1. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 1 User Commands WISL Tutorials use standard Microsoft PowerPoint commands, such as the following : Escape Key, Minus Key (-), Ctl+Break S or Plus Key (+) Right Click, Backspace, Up Arrow Left Click, space, N, Down Arrow Left and Right Click together for 2+ seconds Move mouse for 2 seconds Next Slide Previous Slide End Tutorial Pause or Resume Tutorial Restart entire Tutorial Shows the mouse pointer Left Click to Continue

2. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 2 Looking for a teaching/learning aid for mathematics content standards? Something that allows teachers to easily prepare challenging problem solving exercises to help prepare students for standardized mathematics exams and also provide an interactive facility for students to reinforce learned concepts. Left Click to Continue

3. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 3 WISL has the answer !! Melanie’s Mathematics Content Standards (MCS) consists of three interactive facilities. A Teaching Aid that helps with preparation of problem solving exercises. A Learning Aid that allows students to practice solving generated problems in an interactive environment. Separate facilities are available for each grade level. Lastly an administrative tool provides for setting of parameters for the Teaching and Learning Aid facilities, maintenance of a valid class/ User ID data base and generation of various student performance reports and other exports. Left Click to Continue

4. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 4 Type “30” Type ”5” Left Click to begin Overview Tutorial Menu To Start MCS Teacher Tutorial To Start MCS Learning Aid Tutorial Type “64” To Show Summary Information “ESC” To Exit

5. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 5 Waterloo Information Systems Limited presents The Learning Aid Tutorial describes the interactive facility that allows students to practice solving generated problems in an interactive environment. Left Click to Continue Melanie’s Mathematics Learning Aid Tutorial Content Standards

6. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 6 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial The first order of business is to login. This identifies the user for performance monitoring and subsequent reporting. If the user is in multiple classes then the desired class must also be chosen. The first order of business is to login. This identifies the user for performance monitoring and subsequent reporting. If the user is in multiple classes then the desired class must also be chosen.

7. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 7 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial To initiate generation of a problem a Question Type is selected. If “Surprise Me!” is selected the program randomly generates a question. Upon clicking on a category a list of sub-categories is presented. A question is then randomly generated from the sub-category chosen. To initiate generation of a problem a Question Type is selected. If “Surprise Me!” is selected the program randomly generates a question. Upon clicking on a category a list of sub-categories is presented. A question is then randomly generated from the sub-category chosen.

8. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 8 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial The question is displayed and the student may attempt to determine the answer or use other aids.

9. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 9 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial In this example the student determines an answer, places it in the answer box and clicks the submit answer button.

10. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 10 Left Click to Continue Upon submission of an incorrect answer, a message is displayed and the box must be “x”ed to continue. Meanwhile the answer clock continues. Upon submission of an incorrect answer, a message is displayed and the box must be “x”ed to continue. Meanwhile the answer clock continues. MCS Learning Aid Tutorial

11. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 11 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial Upon additional determination, the correct answer is submitted and an appropriate message is displayed. Upon additional determination, the correct answer is submitted and an appropriate message is displayed.

12. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 12 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial Some questions in categories such as “Measurement and Geometry” and “Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability” require graphical illustrations to fully describe the problem. Upon generation of the question a graphical illustration is displayed in the box in the bottom left corner. Some questions in categories such as “Measurement and Geometry” and “Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability” require graphical illustrations to fully describe the problem. Upon generation of the question a graphical illustration is displayed in the box in the bottom left corner.

13. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 13 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial The illustration may be enlarged by moving the cursor over the display area. In this example there are no additional clues available so the magnifying glass icons are greyed out and the multiple choice box is displayed automatically without penalty.

14. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 14 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial Upon selection of the correct answer an appropriate message is displayed in the same manner as numeric questions.

15. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 15 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial The student can invoke the multiple choice option by clicking the multiple choice icon. A message is presented, warning that a time penalty will be assessed to use this aid. This is in the form of time subtracted from the total time allotted to complete the question. If the student agrees he clicks the “yes” radio button to continue, otherwise the “no” radio button is selected to continue. Meanwhile the answer clock continues. The student can invoke the multiple choice option by clicking the multiple choice icon. A message is presented, warning that a time penalty will be assessed to use this aid. This is in the form of time subtracted from the total time allotted to complete the question. If the student agrees he clicks the “yes” radio button to continue, otherwise the “no” radio button is selected to continue. Meanwhile the answer clock continues.

16. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 16 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial The multiple choice box is presented and the student selects the radio button beside the answer of choice. The multiple choice box is presented and the student selects the radio button beside the answer of choice.

17. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 17 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial The student may also access clues by clicking on the magnifying glass icon. A penalty message is presented in the same manner as with the multiple choice option. This process would be repeated if a second clue were desired. The student may also access clues by clicking on the magnifying glass icon. A penalty message is presented in the same manner as with the multiple choice option. This process would be repeated if a second clue were desired.

18. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 18 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial The student may continue to submit multiple choice answers until the correct answer is submitted. Of course a time penalty is assessed for each incorrect answer. All penalty times are determined by the teacher by setting parameters for each class. The student may continue to submit multiple choice answers until the correct answer is submitted. Of course a time penalty is assessed for each incorrect answer. All penalty times are determined by the teacher by setting parameters for each class.

19. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 19 Left Click to Continue MMN Learning Aid Tutorial Upon clicking on the red Toolbox a page is displayed with a menu that provides access to pages with information about single digit attributes, arithmetic matrices, unit conversions, an introduction from Melanie and a link to information about Melanie’s books. Upon clicking on the red Toolbox a page is displayed with a menu that provides access to pages with information about single digit attributes, arithmetic matrices, unit conversions, an introduction from Melanie and a link to information about Melanie’s books.

20. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 20 Left Click to Continue MMN Learning Aid Tutorial The single digit attributes are listed by digit and by attribute. The single digit attributes are listed by digit and by attribute.

21. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 21 Left Click to Continue MMN Learning Aid Tutorial Clicking on Arithmetic Matrices presents a list of the four basic arithmetic actions. Clicking on Arithmetic Matrices presents a list of the four basic arithmetic actions.

22. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 22 Left Click to Continue MMN Learning Aid Tutorial Clicking on Division Matrix presents a matrix that allows the student determine the division relationship between any two single digit numbers. By clicking on the box that is at the intersection of the two desired numbers, the devisor on the left side (y axis) and the dividend on the top (x axis) the answer is displayed in the box with the two components of the answer along with decimal and fraction representations displayed above the matrix. Clicking on Division Matrix presents a matrix that allows the student determine the division relationship between any two single digit numbers. By clicking on the box that is at the intersection of the two desired numbers, the devisor on the left side (y axis) and the dividend on the top (x axis) the answer is displayed in the box with the two components of the answer along with decimal and fraction representations displayed above the matrix.

23. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 23 Left Click to Continue MMN Learning Aid Tutorial Clicking on Multiplication Matrix presents a matrix that allows the student determine the multiplication relationship between any two single digit numbers. By clicking on the box that is at the intersection of the two desired numbers the answer is displayed in the box.

24. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 24 Left Click to Continue MMN Learning Aid Tutorial Clicking on Subtraction Matrix presents a matrix that allows the student determine the subtraction relationship between any two single digit numbers. By clicking on the box that is at the intersection of the two desired numbers, the minuend on the left side (y axis) and the subtrahend on the top (x axis) the answer is displayed in the box along with the minus sign if applicable.

25. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 25 Left Click to Continue MMN Learning Aid Tutorial Clicking on Addition Matrix presents a matrix that allows the student determine the addition relationship between any two single digit numbers. By clicking on the box that is at the intersection of the two desired numbers the answer is displayed in the box.

26. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 26 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial Clicking on Conversion presents a list of conversion attributes. Clicking on the desired attribute presents a list of unit conversions, within or between measurement systems (the example displays the Length conversions).

27. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 27 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial Clicking on Introduction from Melanie presents an overview of the features of the learning tool along with possible benefits for the student and teacher.

28. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 28 Left Click to Continue MCS Learning Aid Tutorial Clicking on the Book Link transfers to the internet site of Melanie’s publisher which provides information on her various books.

29. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 29 Type “30” Type ”5” Left Click to begin Overview Tutorial Menu To Start MCS Teacher Tutorial To Start MCS Learning Aid Tutorial Type “64” To Show Summary Information “ESC” To Exit

30. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 30 Waterloo Information Systems Limited presents Teacher Tutorial The Teacher Tutorial describes the interactive facility to be utilized to help prepare problem solving exercises and tests. It also provides a roadmap for generating hard copy tests and performance reporting. Lastly it shows how to add and maintain student and class records. Left Click to Continue Melanie’s Mathematics Content Standards

31. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 31 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue The teacher menu includes several functions. The Learning Aid is the same as described above. Clicking on (Teaching Aid) initiates the teaching aid function. The teacher menu includes several functions. The Learning Aid is the same as described above. Clicking on (Teaching Aid) initiates the teaching aid function.

32. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 32 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue The first order of business is to login. This identifies the user for subsequent reporting. If the user is in multiple classes then the desired class must also be chosen (default is the first in the list). The first order of business is to login. This identifies the user for subsequent reporting. If the user is in multiple classes then the desired class must also be chosen (default is the first in the list).

33. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 33 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue To initiate generation of a problem a Question Type is selected. If “Surprise Me!” is selected the program randomly generates a question. Upon clicking on a category a list of sub-categories is presented. A question is then randomly generated from the sub- category chosen. To initiate generation of a problem a Question Type is selected. If “Surprise Me!” is selected the program randomly generates a question. Upon clicking on a category a list of sub-categories is presented. A question is then randomly generated from the sub- category chosen.

34. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 34 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue The question(randomly generated by the program) is displayed in the question box and the generated clues are displayed in separate boxes. If multiple choice is applicable, that box is also displayed. The question(randomly generated by the program) is displayed in the question box and the generated clues are displayed in separate boxes. If multiple choice is applicable, that box is also displayed.

35. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 35 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue The teacher must click the “save Question” button or select the “Don’t Save” box to continue.. The teacher must click the “save Question” button or select the “Don’t Save” box to continue..

36. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 36 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue If an attempt is made to select another question before an explicit save decision has been made then a reminder message is displayed. If an attempt is made to select another question before an explicit save decision has been made then a reminder message is displayed.

37. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 37 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue Some questions in categories such as “Measurement and Geometry” and “Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability” require graphical illustrations to fully describe the problem. Upon generation of the question a graphical illustration is displayed in the box in the bottom left corner.

38. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 38 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue The illustration may be enlarged by moving the cursor over the display area.

39. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 39 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue Clicking on (Reporting) initiates the reporting function. Clicking on (Reporting) initiates the reporting function.

40. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 40 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue There are several distinct report formats available. There are several distinct report formats available.

41. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 41 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue Upon specifying a date range, a Percent Mastery report is generated for selected students. Upon specifying a date range, a Percent Mastery report is generated for selected students.

42. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 42 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue The Growth Report also requires specification of an “Earlier Date Range” which results in a report that displays Percent Mastery for both ranges, hence demonstrating “Growth”. The Growth Report also requires specification of an “Earlier Date Range” which results in a report that displays Percent Mastery for both ranges, hence demonstrating “Growth”.

43. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 43 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue A test may be generated from the questions generated in the “Teacher AID” in the date range specified. A test may be generated from the questions generated in the “Teacher AID” in the date range specified.

44. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 44 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue Individual questions may be moved to a different number in the test (the others will be re- numbered accordingly) using the drop-down beside the question number. Questions may be deleted from the test by checking the delete box to the right of the question. Individual questions may be moved to a different number in the test (the others will be re- numbered accordingly) using the drop-down beside the question number. Questions may be deleted from the test by checking the delete box to the right of the question.

45. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 45 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue This is a print preview of the generated test. This is a print preview of the generated test.

46. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 46 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue An Answer Key page is also generated. An Answer Key page is also generated.

47. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 47 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue Various parameters may be specified to narrow record selection for reporting. In this student history example we are restricting the date range to those mysteries solved between Jan 01, 2012 and Feb 05, 2013. Various parameters may be specified to narrow record selection for reporting. In this student history example we are restricting the date range to those mysteries solved between Jan 01, 2012 and Feb 05, 2013.

48. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 48 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue The generated report may be sorted by any of the highlighted columns(alternately ascending and descending). In the student history example we have sorted by Time Elapsed. Note also that the data of the report may be scrolled below the headings. The generated report may be sorted by any of the highlighted columns(alternately ascending and descending). In the student history example we have sorted by Time Elapsed. Note also that the data of the report may be scrolled below the headings.

49. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 49 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue This sample Student Best Scores report demonstrates selection by User Code. This sample Student Best Scores report demonstrates selection by User Code.

50. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 50 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue The Student Best Scores Report contains all the information about each question included in the top scoring group by class. This sample show the best scores for Geometry questions. The Student Best Scores Report contains all the information about each question included in the top scoring group by class. This sample show the best scores for Geometry questions.

51. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 51 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue This example of the Teacher History report illustrates the exporting of a report’s contents to a tab delimited file for subsequent import to a desktop facility such as a word processor or spreadsheet. This example of the Teacher History report illustrates the exporting of a report’s contents to a tab delimited file for subsequent import to a desktop facility such as a word processor or spreadsheet.

52. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 52 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue The name of the file to be saved is prompted. The name of the file to be saved is prompted.

53. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 53 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue This is an Excel spreadsheet created by importing the tab delimited file created in our example. Note that some graphic characters used in display are converted to text equivalent. This is an Excel spreadsheet created by importing the tab delimited file created in our example. Note that some graphic characters used in display are converted to text equivalent.

54. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 54 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue Clicking on (Student ID Maintenance) initiates the student maintenance function. Clicking on (Student ID Maintenance) initiates the student maintenance function.

55. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 55 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue To add a user the name is entered in the box provided and the “Add New User” button must be clicked. The user ID is assigned by the system. To change a student name, modify the name in the box and click the corresponding “Change” button. To add a user the name is entered in the box provided and the “Add New User” button must be clicked. The user ID is assigned by the system. To change a student name, modify the name in the box and click the corresponding “Change” button.

56. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 56 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue This maintenance facility for users is geared to enabling effective feedback for users and providing a basis for performance reporting. This maintenance facility for users is geared to enabling effective feedback for users and providing a basis for performance reporting.

57. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 57 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue Clicking on (Class Maintenance) initiates the class maintenance function.

58. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 58 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue A new class record may be added by entering any set of valid alphabetic or numeric characters and selecting the “Add Class” button. The program insures that an existing code cannot be assigned. A user may be added or removed from the class by selecting the name or group of names while holding down the control button and clicking the appropriate “arrow” button. The “Save Changes” button must be selected after all desired changes are made. A new class record may be added by entering any set of valid alphabetic or numeric characters and selecting the “Add Class” button. The program insures that an existing code cannot be assigned. A user may be added or removed from the class by selecting the name or group of names while holding down the control button and clicking the appropriate “arrow” button. The “Save Changes” button must be selected after all desired changes are made.

59. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 59 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue Clicking on the parameters button presents the parameters for the class. The values that are initially presented are those established by the administrator as defaults for the installation. These may be modified by the teacher for each class. A penalty in seconds may be assigned to be assessed upon an incorrect answer. This penalty is added to the total time to guess as soon as the wrong answer is submitted. A number from 0 to 59 may be entered here. Clicking on the parameters button presents the parameters for the class. The values that are initially presented are those established by the administrator as defaults for the installation. These may be modified by the teacher for each class. A penalty in seconds may be assigned to be assessed upon an incorrect answer. This penalty is added to the total time to guess as soon as the wrong answer is submitted. A number from 0 to 59 may be entered here.

60. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 60 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue The maximum time allowed to determine the answer may be specified here (0 – 59 minutes). The maximum time allowed to determine the answer may be specified here (0 – 59 minutes).

61. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 61 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue The total number of scores that will be saved for performance comparison may be specified. Valid values are 1 - 100. The total number of scores that will be saved for performance comparison may be specified. Valid values are 1 - 100.

62. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 62 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue Selecting the “Clear” button beside Clear Best Scores allows a restart of best score determination for the class. Selecting the “Clear” button beside Clear Best Scores allows a restart of best score determination for the class.

63. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 63 MCS Teacher Tutorial Left Click to Continue If Answer Type is selected as “Multiple Choice” then a multiple choice answer list is always displayed. If Answer Type is selected as “Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank” then for those questions where the answer is an numeric value, the answer is prompted and a multiple choice answer list is not displayed. The “Update Parameter File” button is selected in order to update any parameters that are modified. If Answer Type is selected as “Multiple Choice” then a multiple choice answer list is always displayed. If Answer Type is selected as “Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank” then for those questions where the answer is an numeric value, the answer is prompted and a multiple choice answer list is not displayed. The “Update Parameter File” button is selected in order to update any parameters that are modified.

64. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 64 Type “30” Type ”5” Left Click to begin Overview Tutorial Menu To Start MCS Teacher Tutorial To Start MCS Learning Aid Tutorial Type “64” To Show Summary Information “ESC” To Exit

65. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 65 Summary of Features Mathematics Standards Learning Aid Mathematics Standards Teaching Aid Ability to Customize Interactive Features through parameters Student Performance Reporting Export of Solution/Generated Clues for distribution

66. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 66 Summary of Features Left Click To Exit Mathematics Standards Learning Aid Mathematics Standards Teaching Aid Ability to Customize Interactive Features through parameters Student Performance Reporting Export of Solution/Generated Clues for distribution

67. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| WISL |||||||||||| 67 The End For Further Information, contact Waterloo Information Systems Limited 33 Dupont Street East Waterloo Ontario N2J 2G8 (519) 884-2604 Left Click to Exit To Restart the Tutorial, type “1”, or Double-click and Hold for 2 Seconds