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NewProducts QUESTIONMARK Results Management System Books and Materials, Pricing available upon request The Results Management System enables psychometricians and assessment administrators to analyze and edit results before they are ﬁnalized and shared with others. It works in conjunction with Questionmark Perception, an assessment management system that enables learning professionals to create, deliver and report on surveys, quizzes, tests and exams. Users can review test items and drop, credit or alter scoring, and can review test results and deﬁne a pass or cut score. They can also get a real-time preview of how proposed changes will impact overall item statistics, and more. EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS Mr. Scrambles Physical Activity and Learning Tool Hardware, $39.99 This learning tool from Educational Insights, intended for children ages 3 to 8, helps children enjoy physical activity and learn how to follow directions. Mr. Scrambles, an oval-shaped mascot, helps children develop gross motor skills while having fun. Among the activities that children play are Egg Hunt, Pass the Egg, Don’t Drop Mr. Scrambles, Mr. Scrambles’ Race, and Mr. Scramble Says. Five popular singalong songs are also included. It can be used with an individual child or group of children and includes a Mr. Scrambles egg, an egg timer, a giant spoon and a stand. www.questionmark.com/us/rms DELL Latitude XT Convertible Tablet Hardware, Starting at $2,499 The Latitude XT touch screen tablet has a 12.1-inch (1280x800) screen that offers creen dual-mode digitizer technology. With a thickness of one inch, the XT is one of the thinnest convertible tablets available and weighs just 3.6 pounds. Its N-trig digitizer technology has been designed for more sensitive, accurate, two-button, batteryless pen and touch performance with less power consumption. The screen offers a fast response time, consistent feel and performance for drag and drop, scroll, ﬂicks and select, and no interference with handwriting recognition. Options include up to 3GB of memory, 120GB of hard drive space, and a media base. If the two-button pen is not in the compartment when the system shuts down, an LED indicator blinks to indicate the pen has been removed. www.dell.com PLATO LEARNING Achieve Now with Sony PlayStation Portable, Education Gaming Hardware/software, Starting at $725, quantity pricing available PLATO’s education gaming software is now being offered for Sony’s PlayStation Portable, a handheld entertainment system. It delivers research-based educational content conte as a series of fun, interactive games, which are proven to help elementary and middle school students meet high academic standards and elem improve academic performance. Its 2,000 hours of standards-aligned content im for fo all 50 states challenge students to practice, advance and excel through 57 games that target key language, reading and math skills. This supplemental ga study stu tool boosts academic skills through expanded class-time and school-tohome hom deployment. www.educationalinsights.com www.plato.com/anPSP.aspx 72 May 2008 District Administration http://www.questionmark.com/us/rms http://www.dell.com http://www.educationalinsights.com http://www.plato.com/anPSP.aspx

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - May 2008

District Administration - May 2008
Contents
Editor’s Letter
Letters
News Update
Security Update
Curriculum Update
Inside the Law
District Profile
Administrator Profile
Book Excerpt
Addressing Food Allergies
Algebra: Changing the Equation
Stopping MRSA
Resources to Support Disabled Learners
Web Tools: The Second Generation
How Well Does This Web Site Work?
New Products
Speaking Out
Supervisor’s Opinion
Professional Opinion
Leadership Books
Research Center
Calendar of Events
Products Showcase
Understanding the Times

District Administration - May 2008