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CLASSROOM RESPONSE SYSTEM
SETUP & RESOURCE GUIDE
Important!
This booklet contains
your 2Know! Toolbar
Installation CD
Free Training & Support.................................................. 3
Receiver Setup and Key Tasks........................................ 6
Responder Settings and Key Tasks................................. 9
2Know! Toolbar............................................................. 16
AccelTest Key Tasks...................................................... 23
Frequently Asked Questions.......................................... 29
Warranty....................................................................... 36
2Know! Toolbar Installation CD..................................... 39
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Dear Educator/Administrator,
Congratulations! You have taken a positive step toward accelerating learning by purchasing the
2Know!™ classroom response system.
As you begin implementing 2Know!, this booklet will be your handy resource guide. You’ll find
information about free training and support plus software and hardware key tasks, frequently asked
questions, and more.
Using 2Know! makes you a visionary on the cutting edge of educational technology, and we would
love to see you get the recognition you deserve. No doubt your local newspaper and/or broadcast
station would be eager to report on the innovative technology now in use at your school.
Of course, we’d love to hear about your success, too! Please send copies of the news releases that are
published or broadcast in your local media to:
Renaissance Learning
Attn: Jack McLaughlin
P.O. Box 8036
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8036
We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Jack McLaughlin
Product Line Director
Renaissance Learning™
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C ONTENTS
F r e e O n l i n e T ra i n i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Support by Phone and Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What You Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Renaissance Receiver and Renaissance Responders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Software for the 2Know! Classroom Response System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Renaissance Receiver Setup and Key Tasks . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting the Receiver to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the Receiver (Network) Name, Changing the Administrator PIN, and
Setting the Renaissance Place Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Other Receiver Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the Responders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turning the Responder On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to Computers with Renaissance Receivers (Joining Sessions) . . . . . 13
Responder Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Other Responder Key Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replacing Responder Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MathFacts in a Flash Practice on Responders
. . . . . 19
Practicing Math Facts Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Taking a Test on a Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Stopping a Practice or Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the MathFacts History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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CONTENTS
Software—the 2Know! Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Install the Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Start the 2Know! Toolbar and Get Ready for the Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Start the Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ask the Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Use the Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ask Pulse Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Use the Teacher Responder Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Choose a Different Theme and/or Change the Size of the Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Get Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
View 2Know! Toolbar Instructions while Using the Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
View the Toolbar Version and Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Tips for Using the 2Know! Toolbar in a Classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
S o f t w a r e — A c c e l T e s t K e y T a s ks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Getting Started with AccelTest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Creating Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Administering Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Analyzing Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
S o f t w a r e — A c c e l er a t e d M a t h R P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
About the 2Know! Classroom Response System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
About AccelTest Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Limited Warranty
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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F REE O NLINE T RAINING
Every 2Know! classroom response system includes free online training. Visit
www.renlearn.com/profdevel/pd/2know_choosetype.aspx and
choose from the following training options:
• Webinars: Using the Internet and a telephone, you can attend sessions
that cover a single topic in one hour or less. Webinars can be customized
for your needs.
• Seminars: Live seminars help you get the most from your
implementation. Custom Seminars and Regional Seminars are available.
• On-Demand Sessions: These sessions cover essential information to
help you set up your Renaissance Learning products and get started. They
are self-guided tutorials or recorded webinar sessions that are available
24/7. You can view them as often as you like.
S UPPORT BY P HONE AND W EB
General Support: (800) 338-4204
General Inquires: answers@renlearn.com
Technical Support: (800) 338-4204
Technical Inquiries: support@renlearn.com
Web Support: In the online Knowledge Base, you can search through
technical support information and find detailed, step-by-step answers to
almost any question you have about 2Know! Visit
http://support.renlearn.com/techkb to access the Knowledge Base.
Support Plan: With your 2Know! purchase, you
receive unlimited toll-free technical support for an
entire year. To upgrade for an additional year of
continuous support for AccelTest only, call (800)
338-4204 and ask about the Expert Support Plan
(ESP) Plus.
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W HAT Y OU R ECEIVED
The 2Know! classroom response system encourages student participation
and gives teachers instant access to student work on tests or assignments or
student responses to verbal questions. It also allows students to practice their
math facts and send results to MathFacts in a Flash™ on your Renaissance
Place server.
Your kit includes the following:
• A carrying case.
• A Renaissance Receiver™ with a connection cable.
• 24 or 32 Renaissance Responders™.
• This 2Know! Setup and Resource Guide, including a CD that you can use to
install the 2Know! Toolbar software.
• 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.
• A Renaissance Responder poster.
• If you purchased the MathFacts in a Flash Classroom Practice and
Intervention Pack, you also received additional materials to help you teach
math facts to your students and to help you use MathFacts in a Flash for
your classes.
The Renaissance Receiver and Renaissance Responders
The Renaissance Receiver
The Receiver enables your Responders
to communicate with software on your
computer so that students can receive
questions and send their responses
and so that you can monitor student
progress. To connect the Receiver to
your computer and set a name, see
page 9.
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W H A T YO U R E C E I V E D
Software for the 2Know! Classroom Response System
Renaissance Responders
You can also use
NEO 2 laptops with
the Renaissance
Receiver. If you already have
NEO 2 laptops, see the NEO 2
Quick Guide for more
information.
Students or other groups use the Responders to enter
answers to questions sent from the AccelTest
software, the 2Know! Toolbar, or Accelerated Math
RP. If you are using AccelTest, students may also use
Responders to complete homework or to see notes
from the teacher.
Responders also allow students to practice their
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
facts and send results to MathFacts in a Flash RP on
your Renaissance Place server.
Each Responder has two AA batteries installed. To
save battery life, Responders shut down after 30
minutes of inactivity, but any answers entered before
then are not lost. Students can usually continue
assignments they didn’t finish.
Software for the 2Know! Classroom Response System
The 2Know! classroom response system comes with AccelTest™ software and
the 2Know! Toolbar. You can also use it with Accelerated Math™ RP and send
practice results to MathFacts in a Flash RP.
The Receiver and Responders can only communicate with one program at a
time. If you try to communicate with more than one of these programs, the
Receiver and Responders will recognize the one you started first.
AccelTest
Using AccelTest software, you can create your own quizzes, tests, and
assignments for any subject and score student responses quickly. Students
can complete some types of assignments using Responders; the scores are
entered automatically in the AccelTest gradebook.
If you want to install this software, use the AccelTest software CD in the kit.
You’ll find instructions in the AccelTest Software Installation Guide you
received.
You’ll find tips for using AccelTest starting on page 32.
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W H A T YO U R E C E I V E D
Software for the 2Know! Classroom Response System
2Know! Toolbar
This simple program lets you get real-time responses from Responder users.
You can ask multiple-choice, true/false, numeric-response, pulse, or shortanswer questions. This can help you immediately assess whether your
students understand the concepts you’ve been discussing.
To install the 2Know! Toolbar, see the CD at the back of this guide and the
software instructions that start on page 25.
MathFacts in a Flash RP
Students can send their math facts practice results from their Responders to
MathFacts in a Flash on your Renaissance Place server. To find out how
students practice math facts on Responders, see page 19. For more about how
students send results to Renaissance Place, see page 23.
Accelerated Mat h RP
You can also use the Receiver and Responders with the Renaissance Place
version of Accelerated Math. You will need to install the Renaissance
Responder client program available in Renaissance Place. For details, see the
Accelerated Math Software Manual.
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R ENAISSANCE R ECEIVER S ETUP AND K EY T ASKS
Connecting the Receiver to Your Computer
Connect the square end of the USB cable into the back of the Receiver A.
Connect the flat end of the cable to your computer B.
Setting the Receiver (Netwo r k ) N a m e , C h a n g i n g t h e
A d m i n i s t r a t o r P I N , a n d S e tting the Renaissance Place
Address
Follow the steps below set a unique name for each Renaissance
Receiver/computer combination (network), change the Administrator PIN,
and set the Renaissance Place address.
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R E N A I S S A N C E R E C E I V E R S E T U P A N D K E Y TA S K S
Setting the Receiver (Network) Name, Changing the Administrator PIN, and Setting the Renaissance Place Address
1. At your computer, start the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility:
The Renaissance
Wireless Server
Utility is installed with
AccelTest and the 2Know!
Toolbar. It is also installed with
NEO Manager if you are using
that program with NEOs.
•
Windows: Click StartProgramsRenaissance Wireless
ServerRenaissance Wireless Server Utility.
•
Macintosh: Open the Applications folder, then the Renaissance
Wireless Server folder. Double-click Renaissance Wireless Server
Utility.
2. Type 1234 and click OK to log in. (1234 is the default Administrator PIN
here and for Responders.) If necessary, click Start.
3. Click the Server Settings tab.
4. Change the Network (Receiver) name A from “Renaissance Receiver” to
a name your Responder users will recognize. Make sure the name is
different from the name of other Receivers you own.
The Renaissance
Place Settings
button is only
available if you have
installed NEO Manager. If
you don’t have the button, go
to www.renlearn.com/neo/
downloads to download NEO
Manager for your operating
system. Double-click the file
that you download to begin
installing.
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5. Click Update Network Settings B.
6. Click OK. Tell your Responder users the Receiver name.
7. If you want to change the Administrator PIN used for this utility and for
setting changes on Responders, click Set Administrator PIN C. Enter a
new PIN (4–8 characters with letters and/or numbers). Click OK.
8. If you want students to send their MathFacts in a Flash practice results to
MathFacts in a Flash RP, do the following:
a. Click Renaissance Place Settings D. (See the tip to the left if you
don’t have the button.)
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Other Receiver Information
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.)
9. Close the utility when you have finished. It will continue running in the
background.
Other Receiver Information
Defaul t Admi ni strator PI N
The default administrator PIN is 1234. This PIN is required when you use the
Renaissance Wireless Server Utility program on your computer.
Monit oring Receiver Activit y and Status
In the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility, the Log tab shows you Receiver
activity, and the Receivers tab shows you the status of the Receiver connected
to your computer. To start the utility, follow the instructions for your
operating system:
• Windows: Click StartProgramsRenaissance Wireless
ServerRenaissance Wireless Server Utility.
• Macintosh: Open the Applications folder, then the Renaissance Wireless
Server folder. Double-click Renaissance Wireless Server Utility.
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U SING THE R ESPONDERS
Turning the Responder On
Press and hold On/Off A at the bottom of the
Responder until it is on.Other Responder Settings
About the Menu
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
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.
Pressing the Clear
button takes you
back one menu if you
have selected a menu item.
• MathFacts in a Flash: Students select this to complete MathFacts in a
Flash practices and tests on Responders. See page 19.
• MathFacts History: Select this to view, print, or clear a history of the
practices and tests completed on this Responder; see page 22. You can also
send the history to MathFacts in a Flash RP; see page 23.
• Homework: Students who are the assigned owners of their Responders
select this to work on homework from AccelTest. See page 16.
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USING THE RESPONDERS
Connecting to Computers with Renaissance Receivers (Joining Sessions)
• Notes: Students who are the assigned owners of their Responders select
this to see notes that the teacher sent from AccelTest. See page 16.
• Calculator: Select this to use the built-in calculator. See page 16 to find
out how to use the calculator or to enable or disable it.
• Settings: Select this to view or change settings for this Responder. See
page 14.
• Synchronize: Select this to transmit or receive homework or notes from
AccelTest.
Connecting to Computers with Renaissance Receivers
(Joining Sessions)
Responders need to connect to Receivers when you do the following:
• 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 22.
• Send the MathFacts in a Flash practice and test history to MathFacts in a
Flash RP. See page 23.
When you use one of these features, the Responder will do one of the
following:
• If you 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 9) and select that Receiver.
• If you 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.
• If you have connected before and you have not shut off the Responder, it
will use the last Receiver you connected to.
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USING THE RESPONDERS
Responder Settings
Responder Settings
To change Responder settings, follow these steps:
1. Press On/Off to turn on the Responder.
2. Highlight Settings in the main menu and press Select.
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the setting you want to change. Press
Select.
4. See the information for the setting you chose in the table below. Press
Select after changing a setting.
Setting
14
Description
About
Shows you the firmware version and connected
Receiver name. Use the arrows to scroll up and down.
Contrast
Lets you increase or decrease screen contrast using the
arrow buttons.
Search for Networks
Searches for the Receivers in range and lets you select
one to connect to.
Change Font Size
Allows you to choose whether to use the default small
font or a large font. Select the font size and press
Select; then, press yes to confirm that you want to
keep the new font size.
Student Information
Enter the student name or ID that you want to include
when you print the MathFacts in a Flash practice/test
history.
Assign Owner, Reset
Owner, and Change
Ownership PIN
Lets you assign a student owner, change the owner,
change the owner’s personal identification number
(PIN). For more information, see page 15.
Security
Lets you enter the encryption key if it is required for
communication with the Receiver. Contact
Renaissance Learning for more information.
Firmware Update
Lets you update Responders to a newer version. See
page 17.
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USING THE RESPONDERS
Other Responder Key Tasks
Other Responder Key Tasks
Assigning Owners to Renaissance Responders
1. Open the AccelTest software and verify that students are enrolled in
classes.
2. Turn on the Renaissance Responder and join the session.
3. Highlight Settings and press Select.
4. Highlight Assign Owner and press Select.
5. Enter the student’s ID number (found next to the student’s name in the
Gradebook) and press Enter.
Changing a Student PIN for Owned Responders
1. Enter the student PIN (default is 1212) and press Enter.
2. Highlight Settings and press Select.
3. Highlight Change PIN and press Select.
4. Enter a new PIN and press Enter.
Displaying a Forgotten PIN (Owned Responders)
1. Press ? and join the session.
2. Enter the administrator PIN (default is 1234) and press Enter.
3. After the Renaissance Responder states the device is unlocked and
reveals the PIN, press any key.
Resetting the Owner of an Owned Responder
1. Highlight Settings and press Select.
2. Highlight Reset Owner and press Select.
3. Enter the administrator PIN (default is 1234) and press Enter.
Synchronizing (to Transmit AccelTest Homework and
Notes)
1. Enter the student PIN and press Enter.
2. Highlight Synchronize and press Select.
3. When prompted, press any key to return to the menu.
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USING THE RESPONDERS
Other Responder Key Tasks
Viewing and Completing AccelTest Homework (for Owned
Renaissance Responders)
1. Enter the student PIN and press Enter.
2. Highlight Homework and press Select.
3. Highlight the assignment and press Select.
4. Enter your responses; then, press Yes to verify that the homework is
complete.
Viewing AccelTest Notes (for Owned Renaissance
Responders)
1. Enter the student PIN and press Enter.
2. Highlight Notes and press Select.
3. Highlight a note and press Select.
4. Press Menu when you have finished reading the note.
5. Choose Yes or No and press Select.
Using the Calculator (AccelTest Must Be Open)
1. Highlight Calculator and press Select.
2. Press number keys and letter keys (using the guide on the screen) to
perform computations.
3. Press Clear to begin a new computation.
4. Press Menu or turn off the Renaissance Responder.
Enabling/Disabling the Responder Calculator
1. Open the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility program on your computer:
•
Windows: Click StartProgramsRenaissance Wireless
ServerRenaissance Wireless Server Utility.
•
Macintosh: Open the Applications folder, then the Renaissance
Wireless Server folder. Double-click Renaissance Wireless Server
Utility.
2. Click the Device Settings tab.
3. Click the box next to Calculator.
4. Click Update Device Settings; then, click OK when the program states
that the device settings have been updated.
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USING THE RESPONDERS
Replacing Responder Batteries
Updating Responder Firmware
From time to time you may need to update the firmware for your Responders.
Follow these steps:
1. Highlight Settings and press Select.
2. Highlight Firmware Update and press Select.
3. If the Responder asks if you want to stay connected to the Receiver,
press yes and then Enter.
4. If updated firmware is available, scroll to the newest update available and
press Select.
5. Enter the Administrator PIN (the default is 1234), and press Enter. (If you
changed the Administrator PIN when you changed the Receiver settings,
use the PIN you set.)
The Responder will start updating the firmware. The program shows you its
progress as it does the update. When the update is complete, the Responder
will show you the new version number. Press any key to go to the Responder
menu or the student PIN entry screen.
Replacing Responder Batteries
High-quality alkaline batteries should last an entire school year. When the
batteries need replacing, you’ll see an empty battery icon on the Responder
screen with the message Batteries are Very Low.
Checking the Batt ery Charge
1. On the Responder, press On/Off to turn it on.
2. If the Responder is owned, enter the owner’s PIN.
3. Press the down arrow button to scroll down to Settings.
4. Press Select.
5. With About highlighted, press Select. The battery charge status is shown
by the darkness of the symbol. If it is completely dark, the batteries are
fully charged. If not, the symbol will be 2/3 dark, 1/3 dark, or empty as the
batteries discharge.
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USING THE RESPONDERS
Replacing Responder Batteries
Installi ng New Batt er ies
1. Using a small (#10) Phillips-head screwdriver,
remove the small screw in the battery
compartment cover A. Remove the cover.
2. Remove the old batteries. Install two new
ones, making sure the + and – ends are
oriented as marked in the compartment.
3. Put the cover back on the compartment. Insert
and tighten the screw.
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M ATH F ACTS IN A F LASH P RACTICE ON R ESPONDERS
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 Levels
Students follow these steps to practice facts for a MathFacts in a Flash level.
Practices include 20–40 problems.
1. From the main menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight MathFacts in a
Flash. Then, press Select or Enter.
2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight what you want to practice: addition,
subtraction, multiplication, or division. Then, press Select or Enter.
Levels that you have
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 24.
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the level you want to practice; then,
press Select or Enter.
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Taking a Test on a Level
4. Practice should be highlighted. Press Select or Enter.
5. For each problem, press the letter button for the answer that you want to
choose; then, press Select or Enter.
If the student has
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.
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.
6. 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
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.
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Stopping a Practice or Test
2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight what you want to test on: addition,
subtraction, multiplication, or division. Then, press Select or Enter.
Levels that you have
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 24.
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the level you want to test on; then,
press Select or Enter.
4. Use the arrow key to highlight Test; then, press Select or Enter.
5. 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.
6. 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 down 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.
1. Press Menu.
2. Press yes (True) when the screen asks if you want to exit.
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Using the MathFacts History
Using the MathFacts History
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.
Vi ewing the MathFacts Hist ory
Students follow these steps to view their MathFacts in a Flash practice and
test history on this Responder:
1. From the main menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight MathFacts
History. Then, press Select or Enter.
You can also view
the history for a
specific level that
you have practiced while
you are choosing a level to
work on. Just highlight the
level and press ?.
2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight View. Press Select or Enter.
3. 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 highlight it;
then, press Select or Enter.
4. 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.
5. To leave the MathFacts History, press Menu.
Printing the MathFact s 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 under Student Information. See
page 14.
1. From the main menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight MathFacts
History. Then, press Select or Enter.
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Using the MathFacts History
2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight Print. Then, press Select or Enter.
3. 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.
4. 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 and then Select or Enter.
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 page 9). Note that you must have
NEO Manager installed before you can set the address.
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 specific 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.
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Using the MathFacts History
If your version of
MathFacts in a Flash
RP does not support
this feature, the Responder
will notify you. Press Enter
after reading this message.
6. Enter the 9-digit PIN for the student (as shown in the Student Information
Report; see step 1). As you enter the PIN, if you enter an incorrect digit,
press Clear to erase the last digit you entered. When you have finished
entering the PIN, press Enter.
The Responder will notify you if the PIN you entered was too short (fewer
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
If students are
sharing Responders,
clear the history after
each session.
Levels that students
have already worked
on will no longer be
checked when they select
activities after you clear the
history.
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Students follow these steps to clear (delete) the MathFacts in a Flash practice
and test history from this Responder:
1. From the main menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight MathFacts
History. Then, press Select or Enter.
2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight Clear. Then, press Select or Enter.
3. The Responder will ask if you are sure that you want to clear the
MathFacts History; 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.
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S OFTWARE — THE 2K NOW ! T OOLBAR
Install the Toolbar
Install the 2Know! Toolbar using the CD at the back of this guide. After
inserting the CD into your computer, double-click
2Know!_Toolbar_2.0_Win.msi (Windows) or 2Know! Toolbar
Installer (Macintosh).
Start the 2Know! Toolbar and Get Ready for the Session
First, connect the Renaissance Receiver to your computer (see page 9) and set
the Receiver name (see page 9). Make sure that neither AccelTest nor the
Renaissance Responder program are running. Then, start the 2Know!
Toolbar.
Windows: Click StartPrograms2Know! Toolbar2Know!
Toolbar.
Macintosh: Open the Applications folder on the computer’s hard drive.
Open the 2Know! Toolbar folder, and double-click 2Know! Toolbar.
Start the Session
1. Ask participants to turn on their Responders or NEO 2 laptops. (For
owned Responders, users must enter their PIN.)
2. Responders: With Join Session highlighted, participants press Select.
NEO 2: Participants press applets, press  to scroll down to the
Responder SmartApplet, and then press enter.
3. Participants highlight the correct Receiver
name and press Select or enter.
(Participants who have connected to a
Receiver before can simply confirm that
they want to stay connected.) The toolbar
shows you how many participants have
connected A.
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Ask the Questions
Ask the Questions
1. Ask or show participants the question.
Then, press or click T/F for true/false A,
ABC for multiple-choice B, or 123 for
numeric response C.
You can also ask short-answer questions
by pressing or clicking Short Answer.
You’ll need to select a theme that
includes a short-answer button before
you do this. See page 30.
2. Ask participants to choose or enter their answers and then press Enter.
3. Watch the toolbar to see the percentage
of participants who’ve answered the
question D.
4. Press or click Graph E to see a graph
that shows the answers the participants
chose. (For more information, see the
next page.)
5. Press or click Stop F when you want to
stop accepting answers.
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Use the Graph
Use the Graph
Note: If you are projecting the toolbar and participants can see it, you may
want to wait until after all participants have responded before you display the
graph.
A The bars show you how many participants chose
each answer.
B For numeric-response and short-answer questions,
the five most common answers are shown, and
others are grouped below in “Other Responses.”
C To choose the correct answer, press or click the
circle for it to put an X in the circle. The bar next to
it will turn green. (You can change the correct
answer.)
D Press or click Stop to stop accepting answers.
E Reset deletes all answers so participants can
answer the question again (or another question of
the same type).
F Close takes you back to the toolbar. If you haven’t
stopped accepting answers, the toolbar will stop
accepting them when you close the graph.
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Ask Pulse Questions
Ask Pulse Questions
Use Pulse to ask simple questions with no correct answer. This can be useful
when you want to check understanding of a concept or to take a quick vote.
1. Press or click Pulse to ask participants if they’re ready to go on to the next
concept.
2. Participants press yes (Responders) or Y (NEO 2), or they press no
(Responders) or N (NEO 2); then, they press Enter. (On NEO 2,
participants can also press T or R for true/red or F or G for false/green.)
Watch the toolbar to see the percentage who have answered.
3. Press or click Stop when you want to
stop accepting answers.
4. Press or click Graph to see a graph like
the one shown. The red circle shows
you how many participants chose No.
The green circle shows how many
chose Yes.
Use the Teacher Responder Feature
The 2Know! Toolbar options allow you to designate one of your Responders
or a NEO 2 laptop as a teacher responder. You can then use that Responder or
NEO 2 laptop to control the toolbar program from anywhere in the room.
Assigning (Setting Up) a Teacher Responder
Follow these steps to set up and use a teacher Responder:
1. Click Options and choose
Teacher Responder.
2. If the program tells you that you
haven’t assigned a Responder
to the teacher, click Assign.
Then, start the Responder, or on
NEO 2 open the Responder
SmartApplet. Join the session, enter the PIN that the toolbar program
shows you, and press Enter.
When the toolbar program shows the ID, click Close.
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Use the Teacher Responder Feature
3. The Responder or NEO 2 will list your
options.
To ask a question, follow these steps:
a. Press A (to select Ask Question), then
press Enter.
b. Press the letter for the question type
and press Enter.
c. After participants answer, press A (to select Stop), then press Enter to
stop receiving responses. If you want to see a graph, press B (for
Show Graph) and press Enter. To minimize the toolbar or maximize it
again, press C and then Enter.
While you’re viewing a graph, you have these options:
•
Press A (for Stop), then Enter to stop receiving responses.
•
Press B (Close Graph), then Enter to close the graph.
•
Press C (Reset), then Enter to reset (start over) and receive new
responses.
•
Press D (Enter correct answer), then Enter to choose or enter the
correct answer. Then, enter or select the answer and press Enter.
Note: For short-answer questions, if the teacher Responder is a
Renaissance Responder (not a NEO 2 laptop), you cannot choose a
correct answer if you have not received any responses; the
Responder will simply return to the menu when you choose D (Enter
correct answer). If there is only one response, when you choose D,
the response is marked correct if no correct answer was previously
chosen, or it is marked incorrect if it was already marked correct.
Unassigning a Teacher Responder
When you want to stop using a Responder or NEO 2 laptop to control the
toolbar program, you can unassign it by following these steps:
1. In the 2Know! Toolbar, press or click Options and choose Teacher
Responder.
2. Press or click Unassign.
3. Press or click Close to close the window.
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Choose a Different Theme and/or Change the Size of the Toolbar
Choose a Different Theme and/or Change the Size of the
Toolbar
Follow the steps below to choose a different theme, which changes the
appearance of the toolbar. Use the large-size themes on your computer so you
can see the toolbar as you move around the room. Use the small sizes on
interactive whiteboards to make the most of the whiteboard space. If you
want to ask short-answer questions, be sure to choose a theme that includes
“w/Short Answer” in its name.
1. Press or click
Options and
choose
Themes to
see the
window
shown.
2. Press or click
the theme
type and size
you want A.
As you select
each theme,
you can see what it looks like on the right side of the window.
3. Press or click OK B.
Get Softwa re Update s
1. Press or click Options and choose Software Updates.
2. If you want to allow weekly software updates, make sure the Weekly
check for software update box is checked. (It is checked when you first
install the program.)
3. If you want to check for updates now, press or click Check Now.
4. Press or click Close.
If you are using Renaissance Responders (not NEO 2 laptops), you may
need to update the firmware on your Responders after updating the
2Know! Toolbar software. See page 17.
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View 2Know! Toolbar Instructions while Using the Toolbar
V i e w 2 K n o w ! T o o l b a r I n s t r uc t i o n s w h i l e U s i n g t h e
Toolbar
To open the instructions while using the 2Know! Toolbar, press or click
Options and choose Getting Started.
View the Toolbar Version and Other Information
Press or click Options and choose About 2Know! Toolbar. The
information window will open; you can close it by clicking the window.
Tips for Using the 2Know! Toolbar in a Classroom
• Receive instant student feedback on “start up” activities such as warm-ups,
review questions, samplings from homework, or “pop quizzes.”
• Track responses to questions asked at key points during lessons, and use
the data to determine where students need further instruction.
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S OFTWARE —A CCEL T EST K EY T ASKS
This section describes key AccelTest tasks. For more information, see the
AccelTest User Manual in the Start menu (Windows) or program folder
(Macintosh).
Installing the Software
To install the software from the AccelTest CD you received, see the
instructions in the AccelTest Software Installation Guide.
Getting Started with AccelTest
Entering the AccelTest Password
Type the password (default is admin) and click OK.
Entering the Serial Number the First Time AccelTest Is
Started on a Computer
1. Type the serial number (on the serial number sheet), school name, and
teacher name; then, click OK.
2. Type the password (default is admin) and click OK.
Setting Up the School Year
When the School Year Setup Reminder appears, click Setup School Year
Now to start the wizard, or cancel the reminder. If you cancel the Reminder,
later you can click the Preferences menu and select School Year to start the
wizard.
Adding Students
1. Go to the Classes tab and click Add Student.
2. Type the first and last name of the student and change the ID if
necessary. Then, click OK.
3. Click Yes to add another student, or No to finish adding students.
Adding Classes
1. Go to the Classes tab and click Add Class.
2. Type the name of the class and click OK.
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Creating Assignments
Enrolling Students
1. Go to the Classes tab and use the drop-down list to select the class in
which to enroll students.
2. Click Enroll Students.
3. Check the boxes next to students to be enrolled, or click Select All to
enroll all students; then, click OK.
Creating Assignments
Creating a New Score Key for an Existing Assignment
1. Go to the Assignments tab and click New Assignment.
2. Type a title for the assignment and select the subject. Click Score Key
and select how the assignment will be scored. Click OK.
3. Enter the number of items of each type and the points per item, and click
Add.
4. Click the circle in each row to select the correct answer for most item
types. For numeric-response or short-answer items, click the item to enter
the correct answer.
5. To change row position, select a row and press the Ctrl and + keys
together (to go down) or the Ctrl and - keys together (to go up).
6. Click Done; then, click Save.
Creating Assignments—New Assignment
1. Go to the Assignments tab and click New Assignment.
2. Type a title for the assignment.
3. Select the subject and how the assignment will be displayed and scored;
then, click OK.
4. Type the number of items and points per item for each item type, and click
OK. (To use library items, items from other assignments, or items aligned
to standards on other items, see the AccelTest User Manual.)
5. Type the question, answer choices, and points for each item, and
designate the correct answer. For multiple-choice questions, use the
drop-down lists to set the number of choices and to shuffle choices.
6. Click Next > until you’ve finished; then, click OK.
7. Click Add Items or Preview if desired.
8. Click Done; then, click Save.
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Administering Assignments
Administering Assignments
Adding Assignments to Gradebook
1. Go to the Gradebook tab, use the drop-down lists to select the class and
subject (select All Subjects to see all assignments), and click Add.
2. Select the assignment type: AccelTest or Score Key (created in
AccelTest) or Points Only (no assignment created, points will be manually
entered). Click Next.
3. If you chose an AccelTest assignment or score key, select the assignment
and click Next.
4. Enter or select the information for the assignment, including term and
category. (Homework is used with owned Renaissance Responders.)
Click Next.
5. Enter start and due dates, and click Next.
6. Choose whether all or some students will receive the assignment. Click
Next. If necessary, check boxes next to student names and click Next.
7. Review the summary. Then, click Done, or click Back and Next to make
changes and then click Done.
Starting a Student-Paced Assignment (Add Assignment in
Gradebook First)
1. Go to the Gradebook tab.
2. Click the Responder menu and choose Start Student Paced Session.
The Responder Session Manager window will open. Students can now
access waiting assignments in the Gradebook and submit answers.
Starting a Teacher-Paced Assignment (Do Not Add
Assignment to Gradebook First)
1. Click the Responder menu and choose Teacher Paced Session. Follow
the steps for the type of session.
Questions from an AccelTest assignment (created for projection)
a. Select Show questions using a projection monitor and click Next.
b. Select an assignment and click Next.
c. Choose whether the assignment will be scored.
If not, choose No and click Next.
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Administering Assignments
If you want it to be scored, choose Yes and click Next. Enter the
assignment details and click Next.
d. Review the summary and click Done, or click Back and Next to make
changes; then, click Done.
e. Click Send Question.
f. Click Stop Accepting Responses after results register (squares are
blue).
g. Click the graph icon to see results as a bar graph.
h. Click Send Question until all the questions have been displayed;
then, click Done.
Questions from an AccelTest assignment (created for Renaissance
Responders or NEO 2 laptops)
a. Select Ask questions from an existing assignment and click Next.
b. Select an assignment and click Next.
c. Choose whether the assignment will be scored.
If not, choose No and click Next.
If you want it to be scored, choose Yes and click Next. Enter the
assignment details and click Next.
d. Review the summary and click Done, or click Back and Next to make
changes; then, click Done.
e. Click Send Question.
f. Click Stop Accepting Responses after results register.
g. Click Send Question until all the questions have been displayed;
then, click Done.
Verbal questions (no assignment created in AccelTest)
a. Select Ask verbal questions and click Next.
b. Choose whether the assignment will be scored:
If not, choose No and click Next.
If you want it to be scored, choose Yes and click Next. Enter
assignment details and click Next.
c. Review the summary and click Done, or click Back and Next to make
changes; then, click Done.
d. Ask a question; then, click the button for the corresponding question
type.
e. Ask students to press Enter on their Responders or NEO 2 laptops.
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Analyzing Assignments
f. Click Stop Accepting Responses after responses register.
g. Enter or select the correct answer.
h. Click Send Question and repeat the steps above to ask more
questions.
i.
Click Done when you are finished asking questions.
Questions on PowerPoint slides (Windows only)
a. Select Show PowerPoint slides and click Next.
b. Click Select to find and select the file; then, click Open, then Next.
c. Select the session type.
For questions from an existing assignment, follow steps b–h from
“Questions from an AccelTest assignment (created for projection)” on
page 34.
For verbal questions, follow steps b–i from “Verbal questions (no
assignment created in AccelTest)” above.
Analyzing Assignments
Viewing the Assignment Analysis Report or Group
Assignment Report
1. Go to the Gradebook tab and click an assignment title in the first row to
highlight the column.
2. Click the Reports menu and choose Assignment Analysis or Group
Assignment.
3. Click Preview to view the report.
4. Click Print if desired, and Close when finished.
Viewing Assignment Sessions
1. Go to the Sessions tab and double-click the assignment.
2. Click each question or < Previous and Next > to view corresponding bar
graphs.
3. Click + next to the colored bars to view details for each question; then,
click Done.
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S OFTWARE —A CCELERATED M ATH RP
If you and your students use the Renaissance Place version of Accelerated
Math, the 2Know! classroom response system provides a unique learning
opportunity. In addition to using Accelerated Math’s standard scan cards and
scanner to answer questions, students can use the Renaissance Responders.
Your students’ responses will be sent directly to your Accelerated Math
software.
For more information, click Manuals in the upper-right corner of any
Renaissance Place page and open the Accelerated Math Software Manual.
F REQUENTLY A SKED Q UESTIONS
Below are answers to the most commonly asked questions concerning the
2Know! classroom response system. For more information, please call (800)
338-4204.
About the 2Know! Classroom Response System
Is training on 2Know! available for educators?
Yes. Visit www.renlearn.com/profdevel/pd/2know_choosetype.aspx for
information about free online training.
Should I be concerned about the technical requirements
and setup for 2Know!?
All that’s required is the AccelTest or 2Know! Toolbar software (which comes
with the 2Know! classroom response system) and a computer that meets the
requirements you’ll see at
www.renlearn.com/2know/system_requirements.aspx.
Setup is a snap. Even those with limited computer experience can set it up
and have it running in as little as five minutes. Our technical staff is also
available at (800) 338-4204 should you have any questions.
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About AccelTest Software
Is the 2Know! classroom response system portable?
Yes, very portable. The complete system comes in a carrying case, designed to
be transported from one classroom to the next.
Does the 2Know! classroom response system work with
all interactive whiteboards?
Yes. You can also display using your PowerPoint presentations.
Do I need a projector or television to use 2Know!?
No. The great thing about 2Know! is that questions and answer choices can be
displayed right on the Renaissance Responders, eliminating the need for a
projector or television, or turning off lights in the classroom. However, it does
have the capability to be connected to either a projector or television monitor
if you choose.
Will 2Know! work with a laptop?
Yes. You simply need a USB port for the receiver. No AC adapter is needed.
About AccelTest Software
Can AccelTest be installed on a network?
2Know! is meant to be installed and used in a classroom environment.
AccelTest software is meant to be installed on individual computers, but the
database may be stored on a network. Only one person may use AccelTest
with a database at a time.
What is the default password for the AccelTest software?
The default password is admin.
Does the AccelTest software come with content?
Yes. The AccelTest comes with 8,000 pre-loaded items covering reading,
math, science, social studies, and language arts.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders
Can we use existing paper assignments in AccelTest?
Yes. Simply create a Score Key so that students can take the assignments
using Responders and their responses can be instantly scored.
Can questions be imported from other (non-AccelTest)
databases?
There are two ways to include additional content: copy and paste questions
from any existing assignment or quiz, or import assignments from one
AccelTest database to another.
Can I share assignments/quizzes with other teachers who
have AccelTest?
Yes. AccelTest software is designed to leverage a group effort. Educators
could divide up a textbook or content area, enter in their assignments and
quizzes, and then merge the files into one large database. Once assignments
and quizzes have been created, they can easily be saved and used over and
over again, or exported and sent to other users.
How many students/assignments/questions can I have in
my AccelTest database?
You may have an unlimited amount of students, assignments, and questions
in your database.
Can I use my Accelerated Math libraries in AccelTest?
Yes, you can use desktop Accelerated Math libraries. For more information,
refer to the AccelTest User Manual.
About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders
Do Renaissance Responders come with batteries?
Yes. Each Renaissance Responder comes with two AA batteries, which may
last more than a school year, even with heavy use.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders
Do the Renaissance Responders have an automatic
shut-off feature?
Yes. Renaissance Responders will shut off after 30 minutes of inactivity.
Is student work saved when the Renaissance Responder is
turned off?
Yes.
What is the default administrator PIN (Responders and the
Renaissance Wireless Server Utility)?
The default administrator PIN is 1234.
How do I change the administrator PIN?
See page 9.
What is the default student PIN for an owned Renaissance
Responder?
The default student PIN is 1212.
How do I assign owners to Renaissance Responders, reset
owners or display or change a student PIN?
See page 15.
What do I do if a student forgets his or her PIN?
1. Press ? and join the session.
2. Enter the administrator PIN (default is 1234) and press Enter. The
student’s name and PIN will be displayed.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders
What are the differences between “owned” and “shared”
Renaissance Responders?
Owned Renaissance
Responders
Shared Renaissance Responders
Each one has one owner and
cannot be shared.
Can be shared among students.
Homework and Notes
features are enabled.
Homework and Notes features are disabled.
Students enter PINs (default
is 1212) when they turn on
Renaissance Responders.
Students enter ID numbers when they join a
session. (AccelTest shows ID numbers next
to student names in the Gradebook.)
How do students use the Calculator, and how can a
teacher disable it?
See page 16 to find out how students use the calculator. See page 16 to
disable it.
When would a student use the “?” (the question mark
button)?
The ? button serves two purposes:
• If the student wants to scroll to previous questions in an AccelTest
assignment, possibly to change an answer, the student would press ? and
scroll to the question.
• The ? button is also used to unlock an owned Renaissance Responder if the
student cannot remember his or her PIN. To unlock the Renaissance
Responder, the teacher presses ? and enters the administrator PIN to see
the student’s PIN on the screen.
How do I join an AccelTest session?
See page 13.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders
When students use their Renaissance Responders, they
have multiple Renaissance Receivers to choose from, and
they are all named “Renaissance Receiver.” Why is this
happening?
This means that multiple Renaissance Receivers are within range of the
Renaissance Responders, and the Receivers have not been given unique
names. To change the name of a Receiver, see page 9. Enter a name that is
unique. For example, if the teacher’s name is John Smith, give the network
the name “Smith’s Receiver.”
How many Renaissance Responders or NEO 2 laptops can
be used with one Receiver at the same time?
Up to 300 can be used with one Renaissance Receiver.
What is the range of a Renaissance Receiver (how far away
from the Renaissance Receiver can a student with a
Responder or NEO 2 sit)?
Up to 150 feet.
Will students have to point their Responders or NEO 2
laptops directly at the Renaissance Receiver in order to
get their responses accepted?
No. The 2Know! classroom response system uses Radio Frequency (RF)
technology, which is not blocked by line-of-sight obstructions. The answer is
recorded as long as the device is within the range of the receiver (up to 150
feet).
What radio technology does 2Know! use?
2Know! operates in the public 2.4 GHz band, the frequency used by WiFi,
Bluetooth, and other wireless devices. The system uses standard IEEE
802.15.4 modulation and communication protocols to avoid interference with
other devices operating in the same area.
Will the system hop to an open channel?
Renaissance Receivers and responders include logic to select a clear channel
from the 15 available channels when the Renaissance Receiver is started.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders
How does the Renaissance Receiver handle interference?
The system uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) in addition to
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA-CA) in order
to communicate when other wireless devices are near.
Will the radio frequency (RF) technology of 2Know!
interfere with my wireless network?
No. The system is designed to work in a “noisy” environment without
interfering with other wireless technology.
What is a “firmware update” and how do I install one on a
Renaissance Responder?
Firmware is the software inside your Renaissance Responders and
Renaissance Receiver. For more information, see page 17.
How do I install a firmware update for the Renaissance
Receiver?
1. In the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility, click the Tools menu and
choose Update Receiver Firmware.
2. Click Next when the Firmware Installer wizard opens.
3. Select the firmware update to install, or click Browse to select a file not
listed; then, click Next.
4. Click Next again to begin installation.
How do I change the font size on a Renaissance
Responder?
Use the Change Font Setting. See page 14.
How do I start the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility?
Windows: Right-click on
in the lower-right corner of the screen and
choose Manage, or click Start  Programs  Renaissance Wireless
Server  Renaissance Wireless Server Utility. Enter the
administrator PIN (1234 by default).
Macintosh: Open the Applications folder on your hard drive, then the
Renaissance Wireless Server folder. Double-click Renaissance
Wireless Server Utility. Enter the administrator PIN (1234 by default).
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L IMITED W ARRANTY
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 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) 338-4204
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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.
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T H I S C D C O N T A I N S Y O U R 2 KN O W !
TOOLBAR SOFTWARE
To install the 2Know! Toolbar on a Windows computer, insert the CD into
your computer, and double-click the following file:
Windows: 2Know!_Toolbar_2.0_Win.msi
Macintosh: 2Know! Toolbar Installer
See page 25 for information about using the 2Know! Toolbar.
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ONLINE
TRAINING!
SEE PAGE 3
2Know!, Accelerated Math, AccelTest, NEO, NEO 2, NEO Manager, Renaissance Learning, Renaissance Place, 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 other countries.
Printed in the United States of America.
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