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FAQs about the Classroom Performance System; Find answers to your most commonly asked questions here. 
1What is CPS ?
CPS is an easy-to-use Student Response System. CPS stands forClassroom Response System. You will also see this kind of product referred to as an ARS( Audience Response System),CRS(Student Response System, or as a Classroom Polling System.Some people refer to them simply as “clickers”. CPS fromeInstruction is available in either an IR or RF version.
 
2"Can you import questions from other (non-CPS)databases?"
Currently, you have to copy and paste the questions inmanually. While, you can import databases from one CPSdatabase to another, there is not a direct import capability in thesystem right now. If you can print out these databases asquestions, you can use FASTGRADE to create an answer key anduse the questions with CPS, bypassing the need to import them 
3 "What is the range of the pads (how far away fromthe receiver unit can a student sit)?"
The range on the IR pads is upwards of 80 feet. While CPSworks at this distance, it is optimal from a performancestandpoint to stay within 35-40 feet. RF pads can work up to 200feet.
4 "What is the maximum number of pads that can beused in a classroom?"
Currently, CPS IR is recommended for use with at most 64pads. It can be used with more, but this is the optimum number.Our CPSR RF LCD pads and the higher education-only padswhere students register over the Web, support an unlimitednumber of pads in any one class. 
5 "Can I import graphics into my questions?"
Yes, you can just point to a graphic on your desktop andwith a click it will be imported to CPS, as long as it is in asupported file format.
6 "What type of graphics does CPS support?"
The CPS software supports the graphics standards –.jpeg, .gif and .bmp. 
7 "Does CPS work on a Mac?"
In January of 2002, eInstruction completed the CPS for theMac version 1.0. We are delighted to let Mac users know thatthey can now use CPS without having to run the Virtual PCSoftware. This native Mac application allows teachers to createand deliver lessons, quizzes and tests. Students are easilyassociated with a specific response pad. The latest version of CPSMac , version 1.3 has many new features. A new Mac Version ,
 
Version 2.0 is slated for release in late 2009. It is a free update . 
8 "Can I share questions/lessons with other teachers?"
Yes! CPS is designed to leverage a group effort. So teacherscould divide up a book or content area and then merge the filesinto one large database very easily. 
9 "Will the CPS software handle foreign languages?"
Simply copy and paste your foreign language questions intoCPS from any PC Windows application, and you are off andrunning with the foreign language of your choice. 
10 "What is the warranty on the equipment?"
The Classroom Performance System comes with a 5 yearon the IR version for failures that are not caused by misuse. CPSRF pads include a 3 year warranty.
11 "Can I have the CPS software on my computer athome?"
eInstruction encourages teachers to install CPS on theirhome computer and create questions to use the next day, weekor semester in class. 
12 "Does CPS come with a site license for the software?"
Yes, it is a site license. 
13 "Is CPS portable?"
CPS is extremely portable and can be carried from one classto the next. 
14 "Do you need a projector/TV to use CPS or can youuse CPS without any projection system?"
While some type of projection is optimal and is used in mostcases. CPS can be used with a computer ready TV, but keep inmind the largest CRT TV in a classroom is typically 32 inches,and is difficult to see from the year of the room. However, as wehave seen LCD and Plasma TVs grow in size and drop in price,these are becoming a viable display option, particularly withsmaller groups. A data video projector is the best way for allstudents to be able to see the questions since a screen up to10x10 can be supported in a typical classroom However, CPSCOULD be used without any projection at all. Teachers can use
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