Computer-Based Testing Let’s Practice!

Everyone will use a laptop Once you have yours, turn it on and open a browser that is NOT Chrome.

Follow these steps to Computer-Based Testing..  First, go to fsassessments.org

Follow these steps to Computer-Based Testing..  First, go to fsassessments.org  Second, click on the link for ‘Students and Parents’

Follow these steps to Computer-Based Testing..  First, go to fsassessments.org  Second, click on the link for ‘Students and Parents’  Third, click the link for ‘Training Tests’

Follow these steps to Computer-Based Testing..  First, go to fsassessments.org  Second, click on the link for ‘Students and Parents’  Third, click the link for ‘Training Tests’  Finally, click the link that says ‘Take the Computer-Based Training Test’

You should now be on a page that looks like this:

Once you have signed in as a GUEST  Select GRADE 7 from the drop down menu

Once you have signed in as a GUEST  Select GRADE 7 from the drop down menu  Next, choose the last option: ‘Start Grades 7-8 Mathematics Training Test’

Once you have signed in as a GUEST  Select GRADE 7 from the drop down menu  Next, choose the last option: ‘Start Grades 7-8 Mathematics Training Test’  Now you have some choices.  Try one now to see if it works for you.

Once you have signed in as a GUEST  Select GRADE 7 from the drop down menu  Next, choose the last option: ‘Start Grades 7-8 Mathematics Training Test’  Now you have some choices.  Try one now to see if it works for you.  ‘Masking’ means you can block out some of the content. If you do this on paper tests, turn masking on.

Once you have signed in as a GUEST  Select GRADE 7 from the drop down menu  Next, choose the last option: ‘Start Grades 7- 8 Mathematics Training Test’  Now you have some choices.  Try one now to see if it works for you.  ‘Masking’ means you can block out some of the content. If you do this on paper tests, turn masking on.  There are zoom options on the test, but if you prefer larger fonts, enlarge print size now.

The next screen asks you to confirm your text/background choice

 If you like you selection, choose ‘Start Test’

The next screen asks you to confirm your text/background choice  If you like you selection, choose ‘Start Test’  If not, go back and choose a different configuration.

Now you should be on the page titled: Test Instructions and Help

 You can access this screen at any time during the test but clicking the [?] question mark icon.

Now you should be on the page titled: Test Instructions and Help  You can access this screen at any time during the test but clicking the [?] question mark icon.  Take a moment to read through the descriptions.

Now you should be on the page titled: Test Instructions and Help  You can access this screen at any time during the test but clicking the [?] question mark icon.  Take a moment to read through the descriptions.  Now click ‘Begin Test’

Take a few minutes to explore the buttons on the top of the page and in the problem… Can you find the calculator? Can you find the formula sheet?

Test-taking tips  Flag problems you are unsure of and come back  Ask yourself, ‘What do I know about this problem?’  Chances are you know something, work from there.  Plug in numbers (try something!)  But then check to see if it makes sense.

There are 5 minutes left in class, logout of your test and return your laptop.  Pick up an index card and complete the following sentence:  ‘Something I am unsure about in Computer- Based testing is…..’

List 3 things you can do during a test to refocus yourself:

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