lessons associatedwith a lesson will also be deleted. Deleting lessons associated with session datamay affect reports.Use caution when deleting lessons and questions.

1 Click Lessons.2 Select the lesson or question to delete.

l To delete a lesson, click the Tools drop-downmenu and select Delete Lesson.l To delete a question, select the question to delete and click theDelete icon.

A confirmation window appears.3 Click Delete Lesson orDelete Question to complete the deletion of the lesson or question.


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Import LessonsImport lessons from other CPS databases, a word processor or from a PC.


Importing a Pre-existing Lesson from a CPS DatabaseFormatting an RTF DocumentImporting a Lesson from Microsoft WordExporting Mac Lessons to a PCImporting Mac Lessons to a PCExporting PC Lessons to a MacImporting PC Lessons to a Mac

Importing a Pre-existing Lesson from a CPS DatabaseImport lessons from other CPS databases.

1 Click Lessons.

2 Click the Import/Export drop-downmenu from the toolbar and select Import from another CPS database.TheCPS:Openwindow appears.

3 Select the database and click Open.4 Select the lesson name(s) to import and click Import.

The lessons are added to the database.

Formatting an RTF DocumentCorrectly formatted lessons created inMicrosoft Word® or other word processor programs and saved as RTF files can beimported for use in CPS. The lesson requires the formatting below to properly import to CPS. For more information aboutimporting an RTF file to CPS, see Importing a Lesson from Microsoft Word.

Use the table below to label your title and questions:

Label Description

TITLE: Indicates the title of your lesson (required)

Yes/No Yes or No question type

True/False True or False question type

Multiple Choice Multiple choice question type; up to 5multiple choice answers

Numeric Questions that require a numerical response

ANS: Answer to the question (required)

STO: andOBJ: State objective or standards (not required)

MOE: Margin of Error (not required). Allows for a range of acceptable answers for numeric ques-tions.

NOT: Notes (not required)


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1 Open the document in an outside application, such as Microsoft Word.2 Enter the label TITLE: and a title name for your lesson.

EXAMPLETITLE: Biological Sciences - Chapter 1

3 Enter a question type label and press Return to move to the next line.

NOTEYou are required to number your questions, put a period after the number and press the spacebaronce to add one white space.

4 Enter your question text and press Return to move to the next line.

NOTEEnter nomore than one line between your question and answer text.

5 Enter your answer text on separate lines.

NOTEYou are required to label your answer choices as a.,b.,c., etc.

EXAMPLEMultiple Choice1. Which is the basic unit of life?a. Atomb. Cellsc. Organsd. Tissue

6 Press Return to move to the next line.7 Enter the label ANS: and enter the correct answer.

IMPORTANTAlways put your correct answer on a new line. The label ANS: and a correct answer arerequired.The colon and at least one space between the colon and the correct answer are required.

8 Optionally enter the label(s) for state objectives, standards and/or notes. These optional labels can be added to thesame line as the answer stem.

EXAMPLEANS: B STO: Principles of Biology OBJ: Bio.2.1. NOT: Atoms are the basic units of energy.

9 To enter additional questions of the same question type, repeat steps 4 - 9.


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10 To start a new question type, repeat steps 3 - 9.

EXAMPLETrue/False2. Creationism is the theory that a higher being created life.ANS: T

Numeric3. What percentage of the human genome is exactly identical, regardless of race or gender?ANS: 99.9MOE: 0.1

11 After all of your questions and answer text are entered save the file as anRTF file.

Next Steps

Import the lesson to CPS. See Importing a Lesson from Microsoft Word.

Importing a Lesson from Microsoft WordLessons created inMicrosoft Word or other word processor programs can be imported for use in CPS with proper formatting.The lessonmust be saved in the RTF format. For more information on formatting the RTF document, see Formatting an RTFDocument.

1 Click Lessons.

2 Click the Import/Export drop-downmenu from the toolbar and select Import from RTF.TheCPS: Import From RTFwindow appears.

3 Select the RTF file to import and click Import.The lesson now appears in CPS.

Exporting Mac Lessons to a PCA CPS database or lesson created on aMac can be exported to CPS for PC.

IMPORTANTTo open a CPS lesson from aMac on a PC, the file must be saved as CXM file.

1 OpenCPS from the desktop icon on your Mac.2 Click Lessons.3 Click the name of the database or lesson to export.

4 Click Import/Export and select Export to CXM.TheSavewindow appears.

5 Select a location to save your database or lesson.

TIPSave the database or lesson(s) to a removable storage device to easily transfer from theMac tothe PC.


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6 Click Save.

NOTELarge lessons that contain many questions and/or standards may take a few minutes to export.

Next Steps

Import the CXM file from theMac to CPS for PC. For more information, see Importing Mac Lessons to a PC.

Importing Mac Lessons to a PCAfter you have exported your CPS lessons as a CXM file on your Mac, you can import the lessons to CPS on your PC.

Prerequisites

Lessons created in CPS on aMac must be exported as CXM files to be imported to CPS on a PC. For more information, seeExporting Mac Lessons to a PC.

1 OpenCPS from the desktop on your PC.2 Click File and select Import Database.

The Import Packaged Databasewindow appears.3 Select theCXM file to import.4 Click Open.

The CPS database or lesson that you imported appears in your Lessons and Assessments in thePrepare tab.

NOTELarge lessons that contain many questions and/or standards may take a few minutes to import.

Exporting PC Lessons to a MacA CPS database or lesson created on a PC can be exported to CPS for Mac.

IMPORTANTTo open a CPS lesson from a PC on aMac, the file must be saved as CXM file.

1 OpenCPS from the desktop on your PC.2 Click thePrepare tab and select the Lessons and Assessments tab.3 Select the name of the database or lesson to export.

a To export a database, click File and select Export Database.ThePackage and Export Databasewindow appears.

b To export a lesson, click Export and select Other.TheExport window appears.

4 Select a location to save your database or lesson.

TIPSave the database or lesson(s) to a removable storage device to easily transfer from the PC totheMac.


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5 Click Save.

NOTELarge lessons that contain many questions and/or standards may take a few minutes to export.

Next Steps

Import the CXM file from the PC to CPS for Mac. For more information, see Importing PC Lessons to a Mac.

Importing PC Lessons to a MacAfter you have exported your CPS lessons as a CXM file on your PC, you can import the lessons to CPS on your Mac.

Prerequisites

Lessons created in CPS on a PC must be exported as CXM files to be imported to CPS on aMac. For more information, seeExporting PC Lessons to a Mac.

1 OpenCPS from the desktop icon on your Mac.2 Click Lessons.

3 Click Import/Export and select Import from CXM.TheCPS: Openwindow appears.

4 Select theCXM file to import.5 Click Open.

The CPS database or lesson that you imported appears in your Lessons.

NOTELarge lessons that contain many questions and/or standards may take a few minutes to import.

FastGrade LessonsA FastGrade lesson can be used as a supplement to worksheets and other hard-copy instructional materials. Create aFastGrade answer key in CPS prior to presenting the lesson.


Creating a FastGrade LessonEngaging a FastGrade Lesson

Creating a FastGrade Lesson

TIPHave a hard copy of the coursematerial, preferably one that has the correct answers indicated, with youwhen creating a FastGrade Lesson.

1 Click Lessons.2 Select the database or lesson in which the FastGrade Lesson is to be created.3 Click the Tools drop-downmenu from the toolbar and select FastGrade.

TheCPS - Lesson Attributes window appears.


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4 Enter a name for the FastGrade lesson in the Title field.5 Optionally, enter a description.6 Click OK.

TheCPS - FastGradewindow appears.

Title The name entered in the Lesson Attributes window.

Number ofQuestions The number of questions that have been added to the FastGrade answer key.

CurrentQuestion The question number you are currently working on.

Properties Click to view and edit the Lesson Attributes window.

Question TypeColumns

Click the blue answer box that corresponds to the question type and correct answer for eachquestion.

Numeric/ShortAnswer Enter the correct answer and click Add.

MultipleCorrect

Allows you to select multiple correct answers. Click Any orAll to select multiple correct answers forMultiple Choice question types. Click the correct answers and then click Add.

AnswerSequence Allows you to add a question that requires a series of answers in the correct sequence.

Standard Title Click the standard from the open database to associate with the current question and click the box ofthe standard to select it.

Previous/Next Click tomove to the previous or next question in your FastGrade answer key.

Save Lesson Click to save FastGrade answer key.


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7 Click the blue answer box that corresponds to the question type and correct answer for each question.8 Repeat step 6 until each question is entered.9 Click Save Lesson to save the FastGrade answer key.

Engaging a FastGrade LessonA FastGrade lesson can be used as a supplement to worksheets and other hard-copy instructional materials.

Prerequisites

Create a FastGrade answer key in CPS prior to presenting the lesson. For more information, seeCreating a FastGradeLesson.

TIPFastGrade lessons work best when engaged in Student Managed Assessment or Student ManagedPracticemode. However, FastGrade lessons can also be used in Teacher Managed Assessment mode.

1 Click Lessons.2 Click the FastGrade lesson to engage.3 Click theEngage icon.

TheCPS - Session Setupwindow appears.4 Select session options.5 Select Student Managed Assessment orStudent Managed Practice.6 Click Start.

The Instructor Feedback window appears.7 Click Start to begin the session.8 Click Endwhen the session is finished.9 Click End Session to end the session.10 Click Close to save performance data and close the Instructor Feedback window.

PowerPoint PresentationsImport and engage PowerPoint presentations from within CPS.

This sections covers the following topics:

Importing PowerPoint PresentationsEngaging PowerPoint Presentations

Importing PowerPoint PresentationsA PowerPoint presentation can be imported into a CPS database to engage as a lesson.

IMPORTANTThe PowerPoint file must be saved as a PPS file type.


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1 Click Lessons.2 Click thePresentations folder.3 Click the Tools drop-downmenu and select Add File.

TheCPS - Add Presentations window appears.4 Select the presentation to import and click Add.

NOTEOnly PowerPoint presentations saved as PPS files can be engaged in CPS. If the presentation isa PPT or PPTX file extension, open the presentation in PowerPoint and save as a PPS file.

The PowerPoint presentation is saved to thePresentations folder.

TIPSub-folders can be created in the Presentations folder to organize different presentations.

Engaging PowerPoint PresentationsA PowerPoint presentation can be engaged in CPS through Teacher Managed Assessment mode.

Prerequisites

Import a PowerPoint presentation into CPS. See Importing PowerPoint Presentations.

1 Click Lessons.2 Click thePresentations folder to display your available presentations.3 Click the lesson to engage.4 Click Engage.

TheCPS - Session Setupwindow appears.5 Select your class and delivery mode.6 Click Start.

Your PowerPoint presentation appears with theEngage toolbar in the upper left corner of the screen.7 Click themouse to navigate through your presentation.8 Click Verbal from theEngage toolbar to ask a question at any time during your presentation.9 Select the appropriate question type.10 Click Start to begin the question cycle.11 After the students answer, click End to close the current question.

TheChartingwindow appears.12 Click the box next toShow Correct.13 Click theCorrect Answer drop-downmenu and select the correct answer.

WARNINGA correct answermust be selected to save the question data. If a correct answer is not selected,no data will be saved for that question.

14 When you finish your presentation, click Close to close theEngage toolbar.15 Click Yes to confirm and return to CPS.


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ExamView and CPSContent created in ExamView® can be used in conjunction with CPS. The ExamView Test Generator from the ExamViewAssessment Suite can use questions created in ExamView to build a test that can also be run in CPS.


Creating an ExamView Test with the QuickTest WizardSaving ExamView Files as a Test BankAdding an ExamView Test Bank to a CPS Database

Creating an ExamView Test with the QuickTest Wizard

Prerequisites

The ExamView Assessment Suite must be downloaded and installed on your computer.

1 Open ExamView Test Generator from the icon your desktop.

2 Click theQuickTest Wizard icon or select QuickTest Wizard from themenu bar.3 Enter the Test title and click Next.4 Double-click a folder (if necessary) to display a list of question banks.5 Choose the question banks from which you want to select questions and click Next.

Click the Folder icon to identify the location of the files if no question banks appear in the list. If you assigned apassword to the question bank, you will be prompted to enter the password before you can continue.

6 Identify how many questions of each type you want on the test and click Next.7 If prompted, enter the number of matching groups you want the wizard to use when it selects thematching questions

you requested.8 Review the test summary and then click Finish to complete the process.9 When you click Finish, ExamView selects the questions based on your responses and displays them in the test

document window.

Saving ExamView Files as a Test Bank

1 Open ExamView Test Generator from the icon on your desktop.2 Click File and select Open Test.3 Select the test to save as a test bank (BNK) file.4 Click Open.

The test is displayed.5 Click File and select Export.6 Select ExamView Question Bank.7 Enter a name for the Test Bank.8 Click Save.


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Adding an ExamView Test Bank to a CPS DatabaseYou can import questions from your ExamView Test Bank to use in CPS. The ExamView test must be saved as a BNK file.For more information on saving your ExamView file as a test bank, seeSaving ExamView Files as a Test Bank.

1 Click Lessons.2 Click theExamView folder from the left pane.3 Click Tools and select Add File.

TheCPS: Add ExamView Files window appears.4 Select the Test Bank to import.5 Click Add.

The ExamView Test Bank is added to the CPS database.

Printing Lessons for a There It Is! Team ActivityCPS lessons must be printed for use with the There It Is! team activity. Lessons can be printed directly from CPS or exportedto a word processing application.

1 Click Lessons.2 Click the lesson you want to print from the left panel.

IMPORTANTAll the questions in the lessonmust be the same question type to engage in a There It Is! teamactivity.

3 Click Tools and select Print Questions.TheCPS - Print Questions window appears.

4 Click the check boxes next to the questions to print.

TIPTo select all of the questions in a lesson, click the check box next toSelect All in the lower leftcorner of the window.

5 Optionally, select print options to include lines for a student's name and/or the date and/or the answer key.6 Click Preview.

ThePrint Preview window appears.7 The questions and/or answer key can be printed or exported to another format.

l To print the selected questions and/or answer key, click Print.

NOTEOnly one copy can be printed at a time. Export the document to another format to printmultiple copies of the lesson.

l To export the selected questions and/or answer key, click Export and select a format.

8 Enter a name for your document and click Save.9 Click Close from thePrint Preview window to return to theCPS - Print Questions window.10 Click Cancel to close thePrint Questions window.


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ENGAGECPS collects performance data when you engage students in CPS lessons, verbal questions, PowerPoint presentations orteam activities. There are several modes to engage your lessonmaterials.

IMPORTANTTo engage a CPS session, a supported receiver must be detected.

This chapter covers the following sections:

Assessment ModesUsing the Engage ToolbarCreating a Quick ClassEngaging a SessionEngaging Verbal QuestionsEngaging Chalkboard QuestionsEngaging Multiple Lessons

Assessment ModesCPS lessons, questions and FastGrade lessons can be engaged in CPS with the following Assessment Modes:

Engaging Teacher Managed Assessment ModeEngaging Student Managed Assessment ModeEngaging Student Managed Practice ModeEngaging Anonymous Mode

Engaging Teacher Managed Assessment ModeTeacher Managed Assessment mode allows the teacher to control the pace and progress of the lesson questions. TeacherManaged Assessment mode is selected by default. A delivery session in Teacher Managed Assessment mode uses theEngage Toolbar.

1 Click Lessons.2 Click the lesson(s) to engage.3 Click theEngage icon.

TheCPS - Session Setupwindow appears.4 Select Teacher Managed Assessmentmode.5 Click Start.

TheEngage toolbar appears.6 From the toolbar, click Next to engage the next available question in the lesson.

TheQuestion Deliverwindow appears. It varies depending on the selected Delivery Options.7 Click Start to begin the response cycle.8 Click End to stop the response cycle.


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9 Use theEngage toolbar to navigate through the session and engage the lessons.

TIPFormore information on using the Engage Toolbar, seeUsing the Engage Toolbar

NOTEDynamic Standards can be applied to questions in the Standardmode. SeeAssociatingDynamic Standards to Questions for more information.

Engaging Student Managed Assessment ModeStudent Managed Assessment mode can use CPS lessons, existing hard copy material, ExamView questions or FastGradelessons in one activity that allows the students to complete the lessons at their own pace. Students may change and verifytheir answers until the session ends. The last answer input is scored.

NOTEFormore information about the FastGrade lessons, seeCreating a FastGrade Lesson andEngaginga FastGrade Lesson

Student Managed Assessment mode works with both RF and IR response systems.

Response System Projector FeedbackWindow Description

IR Response System Yes Student FeedbackThe box corresponding to a student's clicker blinks blue whena valid answer is selected. Then that student's question num-ber moves to the next unanswered question.

RF Response System No Instructor Feedback

The box corresponding to a student's name and question num-ber blinks blue when a valid answer is selected. Then that stu-dent's question numbermoves to the next unansweredquestion.

1 Distribute the lessonmaterial.2 Click Lessons.3 Click the the lesson(s) to engage.

NOTEMultiple lessons can be engaged in Student Managed Assessment mode. For more informationon engagingmultiple lessons, seeEngaging Multiple Lessons.

4 Click theEngage icon.TheCPS - Session Setupwindow appears.

5 Select Student Managed Assessmentmode.6 Click Start.

Depending on the response system in use, theStudent Feedback or Instructor Feedback window appears.

NOTEThe Instructor Feedback window appears when the response system consists of first and/orsecond generation K-12 RF clickers. TheStudent Feedback window appears if the responsesystem consists of first generation Higher Education RF clickers or is an IR response system.


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7 Click Start.Students can now enter their responses at their own pace.

8 When the assessment is complete, click End.A CPS confirmation window appears.

9 Click End Assessment to save the data.

Engaging Student Managed Practice ModeStudent Managed Practicemode, like Student Managed Assessment mode, can use CPS lessons, existing hard copymaterial, ExamView questions or FastGrade lessons in one activity that allows the students to complete the lesson at theirown pace. However, in Student Managed Practicemode, students must answer correctly to advance to the next question. Ifthe student answers incorrectly, his or her question number will not change unless the question is answered correctly. Forgrading purposes, theReports tab records the student's first answer.

IMPORTANTStudent Managed Practicemode can only be used with IR response systems.

1 Distribute the lessonmaterial.2 Click Lessons.3 Click the the lesson(s) to engage.

NOTEMultiple lessons can be engaged in Student Managed Practicemode. For more information onengagingmultiple lessons, seeEngaging Multiple Lessons.


5 Select Student Managed Practicemode.

6 Click Start.TheStudent Feedback window appears.

7 Click Start.Students can now enter their responses at theirown pace. A correct answer is needed to advance to the nextquestion.

8 When the assessment is complete, click End.A CPS confirmation window appears.

9 Click End Assessment to save the data.

Engaging Anonymous ModeAnonymous mode allows you to record a class assessment without associating individual responses with student information.

Anonymous mode works with the following delivery modes:

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1 Click Lessons.2 Select the lesson to engage.3 Click theEngage icon.

TheCPS - Session Setupwindow appears.4 Select Anonymous Mode.

NOTEThe option to generate attendance is disabled.

5 Click Start.6 A message appears to confirm that you would like to engage the session inAnonymous mode. Click OK to confirm.7 Follow the instructions from the specific delivery mode to engage your session.

Using the Engage ToolbarWhen engaging verbal, Chalkboard and lesson questions use the Engage toolbar to select a lesson question, verbal orChalkboard question, delivery options, question types and take attendance.

TIPFormore information on engaging verbal questions, seeEngaging Verbal Questions. For moreinformation on engaging Chalkboard questions, seeEngaging Chalkboard Questions.

Questions Click the drop-downmenu to select a question from the lesson toengage.

Next ?: (#) Click to engage the next available question in the lesson.

Verbal Click to engage a verbal or "on-the-fly" question.

Chalkboard Click to engage the Chalkboard template to upload or draw images toengage in a lesson.

Class

Click to select Pick a Student or Take Attendance.

l Pick a Student randomly selects a pad number from the classroster that you can call on to verbally answer a question in class.

l Take attendance opens theAttendancewindow that allows youto take attendance of the class roster.

Options

Click to open theCPS - Delivery Options window. You can selectresponse cycle options, feedback grid options, auto start, show largescreen, results display options and set the timer length. TheOptionsicon is only available in Preview and Standardmode.

Quit Click to end the current session and exit CPS.


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Close Click to close the Engage toolbar and return to CPS.

Creating a Quick ClassTheClass Wizard allows you to quickly create a class before you deliver a session. This "on-the-fly" class contains the clickerID values specific to the number of students participating in the session. TheClass Wizard saves the Quick Class generatedduring the session into the open database.

1 Click Lessons.2 In the Lessons group, click Verbal.

TheVerbal Questions Setupwindow appears.3 Click Class and select Create Class.

TheCPS - Create Class window appears.

4 Click Start.5 Enter aClass Title.6 The Lower Range andUpper Range numbers indicate

the number of clickers to be used in the session. Theclicker ID values begin at the number indicated in theLower Range field.

EXAMPLEA lower range of 6 and an upper range of15 will create a class of 10 studentsassigned clickers 6 - 15.

7 Click Create.TheQuick Class has now been created.

8 Click Start to begin a verbal session.Alternatively, click Cancel to return to CPS.

Engaging a SessionAfter a database is created containing classes, standards, lessons and team activities, you can gather performance data byengaging a lesson or activity. All sessions of available lessons or activities use theEngage icon found in the Lessons,Standards or Team Activities sections. Whenever you engage a lesson or activity, session options can be set through theCPS- Session Setupwindow. Lessons, FastGrade lessons, standards and There It Is! team activities can be engaged.

Follow the steps below to engage a session using a lesson or standards.

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1 Click Lessons orStandards.2 Select the lesson or standard to engage.

NOTEClick the arrow next to the parent-level lesson or standard to view the child-level lesson(s) andstandard(s).


4 Select session options.l TheSession Title by default is the same name as the lesson or standard you are engaging. To change thesession name, click theSession Title field, delete the default name and enter a new name.

l TheSession Type distinguishes the lesson or standard from other lessons or standards of the same name andappears in the performance data report of the session. Click theSession Type drop-downmenu to select one ofthe following session types:

l Class Participationl Examl Homeworkl Classworkl Quizl Reviewl Pre-Testl Post-Testl Labl Otherl Test

l Click to associate dynamic standards to questions or lessons. The dynamic standards icon is onlyavailable in the Teacher Managed Assessment mode. For more information on applying dynamic standards toquestions, seeAssociating Dynamic Standards to Questions.

l Select a class from the drop-down list of class rosters or create a new class. For more information on creating anew class, seeCreating a Quick Class or seeCreating a Class Roster.

l Select an assessmentmode to deliver the session.l Teacher Manager Assessmentmode allows the teacher to control the pace and progress of the session.l Student Managed Assessmentmode allows students to answer questions at their own pace. CPSlessons, FastGrade lessons, ExamView questions or printedmaterial can be used in the StudentManaged Assessment mode.

l Student Managed Practicemode allows students to answer questions at their own pace. In StudentManaged Practicemode a student must answer a question correctly to move to the next question.

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l Optionally, select the following options:l Automatically upload session upon completion is only available if you have a CPSOnline class andwill automatically upload the results of this session to the LMS.

l Anonymous Mode ensures that answers are not associated with specific students.l Generate Attendance Report from this session will create an attendance report based on theparticipation of students from this session.

5 Click Start to engage the session.

Engaging Verbal QuestionsVerbal questions are “on-the-fly” questions that can be used to spontaneously engage students in a lesson. Verbal questionscan be used with any application, including web pages, videos and documents, using a floating interactive toolbar.


TheVerbal Questions Setupwindow appears.

3 EnterSession Title.4 Select session options.

Options Description

Anonymous Mode Results will not be associated with student information.

Dynamics Standards SetupDynamically associate one or more standards to questions engagedduring this session. For more information seeAssociating DynamicStandards to Questions.

Automatically Upload Session UponCompletion

Automatically upload performance data to CPSOnline, BlackboardandWebCT. This option is only available if you have a CPSonlineclass.

Session Title Enter the name of the session in theSession Title field.

Session Type Select a category for the session.


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Options Description

ClassFrom the drop-downmenu, assign a class or select Create to create anew class. For more information about creating a new class, seeCreating a Quick Class.

Generate Attendance Report from this session Generate an attendance assessment for this session.

5 Click Start.TheVerbal Engage toolbar appears.

TIPFormore information about the Verbal Engage toolbar, seeUsing the Engage Toolbar.

6 Click Verbal and select a question type.TheCPS -Question Deliver - Verbal toolbar appears.

NOTEIf theShow Large Screen option is On in theCPS - Delivery Options window, theCPS -Question Deliver - Verbal window appears with the template of the chosen question type. If theShow Large Screen option is Off in theCPS - Delivery Options window, only theCPS -Question Deliver - Verbal toolbar appears.

7 Click Start to begin the response cycle.The Feedback Grid appears.

8 Optionally, click the countdown timer to begin the timer.9 Click End to end the response cycle.

TheAnswer Distributionwindow appears displaying the results.10 Optionally, click the letter that corresponds to the correct answer to select a correct answer.11 Click Close to close theAnswer Distributionwindow.

NOTETheAnswer Distributionwindow must be closed to begin a new response cycle.

12 To ask additional questions:l To use the previous question type selected, click Start to begin a new response cycle.l To use a new question type, click the question type from theCPS -Question Deliver - Verbal toolbar and clickStart.

13 Click Close to return to theVerbal Engage toolbar.14 When finished, click Close and click End Session to end the response session.

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Engaging Chalkboard QuestionsThe Chalkboard format gives you the opportunity to draw or load images into the area provided while verbally asking questions.


TheVerbal Questions Setupwindow appears.3 Enter theSession Title.4 Select session options.5 Click Start.

TheVerbal Engage toolbar appears.

TIPFormore information about the Verbal Engage toolbar seeUsing the Engage Toolbar.

6 Click Chalkboard.TheCPS -Question Deliver - Verbal window appears displaying the Chalkboard template.

7 Use theChalkboard toolbar to create the question.

TIPFormore information on creating a Chalkboard Question, seeCreating Chalkboard Questions.

8 Click the question type.9 Click Start to begin the response cycle.10 Optionally, click the countdown timer to begin the timer.11 Click End to end the response cycle.

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13 Click Close to close theAnswer Distributionwindow.

NOTETheAnswer Distributionwindow must be closed to begin a new response cycle.

14 To ask additional questions:l To use the previous question type selected, click Start to begin a new response cycle.l To use a new question type, click the question type from theCPS -Question Deliver - Verbal toolbar and clickStart.

15 Click Close to return to theVerbal Engage toolbar.16 When finished, click Close and click End Session to end the response session.

CPS saves the performance data in theReports tab.

Engaging Multiple LessonsMultiple lessons can be selected and engaged in Teacher Managed Assessment, Student Managed Assessment or StudentManaged Practicemode.

TIPEngagingmultiple lessons in Student Managed Assessment mode allows for you to usemultipleversions of a test.

1 Click Lessons.2 Select one of the lessons to engage.3 Click theEngage icon.

TheCPS - Session Setupwindow appears.4 Click Show.

The list of available lessons to engage appears.5 Double-click the other lesson(s) to engage. Each lesson title appears in theEngage List - Lesson Names field.6 Select Teacher Managed, Student Managed orStudent Practice Assessment.7 Click Start.

l If Student Managed Practicemodewas selected, the Test Versionwindow appears.

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1. Students enter the test number version that corresponds to the lesson.2. Click Start.3. Click Start to begin the session.

NOTEStudents will not advance to the next question until they enter a correct answer forthe current question.

4. Click End to end the session and click End Session to confirm.

l If Teacher Managed Assessmentmodewas selected, theEngage toolbar appears.1. Click theQuestions drop-downmenu and select a lesson and then select a question to engage.

TheCPS -Question Deliverwindow appears.2. Click Start to engage a question. Optionally, use the left and right arrows to scroll through the available

questions from all selected lessons.3. Click End to stop a response cycle.4. To ask additional questions repeat steps 2 and 3.5. When finished, click Close from theQuestion Deliver window.

l If Student Managed Assessmentmodewas selected, the Instructor Feedback window appears and thestudents are prompted to enter a test number on their clickers.

EXAMPLEStudents taking a "Subtraction" lessonmight press 1A on their clickers while studentstaking a "Division" lessonmight press 2B.

1. Click Start to begin the session.2. Click End to end the session and click End Session to confirm.

8 Click Close to return to CPS.


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TEAM ACTIVITIESThis section covers the following topics:

Creating Team RostersEngaging There It Is! Team Activity

Creating Team RostersOrganize your class into teams of students to engage in a competition. Each team will have one clicker.

How to create a team roster

1 Click Classes.

2 Below Classes, click theNew icon.TheCPS - Class Wizardwindow appears.

3 Select K-12 as your Institution Type and click Continue.4 Enter aClass Name (i.e. Team Roster) and click Continue.5 Click Continue to create your class or click Go Back to review your information.6 Click Done to close theCPS - Class Wizard.

How to add team names to a roster

1 Below Students, click theNew icon.

2 Use the student information fields to assign team names to Pad IDs.

EXAMPLEPad 1 could have the first nameRed and last name Team. Pad 2 could be Blue Team, Pad 3:Yellow Team, and Pad 4: Green Team.

3 Click Save Student to save the data.4 Repeat steps 7 - 9 to add additional teams to the roster.

Engaging There It Is! Team Activity

Prerequisites

CPS lessons need to be printed for use with the There It Is! team activity. SeePrinting Lessons for a There It Is! TeamActivity.

1 Distribute the printed lesson for the There It Is! team activity.2 Click Team Activities.

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3 Select the lesson or standard that corresponds to the printedmaterial distributed to students.

IMPORTANTAll the questions in the lessonmust be the same question type to engage in a There It Is! teamactivity.

4 Click theSettings icon.TheCPS - Delivery Options window appears.

5 Select from the following options:

Show Answered Correct If selected, the correct answer is displayed at the end of the response cycle.

Use Bonus Points If selected, the first team or student to answer correctly receives the number ofbonus points allotted in the Bonus Point Value field.

Point Value The number in this field determines the point value for each question.

Bonus Point Value If Use Bonus Points is selected, the number in this field determines the bonuspoints awarded for the first correct response to a question.

6 Click OK.7 Click Engage.

TheCPS - Session Setupwindow appears.8 Optionally, enter a session title, select a session type and/or select a class roster.9 Optionally, select to generate an attendance report from the session.10 Click Start.

The There It Is! window displays the clicker IDs.11 Click Start to begin the response cycle.

NOTEEach student or team is randomly assigned a question number. The top box indicates the clickerID number and the bottom box indicates the question number in the lesson.

12 Click End to end the response cycle.l If Show Answered Correct was selected from the settings, the point values awarded for each student or team aredisplayed.

l If Show Answered Correct was not selected from the settings, the point values awarded are not be displayed.However, by clickingScore, the cumulative points awarded per team are displayed.

TIPClick Score at any time during the session to view the cumulative points awarded to each team.

13 Repeat steps 11 and 12 to ask more questions.

NOTEEach time a new response cycle starts, a different question is assigned to each student or team.

14 When the session is complete, click Close.15 If any questions weremissed, click Display to review those questions or click Cancel to return to CPS.


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REPORTSPerformance data gathered from response sessions can be used to generate reports. The reports can be viewed, edited,printed or exported.

CPS records the performance data when a session is completed. Reports are generated from delivery sessions, regardless ofthe delivery mode.

WARNINGQuestions delivered in Preview mode do not have recorded performance data.

CPS records performance results in the same database where the delivered lesson, standard, assessment or team activityresides. When you access the Reports tab and select a specific report, CPS organizes the recorded data around the classassociated with the lesson when it was delivered and in the report form you select.


Report TypesGenerating ReportsRegrading AssessmentsDeleting Sessions

Report TypesThere are 18 different types of reports that can be generated from CPS performance data.

There are three CPS report categories:

l Class Reports - Class reports provide general information about the overall class performance. Class reports mayprovide some information on individual students, however the focus of the report is on the class.

l Individual Reports - Individual reports focus on the performance data for each student.l Export Reports - Export reports are reports that can be exported to third-party software applications or are compatiblewith Microsoft Excel.

Class Reports Individual Reports Export Reports

l Instructor Summaryl Questionl Responsel Item Analysisl Item Analysis with Standardsl Standards Analysis

l Study Guidel Study Guide - Incorrect Answersl Study Guide - Class Summaryl Standards Analysis with StudentCross Index

l Question Grid Exportl WebCT Exportl Session Data Exportl eSembler Exportl Response Data Exportl Question Response Data Exportl Session Grade Exportl Attendance Data Export

Class ReportsClass reports provide general information about overall class performance. While these reports may also provide informationon each student, the overall focus of the report is on the class.


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Instructor Summary Report

The Instructor Summary Report provides a quick overview of the class assessment. The Instructor Summary Report lists thenumber of correct out of attempted answers and the percentage of correctly answered questions for all selected students in thereport. You can also view the class average and student information.

NOTEScores are calculated using the first answer submitted for sessions delivered with Student ManagedPracticemode.

Question Report

TheQuestion Report details each question in the assessment. The report indicates the correct answer to each question, asummary of each student's response to each question, the percentile of respondents per answer option and a bar graphshowing answer distribution.

TheQuestion Report evaluates the effectiveness of a specific question and can also determine themost common answer to aquestion, regardless of whether the answer is correct or incorrect.

NOTETheQuestion Report indicates the number of attempts made to submit the correct answer for sessionsdelivered with Student Managed Practicemode.

Response Report

The Response Report shows only the percentage of students who selected each answer choice. This report presents data inan anonymous format, so that you can evaluate the overall class performance without looking at individual performance.


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NOTEThe Response Report is unavailable for sessions delivered with Student Managed Practicemode.

Item Analysis Report

The Item Analysis Report shows each question and the percentage of students who selected each answer choice. The correctanswer has an asterisk before the percentage.

NOTEThe Item Analysis Report is unavailable for sessions delivered with Student Managed Practicemode.

Item Analysis Report with Standards

The Item Analysis Report with Standards provides the same information as the Item Analysis Report but also includes anassociated standard.

NOTEThe Item Analysis with Standards Report is unavailable for sessions delivered with Student ManagedPracticemode.


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Standards Analysis Report

The Standards Analysis Report lists each standard code, the actual standard and the percentage of students who correctlyanswered the questions associated with the standard. This percentage does not calculate any questions in the lesson that arenot associated with standards.

NOTEThis report is only available if the session contained questions with associated standards. Scores arecalculated using the first answer inputted for sessions delivered with Student Managed Practicemode.

Individual ReportsIndividual reports focus on the performance data for each student.

Study Guide Report

The Study Guide Report provides a detailed study guide for each student for review. This report shows the number of correctlyanswered questions, percentage of correctly answered questions, correct answer for each question and the student's answerfor each question.

NOTEThe Study Guide Report indicates the number of attempts made to submit the correct answer for sessiondelivered with Student Managed Practicemode.


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Study Guide - Incorrect Answers Report

The Study Guide - Incorrect Answer Report provides the student with the same information as the Study Guide report, butexcludes questions that the student answered correctly.

NOTEThis report indicates the number of attempts made to submit the correct answer for session deliveredwith Student Managed Practicemode.

Study Guide - Class Summary Report

The Study Guide - Class Summary Report summarizes the questions missed for each student. This report lists each student,each question the student missed, the correct answer and the student answer.

This report indicates the number of attempts made to submit the correct answer for session delivered with Student ManagedPracticemode.


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Standards Analysis with Student Cross Index Report

The Standards Analysis with Student Cross Index Report lists each standard code, the actual standard and the percentage ofstudents who correctly answered the questions associated with the standard. It also includes each student's name andperformance per standard. The report is exported as a CSV.

NOTEThis report is only available if the session contained questions with associated standards.

Export ReportsExport reports are reports that can be exported to third-party applications, includingMicrosoft Excel, WebCT and other schoolintegrations.

Question Grid Export Report

TheQuestion Grid Export Report lists each student who participated in the session, question number and correct answer. If thestudent answered a question correctly, a "+" is displayed in the corresponding box on the grid. If the student answeredincorrectly, the letter representing the student's answer is displayed in the corresponding box on the grid. The report alsodisplays the total number of correctly answered questions by all students in the class and the percentage of correct answers.

NOTETheQuestion Grid Export report exports as a CSV file.


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Session Data Export Report

The Session Data Export Report contains only the performance data. The column headings (from left to right) are: Last Name,First Name, Student ID, number of correct answers, total number of questions, percentage of correctly answered question andtotal percentage available.

NOTEThe Session Data Export Report exports as a CSV file.

Session Grade Export Report

The Session Grade Export Report contains session details, including session date, class name and class average, andperformance data for individual students.

NOTEThe Session Grade Export Report exports as a CSV file.

Response Data Export Report

The Response Data Export Report shows session name, class name, individual student response per question, total numbercorrect and percentage correct.

NOTEThis report exports as a CSV file.


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Question Response Data Export Report

TheQuestion Response Data Export Report shows session name, class name and response percentages per question.

NOTEThis report exports as a CSV file.

School Integration Reports

CPS offers several integration specific reports that export as compatible files for integrations such as WebCT, eSembler,ClassroomManager, AEISIT, Ontrack and an LMS Report.

Generating Reports

1 Click Reports.2 Select a session.

3 Click theReports icon.TheCPS - Reportingwindow appears.

4 Below Students, click the student(s) to include in the report.l Optionally, click the box next toSelect All to select all of the student names on the list.l Optionally, click the box next to Filter out students who didn't respond to only select students whoresponded during the session. If this option is selected, the class average is calculated only using the scores ofstudents who responded.

5 Below Reports, select the type of report to generate.

TIPFormore information on report types, seeReport Types.

6 Click Preview.ThePrint Preview window appears.

7 Review, print or export the report.l To print the report, click Print.l To export the report, click theExport drop-downmenu and select the file type.


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NOTEThe report can be exported as an PDF, HTML, TXT or XLS file.

8 Click Close to return to theCPS - Reportingwindow.

Regrading Assessments

1 Click Reports.2 Select the assessment to regrade.

3 Click theRe-grade icon.TheCPS - Re-grade Assessments window appears.

4 Click the box corresponding to the correct answer.

NOTEMultiple correct answers can be selected.

5 Click the check to remove it from any box.6 Optionally, click the correspondingOmit box to omit any

questions from grading.

TIPClick the question to view the question text.

7 When finished, click OK to save any changes orCancel to close theRe-gradingwindow without saving any changes.

Deleting Sessions

1 Click Reports.2 Select the session(s) to delete.

TIPTo select multiple sessions, press and hold theCommand key on the keyboard while selectingthe session names.

3 Click theDelete icon.

WARNINGUse caution when deleting sessions. Deleting sessions cannot be undone.

4 Click Delete Session to confirm the deletion of the selected session(s) orCancel to return to theReports window.


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HIGHER EDUCATION AND CPSCPS offers direct integrations with several higher education LearningManagement Systems (LMS). You can create or importclasses and export performance data into the selected LMS.

CPS is compatible with the following LMSs:

CPSOnline

Blackboard

Blackboard Vista

ANGEL

This chapter also covers the following topics:

Uploading Sessions to an LMS

Student Resources

CPSOnlineA higher education class is a roster of students using clickers. Students purchase their clickers and a subscription from theirschool bookstore and register through CPSOnline. CPSOnline then sends student information to your CPS class when yousync, and CPS creates your class roster.


Creating a CPSOnline AccountCreating a CPSOnline Class RosterImporting a CPSOnline Class RosterSyncing a CPSOnline Class

Creating a CPSOnline Account

Prerequisites

An Instructor Setup Code is required. If you do not have an Instructor Setup Code, contact your account executive.

1 Click Settings and select CPSOnline Login.TheCPS - CPSOnline LoginWizard appears.

2 Select Higher Education and click Continue.3 Select New User and click Continue.4 Enter your Instructor Setup Code and click Continue.5 Select your school from the list and click Continue.

l If using the school LMS, select that option and skip to the last step.l If using CPSOnline, select I want to continue with CPSOnline for my CPS class and click Continue.


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6 Create a username and password and click Continue.

NOTEThe username and password are required to create, import or sync classes and upload grades.

7 Enter your account information and click Continue.8 Enter your class information and click Continue.

TIPSelect the option toAutomatically Sync Class on Startup of CPS.

9 Click Continue to save the information or click Go Back to make changes.A message displays yourClass Key.

IMPORTANTTheClass Key is required for students to enroll in the CPSOnline class.

10 Optionally, save the class information and student enrollment instructions.11 Optionally, select to create additional classes.12 Click Done to close theCPS - Class Wizard and return to CPS.

Creating a CPSOnline Class Roster

Prerequisites

A CPSOnline username and password is required. For more information, seeCreating a CPSOnline Account.

1 Click Classes.

2 Click theNew Class icon.TheCPS - Class Wizard appears.

3 Select Higher Education and click Continue.4 Select Yes and click Continue.5 Enter yourCPSOnline username and password.6 Select your institution from the drop-downmenu and click Continue.7 If prompted, select I want to continue with CPSOnline for my CPS class and click Continue.8 Enter your class information and click Continue.

TIPSelect the option toAutomatically Sync Class on Startup of CPS.

9 Click Continue to save the information or click Go Back to make changes.A message displays yourClass Key.

IMPORTANTTheClass Key is required for students to enroll in the CPSOnline class.

10 Optionally, save the class information and student enrollment instructions.11 Optionally, select to create additional classes.


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12 Click Done to close theCPS - Class Wizard and return to CPS.Students can now register their clickers for your CPSOnline class. For more information, seeRegistering for aCPSOnline Class.

Importing a CPSOnline Class RosterYou can import an existing CPSOnline class to your computer.

1 Click Classes.

2 Click theClass Import icon.TheCPS - Class Wizard appears.

3 Select CPSOnline and click Continue.4 Select Higher Education and click Continue.5 Enter yourCPSOnline username and password.6 Select your institution from the drop-downmenu and click Continue.

A list of all available CPSOnline classes is displayed.7 Click the box(es) next to the class(es) to import or click the box labeledSelect All to import all available classes.8 Click Continue.

CPS will import the CPSOnline class(es).

NOTEThis class is online, therefore student information cannot be edited from CPS.

Syncing a CPSOnline ClassSync your CPS class with CPSOnline to upload grades andmaintain an updated class roster. By default, CPS automaticallysyncs every time CPS is opened. Use the steps below tomanually sync the class while in CPS.

Prerequisites

Your computer must have a stable internet connection.

1 In CPS, click Classes.2 Select the class to sync with CPSOnline.

3 Click theSync icon.The class syncs with CPSOnline.


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BlackboardUnlike a CPSOnline class, a Blackboard class is not created within CPS. A Blackboard class is enabled from withinBlackboard and then imported into CPS.

Prerequisites

A CPSOnline username and password is required. If you do not have a CPSOnline account, seeCreating a CPSOnlineAccount.


Enabling a Blackboard ClassImporting a Class from BlackboardSyncing a Class with Blackboard

Enabling a Blackboard Class

Prerequisites

Blackboardmust have the CPS Connection installed. If the CPS Connection is not installed in Blackboard, contact theBlackboard administrator.

1 Log in to yourBlackboard account.2 Select theBlackboard course to create in CPS.3 From the left menu, click Tools.4 Select CPS Connection.5 If available, click My CPS Page. Alternatively, click theCPS Connection tab and click My CPS Page.

My Instructor Courses page is displayed.6 Click Enable.

TheCPSOnline Account window appears.7 Enter yourCPSOnline username and password and click Continue.

NOTEIf you do not have a CPSOnline username and password, seeCreating a CPSOnline Account.

8 Enter the course title, start and end dates and the Instructor Setup Code.

NOTEIf you do not have an Instructor Setup Code, contact your account executive.

9 Click Submit.10 Optionally, print the class information.

Students can now register their clickers for your course in Blackboard. For more information, seeRegistering for aClass through School LMS (Blackboard, Blackboard Vista, ANGEL).

Next Steps

Import your Blackboard class to CPS. See Importing a Class from Blackboard.


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Importing a Class from Blackboard

Prerequisites

The Blackboard coursemust be enabled from within Blackboard through the CPS Connection tool.

1 In CPS, click Classes.


3 Select Blackboard and click Continue.4 Enter yourCPSOnline username and password and select your institution from the drop-downmenu.5 Click Continue.6 Click the box(es) next to the class(es) to import or click the box labeledSelect All to import all available classes.7 Click Continue.

CPS imports the Blackboard class(es).


8 Click Done.

Syncing a Class with BlackboardSync your CPS class with Blackboard to upload grades andmaintain an updated class roster. By default, CPS automaticallysyncs every time CPS is opened. Use the steps below tomanually sync the class while in CPS.

Prerequisites


1 In CPS, click Classes.2 Select the class to sync with Blackboard.

3 Click theSync icon.The class syncs with Blackboard.


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Blackboard VistaUnlike a CPSOnline class, a Blackboard Vista class is not created within CPS. A Blackboard Vista class is enabled fromwithin Blackboard Vista and then imported into CPS.

Prerequisites



Enabling a Blackboard Vista ClassImporting a Class from Blackboard VistaSyncing a Class with Blackboard Vista

Enabling a Blackboard Vista Class

NOTESome options may differ when using different versions of Blackboard Vista.

Prerequisites

Blackboard Vista must have the CPS Connection installed. If the CPS Connection is not installed in Blackboard Vista, contactthe Blackboard Vista administrator.

1 Log in to yourVista account.2 From theCourse List, select theVista course to create in CPS.3 Click theBuild tab.4 If available, click theBasic View tab.5 Click Add Content Link.6 Select Create CPSConnection.

TheCreate CPSConnectionwindow appears.7 Enter a class name in the Title field and click Enable CPS Response Pads.8 If applicable, select your campus from the drop-downmenu.

TheCPSOnline screen is displayed.9 Enter yourCPSOnline username and password and click Continue.



NOTEIf you do not have an Instructor Setup Code, contact your account executive.


Students can now register their clickers for your course in Blackboard Vista. For more information, seeRegistering fora Class through School LMS (Blackboard, Blackboard Vista, ANGEL).


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Next Steps

Import your Vista class to CPS. See Importing a Class from Blackboard Vista.

Importing a Class from Blackboard Vista

Prerequisites

The Blackboard Vista coursemust be enabled from within Blackboard Vista through the CPS Connection tool.



3 SelectWebCT and click Continue.4 Enter yourCPSOnline username and password and select your institution from the drop-downmenu.5 Click Continue.6 Click the box(es) next to the class(es) to import or click the box labeledSelect All to import all available classes.7 Click Continue.8 Enter yourVista username and password and click Continue.

CPS imports the class(es) from Vista.


9 Click Done.

Syncing a Class with Blackboard VistaSync your CPS class with Blackboard Vista to upload grades andmaintain an updated class roster. By default, CPSautomatically syncs every time CPS is opened. Use the steps below tomanually sync the class while in CPS.

Prerequisites


1 In CPS, click Classes.2 Select the class to sync with Blackboard Vista.

3 Click theSync icon.The class syncs with Blackboard Vista.


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ANGELUnlike a CPSOnline class, a class from ANGEL is not created within CPS. A class is enabled from within ANGEL and thenimported into CPS.

Prerequisites



Enabling a Class from ANGELImporting a Class from ANGELSyncing a Class with ANGEL

Enabling a Class from ANGEL

Prerequisites

ANGELmust have theMy CPS Page installed. If theMy CPS Page is not installed in ANGEL, contact the ANGELadministrator.

1 Log in to yourANGEL account.2 BelowWelcome to CPS, click My CPS Page.

TheMy Instructor Courses page is displayed.3 Click Enable next to the course to create in CPS.

TheCPSOnline Account window appears.4 Enter yourCPSOnline username and password and click Continue.



NOTEIf you do not have an Instructor Setup Code, contact your Account Executive.


Students can now register their clickers for your course in Blackboard. For more information, seeRegistering for aClass through School LMS (Blackboard, Blackboard Vista, ANGEL).

Next Steps

Import your ANGEL class to CPS. See Importing a Class from ANGEL.

Importing a Class from ANGEL

Prerequisites

The ANGEL coursemust be enabled from within ANGEL through the CPS Connection tool.


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3 Select ANGEL and click Continue.4 Enter yourCPSOnline username and password and select your institution from the drop-downmenu.5 Click Continue.6 Click the box(es) next to the class(es) to import or click the box labeledSelect All to import all available classes.7 Click Continue.8 Enter yourANGEL username and password and click Continue.

CPS will import the ANGEL class(es).


9 Click Done.

Syncing a Class with ANGELSync your CPS class with ANGEL to upload grades andmaintain an updated class roster. By default, CPS automaticallysyncs every time CPS is opened. Use the steps below tomanually sync the class while in CPS.

Prerequisites


1 In CPS, click Classes.2 Select the class to sync with ANGEL.

3 Click theSync icon.The class syncs with ANGEL.

Uploading Sessions to an LMSYou can upload sessions from aCPSOnline class.

1 Click Reports.2 Select the session to upload.

3 Click theUpload icon.

NOTESome versions of Blackboard, Blackboard Vista or ANGELmay require a username andpassword.

The performance data is uploaded and reflected in the corresponding LMS.


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Student ResourcesStudents can register their clickers for classes using CPSOnline or their school's learningmanagement system (LMS). Whencreating a new class with the CPS - New Class Wizard, the final page displays additional information including your ClassKey, class information and the option to save Student Enrollment Instructions. The Student Enrollment Instructions can bedistributed to students to help them register their clickers.

The same instructions can also be found here:

Registering for a CPSOnline Class

Registering for a Class through School LMS (Blackboard, Blackboard Vista, ANGEL)

Registering for a CPSOnline ClassTo register for a CPSOnline Class you will need to create an account and enroll in the class.

To create an account and enroll in a CPSOnline class, you will need:

l Class Key from your instructorl Clicker serial numberl Payment method (credit card or personal check)

Creating a CPSOnline Account

1 Go to http://www.cpsonlinehe.einstruction.com/hggnstudent.cfm.2 Select your school from the drop-downmenu and click Choose Site.3 Click Create New Account.4 Enter and confirm you email address, select a security question and enter an answer.5 Enter the clicker serial number.

TIPThe clicker serial number can be located by turning on the clicker. The serial number is displayedon the LCD screen.

6 Click Continue.7 Create aCPSOnline username and password and enter your contact information.8 Click Submit.

Enrolling in Class

1 Click Yes to immediately enroll in your class.2 Enter yourClass Key.3 Optionally, enter an enrollment code or coupon from your textbook or school bookstore.4 Read theStudent Refund Policy and click the box labeled I have read and agree with Student Refund Policy.5 Click Next.6 Enter your billing information and click Next.7 Enter your payment information and click Next.


http://www.cpsonlinehe.einstruction.com/hggnstudent.cfm

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8 Verify your billing and payment information and click Submit Your Payment.The Transaction Status page is displayed.

9 Click Continue.10 Click Account Information to view your classes and verify your information.11 To enroll in an additional CPSOnline class, click Enroll in a class.12 After enrolling in all of your classes, click Log Out so that CPSOnline properly records your information.

NOTEIf you enroll in multiple CPSOnline classes, your clicker may have a different assigned number foreach class. Note your assigned clicker number for each class.

Registering for a Class through School LMS (Blackboard, Blackboard Vista,ANGEL)Register your clicker through your class management system.

Enrolling through Blackboard or ANGEL

1 Log in to yourBlackboard orANGEL account.2 Click theCourse tab and click Tools.3 Click CPS Connection and click My CPS Page.

TheMy Student Courses page is displayed.4 Next to your class, click theSerial Number drop-downmenu and select New Pad.5 Enter the clicker serial number, your email address and any additional information.

TIPThe clicker serial number can be located by turning on the clicker. The serial number is displayedon the LCD screen.

6 Click Add.7 If you have a CPSOnline account, select that option and enter yourCPSOnline username and password.8 If you do not have a CPSOnline account, select that option and enter your contact information.9 Click Continue.

TheActivateMy Response Pad page is displayed.10 Select one of the following options:

l I want to purchase activation - You can purchase a CPS subscription.l I want to activate using my enrollment code - Enter your enrollment code in the corresponding field.l I already paid for this term using CPSOnline - Enter your CPSOnline username and password to sync yourclicker with your CPSOnline account.

11 Read theStudent Refund Policy and click the box labeled I have read and agree with Student Refund Policy.12 Click Continue.

TheActivation page is displayed.13 Click OK to return toMy Student Courses.

If the clicker is successfully enrolled in your class, appears below Status.


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NOTEIf you have any issues or questions while enrolling, contact Technical Support.

Enrolling through Blackboard Vista (WebCT)

1 Log in to yourVista account.2 From Course List, select your course.3 Click Add/Update CPS Serial Number.4 Enter the clicker serial number and click Continue.

TIPThe clicker serial number can be located by powering on the clicker. The serial number isdisplayed on the LCD screen.

Depending on your school, a payment window is displayed. If not skip to step 7.

5 Select your payment option and click Continue.6 Enter your billing information and click Continue.

YourPad ID for the class is displayed.7 Note yourPad ID.

NOTEIf you have a CPSOnline account, enter your username and password to automatically link yourinformation to your new class.

NOTEIf you have any issues or questions while enrolling, contact Technical Support.


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