1. An ITTS WALKTHROUGH IN: Ease of use Student version Individualized instruction Teacher version Reports & analyses Dan Helms daniel_helms@mcgraw-hill.com

5. MATHEMATICS Level A 1. Number and Number Operations 2. Decimals3. Fractions Equivalent Forms Adding Decimals Adding Fractions Factors and Multiples Subtracting DecimalsSubtracting Fractions Percents Multiplying DecimalsMultiplying Fractions Ratios and Proportions Dividing DecimalsDividing Fractions Exponents and Scientific Notation 4. Integers 5. Percents6. Computation in Context Adding Integers Finding the % of a NumberDecimal Word Problems Subtracting Integers Find the the Total When aFraction Word Problems Multiplying IntegersPercent is GivenPercent Word Problems Dividing Integers Finding a % When theWord Problems (A+) Whole and Part are Given 7. Order of Operations 8. Estimation9. Measurement Using Order of Operations Rounding and EstimationConverting Measurements Perimeter & Circumference Area & Volume 10. Geometry & Spatial Sense 11. Data Analysis12. Statistics and Probability Lines, Rays, Points, Angles Bar, Line, & Circle GraphsProbability Angles (A+) Tables, Charts, DiagramsStatistics and Sampling Plane and Solid Figures Conclusions from Data Triangles Coordinate Geometry 13. Algebraic Operations 14. Patterns, Functions15. Problem Solving & Reasoning Using Roots, Radicals, and Exponents AlgebraProblem-Solving Strategies Solving Equations PatternsProblem-Solving Strategies (A+) Solving Equations and Inequalities (A+) Inequalities Simplifying Expressions Linear Equations Algebraic Expressions (A+) Variables, Expressions, Equations

7. Level A Interpret Graphic Information Maps and Graphs Reference Sources Reference Sources (A+) Consumer Materials Consumer Materials (A+) Words in Context Context Meaning Recall Information Sequence Stated Concepts Construct Meaning Main Idea Summarizing and Paraphrasing Cause and Effect Comparing and Contrasting Drawing Conclusions Supporting Evidence Character Aspects Evaluate/Extend Meaning Fact and Opinion Predicting Outcomes Making Generalizations Showing Effect and Intention Author’s Purpose Genre and Style Techniques Genre: Fiction Fiction (A+) Genre: Nonfiction Nonfiction (A+) Genre: Poetry Poetry (A+)

9. Level A Usage Nouns Pronouns Antecedent Agreement Verbs Verb Tenses (A+) Subject-Verb Agreement Subject-Verb Agreement (A+) Adjectives and Adverbs Choosing the Right Word Sentence Formation Complete Sentences, Fragments, and Run-Ons Compound Parts and Sentences Complex Sentences Complex Sentences (A+) Modifiers Improving Sentences Improving Sentences (A+) Paragraph Development Topic Sentences Supporting Sentences Sequence and Transitions Sequence and Transitions (A+) Unrelated Sentences Capitalization Punctuation Commas Writing Conventions Quotation Marks Apostrophes Letter Parts

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11. This is the logon page. It is the same for teachers and students.

12. The first step for a teacher: Set up a class. Box will open automatically, and can always be accessed by clicking “CLASS MANAGEMENT.”

13. Give your class a name (and a description if you wish), then click “Add Class.”

14. The second step for a teacher: Add students’ names and logon information.

15. After adding a student, click to add him/her to the school or to this class and the school.

16. This shows that I have now added 2 students to my class.

17. Set the student’s Mastery Level. E=easy M=medium difficulty D=difficult A=Advanced (coming soon) +=mastery P=partial mastery - = not mastered

18. Don’t forget to save your settings for each level/subject.

19. I have set up this student’s ‘Assessment and Study Plan.’ I have assigned her the level of ‘Not Mastered’ for every category, because I know she needs work in all areas. I could have also imported her TABE scores, which would have automatically set her levels for me. If she had already demonstrated mastery in certain areas, these would now show as ‘+’ or ‘Mastered,’ and she wouldn’t have to work on the lessons in those areas.

20. Because my other student, Noah Lott, has demonstrated mastery of some of the concepts,I will create an individualized plan for him which reflects this.

21. Because Noah has demonstrated that his language skills are more advanced than Anita’s, I have advanced him to level M for his language lessons.

22. I have also elevated Noah to level M for his Reading Study Plan. Notice the “View Plan” link

23. I can click on “View Plan” and print out a hard copy for Noah.

24. Now I’m going to go back to the logon screen, and logon as student Noah Lott.

25. Noah can now choose which subject he wants to work on today. Let’s go to math.

26. Notice that Noah does not have to work through the lessons he has already mastered. However, he can review those lessons if he finds that he needs to. Let’s start with the Pretest for Computation in Context.

27. This is question 1 of the pretest.

28. He answers the first question, then clicks ‘Next.’

29. Noah doesn’t quite understand how to find the answer for question #2. He continues with the quiz, answering one question at a time.

30. On question 5, Noah misunderstood. Instead of 19 cents tax, he thought it said 19% tax. He cannot find his answer so he decides to ‘Ask A Question’ of the teacher.

31. He types his question and clicks ‘Send.’ He then clicks on the answer that is closest to his answer and continues the quiz.

32. When Noah finishes the quiz, he immediately sees his results.

33. Noah clicked ‘Continue.’ Because he passed the quiz, he sees that ‘Computation in Context’ has been added to the list of ‘Mastered Units.’ He no longer needs to work on this item, and can move on to topics where he needs more work.

34. Next, Noah took the pretest on ‘Estimation,’ but didn’t do quite as well.

35. When he clicks ‘Continue,’ he is taken to the lessons he needs to study and learn in order to master this concept.

36. Noah clicked on the lesson for rounding. As he works through the interactive lesson, he has to stop and answer questions before continuing.

37. Many of the lesson questions require Noah’s interaction.

38. This is a sample of another question on Rounding.

39. This slide, and the next 2, demonstrate the instructional aspect of the lessons.

42. Each instructional point is followed by an interactive Question.

43. Noah has correctly dragged and dropped each rounded-number answer into its correct answer space. Feedback, during the lessons, is immediate. Also noticed the “speaker” icon next to each chunk of text. Students can have the narrative read aloud.

44. If Noah answers incorrectly during a lesson, he is given additional instruction and another chance.

45. This is the last question during Noah’s lesson on rounding numbers.

46. Each lesson ends with a “Checkpoint,” to review the objectives addressed during the lesson.

47. Now it’s time for the Lesson Quiz.

48. Noah finishes the Lesson Quiz and is given immediate feedback, in this case, letting him know that he has mastered this lesson.

49. Now I’m logging back in as Noah’s teacher.

50. I select the student named ‘Noah.’

51. Clicking on the ‘Mathematics’ tab, I can see what he has already Mastered.

52. By clicking on ‘Lesson Reports,’ I can see that how much time he has spent on task, and that he has mastered the quiz on Rounding.

53. By clicking on Class Assessment, I can see all students. Only 2 have taken tests. Noah has taken 5 pre-tests so far, and no post-tests. His average score on all pre-tests is 85.4%, and he spent 36.5 minutes taking them.

54. By clicking ‘Total Time on Task,’ I see that Noah Lott has spent a total of 3.4 hours working on his pretests, quizzes, and lessons.

55. The Student Assessment Report will give you the most information for an individual student’s test scores. Here I can see how well Noah performed on each test. I can also click on the Questions link to see exactly how Noah answered each question.

56. This is an example of the feedback you will get per question. Noah choose answer choice D. The correct answer is C. An explanation for the correct answer is also given.

57. By clicking on ‘Resource Management,’ I can view other Contemporary printed resources that the teacher may want to utilize when assigning extra work on a particular topic, or…

58. I can add my own, teacher-created resources to the list for future reference.

59. Content Review is another teacher tool. It allows you to view every test and quiz question (over a thousand), as well as every lesson that the students may be assigned. Just click on the Subject, the Level, and the Unit you wish to view. For example, looking at Mathematics, Level M, Addition of Whole Numbers, you can view subject tests, unit tests, lessons, and lesson quizzes.

60. As you view the test questions, You will see the question, the correct answer, And a worked-out solution.

61. As you view the lessons, you can work through the same interactive exercises, and receive the same feedback, as a student who has been assigned to do the lesson.

62. Summary: A complete instruction and assessment program Leveled (E, M, D, & A) and interactive 386 lessons 1002 assessments Individualized study plans Based on Mastery Learning Detailed reporting of student performance Contemporary’s I.T.T.S. Maxine McCormick 609-234-9603