Online Assessment Update 1

NCTest Web application for online testing built using Google Web Toolkit Technology enhanced (drag/drop), constructed response (English II), and numerical entry items (math gridded- response) Student-controlled audio Online tools such as flag, highlight, strike, and reset

North Carolina Testing Program Online Assessments End-of-Course (EOC) Biology, English II and Math I NCEXTEND2 EOC Biology, English II and Math I EOG Science Grades 5 & 8 NCEXTEND2 EOG Science Grades 5 & 8 NCEXTEND2 ELA/Reading Grades 3-8 NCEXTEND2 Math Grades 3-8

Number of Completed EOC and Science Online Assessments (37,243) ( 79,082 ) (34,017)

Secure Platforms Required for NCTest Must use a secure platform to access NCTest Secure web browser for Windows and OS X (desktop or laptop computers) iPad App Android App NCDPI-approved Chromebook settings and login process

Secure Web Browser Secure web browser for Windows and OS X (desktop or laptop computers) {available now}  Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and Mac OS  Keyboard and mouse/touchpad required for Windows 8  Windows RT is not supported  Must be downloaded by the LEA TC and shared with LEA technology staff to install  Options include downloading to the server or to portable media.

Apps for iPads and Android Devices Free through the app stores Available for Classcape users in late August Updated version will be available in October for NCTest (EOC assessments, tutorial, online released forms)

Chromebooks NCDPI-approved settings and login process Reference Chrome Device Management in the NCTest Support document at

Virtual Environment & BYOD Virtual Environment  Machines managed remotely or locally meeting minimum technical requirements are permitted Bring Your Own Device  Must have a plan addressing security concerns  Ability to monitor device use, install/uninstall programs or apps for testing, secure before and after testing as needed  Must have an Acceptable Use Policy

Technical Requirements for NCTest v4 Review the technical requirements at –NCTest Capacity Testing Architecture, Methodology, and Results (ITNG) –Designing and Building a Campus Wireless Network (bandwidth footprint and best practices for wireless networking) –Functionality restrictions required for use of iPads for online testing using NCTest Detailed document secure platforms entitled NCTest Support available at