Infrastructure trial test Test Nav & TestHear

Single point of installation and configuration changes Test Nav is installed on the local file server and not on every machine. Easier to implement in a large-scale testing environment Group Policy pushes a short cut to any computer located inside the FCAT OU. So hot swapping computers is much easier. Centralized location for log files All student log files are saved to the Test Nav folder on the file server as the primary save location and the root drive (C:\) of the local box as the secondary save location.

Wireless Networks Best Practices DO use a local installation of TestNav A local install for wireless testing increases the odds of success. Local installations reduce network traffic on access points to just test content and student responses. DO NOT overload access points with too many clients. The bandwidth curve of online testing is different than normal internet usage. Use common sense wireless networking principles and past wireless performance as a guide. Reducing the client to access point ratio for online testing can avoid the access point bottleneck. Dial *1 to ask a question

TestNav Installation Best Practices Disable Popup Blocking Software (for PearsonAccess) A pop-up blocker will block the pre-caching screens from opening on administrative workstations. Configure Applications that launch automatically Any applications that may automatically launch on a computer should be configured not to launch during testing sessions. Common applications that may launch automatically include: Anti-virus software performing automatic updates, Power management software on laptops warning of low batteries, Screen savers, and with Auto message notification. Dial *1 to ask a question

TestNav Installation Best Practices (contd.) Screen resolution All tests are authored to a screen resolution of 1024x768 so make sure that your testing machines are capable of 1024x768 resolution. Screen Resolutions below this setting will cause an error as TestNav tries to load the test. Screen Resolutions above this setting will cause the test to appear smaller than the available screen size. Dial *1 to ask a question

TestHear Software Must be installed on all computers to be used by students requiring computer-based accommodations (e.g., screen reader, zoom, color contrast, large print). Instructions will be provided in the 2012 CBT Accommodations Guide at Requires the same System Specifications as TestNav/Proctor Caching computers, with the exception of the Additional Specifications listed below. Dial *1 to ask a question Additional Specifications for TestHear (Accommodated Forms) TestHear will operate on Windows PC workstations and on Macintosh workstations that can run Windows and Mac OS 10.5 or later (e.g., via Boot Camp). TestHear will not work on Mac OS X TestHear requires one of the following browsers is installed on the workstation to be used for testing: -Internet Explorer 6 (do not use for accommodated forms with Zoom) -Internet Explorer 7 -Internet Explorer 8

Pre-Caching Test Content School assessment Coordinators are responsible for setting up test sessions in PearsonAccess, and Technology coordinators are responsible for pre- caching test content prior to testing. Test content will be available to be pre-cached at least one week prior to testing. Demonstration Configure browser settings Pre-cache test in PearsonAccess Dial *1 to ask a question

SDOC EOC Think Tank Key People will be centralized at district for testing emergencies during the FCAT window. District Techs will be deployed as needed to troubled sites.

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