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CPS Training Workbook

Quick Start…. More detailed directions are later on in presentation.

8 Simple Steps 1 – install software Cd or einstruction web site 2 – install CPS receiver before launching software 3 – Create a new database Save wherever you’ll remember 4 – Add New class k-12 – no - enter required info (first, last, ) Name class 5- add students Click on class then new – student Either enter name or hit enter until you have number 6 – engage tab then engage button Select class 7 – click verbal Select format of question you want to ask – A-d Students answer – dark blue, yellow if change, same answ green 8. Click end when done. chart appears – select correct answ Finish and close

Verbal Mode Do not choose a lesson or class Just hit engage and the tool bar will appear. Click on Verbal Choose answer format Start End Select correct answer Verbal mode can be used with any format: powepoint, internet, videos, worksheets, etc…

Chalkboard Mode Do not choose a lesson or class Just hit engage and the tool bar will appear. Click on Chalkboard Draw or insert a graphic Start End Select correct answer

More detailed steps…

Install software Insert CD Click on Install CPS and follow on screen prompts Click Finish Creates a CPS Icon on your desktop Install Receiver (put in FLASH DRIVE) before launching Download Instructions

Step 1. Create a New Database Easier if you only have one database and multiple classes To create a new CPS database: 1.Open CPS from the desktop icon. 2. Choose Create a New CPS File. 3. Click OK. The New CPS File dialog box opens. 4. Type a name for the database file in the File name: text box. 5. Click Save.

Step 2: Create New Class Under Prepare Tab Classes and Students New- Class A new class wizard box will Pop up. Click on K-12 Enter info

Step 3: Add Students Under Prepare tab Classes and students New – Student On the right side of the screen You will start adding student info Tab to go to last name Enter to go to next student

Step 4: Lessons and Assessments Under Prepare Tab Lessons and Assessments New Fast Grade Session Lesson Question Import- Browse (Search for CPS lessons in google)

Step 5: Engage Under Engage Tab Lessons and Assessments 1)You will see the lessons you have created and imported Check which lesson you want and click Engage 2) Verbal ex. Landform Pics 3) Chalkboard Draw, Import Pic ex. Algebra Bball Court – Area Perimeter

Preparing a Team Activity Prepare Tab – Team Activity New Challenge Board Box Pops up Under Lessons Tab choose which lesson Has to be previously imported Drag each question to a block Exit out Click on Engage Tab – Team Activities Click on activity then Engage Button Click Start

Creating a Lesson with your own questions Under Prepare Tab – Lessons and Assessments New – Lesson Highlight that lesson and click on new – question Type your questions and answers Put a checkmark next to correct answer and click the button that is save and next To engage Lesson you just created (or one you have imported from web site) Click on Engage tab Lessons and Assessments Put a checkmark by the lesson then click engage button Once it begins you hit next question to start

How to import lessons you find on the internet Google search for cps lessons Here is an example site Lessons After you right click and save each file to a specific location that you’ll remember open up CPS Prepare – Lessons and Assessments – Import – browse and find it.