To get the best performance possible while visiting Perspective, we recommend that you use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0 or Firefox 2.0 or 3.0 (if you are using a PC), and Safari 2.0 or 3.0 or Firefox 2.0 or 3.0 (if you are using a Mac). Regardless of which browser you use, make sure that you have JavaScript, cookies, and Java enabled. These features are the default settings when you install a new browser and should already be activated (unless you have previously been directed to disable them by a different website).

There are many different pop-up blockers (for example, Google Toolbar, Yahoo Toolbar, Pop-up Stopper, Popup Manager, etc.). Although each pop-up blocker is slightly different, most of them have similar features. Follow the directions below to change your pop-up setting.

Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0
Method 1: to temporarily allow pop-up
When a pop-up is blocked, a yellow strip will appear toward the top of your browser screen.
1, Click on the message "Pop-up Blocked. To see this pop-up or additional options click here…" in the yellow stripe.
2. Click on the option to "Temporarily allow pop-ups". You will receive a message that the page cannot be refreshed and it asks you to click the Retry button.
3. Click the Retry button to refresh this page. The page will redisplay.
4. You may now click a link to view a learning resource.

Method 2: to permanently allow pop-up
1. Click the Tools menu item at the top of the browser.
2. Click the menu item "Pop-up blocker" and another menu will display.
3. Click on the menu item "Turn off Pop-up Blocker"
4. You may now click a link to view a learning resource.

Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or 3.0
Method 1: to temporarily allow pop-up
When a pop-up is blocked, a yellow strip will appear toward the top of your browser screen.
1. Click the Options button to the far right of the message "Firefox prevented this site from opening a pop-up window."
2. Click the option to "Allow pop-ups for this site."
3. You may now click a link to view a learning resource.

Method 2: to permanently allow pop-up
1. Click the Tools menu item at the top of the browser.
2. Click the Options menu item. A window will display.
3. Click the "Content" selection (indicated by the blue & green globe) at the top of this window.
4. Uncheck the check box "Block pop-up windows."
5. Click OK.
6. You may now click a link to view a learning resource.

Safari 3.x
This method will permanently allow pop-ups.

1. Click the Edit menu item at the top of the browser.
2. Click the menu item "Block Pop-Up Windows" to remove the checkmark.
3. You may now click a link to view a calculator, math chart, or other resources

There are several different versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari. If you are using an older version of Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari, you may not be able to view Web pages that use certain display features, such as Frames or JavaScript. To get optimal performance from the Perspective website, we recommend that you download the most recent version of Web browser that will run on your PC or Mac. The latest versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari are available free from their company website.

Most browsers already contain the needed plug-ins. When you reach a page in Perspective that requires a plug-in, you will be prompted to download it from the home page of that particular plug-in creator. Most plug-ins are free and should download quickly.

Perspective contains reports and learning resources that use plug-ins such as: Acrobat Reader®, Flash Player®, and Shockwave Player®.

Simply click on the printer icon in the menu bar near the top of your screen.

If you have printing problems or your printouts are irregular, you may need to change the printer settings for your browser:

To adjust the margin settings, select File>Page Setup from within your browser. Tab between the four available fields to change the values of the top, bottom, left, or right margins.

To change the paper size, go to File>Print, select the Properties tab and use the drop-down menu to choose a different paper size or to restore your default to letter (8 ½ x 11 in).

To change the page orientation (landscape or portrait), go to File>Print, choose the Properties tab and use the radio buttons at the left of the dialog box for selection.

To avoid repeated printer errors, select File>Print Preview to ensure your print job is properly aligned.

Cookies are how website remember who you are. When you come to a site, the site may ask your computer to associate a short line of text with that particular website. This is called "dropping a cookie." Then, when you return to that site, that site can ask for that line of text back. This is called "picking up a cookie." website usually do this so that you don't have to enter your password every time or so that they know how long it's been since you last visited the site. If you don't want your computer to use cookies, you can turn them off in your browser preferences.

Most public libraries have access to the Internet.If you cannot find time for your students to do research at school, try the local library.

This problem usually occurs when you use the browser button to move from page to page. When using this website you should not use the browser button. This is because the button only recalls the previous page from memory. Therefore, changes you make on one page are not reflected when you recall a previous page from memory. Please use the links and navigation buttons on the page to move from screen to screen on this website.