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Fall 2013 NECAP Online Writing Test
Training Presentation for Test and Technology Coordinators
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Help Desk Information About the Online Tests Key Dates iTest System Components Closing Tests in the Proctor Test Workstation (PTW) Removing a Single Student in the PTW Administering Multiple Sessions Downloading the Student Test Workstation (STW) Starting the STW Test Session Basics Training Test Administrators Workflow – “Top 10” Tasks Q&A
Training Topics
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NECAP Service Center
For questions relating to policy or the NECAP Online Writing Pilot in general, contact: 877-632-7774 Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Measured Progress Technical Product Support
For questions relating to the iTest software or any technical issues, contact: 888-465-2740 Email: [email protected] Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Help Desk Information
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Practice Testing: September 3-27, 2013 Operational Testing: October 1-23, 2013
Practice test questions are released items from previous NECAP tests
About the Online Tests
Grade 8 Test
Session 1 10 multiple choice questions3 constructed response questions
Session 2 1 extended response question
Grade 11 Test
Session 1 1 extended response question
Session 2 1 extended response question
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System Setup: August 16 – September 2 Technology Coordinators will perform system
setup tasks Test Coordinators will download OTAMs and
other training materials from the iServices link http://iservices.measuredprogress.org Select New England Common Assessment
Program, then Online Writing Materials Test Coordinators will develop in-school
schedule for roll-out of testing to students
Key Dates
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Account Setup: September 3 – 27 Principals will receive login information by email on
August 26 to provide to Test Coordinators Test Coordinators will create Test Administrator accounts Test Coordinators will add and remove students as
necessary Students pre-loaded by state Fall enrollment data is the basis for the import
Test Administrators should be introduced to the system and review the OTAMs and other training materials; they should also practice proctoring a session using the supplied training students
Key Dates
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Three web-based components: Data Administration System (DAS)
http://necap.measuredprogress.org/das / Used by Test Coordinator to manage test
administrator accounts and student rosters and to access Test Status reports
Proctor Test Workstation (PTW) http://necap.measuredprogress.org/tds/proctor Used by Test Administrators to manage
administering tests to students Student Test Workstation (STW)
Software used by students to take the test
iTest System Components
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Data Administration System (DAS): Accessible at
https://necap.measuredprogress.org/das Requires a login – Test Coordinator or Test Administrator One Test Coordinator login created per school Manage staff data – Test Administrators are manually
added by the Test Coordinator Manage student data – students are preloaded by
school; add or remove students Print Student Login Tickets Access Test Status report Access documentation and other resources
iTest System Components – DAS
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Staff Management dropdown menu
Test Administrator Accounts page displays any created test administrators• Test Administrator Roster link: PDF report of
Test Administrators and their login information; use this to distribute logins to Test Administrators
• Create New User link: create new Test Administrators; links to Create Test Administrator page
• Selected Items dropdown: delete Test Administrators or make them active or inactive
iTest System Components – DAS
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Staff Management dropdown menu (continued)
Create Test Administrator page: create new Test Administrators• Create user names and passwords for test
administrators• Assign tests
iTest System Components – DAS
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Student Management dropdown menu
Student Roster page displays students by grade• Download Student Roster link: PDF report of
students and their login information NOTE: The report is considered secure material
• Create New Student link: create new students; links to Create Student page
• Red Tickets icon: generate Student Login Tickets (PDF) that students use to log into tests
• Selected Items dropdown: delete students or print Student Login Tickets for selected students
iTest System Components – DAS
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Student Management dropdown menu (continued)
Create Student page: create new students• Enter demographic information including state-
assigned student identifier or SASID• Tests are pre-assigned by grade
Reporting dropdown menu
Test Status Report link: PDF report shows tested status of all students on rosters, broken out by session • 1=tested/0=not tested
iTest System Components – DAS
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Proctor Test Workstation (PTW): Accessible at https://
necap.measuredprogress.org/tds/proctor Requires a login – created within the Data
Administration System (DAS) Used to administer tests to students Test Administrator generates a Test Access Code
when starting a test – the key for students’ access to the test itself
Test Administrators can view all students who have logged into each test
Start, pause, and end test sessions
iTest System Components – PTW
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Test Administrator controls when students are allowed to exit the test session.
End of session in the STW:
Test administrators choose the Close Test step in the PTW:
Closing Tests in the PTW
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It is possible to remove a single student from the test without ending the whole test session.
Use of this option should be limited to situations such as: Student falls ill during test, or other emergency. Laptop batteries need time to recharge prior to
next session. Click the arrow in the left-most “Remove Student” column
beside the student’s name you would like to remove. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process.
The STW exit process will remain the same.
Removing a Single Student in the PTW
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You can toggle between test events, or test sessions, if you are proctoring multiple test events
Each test session has a different PTW screen, a unique Test Access Code, and a unique student roster
Administering Multiple Sessions
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Student Test Workstation (STW) software: STW creates “Kiosk” mode – students cannot
access other applications Browser-based software Uses Firefox Portable Kiosk (FPK)
Note: Installed as part of STW Requires a login – Student Login Tickets are
created within the Data Administration System (DAS)
Students enter the Test Access Code provided by the proctor to access the tests
iTest System Components – STW
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Download the STW from the Measured Progress iServices URL: http://iservices.measuredprogress.org
From the contract dropdown, select New England Common Assessment Program and click Enter
On the next screen, New England Common Assessment Program Online Services, click Online Writing Materials
Click the Technology button Save this page to your Favorites or Bookmarks if
desired:https://necap.measuredprogress.org/das/support/necap/stw-portal.htm
Downloading the STW
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The Technology page is also accessible from the DAS home page
In order to access the DAS, a Technology Coordinator must have a Test Administrator account created by the principal or test coordinator at the school
Downloading the STW
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From the Technology page, download the STW files and instructions for Windows, Macintosh, or Multi-user (thin client)
Downloading the STW
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Windows The STW in packaged within an .MSI
(Microsoft Installer) package The applications can be downloaded once and then
distributed to computers within a computer lab or media center:
Download the MSI to a shared drive; push to student computers and run through the installation dialog
USB flash drives, if only downloading to a few computers If desired, the .MSI can be pushed to student computers
as silent or unattended installs – please refer to the installation guide
Downloading the STW – Windows
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Macintosh The STW is packaged for both single installations
and for distribution via ARD (recommended) The installation creates a user profile on the
Macintosh computer: NECAP If not using ARD, the applications can be
downloaded once, and then distributed to computers within a computer lab or media center:
Shared drives or intranet sites USB flash drives, if only downloading to a few
computers
Downloading the STW – Macintosh
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Thin Client Thin client STW files are available for Windows environments
from the Technology page Thin client is a multi-user setup where multiple users log into the
same server and share the same application After installation, the Version 1.0 folder in
Program Files\Measured Progress\Kiosk should be copied to each user’s home directory
Write access permission by user must be denied so that the kiosk security is maintained
Please refer to the installation instructions for complete details
Note: Thin client configurations are not formally certified at this point in time. Technology Coordinators supporting thin client environments are encouraged to contact the Measured Progress Technical Product Support group for additional assistance.
Downloading the STW – Thin Client
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Windows The STW will appear as a shortcut on
the desktop and will be added to the Start menu. Start the STW to get to the student login screen.
Macintosh The STW will appear on the dock. The student must log out and
log in as another user to access the application: User: mpsc_01 Password: secure
From the dock, open the My Applications folder and click the Portable Firefox icon
Macintosh Note: Once testing is complete, the computer should be logged out / logged in under its normal account
Starting the STW
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Test Session Basics
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Online Writing Training for Test Administrators Test Coordinators are expected to train Test
Administrators on the online test system components (PTW and STW)
The training should provide time for staff to practice logging into the PTW and performing all actions to start and end a test
Training students have been created in the system for staff use during training
Training Test Administrators
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Training resources and help accessible via iServices or DAS Home Page:
Available Materials(Location/Tab)
Who Should Use Them
What Are They?What Are They Used For?
Fall 2013 Quick Start Guide(Online Administration Materials)
Any role A summary of basic facts and resources for all components of the test administration
Proctoring a Test: Quick Reference Guide (Online Administration Materials)
Test Administrator A step-by-step guide to proctoring a test session; mirrors the steps in the OTAMs
Online Test Administrator Manuals (OTAMs)
Test Administrator Grade-specific manuals, including scripts, used to administer the test
Training Presentation for Test Administrators (Training Materials)
Test Administrator
A recorded webinar that covers a test administrator’s role and responsibilities for the test
STW-PTW Interaction Video* (Training Materials)*There is no narration for this video
Test Administrator
A brief video demonstration of the virtual interaction between the student and the proctor systems during a test session
Student Training Video* (Training Materials)*There is no narration for this video
Test Administrator
A brief video demonstration of the student system during a test session
NECAP Online Writing User Guide(Online Administration Materials)
Any role A complete guide to all components of the iTest system and the test administration
NECAP Online Help Feature Any role A searchable version of the User Guide; located exclusively on the Data Administration System (DAS)
Training Test Administrators
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Test Administrators are expected to administer the online test in the same manner as the paper-based NECAP Writing Test
Test Administrators must follow the directions and scripts in the Online Test Administrator Manuals (OTAMs), available for download from iServices beginning August 16 or the Data Administration System (DAS) on September 3
Other training materials are available for download from iServices, such as videos and Quick Start documents
Training Test Administrators
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Workflow – “Top 10” Tasks Task Role Context/Screen
1. Attend Training Test Coordinator,Technology Coordinator
Live webinar training for Technology Coordinators: August 22 (NH, RI, VT) and August 23 (ME)On-demand webinars for TechnologyCoordinators and Test Coordinatorsavailable on iServices beginning August 28
2. Download STW software, if necessary
Technology Coordinator
https://necap.measuredprogress.org/das/support/necap/stw-portal.htm
3. Create Test Administrator Accounts
Test Coordinator
DAS | Staff Management |Create Test Administrator
4. Add or remove student accounts
Test Coordinator
DAS | Student Management |Student Roster
5. Download OTAMs for both practice and operational tests, and download other training materials
Test Coordinator,Technology Administrator
On iServices:1. http://iservices.measuredprogress.org2. In the ‘Select your state’ drop-down list,
select New England Common Assessment Program
3. Click Enter4. Select Online Writing Materials5. On the DAS: DAS | OTAM button
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Workflow – “Top 10” Tasks
Task Role Context/Screen
6. Train Test Administrators
Test Coordinator
Recommended: Practice in a lab settingusing training students, as appropriate.
7. Distribute logins to Test Administrators
Test Coordinator
DAS | Staff Management | Test Administrator Accounts | Test Administrator Roster
8. Print Student Login Tickets and distribute to Test Administrators
Test Coordinator
DAS | Student Management | Student Roster
9. Practice Test Window All September 3–27
10. Operational Test Window
All October 1–23
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