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Accelerated Math 2.x Updates

 

Reason:

 

This article contains information on updates to Accelerated Math.

 

Resolution:

 

Accelerated Math 2.41

Accelerated Math 2.4a

Accelerated Math 2.4

Accelerated Math 2.33

Accelerated Math 2.32

Accelerated Math 2.31

Accelerated Math 2.3

Accelerated Math 2.2

Accelerated Math 2.1

Accelerated Math 2.02

Accelerated Math 2.0

 

Accelerated Math version 2.41 (Full Install) is now available.  This update is available from our Download Center.  For upgrade instructions, please see article #2447571. 

 

Accelerated Math 2.41 (Full Install) has been enhanced in the following way:

 

Windows

 

This update includes improvements to better support library updates. The update also includes all changes made to previous releases.

 

Accelerated Math 2.4a (Full Install) has been enhanced in the following way:

 

Macintosh Quick Scan

Resolved the issue with AM Quick Scan on Macintosh in a continuous update loop.

 

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Accelerated Math 2.4 (Full Install) has been enhanced in the following ways:

 

Libraries

Support for tag files with longer short codes and updated tag files for 12 states.

 

Reports

Updated percent of full pace calculation for Diagnostic report based on mastering four objectives per week.

 

Quick Scan

AccelScan 2110 USB scanners are now compatible with OS X operating systems running on an Intel-based processor.

 

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Accelerated Math 2.33 (Full Install) has been enhanced in the following ways:

 

Help Files

Student Help files are now updated to work in the Management and Student applications on OS X Tiger.

 

Quick Scan

Serial scanners using an USB adapter can now connect properly in Quick Scan on OS X.

 

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Accelerated Math 2.32 (Full Install) has been enhanced in the following ways:

 

OS X Printing

Duplex printing now works properly on OS X workstations.

 

Export/Import

Objectives mastered via Diagnostic test and Regular test now match the original database after export/import.

 

General

This update includes all updates from the 2.31 and 2.32 patches and the splash screen has been updated to 2.32.

 

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Accelerated Math 2.32 (Patch) has been enhanced in the following ways:

 

Parent Report

Customers who installed the 2.31 patch were unable to run the Parent Report. The report will generate as expected when the 2.32 patch is installed.

 

Corrupted Fonts

Windows customers who had installed the 2.31 patch were missing fonts causing assignment printing issues. All fonts are now properly installed.

 

Accelerated Math 2.31 has been enhanced in the following ways:

 

Reports

The wording on the TOPS report has been updated to accurately reflect totals.  The median diagnostic code has been updated to flag students appropriately when they are at less than ½ of median objectives mastered on the Diagnostic report.  The number of regular and diagnostic tests are now reported properly on the Diagnostic report.  The median of objectives mastered is calculated only using students who have completed assignments, not all students on the Diagnostic report.  The percent at risk is now reported consistently between the Diagnostic and Schoolwide summary reports.

 

OS X Printing

The installer will update the Equation Editor Fonts folder on OS X workstations to allow for better assignment printing.

 

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Accelerated Math 2.3 has been enhanced in the following ways:

 

OS X Compatibility

The Serial AccelScan scanner is now compatible on OS X workstations using the keyspan adaptor.  Program access will not be limited to the user that initially installed the software.

 

Installation

Improved update process that uses less system resources, includes a progress bar to indicate status, and has the functionality to use auto-update steps without a data location established.

 

Terminal Server/Citrix

Improved performance through Terminal Services and Citrix thin-client connections.

 

Sample Data

Sample Data has been updated to provide more accurate report details.

 

Reports

Many reports have been updated to handle mastery from Diagnostic Tests the same as mastery from Regular Tests, including Diagnostic Test mastery in totals.  The percent of full pace calculation has been updated on the Diagnostic Report.  Some reports were also enhanced to run more efficiently with large databases.

 

Diagnostic Export

Improved to allow for more efficient export generation with large databases that include many classes, including a progress bar that will display when the export is running.

 

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Accelerated Math 2.2 has been enhanced in the following ways:

 

OS X Compatibility

Accelerated Math 2.2 will run natively on Macintosh OS X workstations running OS version 10.2.3 or higher.

 

Reports

The Parent Report can now be printed in Spanish. Points are no longer emphasized in Accelerated Math and have been removed from reports. Many reports have been updated to better report on diagnostic test and exercise data. Results from Exercises and Practices are displayed separately on the Diagnostic and Marking Period Progress Reports. Diagnostic test data is shown separately on the Diagnostic Report, the Schoolwide Summary Report, the Marking Period Progress Report and the Student Record Report.

 

Diagnostic Test Reporting

The Diagnostic Test Reporting preference has been removed, since these results are now displayed separately on several reports.

 

Average Regular Test % Correct goal

A goal has been added for average percent correct on regular tests.

 

Assignment Book Changes

The override feature has been removed from the Assignment Book. The Reset feature has changed to "Unassign," which can only be used on assignments with no work, scored or unscored.

 

Improved Scanning

Scanner performance has been improved. USB scanners, and serial scanners using Keyspan or Belkin adapters, should be more easily recognized in Accelerated Math on Macintosh computers.

 

Accelerated Math 2.1 has been enhanced in the following ways:

 

Automatically updates system files

Beginning with version 2.0, Accelerated Math Management and Quick Scan programs automatically detect and update system files, which might interfere with data transmission across a network.  The program replaces unstable versions of the VREDIR.VXD and VNETSUP.VXD files on Windows 95 computers.  New in version 2.1, if a computer is running the Novell NetWare Client, the program will check the Client Advanced Settings and update them to the recommended values.  Accelerated Math will also check the Novell NetWare Client version to be sure it is compatible.  Any changes made to system files or settings will require the computer to be restarted.

 

Enhanced operating system and scanner support

Accelerated Math 2.1 allows for enhanced support for Windows XP, support for Citrix thin-client workstations, as well as support for AccelScan Model 2110 Serial (RS232) and USB (Universal Serial Bus) intelligent mark recognition scanners and improved scan cards.  Once the appropriate port is selected, the Accelerated Math 2.1 program will automatically detect whether you are using the AccelScan 1100 Serial or 2110 USB model.

 

Points calculation

Each library now has Points assigned according to library difficulty.  You will find each library’s Mastery Points in the Libraries panel.  The Total Points Earned calculation on the Diagnostic Report, TOPS Reports and Schoolwide Summary Report have been revised to measure the difficulty level as well as quantity of objectives mastered.

 

Improvements to the Diagnostic Report

We have added an Average Mastered Objective Level column.  The Median of Points Earned has been added to the Class Summary section.  A Completion Rate percent has also been added to the Class Summary section for monitoring the percentage of a library completed during the reporting period.

 

Diagnostic Report Export feature

This feature exports the Diagnostic Report information into a tab-delimited file that can be opened with MS Excel or any other spreadsheet compatible program.  It is available in the Classroom and School Reports menus.

 

Enhanced date customization for the Parent Report

Previously you could only run the Parent Report by marking period — now you can select any date range to customize your Parent Reports. 

 

Grouping and sorting options for the Schoolwide Summary Report

You can now specify whether you want to customize this report to sort by Grade or Class.

 

Improved student enrollment, import/export functionality

A dual list box has been added making enrolling students into a class, and importing or exporting data more user friendly.  You can now use Quick Find to search for each student you need to enroll into your class, import, or export without losing your current selections.

 

HTML Help system

Macintosh customers should notice an improved search capability and more usable help — entire sequences instead of click-by-click steps.  The AppleHelp Viewer that is used for most Macintosh help now provides advantages over the old AppleGuide system.

 

Technical Requirements

Accelerated Math 2.1 with AccelScan 1100 or 2110 Serial scanners requires Windows 95 or higher, or Macintosh OS 8.6 to OS 9.x.  AccelScan 2110 USB scanners require Windows 98 or higher (Windows 95 and Windows NT are not compatible with USB scanners), or Macintosh OS 9.04 or higher.

 

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Accelerated Math 2.02 has been enhanced in the following ways:

 

AccelScan 2110 compatibility

Accelerated Math 2.02 was designed to work with the AccelScan 2110 scanner. The AccelScan 2110 has been enhanced in the following ways:

 

• More accurately recognizes student marks – it distinguishes many degrees of darkness from a variety of marking instruments and cleverly ignores lighter erasures.

 

• Easier to take care of – the paper path opens for cleaning without tools.

 

• Now smaller, sleeker, more ergonomically designed.

 

• Allows placement nearly anywhere, the cables can be run underneath the scanner for convenience.

 

• The integrated communication cable simplifies installation, it cannot come unplugged.

 

• Greater reliability, the scanner provides quieter operation from an improved design with fewer moving parts.

 

Scanner Preference

The Scanner preference has been updated to allow you to specify which scanner you have connected, AccelScan 1100 or AccelScan 2110. You can view the Scanner preference by choosing Preferences from the School portion of the Go menu.

 

Program Information Report

The Accelerated Math Program Information Report will now list the attached scanner’s model, firmware version and serial number.

 

Scan Cards

The program also allows the use of revised scan cards. The scan cards have been enhanced in the following ways:

 

• Form number is now written horizontal instead of vertical, which is easier for students to write and read.

 

• Numbers are black instead of red, which makes finding the correct row easier.

 

• The E column has been removed to eliminate confusion - Accelerated Math never used an E distracter.

 

• The numbers are shaded in blocks of five, which makes the card easier to read and use.

 

• Darker red bubbles and letters, which are easier on the eyes and reduces errors.

 

Note: Once Accelerated Math 2.02 is installed, either scanner can be used. The AccelScan 2110 and the AccelScan 1100 USB will require the use of the new scan cards. If using the AccelScan 1100 Serial, either scan card will work.

 

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Accelerated Math 2.0 has been improved in the following ways:

 

Installation

 

• Accelerated Math 2.0 installs an auto-updater that will allow you to easily upgrade to the next version of Accelerated Math (the auto-updater is included in Accelerated Math 2.0, but will not be activated until the next release of Accelerated Math).

 

• The Accelerated Math 2.0 program will check for the Vredir.vxd and Vnetsup.vxd files every time the Accelerated Math Management and Quick Scan programs are opened. If an old version – Vredir.vxd 4.00.1111 or Vnetsup.vxd 4.00.950 – would be found, it would replace the files automatically and require the computer to be restarted before the program could be accessed from that location again. For more information on these files, please refer to http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q174/3/71.asp.

 

Management Application

 

• Quick Tips will appear when you start the program.

 

• You can now export and import student work on all objectives, not just objectives that have been mastered or completed.

 

• Ability to copy classes and student enrollment quickly from other Renaissance Learning programs.

 

• You can transfer students to different classes without losing their previous work.

 

• The Record Book is now called the Assignment Book, and the Assignment Book menu includes the features that were on a separate Objectives screen in version 1.x.

 

• The Management program also includes an Extended Response Assignment Book for student work on objectives that require higher-order problem solving.

 

• You can now print some reports directly from the Libraries screen, the Assignment Book, the Extended Response Assignment Book, and the Team Goals screen.

 

• In the Assignment Book, you can mark objectives that come from the standards you select.

 

• You can synchronize the order of objectives in classes that use the same objectives.

 

• Run the Management System and Quick Scan simultaneously - no more switching between them.

 

• New class preferences allow you to control automatic scrolling in the Assignment Book and Extended Response Assignment Book, the appearance of assignments, Extended Response scoring, Quick Scan scoring and TOPS Report printing.

 

• The Diagnostic Test Reporting preference allows the administrator to determine whether diagnostic test data will be included in reports.

 

• A new Teams & Goals screen allows you to set individual goals for students. If you wish, you can also set up teams and track team progress based on the team members' individual goals.

 

• Several new reports have been added, and custom report options have been divided into three buttons: [Group], [Date], and [Options].

 

• The Program Information report is now included and lists the classroom preference settings for each class as well as the school preferences.

 

• Once you save your custom settings for reports, you can make them the default settings, delete them, or print a report from the saved setup. See the options in the Reports menu at either Reports screen.

 

• You can reprint your TOPS report for any previous assignment, not just the last assignment that was scored.

 

Please refer to article #2147488 for Important Installation Notes when upgrading to Accelerated Math 2.x.

 

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