Specifications

    The Classroom Performance System (CPS) SpecificationsCPS is defined by the following specifications:


CPS System

  • Each CPS system can accommodate up to 1000 individual response units.

CPS Response Pad

  • Each response unit is characterized by an 8 button input consisting of buttons labeled A-H. The buttons F, G and H are co-labeled with an *, < and > to support an individual testing mode.
  • Each response unit is powered by 2 triple A (AAA) batteries, which will last, under normal use, from 1.5 to 2 years.
  • Each response unit has a range of approximately 50 feet and must be “line of sight”.

CPS Receiver Unit

  • A receiver unit is required to receive the various signals from each response unit and is powered by the connection provided by the computer.
  • The receiver unit is connected to either a USB serial port or serial port. Note: The CPS receiver must be plugged into a serial port in your computer. Some computers may not have a built-in serial port. If your computer does not have a built-in serial port, you will need a keyspan USB to serial adapter.
  • The CPS receiver unit can handle approximately 75 - 100 response units in an efficient manner.

CPS Software

  • The CPS software operates under Windows 95 and above.
  • CPS requires 128 megabytes of RAM to operate efficiently.
  • CPS installs from a CD-ROM to the instructor’s hard drive.
  • CPS updates are available, at no charge, from the eInstruction website.

CPS supports the following major user functions:

  • Real-time feedback from Instructor delivered questions
  • Real-time feedback from questions created in CPS by Instructors
  • Real-time feedback on the entry of answers to a printed test (128 max.)
  • Reporting system on student performance and class performance
  • Grade book for capture of a variety of student assessment activities
  • Importing/exporting of student information and results to CPS Online
  • Creation and maintenance of Instructor lessons
  • Capture of answers to printed tests (multiple active tests in a 128 student max. classroom)
  • Collaborative activities (Challenge Board and “There It Is!” activities.)