Classroom Practice and Intervention Pack
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1. Classroom Practice and Intervention Pack l Renaissance Advanced Technology for Data Driven Schools Renaissance Learning PO Box 8036 Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495 8036 Toll Free Phone Number 800 338 4204 Local 715 424 3636 Outside the US 1 715 424 3636 Fax 715 424 4242 Email general questions answers renlearn com Email technical questions support renlearn com Web Site www renlearn com Copyright Notice Copyright 2010 by Renaissance Learning Inc All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by US 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 the MathFacts in a Flash Classroom Practice and Intervention Pack For more information contact Renaissance Learning Inc at the address above 2Know AccelTest MathFacts in a Flash NEO NEO 2 NEO Manager Renaissance Renaissance Learning the Renaissance Learning logo Renaissance Receiver and Renaissance Responder are trademarks of Renaissance Learning Inc and its subsidiaries registered common law or pending registration in the United States and in other countries Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the US and other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or oth2. 10 If you chose the correct answer a square will appear around the answer and then the next problem will appear If you choose the wrong answer an X will appear over the answer you chose then a dotted square will appear around the correct answer When the square disappears choose the correct answer and press Select or Enter If the time is almost up for a problem a clock will flash in the black bar at the top of the screen choose an answer as soon as possible and press Select or Enter If time runs out before you answer the problem the screen will notify you and the timeout will be treated like an incorrect answer press Enter to continue After you answer the last question the screen will show your results including the number of problems you answered correctly and the total number of problems in the practice session It will also show the problems you got wrong and their correct answers Use the arrow buttons to scroll up and down through the results When you are done press Select or Enter Taking a Test on a Level MathFacts in a Flash Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack Students follow these steps to take a test for a MathFacts in a Flash level Tests always include 40 problems 1 From the main menu use the arrow buttons to highlight MathFacts in a Flash Then press Select or Enter Use the arrow buttons to highlight what you want to test on addition subtraction multiplication or division Then
3. Pack 2 Remove the old batteries then install anew AA size battery in each side of the battery compartment As you insert the batteries be sure to place the and ends as marked in the compartment 3 Put the cover back on the Responder Insert and tighten the screw OTHER TASKS IN THE RENAISSANCE WIRELESS SERVER UTILITY The Renaissance Wireless Server Utility also allows you to do the following Tab Name What You Can Do on That Tab Log View a log of Receiver activity Receivers Monitor the status of the Receiver connected to this computer Wireless Devices View information about the Responders that are connected to the Receiver MathFacts in a Flash Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack 15 LIMITED WARRANTY Renaissance Learning Inc RLI warrants each Renaissance Responder and Renaissance Receiver sold by RLI to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use and service beginning with the date of delivery to the purchaser This warranty is subject to the following conditions The warranty period is classified as one 1 year and is limited to the replacement or repair during the warranty period and subject to conditions enumerated below of such product returned intact which shall appear to RLI upon inspection to have been defective in material or workmanship Replacement or repair will be accomplished at the Renaissance Distribution Center See address information below Such
4. highlight it then press Select or Enter Subtraction Review 6 to 10 F 11 of 20 correct 2 43 Addition of 0 1 P 15 of 20 correct 2 31 Addition of Q 1 T HO of 40 correct 1 52 When you select a practice or test you will see the full results including how long it took you the number of problems you answered correctly and a list of problems you answered incorrectly with the correct answers Press Select or Enter when you are done To leave the MathFacts History press Menu Printing the MathFacts History Students follow these steps to print their practice and test history on this Responder Note If you want the student s ID included in the printed history you must enter the ID in the Responder Settings See page 13 1 MathFacts in a Flash From the main menu use the arrow buttons to highlight MathFacts History Then press Select or Enter Use the arrow buttons to highlight Print Then press Select or Enter If the Responder asks whether to stay connected to a specific Receiver press yes or no Responder and press Select or Enter If the Responder shows a list of Receivers use the arrow keys to highlight the correct Receiver name and press Select or Enter The history will be sent to the default printer for the computer that is connected to the Renaissance Receiver When the history has been sent the Responder will ask you whether you want to clear delete the history Press yes or no a
5. 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 The Renaissance Responder and Renaissance Receiver have been tested to and comply wi
6. the encryption key if it is required for the Responder to communicate with the Receiver If you want to use encryption contact Renaissance Learning Firmware Allows you to change to another firmware version You Update can use this to update the firmware to a newer version Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack 13 REPLACING RESPONDER BATTERIES One pair of high quality AA alkaline batteries should last for the entire school year When the batteries need replacing you ll see an empty battery icon and the message Batteries are Very Low on the Responder screen Follow the instructions on the next page to check the battery charge and replace the batteries when it becomes necessary Checking the Battery Charge 1 From the main menu use the arrow buttons to highlight Settings Then press Select 2 About appears at the top of the list press Select The battery charge status is shown by the darkness of the battery symbol If the symbol is completely dark the batteries are fully charged If not the symbol will be 2 3 dark 1 3 dark or empty as the battery discharges Installing New Batteries To replace the two AA alkaline batteries in each Responder you will need a small 10 Phillips head screwdriver 1 Find the small Phillips head screw in the battery compartment cover on the back of the Responder Remove the screw and lift off the cover MathFacts in a Flash 14 Classroom Practice amp Intervention
7. CTING THE RENAISSANCE RECEIVER TO YOUR COMPUTER Find the Renaissance Receiver and the USB data cable sw Don t take the AD Receiver apart The K Receiver doesn t N Close all programs that are running and turn off your computer 3 Plug the end of the USB cable that is nearly square into the port on the require batteries and it has no back of the Receiver contr a inside The Receiver 4 Connect the flat USB connector on the data cable to a USB port on your gers fhe power nnseds from computer If you don t know where to find a USB port on your your computer computer see your computer documentation RECEIVER SETUP Follow the instructions on the next page to Set a unique Receiver name so that students know they re connecting to the correct Receiver This is especially important if your school has more than one Renaissance Receiver Change the Administrator Personal Identification Number PIN which is required when you start the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility or when you change Responder settings e Set the Renaissance Place address so that you can send MathFacts in a Flash Responder data to MathFacts in a Flash RP MathFacts in a Flash 4 Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack 1 Open the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility e Windows computers Right click the icon in the lower right corner of your computer screen and choose Manage from the menu You can also click Start P
8. c Receiver press yes or no and press Enter If the Responder shows a list of Receivers use the arrow keys to highlight the correct Receiver name and press Enter 6 Enter the 9 digit PIN for the student as shown in the Student Information x If your version of Report see step 1 As you enter the PIN if you enter an incorrect digit WY aie ina Flash press Clear to erase the last digit you entered When you have finished loes not support this feature the Responder entering the PIN press Enter will notify you Press Enter The Responder will notify you if the PIN you entered was too short fewer after reading this message than 9 digits or if it is incorrect 7 The data will be sent to MathFacts in a Flash RP and cleared from the Responder Clearing the MathFacts History Students follow these steps to clear delete the MathFacts in a Flash practice If students are and test history from this Responder sharing Responders clear the history after 1 From the main menu use the arrow buttons to highlight MathFacts each session History Then press Select or Enter MathFacts in a Flash 12 Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack sw Levels that students ADIZ have already worked on will no longer be checked when they select activities after you clear the history Use the arrow buttons to highlight Clear Then press Select or Enter The Responder will ask if you are sure that you want to clear the MathFacts Hist
9. ccelTest s Homework and Notes features and cannot be assigned owners for those features use Responders from a 2Know Classroom Response System kit e A Renaissance Responder poster Depending on the kit you have purchased you may also receive the following e The Numeracy Development and Intervention Guide Getting Results with MathFacts in a Flash Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack 1 e MathFacts in a Flash cards e Access to training and or implementation coaching and installation support About the Renaissance Responders and Renaissance Receiver ty NEO 2 laptops can W also be used with MathFacts in a Flash and other programs such as the 2Know Toolbar and AccelTest Your kit includes a Renaissance Receiver and Responders that use wireless radio frequency RF technology Renaissance Responders Students use the Responder to practice their addition subtraction multiplication and division facts Students also use Responders to answer questions sent by the 2Know Toolbar or in AccelTest assignments if you are using those programs You don t need to do anything to set up the Responders They are shipped with two fresh AA alkaline batteries already inside When you have connected your Receiver the Responders can connect to it when you turn them on Responders shut themselves down after 30 minutes of inactivity to prolong battery life Any answers the student has entered are no
10. er countries 3 2010 MFIAF CPI MFFRESPIGA ABOUT THE MATHFACTS IN A FLASH CLASSROOM PRACTICE AND INTERVENTION PACK The MathFacts in a Flash Classroom Practice and Intervention Pack makes it easy for students to practice and improve their knowledge of addition subtraction multiplication and division facts Using hand held Renaissance Responders students can choose a level in one of these categories and practice or test their math facts at that level If you have additional questions or need more information you can email us at answers renlearn com For technical support email questions to us at support renlearn com What s In the Kit MathFacts in a Flash The following items are in the MathFacts in a Flash Classroom Practice and Intervention Pack e A carrying case e A Renaissance Receiver with a connection cable e 24 or 32 Renaissance Responders set up specifically for MathFacts in a Flash practice e The 2Know Setup and Resource Guide including tips for using the 2Know Toolbar and AccelTest software as well as the Receiver and Responders The booklet also includes a CD that you can use to install the 2Know Toolbar software e Your AccelTest serial number the AccelTest Software Installation Guide and an AccelTest installation CD For more information about the AccelTest software refer to the AccelTest User Manual that is installed with the software Please note that the MathFacts Responders do not support A
11. k Print to print it If you want to continue click accept the terms in the license agreement Then click Next gt Click Install to start the installation Click Finish when the installation is done Macintosh Installation yiv_ Renaissance ADI Responders can K Double click crs mf dmg The volume will open Double click Renaissance Responder Installer Enter the administrator user name and password for this computer then click OK Read the license agreement You can click Print to print it or Save to save it as a text file Click Continue In the message that you see next click Agree if you want to continue Click Install When the installation is complete the Renaissance Wireless Server folder will open only communicate You can also use the MathFacts in a Flash Responder with AccelTest or the with one program at a time 2Know Toolbar If you plan to use the system with AccelTest software refer If you are using them with more than one program such as AccelTest and the 2Know to the AccelTest Software Installation Guide If you plan to use the 2Know Toolbar you can install it from the 2Know Toolbar CD in the back of the Toolbar the Receiver and 2Know Setup and Resource Guide that you received You can also download Responders will recognize the the 2Know Toolbar at download renlearn com program that you started first MathFacts in a Flash Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack CONNE
12. ls ytv_ Levels that you have AND already worked on are checked If you want to view the practice and test history for one of those levels highlight it and press You will see the results for the last practice or test Clearing the history clears the check marks see page 12 Students follow these steps to practice facts for a MathFacts in a Flash level Practices include 20 40 problems 1 3 From the main menu use the arrow buttons to highlight MathFacts in a Flash Then press Select or Enter Use the arrow buttons to highlight what you want to practice addition subtraction multiplication or division Then press Select or Enter ct Operation Subtraction Multiplication Division Use the arrow buttons to highlight the level you want to practice then press Select or Enter Addition of 0 1 Addition of 2 3 Addition of 4 5 Review Addition of 0 to 5 Addition of 6 7 Addition of 3 9 MathFacts in a Flash Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack te If the student has AD tested on this level and the test is still in the history the practice will include any problems the student missed plus questions deemed difficult for the level You will see the results for the last practice or test Practice should be highlighted Press Select or Enter For each problem press the letter button for the answer that you want to choose then press Select or Enter 0 1 0
13. n through the results When you are done press Select or Enter Stopping a Practice or Test Students follow these steps to stop a practice or test that they have started Stopped practices and tests will not be saved in the practice test history Press Menu 2 Press yes True when the screen asks if you want to exit Using the MathFacts History 10 Students can view and print a history of the MathFacts in a Flash practices and tests they ve done on their Responders They can also clear their history or send it to Renaissance Place MathFacts in a Flash Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack Viewing the MathFacts History Students follow these steps to view their MathFacts in a Flash practice and test history on this Responder 1 stv_ You can also view W the history for a i specific level that you have practiced while you are choosing a level to work on Just highlight the level and press From the main menu use the arrow buttons to highlight MathFacts History Then press Select or Enter Use the arrow buttons to highlight View Press Select or Enter The next screen will list the activities you have completed so far including the level name T for test or P for practice the number of problems you answered correctly and the time you took for that practice or test Use the arrow keys to scroll up and down through the list If you want to see more information about an activity use the arrow keys to
14. nd then Select or Enter Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack 11 Sending the MathFacts History to Renaissance Place Students or teachers follow these steps to send the practice and test history from a Responder to MathFacts in a Flash Renaissance Place Note that the history is automatically cleared from the Responder when you send it to Renaissance Place Before you follow these steps print the Student Information Report to get the Responder PIN for each student The history will be sent to the Renaissance Place address that you set in the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility see Receiver Setup on page 4 You can see information about Responder practice when you choose to include the practice summary in the Class Progress and Student Record Reports 1 In Renaissance Place print the MathFacts in a Flash Student Information Report to get the Responder PIN for each student Then give students their PINs Students will need their PIN to send the history to Renaissance Place 2 From the main menu use the arrow buttons to highlight MathFacts History Then press Select or Enter 3 Use the arrow buttons to highlight Send to Renaissance Place Then press Select or Enter 4 The Responder will notify you that all data will be cleared from the history when you send it to Renaissance Place If you want to continue press yes True Then press Select or Enter 5 If the Responder asks whether to stay connected to a specifi
15. ory it will also notify you if the history has not yet been sent to Renaissance Place or printed You cannot get the results of your work back once you clear the history If you want to clear it anyway press yes if not press no Then press Select or Enter After you clear the history you ll see the message MathFacts History Cleared then the Responder will show the menu CHANGING RESPONDER SETTINGS MathFacts in a Flash To change Responder settings or view information follow these steps On a Responder highlight Settings in the main menu and press Select 2 Next use the arrow buttons to highlight the setting you want to change and press Select The table below these steps shows the settings available 3 Press Enter after changing a setting Setting Purpose About Shows you information about the Responder including the firmware version and the Receiver it is connected to Firmware is the programming that makes the Responder work Use the arrow buttons to scroll down for more information if necessary Contrast Allows you to increase or decrease the contrast on the screen using the arrow buttons Search for Searches for the Renaissance Receivers that are in range Networks and allows you to highlight and select the one you d like to connect to Enter Student ID Enter the Student ID that you want to include when you print the MathFacts in a Flash practice test history Security Enter
16. practice and test history to MathFacts in a Flash RP See page 12 When you use one of these features the Responder will do one of the following e Ifyou have not connected to a Receiver before or if that Receiver is not available the Responder will ask you to choose a Receiver look for the name you assigned see page 4 and select that Receiver e Ifyou have connected before but you have shut off the Responder the Responder may ask if you want to stay connected to the last Receiver you chose if that Receiver name is still available Choose yes or no e If you have connected before and you have not shut off the Responder it will use the last Receiver you connected to MATHFACTS IN A FLASH PRACTICE ON RESPONDERS On the Renaissance Responders you received students can practice their math facts Please note these differences between the work done on MathFacts Responders and work done in MathFacts in a Flash RP Students can practice addition subtraction multiplication and division on Responders Other levels should be practiced in MathFacts in a Flash RP Work done on Responders is treated like work done in Renaissance Home Connect students don t master MathFacts levels but they can practice levels and take tests Changes to your MathFacts in a Flash RP preferences or to the mastery time do not affect MathFacts Responders Problems on MathFacts Responders are always assisted response Practicing Math Facts Leve
17. press Select or Enter Select Operation Subtraction x Multiplication Division tv Levels that you have W already worked on are checked If you want to view the practice and test history for one of those levels highlight it and press Clearing the history clears the check marks see page 12 Use the arrow buttons to highlight the level you want to test on then press Select or Enter Addition of 0 1 Addition of 3 Addition of 4 5 Review Addition of 0 to 5 Addition of 6 7 Addition of 3 9 Use the arrow key to highlight Test then press Select or Enter For each problem press the letter button for the answer that you want to choose then press Select or Enter If the time is almost up for a problem a clock will flash in the black bar at the top of the screen choose an answer as soon as possible and press Select or Enter If time runs out before you answer the problem the screen will notify you and the timeout will be treated like an incorrect answer press Enter to continue If you need to go back to the last problem to change your answer press Clear You can only go back one problem After you answer the last question the screen will show your results including the time you took the number of problems you answered correctly and the total number or problems in the test It will also show the problems you got wrong and their correct answers Use the arrow buttons to scroll up and dow
18. racters A E Update Network Settings O Set Administrator PIN O Renaissance Place Settings The Administrator PIN is required to authorize Renaissance Place connection information is use of secure features such as device required for wireless device access to a firmware updates and resetting a user s PIN Renaissance Place server b Enter a new name in the Network Name field Make sure the name is different from the name of your school s other Receivers c Click Update Network Settings d Click OK when the program finishes updating the network settings Make sure your students know the new server name the next time they use their Responders Set a new Administrator PIN a Click Set Administrator PIN b Enter the new PIN 4 8 characters with numbers and or letters and enter it again in the second blank field to confirm it c Click OK d Click OK again when notified that the PIN was changed 5 Set the Renaissance Place address URL so you can send the MathFacts Responder practice and test history to MathFacts in a Flash RP see page 12 a Click the Renaissance Place Settings button b Enter the Web address for the Renaissance Place server where you use MathFacts in a Flash c Click Verify to make sure the utility recognizes the address as valid d Click OK The button is available once the address is verified 6 Close the utility when you have finished USING THE RESPONDERS T
19. replacement shall be made free of charge if a defect becomes apparent and RLI is notified within the warranty period This warranty does not include any taxes which may be due in connection with replacement or repair nor any installation transportation or postage costs to return the unit to RLI This warranty does not cover repair or replacement because of damage from unreasonable use damage from road hazards accident fire or other casualty misuse negligence incorrect wiring lightning etc and any use or installation not in conformance with instructions furnished by RLI or repairs or replacement needed because of modifications not authorized or supplied by RLI This warranty is expressly in lieu of any other warranties express or implied including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose Remedies under this warranty are expressly limited to the provision of products as specified above and any claims for loss arising out of the failure of products to perform for any period of time or special indirect or consequential damages or other economic loss are expressly excluded Return product to Renaissance Learning Renaissance Distribution Center 2610 Industrial Street Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495 Toll free phone 800 274 0680 MathFacts in a Flash 16 Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
20. rograms gt Renaissance Wireless Server gt Renaissance Wireless Server Utility e Macintosh computers In your computer s Applications folder open the Renaissance Wireless Server folder Then double click Renaissance Wireless Server Utility 2 Type 1234 and click OK to log in If you ve already changed the Administrator PIN enter the one you have set If necessary click Start x When students try W connecting to a Set the Receiver Name Receiver or a Click the Server Settings tab session all Receivers within range will be listed and the student must choose a Receiver from the list To find out which other Receiver names are being used you can try starting a Responder and selecting Join Session or you can consult with other teachers using Receivers Use a name your students will recognize such as Mrs Smith s Class Room 410 or Lab 102 MathFacts in a Flash Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack i Renaissance Wireless Server Utility File Edit Tools Help Stop Server is running Click Stop to shutdown the Renaissance Wireless Server Log Server Settings Device Settings Receivers Wireless Devices Network Name TP Receiver O Users will use this name to locate and connect to this server using their wireless devices Encryption off Oon Enabling encryption requires that each device share the key you enter in the above area Keys are limited to digits 0 9 and cha
21. t lost Renaissance Receiver The Renaissance Receiver is connected to the teacher s computer For some programs it sends assignment information to student Responders and receives students answers to questions The Receiver also allows you to send information about students MathFacts in a Flash practice on Responders to MathFacts in a Flash RP on your Renaissance Place server The Receiver also allows you to monitor student progress on some assignments MathFacts in a Flash Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE First install the MathFacts in a Flash firmware on the computer that will have the Receiver connected w When you install the AD firmware you are also installing the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility which is where you will set the Receiver name and your Renaissance Place address SOO Pe So NS Open your Web browser and go to http download renlearn com us Click Updates Patches and Utilities Click 2Know Classroom Response System MathFacts in a Flash Click the operating system you re using Click 2Know Classroom Response System MathFacts in a Flash Click Download Now to download the firmware Follow the steps for your operating system Windows Installation a Double click crs mf exe The Renaissance Responder InstallShield Wizard will open Click Next gt in the Welcome panel of the Wizard Read the license agreement You can clic
22. th the following standards FCC Rules and Regulations CFR 47 Receivers and all other Unintentional Radiators Part 15 subpart B 15 107a amp 15 109a FCC Rules and Regulations Intentional Radiators Operational in the 912 928 MHz 2400 2483 5 MHz 5725 5875 MHz And 24 0 24 25 GHz Bands Part 15 Subpart C Section 15 249 Low Power License Exempt Communications Devices All Frequency Bands Radio Standards Specification RSS 210 Issue 5 November 2001 Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification RSS 210 Issue 5 November 2001 Low Power License Exempt Radio Communication Devices All Frequency Bands Receivers R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Transmitter and Receiver EN 300 400 2 emissions and immunity EN 301 489 1 17 emissions and immunity Renaissance Learning Advanced Technology for Data Driven Schools 2911 Peach Street e Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494 e 800 338 4204 e Fax 877 280 7642 Outside the U S 1 715 424 3636 Email answers renlearn com www renlearn com MFFRESPIGA
23. urning the Responder On Press and hold On Off at the bottom of the Responder until it is on le a ic io anog poga MathFacts in a Flash Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack About the Menu ty Pressing the Clear P J gt button takes you back one menu if you have selected a menu item When you first turn the Responder on and whenever you press Menu you will go to the main menu for the Responder The main menu includes these four items Join Session Select this to connect to a session for the 2Know Toolbar or AccelTest software For more information see the instructions for the software you are using e MathFacts in a Flash Students select this to complete MathFacts in a Flash practices and tests on Responders See page 8 e MathFacts History Select this to view print or clear a history of the practices and tests completed on this Responder see page 10 You can also send the history to MathFacts in a Flash RP see page 12 e Settings Select this to view or change settings for this Responder See page 13 Connecting to Renaissance Receivers MathFacts in a Flash Classroom Practice amp Intervention Pack Responders need to connect to Receivers when you do the following e Choose Join Session as you use the Responders with the 2Know Toolbar or AccelTest software Print the MathFacts in a Flash practice and test history See page 11 e Send the MathFacts in a Flash
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