Numeric response – Turning Technologies TurningPoint 5 User Manual
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Countdown Timer - A countdown timer provides participants with a visual cue that polling is about to close as it
counts down to zero. When the countdown expires, the countdown timer disappears and polling is automatically
closed.
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Response Grid - A response grid displays participant names by default. As participants respond, the
corresponding box changes color. If polling with an auto list, it is recommended to change the response grid text
to Device ID Only. As participants respond, a Device ID appears in the box.
Scoring Options
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Correct Point Value - The point value of the correct answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box
provided.
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Incorrect Point Value - The point value of the incorrect answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box
provided.
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Speed Scoring - When checked, point values will decrease relative to the time polling is kept open.
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Answer Value - The answer value can be set by selecting Correct or No Value from the drop-down box.
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Correct Keyword(s) - Multiple keywords should be separated with a semicolon.
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Enforce Capitalization - When checked, the participant response must have proper capitalization to receive
credit.
Numeric Response
A numeric response question requires participants to respond with a numeric value. Only participants using a ResponseCard
XR, ResponseCard NXT or ResponseWare may respond to a numeric response question.
NOTE
A numeric response can have up to 16 characters in all three polling environments.
Prerequisites
A new question list must be created or opened for editing. To open a question list for editing, select the Content tab, select a
question list and click Edit Question List on the Question List Overview screen.
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Select a question from the question list.
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Select Numeric Response from the Question Type drop-down menu.
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Enter a value for the correct answer in the box provided.
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Optionally, enter a minimum and maximum value in the boxes provided. All responses within this range will be marked
correct.
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Adjust the Question, Polling and Scoring Options as necessary.
Question Options
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Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.
Polling Options
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Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed.
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First Response Only - When checked, TurningPoint only accepts the first response sent by each participant.
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Show Correct Answer - After polling closes, the correct answer is displayed on the slide.
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Countdown Timer - A countdown timer provides participants with a visual cue that polling is about to close as it
counts down to zero. When the countdown expires, the countdown timer disappears and polling is automatically
closed.
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