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Title Date Version Size Pages
ReadAbout v1.9 Installation Guide
Whole Book
ReadAbout v1.9 Installation Guide
A guide to installing ReadAbout version 1.9 and Scholastic Achievement Manager (SAM) version 1.9 server and client software.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 1.9mb 69 Download Now >>
ReadAbout v1.9 Software Manual
Whole Book
ReadAbout v1.9 Software Manual
How to use the ReadAbout version 1.9 software.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 2.9mb 59 Download Now >>
SAM Settings and Reports for ReadAbout v1.9
Whole Book
SAM Settings and Reports for ReadAbout v1.9
How to set ReadAbout version 1.9 Program Settings and run ReadAbout reports in SAM version 1.9.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 1.4mb 41 Download Now >>
Scholastic Reading Inventory v1.9 Installation Guide
Whole Book
Scholastic Reading Inventory v1.9 Installation Guide
A guide to installing Scholastic Reading Inventory version 1.9 and Scholastic Achievement Manager (SAM) version 1.9 server and client software.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 1.5mb 56 Download Now >>
Scholastic Reading Inventory v1.9 Software Manual
Whole Book
Scholastic Reading Inventory v1.9 Software Manual
How to use the Scholastic Reading Inventory version 1.9 software.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 580kb 14 Download Now >>
SAM Settings and Reports for Scholastic Reading Inventory v1.9
Whole Book
SAM Settings and Reports for Scholastic Reading Inventory v1.9
How to set Scholastic Reading Inventory Program Settings and run SRI reports in SAM version 1.9.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 1.6mb 51 Download Now >>
SAM v1.9: Getting Started with Scholastic Achievement Manager
Whole Book
SAM v1.9: Getting Started with Scholastic Achievement Manager
A guide to getting started using SAM version 1.9, including how to log in and use the home page.
 11-02-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 648kb 22 Download Now >>
SAM v1.9: Enrolling and Managing Students in Scholastic Achievement Manager
Whole Book
SAM v1.9: Enrolling and Managing Students in Scholastic Achievement Manager
A guide to adding accounts and profiles in SAM version 1.9 and to using SAM in the classroom.
11-02-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 1.3mb 43 Download Now >>
SAM v1.9: Using Resources in Scholastic Achievement Manager
Whole Book
SAM v1.9: Using Resources in Scholastic Achievement Manager
A guide to using the Resource Tab in SAM version 1.9 and to searching and using resources.
 11-02-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 532kb 14 Download Now >>
SAM v1.9: Using the Book Expert in Scholastic Achievement Manager
Whole Book
SAM v1.9: Using the Book Expert in Scholastic Achievement Manager
A guide to using the Book Expert in SAM version 1.9, including how to use the Scholastic Reading Counts! Quiz Manager.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 1.1mb 32 Download Now >>
SAM v1.9: SAM Connect User's Guide
Whole Book
SAM v1.9: SAM Connect User's Guide
A guide to setting up and using SAM Connect with SAM version 1.9.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 1.9mb 42 Download Now >>
Scholastic Hosting Services User's Guide
Whole Book
Scholastic Hosting Services User's Guide
A guide to accessing and using SAM with Scholastic Hosting Services, and to moving data in the Scholastic Hosting environment.
08-12-09 1.45mb 40 Download Now >>
SAM v1.9 Data Movement Manual
Whole Book
SAM v1.9 Data Movement Manual
A guide to the eight types of data movement in SAM version 1.9, including importing and exporting data and backing up the database.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 1.9mb 74 Download Now >>
Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 1: Overview
A description of the eight types of data movement in SAM version 1.9.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 140kb 5 Download Now >>
Chapter 2: Data Migration
Chapter 2: Data Migration
How to move roster and performance data from SMS installations to SAM version 1.9.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 520kb 20 Download Now >>
Chapter 3: Roster Import
Chapter 3: Roster Import
How to import student and teacher roster information into SAM version 1.9.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 188kb 8 Download Now >>
Chapter 4: Data Export
Chapter 4: Data Export
How to export SAM version 1.9 data into a *.csv file, which can be used in Excel or SIS.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 252kb 5 Download Now >>
Chapter 5: Student Transfer
Chapter 5: Student Transfer
How to move student data from one SAM installation to another.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 200kb 4 Download Now >>
Chapter 6: Student Lexile Transfer
Chapter 6: Student Lexile Transfer
How to move student Lexile measure from one SAM installation or program to another.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 204kb 3 Download Now >>
Chapter 7: Student Promotions
Chapter 7: Student Promotions
How to move student data when students are promoted to another grade or transferred to another SAM installation.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 488kb 9 Download Now >>
Chapter 8: Data Aggregation
Chapter 8: Data Aggregation
How to copy the database from several SAM installations to one SAM installation for district-wide reporting.
 06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 392kb 14 Download Now >>
Chapter 9: Backing Up the Database
Chapter 9: Backing Up the Database
How to make a backup copy of the entire SAM database.
06-19-09 Enterprise Edition v1.9 248kb 6 Download Now >>
ReadAbout Installation Guide
Whole Book
ReadAbout Installation Guide
A guide to installing ReadAbout and Scholastic Achievement Manager (SAM) server and client software.
 01-20-09 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 13.5mb 56 Download Now >>
ReadAbout Software Manual
Whole Book
ReadAbout Software Manual
How to use the ReadAbout software.
 01-20-09 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 19.8mb 58 Download Now >>
SAM Settings and Reports for ReadAbout
Whole Book
SAM Settings and Reports for ReadAbout
How to set ReadAbout Program Settings and run ReadAbout reports in SAM.
 01-20-09 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 8mb 40 Download Now >>
Scholastic Reading Inventory Installation Guide
Whole Book
Scholastic Reading Inventory Installation Guide
A guide to installing Scholastic Reading Inventory and Scholastic Achievement Manager (SAM) server and client software.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 5.7mb 43 Download Now >>
Scholastic Reading Inventory Software Manual
Whole Book
Scholastic Reading Inventory Software Manual
How to use the Scholastic Reading Inventory software.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 1.9mb 13 Download Now >>
SAM Settings and Reports for Scholastic Reading Inventory
Whole Book
SAM Settings and Reports for Scholastic Reading Inventory
How to set Scholastic Reading Inventory Program Settings and run SRI reports in SAM.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 4.1mb 50 Download Now >>
SAM: Getting Started with Scholastic Achievement Manager
Whole Book
SAM: Getting Started with Scholastic Achievement Manager
A guide to getting started using SAM, including how to log in and use the home page.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 1.5mb 17 Download Now >>
SAM: Enrolling and Managing Students in Scholastic Achievement Manager
Whole Book
SAM: Enrolling and Managing Students in Scholastic Achievement Manager
A guide to adding accounts and profiles in SAM and to using SAM in the classroom.
11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 4mb 44 Download Now >>
SAM: Using Resources in Scholastic Achievement Manager
Whole Book
SAM: Using Resources in Scholastic Achievement Manager
A guide to using the Resource Tab in SAM and to searching and using resources.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 952kb 11 Download Now >>
SAM: Using the Book Expert in Scholastic Achievement Manager
Whole Book
SAM: Using the Book Expert in Scholastic Achievement Manager
A guide to using the Book Expert in SAM, including how to use the Scholastic Reading Counts! Quiz Manager.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 2.8mb 34 Download Now >>
SAM Data Movement Manual
Whole Book
SAM Data Movement Manual
A guide to the eight types of data movement in SAM, including importing and exporting data and backing up the database.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 7.2mb 72 Download Now >>
Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 1: Overview
A description of the eight types of data movement in SAM.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 112kb 1 Download Now >>
Chapter 2: Data Migration
Chapter 2: Data Migration
How to move roster and performance data from SMS installations to SAM.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 2.8mb 21 Download Now >>
Chapter 3: Roster Import
Chapter 3: Roster Import
How to import student and teacher roster information into SAM.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 440kb 6 Download Now >>
Chapter 4: Data Export
Chapter 4: Data Export
How to export SAM data into a *.csv file, which can be used in Excel or SIS.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 472kb 5 Download Now >>
Chapter 5: Student Transfer
Chapter 5: Student Transfer
How to move student data from one SAM installation to another.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 372kb 4 Download Now >>
Chapter 6: Student Lexile Transfer
Chapter 6: Student Lexile Transfer
How to move student Lexile measure from one SAM installation or program to another.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 332kb 3 Download Now >>
Chapter 7: Student Promotions
Chapter 7: Student Promotions
How to move student data when students are promoted to another grade or transferred to another SAM installation.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 1.1mb 10 Download Now >>
Chapter 8: Data Aggregation
Chapter 8: Data Aggregation
How to copy the database from several SAM installations to one SAM installation for district-wide reporting.
 11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 1.6mb 14 Download Now >>
Chapter 9: Backing Up the Database
Chapter 9: Backing Up the Database
How to make a backup copy of the entire SAM database.
11-07-08 Enterprise Edition v1.8.1 452kb 6 Download Now >>