TJA-RES-1000Classroom Response System

Test Creation, Scoring, and Gradebook Software Create your own quizzes, tests, and other assignments—and score them immediately! User Manual Renaissance Classroom Response System and Renaissance Learning P. O. Box 8036 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8036 Toll free phone: (800) 656-6740* Local (715) 424-3636 Fax: (715) 424-4242 Outside the U.S. 1.715.424.3636 Email (for general questions): [email protected] Email (for technical questions): [email protected] Web site: www.renlearn.com * If you have questions about other Renaissance Learning products, call: For reading solutions: (866) 846-7323 For math solutions: (866) 492-6284 For writing solutions: (866) 220-8811 Copyright Notice Copyright © 2005, Renaissance Learning, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This publication is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. It is unlawful to duplicate or reproduce any copyrighted material without authorization from the copyright holder. This document may be reproduced only by staff members in schools that have a license for Renaissance Place Edition software. For more information, contact Renaissance Learning at the address above. Accelerated Grammar & Spelling, Accelerated Math, Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Vocabulary, Accelerated Writer, AccelScan, AccelTest, Adaptive Branching, AR, AR BookGuide, AssessmentMaster, English in a Flash, Fluent Reader, MathFacts in a Flash, Perfect Copy, Read Now, Renaissance, Renaissance Learning, the Renaissance Learning logo, Renaissance Place, STAR Early Literacy, STAR Math, STAR Reading, and TOPS are trademarks of Renaissance Learning, Inc. registered or pending registration in the United States and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. InstallShield is a registered trademark and service name of InstallShield Software Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Sentry Spelling-Checker Engine copyright Wintertree Software Inc. QuickTime is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 9/05 v1.0 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Renaissance Learning could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Computer-connected Receiver RES-1000 FCC Radiation Exposure Statementfor for Portable Devices: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment is in direct contact with the body of the user under normal operating conditions. This transmitter must not be co-located or or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Contents iii Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About AccelTest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Renaissance Classroom Response System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Responder - RES-1000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Receiver - REC-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AccelScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AccelTest helps you, the classroom teacher: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 How does AccelTest Work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Assignment Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Assignment Scoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Gradebook Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Other features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 How to use this Manual and Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing AccelTest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Where to Find the System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing AccelTest Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Starting AccelTest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …

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Welcome 1 Welcome About AccelTest Thank you for selecting AccelTest, our new test creation, scoring, and gradebook software. Now you can instantly create your own quizzes, tests, and assignments for any subject, score them immediately, and have them automatically entered into an electronic gradebook! In addition, you can easily manage all of your existing assignments, quizzes, and tests. There are two major optional accessories that you can use to take full advantage of its capabilities. Renaissance Classroom Response System Responder - RES-1000 AccelTest is designed to work with the optional Renaissance Classroom Response System. The wireless, radio frequency (RF) technology coupled with the Renaissance Classroom Response System encourages student participation and permits instant teacher access to see how students are using quizzes, tests and formative assessments. One part of the system is the student-operated Classroom Responder. Receiver - REC-1000 The second part is the Receiver, connected to the teacher’s computer. The Receiver provides an RF link between the Responder and the teacher’s computer. Student responses at the Responder are instantly transferred to teacher’s computer - teacher input in the form of notes, as well as some assessment or assignment content can be transferred by the RF wireless link to the Responder. Welcome Welcome 2 Welcome AccelScan Students fill out a scan card as they complete an assessment, then use the optional AccelScan to score (scan in) the answers at the teacher’s computer. Welcome 3 Welcome AccelTest helps you, the classroom teacher: •Quickly create your own customized quizzes, tests, and assignments for any subject. •Save time! Score the work of an entire class in just minutes! •Easily manage all of your existing assignments and tests. •Dramatically reduce the time you spend recording grades by hand. •Increase your preparation and teaching time. •Immediately identify student problem areas and intervene through the use of detailed, easy- to-use reports. •Become a more efficient, effective teacher. How does AccelTest Work? AccelTest is a software product that consists of three main components: Assignment Creation, Assignment Scoring, and a Gradebook. Assignment Creation AccelTest gives you the ability to create your own assignments containing the following types of assisted response questions: AccelTest also supports the creation of free response questions. Only numeric response questions can be scored on the Classroom Response System. There are no free response questions that can be scored using the scanner. Multiple ChoiceMatching Ranking True/False Yes/No EssayBlankShort Answer Numeric ResponseModified True/False Installing AccelTest 4 Installing AccelTest Assignment Scoring To optimize scoring, you must have either the Classroom Response System or an AccelScan scanner or ideally, both, on the classroom computer where AccelTest is installed. The Classroom Response System allows student answers to be instantly recorded as they are enterd on the Responder. Assignment scanning in AccelTest allows students to record their answers on an AccelTest scan card and run it through the AccelScan scanner to score it. This is similar to Renaissance Learning’s Accelerated Math and Surpass programs. AccelTest automatically scores the student’s assignments and records the grades in the Gradebook. AccelTest works with either the AccelScan Model RL-2110 or the AccelScan Model OMR-1100. Gradebook Functionality The Gradebook in AccelTest allows you to switch between different sections of students or different subjects, using the drop-down menus. The Gradebook holds specific information about each assignment. When you enter a student name, AccelTest assigns a 3-digit student identification number. Students can be imported from other Renaissance Learning programs, as well as other gradebooks that are .csv export capable. Other features Teachers define school year dates and term dates to be used for determining grades. There are Grading Scale Options (Standard A - F, Pass/Fail, O-S-I-U, and 1 - 10 scales) which include capability for teacher-defined percentages that are used to determine grades, as well as teacher-defined and weighted categories (Test, Quiz, Homework, and Extra Credit, for example). The Gradebook displays calculations based upon the number of points earned versus the number of points possible. However, you can decide whether to display points earned or percentages in the Gradebook. There are also numerous reports available in AccelTest. See “Reports” on page 43. Assignment TitleAssignment IDCategory Due DatePoints Possible Installing AccelTest 5 Installing AccelTest How to use this Manual and Online Help This manual will help you become familiar with your AccelTest software. You can get help while using AccelTest by clicking on Help. AccelTest operates much the same on both Windows and Macintosh computers. When differences occur, we provide information for both operating systems. Note that in Windows computers, Wizards are used, and Macintosh computers use Assistants. Both Windows and Macintosh screens are shown in this manual. If you have additional questions or need more information about AccelTest or other Renaissance Learning software, you can email us at [email protected]. For technical support, email questions to us at [email protected]. In this manual, we use different symbols and type styles to identify buttons, menus, and dialog boxes or screens on your computer screen. We also identify computer keys on your keyboard. When you need to type information in a field, we use a different font to identify what you need to type. For example, “Type admin in the ‘Enter your password’ field,” in the AccelTest Password dialog box. ItemHow we identify it in the manualExample ButtonSquare brackets appear around button names. Click the [Assignment Bank] button. Dialog BoxesDialog box names appear in bold. Sections of the dialog box and field names app…

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Assignment 36 Assignment Importing Student Data into AccelTest If you have students in a database already, you may be able to import them into AccelTest. You can import students from three types of files: •Import from a Comma Separated Value (CSV) formatted file •Import from a Renaissance Learning LIS product (FMD) formatted file •Import from another AccelTest database (RBD) formatted file. 1. To import students, click on the Gradebook menu and click Import Students. 2.The Import Students Wizard (Assistant) opens. 3.Click on the type of file you are importing. For example, if you want to import students from your Accelerated Reader database, you would click on “Import from a Renaissance Learning LIS product.” (This imports a .FMD file). Check the Note to ensure that you will not exceed your license capacity limit, when you import your students. Click [Next]. 4.The Import Students dialog box opens. Assignment 37 Assignment 5.In the Import Students dialog box, navigate to the drive and folder where your Student.FMD file is located. A typical Renaissance Learning installation places the STUDENT.FMD file in the following location on your local Hard Drive or Network Drive: ALSDATA: COMMON FILES: STUDENT.FMD. Click on STUDENT.FMD and then [Open] or [Select]. 6.Confirm that the file and location are correct. Click [Next]. 7.In the Select Students dialog box, you will select the students to import. To import all of the students,click on the [Add All] button, and then the click the [Next] button. If you only want to import some of the students, first hold down the <Ctrl> key (Windows) or the <z> key (Macintosh) and then click on the students you want to import. You can also select a group of students by clicking on the first student name, holding down the <Shift> key, and clicking on the last student name. Click on the [Add] button, then the [Next] button. Note: If you want to add your students to sections as you import them, you must import students from one class at a time. Select students who will be added in the same section. Windows Macintosh Assignment 38 Assignment 8.The Add Students to Section dialog box opens. If you want to simply add the students without associating them with a class section, select the “Do not add the students into a section” option. If you have a class section you want to add the students to, select the “Add the students into an existing section” option, and click on the list to select the section. If you want to create a new section, select “Add the students into a new section” option. Click in the box and type in the new section name. After you have made your selection, click [Next]. 9.Review the information in the Summary dialog box. If it is correct, click the [Finish] button (Windows) or the [Done] button (Macintosh). If not, click the [Back] button and make corrections. Assignment 39 Assignment Exporting Student and Grade Information as Text Follow these steps to export student and grade information as a text file. You must be in the Gradebook to export this information. The text file is tab-delimited so you can use it in a spreadsheet program. 1. If you are not already in the Gradebook, open it. From the Getting Started screen, click on [Gradebook]. 2.To export information for an assignment, click in the top of the column for the assignment. Then click in the Gradebook drop-down menu and click Export Results. 3.Choose the drive and folder for the export file. Type a name for your file, ending in .txt. Click [Save]. 4.When the export is complete, the program will notify you. Click the [OK] button. New Section 1.If you need to add a new class section, go to the Gradebook menu and click New Section. 2.In the New Section dialog box, type the name of the new section in the Name box. 3.You can enroll students in your new section. To enroll all of the students, click on the [Add All] button, and then the [Next] button. If you only want to enroll some of the students, first hold down the <Ctrl> key (Windows) or the <z> key (Macintosh) and then click on the students you want to import. You can also select a group of students by clicking on the first student name, holding down the <Shift> key, and clicking on the last student name. Click on the [Add] button, then the [Next] button. First: Choose the drive and the folder where you want to save the export file. Second: Type a name for the file. Third: Click [Save]. Assignment 40 Assignment Edit Section To edit a section (add or remove students) from the Gradebook screen, click on the All Sections drop-down menu and select the section you want to edit. In the Gradebook drop-down menu, click on Edit Section. In the Edit Section dialog box, if you are adding students, look in the Students to choose from column. If you are deleting students, look in the Students enrolled in column. To add (or delete) all of the students, click on the [Add All] (or [Delete All]) button, and then click the [OK] button. If you only want to add (or delete) some of the students, first hold down the <Ctrl> key (Windows) or the <z> key (Macintosh) and then click on the students you want to add (or delete). You can also select a group of students by clicking on the first student name, holding down the <Shift> key, and clicking on the last student name. Click on the [Add] button, then the [OK] button. Assignment 41 Assignment Delete Section To delete a section from the Gradebook screen, click on the All Sections drop-down menu and select the section you want to delete. (Students and their grades remain in the Gradebook after their section is deleted.) In the Gradebook drop-down menu, click on Delete Section. When asked if you want to delete the section, click [Yes]. Assignment Properties To set assignment properties for an assignment, click on the column heading for the assignment in the Gradebook screen. Click on the Gradebook menu and click Assignment Properties. Refer to Assignment Editor Properties information. See page 77 for detailed information…

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FCC ID: TJA-REC-1000 D.L.S. ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC. 1250 Peterson Drive Wheeling, Illinois 60090 FCC Authorization & Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, Maryland 21045-0429 Gentlemen: We are submitting for Renaissance Learning Inc, a Classroom Response System - Renaissance Responder Transmitter, Model Number: RES-1000, with a FCC ID: TJA- REC-1000 for Certification. This unit has been tested and complies to Part 15, Subpart C. If there are any questions in regards to this application, please call D.L.S. Electronic Systems, Inc. at (847) 537 6400. Enclosed you will find a copy of our test report with the information and results of tests that is required under Part 15, Section 15.249. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Arnom C. Rowe EMC-001375-NE DLS/sr

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CLASSROOM RESPONSE SYSTEM OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION The device will be used in a classroom environment as a "Student Response System". In essence, it will act like a remote control and will send responses to a host and receive questions from the host. The device uses an IEEE 802.15.4 radio (CC2420, manufactured by Chipcon - www.chipcon.com ).

1250 Peterson Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090 Company: Renaissance Learning, Inc. Model Tested: RES-1000 Report Number: 11577 FCC Rules and Regulations / Intentional Radiators Operational in the 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, 5725-5875 MHz, and 24.0-24.25 GHz Bands Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.249 THE FOLLOWING ''MEETS'' THE ABOVE TEST SPECIFICATION Formal Name: Classroom Response System - Renaissance Responder Kind of Equipment: IEEE 802.15.4 transceiver Test Configuration: Standalone Tested at 3 vdc Model Number(s): RES-1000 Model(s) Tested: RES-1000 Serial Number(s): RES-1000.00004 Date of Tests: July 28, 2005 Test Conducted For: Renaissance Learning, Inc. 2911 Peach Street Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494 NOTICE: “This report must not be used by the client to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the U.S. Government”. Please see the "Additional Description of Equipment Under Test" page listed inside of this report. This report must not be reproduced (except in full), without the approval of D.L.S. Electronic Systems. Page - 1 - 1250 Peterson Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090 Company: Renaissance Learning, Inc. Model Tested: RES-1000 Report Number: 11577 SIGNATURE PAGE Report By: Arnom C. Rowe Test Engineer EMC-001375-NE Reviewed By: William Stumpf OATS Manager Approved By: Brian Mattson General Manager Company Official: Renaissance Learning, Inc. Page - 2 - 1250 Peterson Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090 Company: Renaissance Learning, Inc. Model Tested: RES-1000 Report Number: 11577 TABLE OF CONTENTS i. Cover Page..........................................................................................................................................1 ii. Signature Page....................................................................................................................................2 iii. 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NVLAP Scope of Accreditation.........................................................................................................5 1.0 Summary of Test Report...............................................................................................................17 2.0 Introduction...................................................................................................................................17 3.0 Object............................................................................................................................................17 4.0 Test Set-Up...................................................................................................................................18 5.0 Test Equipment.............................................................................................................................19 6.0 Ambient Measurements................................................................................................................20 7.0 Description of Test Sample...........................................................................................................21 9.0 Photo Information and Test Set-Up..............................................................................................22 10.0 Radiated Photos Taken During Testing........................................................................................ 23 11.0 Results of Tests.............................................................................................................................26 12.0 Conclusion....................................................................................................................................26 TABLE 1 – EQUIPMENT LIST..............................................................................................................27 Appendix A – Electric Field Radiated Emissions Test............................................................................. 29 1.0 Conducted Emission Measurements............................................................................................. 30 2.0 Band Edge and Restrict Band Compliance...................................................................................31 2.0 Data and Graph(s) taken showing the Band Edge and Restrict Band Compliance......................32 3.0 Field Strength of Spurious Emission Measurements....................................................................37 3.0 Radiated Data taken for Fundamental, Harmonic & Restricted Band Emission Measurements.. 39 3.0 Radiated Data and Graph(s) taken for Field Strength Spurious Emission Measurements...........43 Page -3 - 1250 Peterson Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090 Company: Renaissance Learning, Inc. 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