1. Online Testing in Tennessee: Taking the Next Step

2. Agenda Welcome – TDOE Staff Member
Introductions and Overview – Steven Branson, Pearson
What’s New With TestNav 7.5
Overview of Technology Topics – Trent Workman, Pearson
ePATs
What is Perspective? – Steven Branson, Pearson
Recap of TestNav 7.5 and Upcoming Events
Q&A
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3. Overview of Online Testing in Tennessee
Gateway online program started in Spring 2010 for students falling under the former graduation requirements
Currently testing on the 6.9 version of the TestNav test delivery engine.
Includes regular forms and audio forms. Large print continues to be administered via paper tests
Began multiple windows within an administration in Fall 2010
In Spring 2011, all testers are now considered “repeat testers” (i.e. no students take Gateway for the first time)
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4. Changes for Gateway Fall 2011:
Spring 2010-Summer 2011
TestNav 6.9 ends with the Summer 2011 administration. Systems will have a small gap in testing to transition to TestNav 7.5.
Two windows per administration
Students allowed to test once during a window
Fall 2011 – on
Transition to TestNav 7.5 October 2011
One window per administration; the administration will last the approximate length of a typical semester
Students allowed to test multiple times but must receive remedial instruction in between test attempts
PDFs of Practice Tests used to be available on TDOE website. Previously three practice items per subject were available online to practice tools. Now full length Practice Tests will be available as online scorable ePATs.
Students will be provided with new resources for remediation via Pearson Perspective
System Check Tool
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5. New test delivery opportunities
The Pearson computer-based testing solution consists of two primary components.
PearsonAccess is the assessment management system used by educators to manage computer-based testing activities (e.g., managing student data, viewing reports, etc.).
TestNav is the test delivery system used by students.
TestNav integrates with PearsonAccess to provide a comprehensive assessment solution.
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6. Browser-based test delivery technology
The next-generation TestNav (7.5) is a “zero-footprint” browser-based test delivery system that requires no download or installation by Tennessee technology coordinators.
TestNav lowers the labor required to implement and maintain the test delivery system. TestNav installs its components when the student launches it to take a test, and removes its components once the test is over.
Compatible with industry-standard browsers and works in Windows and Apple environments.
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7. Browser-based TestNav
Client-based TestNav
Browser-based TestNav
Offers more control over the delivery system, but higher labor costs of implementing and maintaining the software across a large number of computer labs.
Offers less control over the delivery system, but much lower labor costs to implement and maintain.
Zero-footprint - the TestNav applet downloads when TestNav is launched. Requires no additional work from system/school technology personnel
Centralized configuration through PearsonAccess portal allows TestNav configuration from any location
Must maintain compatibility with standards and releases of 3rd party technology
Software must be installed and maintained on every computer
Software updates typically require additional work from system/school technology personnel
Installed application includes all necessary 3rd party software (e.g., Java, Flash)
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8. TestNav 7.5 Reading Passage Interface
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9. TestNav 7.5 Reading Paired Passages
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10. TestNav 7.5 Reading Passage with Audio Box
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11. Technology Topics for TestNav 7.5
Trent Workman, Pearson
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12. TestNav System Requirements
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13. System Check for TestNav
System Check helps system and school technology personnel better assess the overall “readiness” of their local network for online testing. It checks 3rd party software and screen resolution to ensure the minimum requirements are met.
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14. TestNav Proctor Caching
Proctor caching is Pearson-supplied software that is used in conjunction with TestNav to reduce bandwidth requirements for school or system networks and accelerate the delivery of test content.
Proctor Caching enhances the performance of existing technology in schools. No additional hardware is required.
Test content is served from a local computer instead of traveling from Pearson over the Internet. Proctor Caching enables smooth delivery of large numbers of student tests — even in a low-bandwidth network environment.
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15. Benefit of Proctor Caching
When testing begins, multiple streams of identical, redundant data can clog up and overwhelm the system or school network
When properly used, caching or proxy solutions can reduce the load of data traffic that online assessments place on the network capacity
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16. Early Warning System
TestNav is designed to tolerate interruptions in Internet service and to safeguard against lost or inaccurate student response data.
The Early Warning System (EWS) is integrated functionality that gives TestNav a high degree of fault tolerance and provides additional fail-safes in the event of unexpected network disruptions during online testing
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17. Early Warning System (EWS)
Purpose
Keep the online testing environment tamper free
Common EWS triggers
Anti-virus, auto-updates, screensavers, software update messages, etc.
Student tries to access something outside the online testing environment
Best practices
Turn off updates, screensavers, etc.
Install the manufacturer’s monitor and/or graphics drivers
Generic drivers sometimes prevent EWS messages from being properly displayed
Gray/blue/white screens
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18. Electronic Practice Assessment Tools (ePATs)
The existing Gateway Practice Tests have been converted to Electronic Practice Assessments Tools (ePATs).
The new ePATS will provide a student score report showing how many items the student answered correctly but they are not suitable for predicting how students will perform on a test. However, they may help familiarize students with the format and tools of the test.
Opportunities to practice the read-aloud function will be available prior to testing for students whose IEPs allow for read aloud or prompting accommodations.
ePATs are delivered using the same TestNav interface as operational tests.
All minimum system requirements that apply to TestNav also apply to ePATs.
Note: Internet connection is needed to run TestNav 7.5 based ePATs.
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19. What is Perspective?
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20. What is Perspective?
is an online tool designed by Pearson to provide students and teachers with specific resources for remediation and enrichment.
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21. TN Perspective Educator Home Page
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22. TN Perspective Family Home Page
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23. What is a Learning Locator™?
Learning Locator™ is the mechanism that connects student performance on an assessment to learning materials specifically chosen to help students succeed. A Learning Locator is printed on the Gateway Class Report and IPR.
Each subject tested will have its own Learning Locator associated with the student’s results. On the Perspective website, parents and students can enter the Learning Locator and access resources personalized to that student’s needs.
Recommended resources are organized by state objectives or standards. Students can work through the resources on their own or as directed by their teacher or family member.
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24. Learning Locator on the Class Report
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25. Learning Locator on Individual Profile Report
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26. Entering a Learning Locator from the Student Report
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27. Example of Learning Locator for a Math Strand
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28. Recap of TestNav 7.5 and Upcoming Events
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29. System Support for the TestNav 7.5 Transition
Following the end of Gateway Summer 2011, systems will have ~6 weeks before the next administration:
System Check tool will be available
Proctor Caching can start in late September
Additional Resources for TestNav 7.5 available on PearsonAccess
Pre-recorded trainings, including new online modules
User’s Guides and other manuals will be updated
Training Site on PearsonAccess will be updated
All available on September 16, 2011
Other Trainings
WebEx Trainings for System Testing and Technology Coordinators – September 26-30, 9:00 am CT and 1:00 pm CT each day
9:00 am Technology related, 1:00 pm Administration related
Customer Support Center:
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30. Topics to be covered in WebEx Trainings
Technology Trainings:
Transition from TestNav 6.9 to 7.5
Provide information on the new features of 7.5
Review new ePATs
Proctor caching
System check tool
Administration Trainings:
Review of the updates for TestNav 7.5
Test session management
How to use Perspective and Learning Locator codes
Updates made to PearsonAccess
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31. Who to Contact for Online Gateway Testing Issues?
Contact the TDOE for issues on:
Report of Irregularities (RI)
Policy Questions
Contact Pearson for issues on:
Request Level 2 for any issues that impact student testing
SDU upload
Adding Students to PearsonAccess
ePATs and Practice Tests
Creating Test Sessions
Managing Test Sessions
Authorization Tickets
Proctor Caching
Functionality of TestNav
Resume a Test
Mark Test Complete
Audio Forms
Accessing Reports
Perspective
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32. Contact Information for Pearson and the TDOE
Contact the Pearson Customer Support Center at
(888) or at
Contact the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) at (615)
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33. Questions and Comments?
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34. Thank you attending today’s session.
Have a great day!
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