welcome to the cps assessment system training! joe zito

Welcome to the CPS

Assessment System

Training!

Joe Zito

What is the Classroom Performance System (CPS)?

Is an instructional and assessment tool used in the classroom

Engages ALL students Eliminates manual grading tasks Provides an electronic gradebook Ties results to state learning

standards

CPS is a hardware and software system that:

Who are you people?

What are we going to learn today?

Setting up the CPS system Creating Classes Creating Lessons Viewing Reports Using the Gradebook

How will the training work?

Preparing Your System

Software Install CPS Install Sample Databases

Preparing Your System (1)

Software Installation:

• Insert CD-Rom

• Click “Install CPS” Button

• Click “Next”

• Accept the User Agreement

• Type Your Name in the “Full Name” box

• Type the Name of Your School in the “Organization” box

• Check the radio button for “Anyone Who Uses This Computer.”

• Click “Next”

• Click “Install”

• Click “Finish”

• If Asked, choose to Restart your Computer

Preparing Your System (2)

Demo Database Installation:

• Choose “Start” from the Windows Task-bar

• Click “Run”

• Type “d:\bin\Databases.exe” (where d:\ is your CD-Rom Drive)

• Click OK

• Accept the User Agreement

• Click “Continue”

• Select “Trivia” Database

• Click “Continue”

• Select “Create Shortcut Buttons”

• Click “Continue”

• Click “Continue” Again

• Press “Finish”

Preparing Your System

Hardware Response Receiver (Serial or USB) Student Response Pads

Preparing Your System

Serial vs. USB

Serial USB

Preparing Your System

Hardware Installation:

• Plug the Receiving Unit into the USB or Serial Socket

• Turn the Receiving Unit so that its “eye” is Facing You

• We will Test the Connection a Bit Later in the Training

Using Databases

In CPS, Databases are used to store: Lessons Standards Classes Team Activities Reports Gradebook / Attendance

Using Databases

Two Goals: Create a New Database from Scratch Open Existing Database(s)

Using Databases (1)

Creating a New Database:

• Start CPS from Desktop Icon

• Choose “Create a New CPS File”

• Click “OK”

• In the File Name Textbox, Type “My CPS Database”

• Click “Save”

• Repeat Steps 1 – 5 and Create Two Additional Databases (name them anything you like).

Using Databases (2)

Open an Existing Database:

• Choose “File” from the Menu Bar

• Click “Open Database”

• Select the “c:\CPS_Databases\Sample Databases\Trivia” Directory (you might already be in this directory)

• Select “Demonstration.cps” Database

• Click “Open”

Using Databases (3)

Protecting a Database with a Password:

• Open the Desired Database

• Click “Settings”

• Select the “Password” Command

• Select “Enable Password Protection”

• Enter / Confirm Password

• Give a Hint

Testing Your Response Pads

Testing Your Response Pads

Ready, Aim, Click!:

• Select “Help” from Main Menu Bar

• Select “Test Pads”

• Make Sure “Standard Pads” is Selected at Bottom of Window

• Point Pads at Receiver Unit

• Press a Few Letters on the Pad

• Repeat Steps 4 & 5 for all Pads

The Classes Tab

Three Goals: Create a Class Create a Teacher Add Students to Class

The Classes Tab

Create a New Class:

• Select the “Classes” Tab

• On “Classes” Side, Press “New”

• Select “Create a New Class”

• Select “K-12”

• Enter Class Name: “Geography”

• Enter Period: “2”

• Press “Next”

• Press “Next” Again

• Press “Done”

• Repeat Steps 2-9 to Create Two Additional Classes (use any name you like)

The Classes Tab

Create a Teacher:

• Select the “Geography” Class

• Click “Edit” Button

• Select “Contact Information” Tab

• Enter Teacher Title, First / Last Name, and Email Address

The Classes Tab

Add Students to Class:

• Select the “Geography” Class

• Select “New” Button on STUDENT Side

• At Bottom of Screen, Enter these Three Students:

First Name: Billy Suzy Danny

Last Name: Condon Ennis Raulli

Gender: Male Female Male

Ethnicity: Caucasian CaucasianAsian

Student ID: 48483 65433 48444

Pad ID: 1* 2* 3*

The Lessons Tab

Three Goals: Create Parent Lessons and Child

Lessons Adding Questions Adding Questions with Graphics

The Lessons Tab (1)

Creating Parent Lessons and Child Lessons:

• Select the “Lessons” Tab

• Click the “Tools” Button

• Select “New -> Lesson”

• Type “Interesting Places” for the Title and Press the “OK” Button

• Highlight the “Interesting Places” Lesson

• Click the “Tools” Button

• Select “New -> Lesson”

• Type “Europe” for the Title and Press the “OK” Button

• Repeat Steps 1-8 to Create Child Lessons for Africa, North America, and Asia

The Lessons Tab (2)

Creating New Questions:

• Highlight the “Europe” Child Lesson

• Click the “Tools” Button

• Click the “New Question” Command

• Select “MC4, No Graphics”

• In the Question Wording Area, type “What country is home to the Louvre, a famous museum?

• Enter These Choices: Germany, France, England, Spain

• Click by the Correct Answer (France)

• Press the “Save and Next” Button

• Repeat Steps 4 – 8 to create three questions of your own. Two Questions Should go in the “North America” Child Lesson, and One Question Should go in the “Asia” Child Lesson.

The Lessons Tab (3)Creating New Questions with Graphics:

• Highlight the “North American” Child Lesson

• Click the “Tools” Button

• Click the “New Question” Command

• Select “MC4, Question Graphic”

• In the Question Wording Area, type “In what city is this famous arch found?”

• Enter These Choices: Cincinnati, Buffalo, St. Louis, Las Vegas

• Click by the Correct Answer (St. Louis)

• Click on the 352x228 Graphics Box

• Click the “Browse” Button

• Insert this graphic: c:\CPS_Databases\Sample Databases\Trivia\Arch.bmp

• Press the “Save and Next” Button

• Repeat Steps 4 – 11 to create two questions (with Graphics) of your own. One Questions Should go in the “North America” Child Lesson, and One Question Should go in the “Asia” Child Lesson.

The Lessons Tab (Cont.)

Lesson Delivery Options Engaging a Pre-Defined Lesson Using ad-hoc Verbal Questioning

The Lessons Tab (4)

Engaging a Pre-Defined Lesson:

• Highlight the “Interesting Places -> Europe”

• Click the “Engage Lesson” Button

• Choose “Teacher Managed Assessment”

• Choose “Include in Gradebook”

• Type “Europe” for the Session Title

• Choose “Exam” for the Session Category

• Choose the “Geography” Class

• Click “Start” Button

• Click “Next #1” Button

• Click “Start” Button on Bottom of Window

• Use Keypads #1, #2, and #3 to Answer the Question

• Click the “End” Button

The Lessons Tab (5)

Engaging a Pre-Defined Lesson (Cont.):

1. Click the “Delivery Options” Button at Bottom of Window

2. Put a Check by the Following Options:

Show Pads that Have Responded

Show Cumulative Percent Correct

Show Histogram Automatically

Show Correct Answer

AutoStart the Timer (set for 30 seconds)

Show Large Screen

Show Percent Correct

Show Answer Distribution

AutoStart the Question

3. Experiment with options by Selecting “Engage Lesson” Button

The Lessons Tab (6)

Engaging an Ad-Hoc Verbal Question:

• Click the “Verbal Question” Button from the “Lessons” Tab

• Choose “Include Session in Gradebook”

• Type “Quick Geography Quiz” for the Session Title

• Choose “Quiz” for the Session Category

• Type “10” for the Maximum Points

• Choose “Geography” for the Class

• Press OK

• Click the “Verbal” Button

• Select “Multiple Choice A – D”

• Use Pads #1, #2, and #3 to answer questions that you make up yourself in your head.

• Press the “End” Button when You’re Finished

The Lessons Tab (6)

Engaging an Ad-Hoc Verbal Question (Cont):

• Click the “T/F” Button to Create a New Question

• Use Pads #1, #2, and #3 to Answer the Question that You Make Up Yourself in Your Head

• Click the “End” Button when You’re Finished

• Close the Question by Clicking the “Close” Button

• Close the Engage Bar by Clicking the “Close” Button

• Press “Yes” to Confirm that You Want to End the Lesson

The Reports Tab

Report Options Reports are session-specific 22 standard report types

The Reports Tab

To Select and View a Report:

• Select the “Reports” Tab

• Highlight the Session Name

• Click the “Generate” Button

• Select the Names of the Students (or Choose “Select All”)

• Choose a Report

• Select “Preview”

• Select “Close” when Finished Viewing

• Repeat Steps 5-7 to View at Least 5 Reports

The Gradebook Tab

Gradebook Setup Setup Using the Wizard 6 Steps

The Gradebook Tab

To Setup Your Gradebook:

1. Select the “Gradebook” Tab

2. Select the “Gradebook” Button (upper right of screen)

3. Select “Welcome” Tab

• Enter and Confirm Password and Give Yourself a Hint

4. Select “Class Information” Tab

• Verify “Geography” is Listed

5. Select “Grading Period” Tab

• Define “Spring Term” as Jan 10, 2005 – April 22, 2005

• Define “Summer Term” as April 25, 2005 – Aug 12, 2005

• Define “Fall Term” as Aug 15, 2005 – Dec 16, 2005

The Gradebook Tab (Cont.)

To Setup Your Gradebook (2):

1. Select the “Weight Sets” Tab

2. Select the “Geography” Class

3. Assign Weights as Follows:

• Homework 10%

• Quiz 20%

• Exam 60%

• Class Participation 10%

4. Select “Letter Grades” Tab

5. Select the “Geography” Class

6. Assign Grades as Follows:

• 90 – 100% = A

• 80 – 89% = B

• 70 – 79% = C

• 60 – 69% = D

The Gradebook Tab (Cont.)

To Setup Your Gradebook (3):

• Select the “Class Participation” Tab

• Select 0.4

Putting It All Together

Choose a Lesson Add an Item Deliver Lesson to Class View Report View Gradebook

Putting It All Together

Choose a Lesson Add an Item Deliver Lesson to Class View Report View Gradebook

The Advanced Course

Our Advanced Course Covers: Applying State Standards to

Questions Using Team Activities Integration with PowerPoint and

ExamView Importing and Exporting Grade Data Using Student-Led Assessments