Measured Progress ©2013 1 New Mexico iTest System Practice Test Training Fall 2013 Scott Duquette Technical Product Support

Measured Progress ©2013

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New Mexico iTest System Practice Test Training Fall 2013

Scott Duquette

Technical Product Support


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Training Topics

Help Desk Information iTest System Components

DAS PTW STW

Best Practices Training Test Administrators Resource Availability Technical Requirements Key Dates & Scheduling Q&A


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New Mexico Help DeskFor questions relating to policy or the New Mexico Standards Based Assessment in generalMonday–Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM MTExtended hours: March 3, 2014 – April 11, 2014, 7 AM to 5 PM [email protected]

Measured Progress Technical Product SupportFor questions relating to the iTest software or any technical issuesMonday–Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM MTExtended hours: December 10, 2013 – April 11, 2014, 7 AM to 5 PM MT877-676-6722 [email protected]

Help Desk Information


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Three web-based components requiring secure logins:Data Administration System (DAS)

Proctor Test Workstation (PTW)

Student Test Workstation (STW) Referred to as the kiosk

Introduction to iTest Components


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Data Administration System (DAS)https://nm.measuredprogress.org/dasAccess documentationAccess technical requirements and kiosk installation filesManage staff and student dataAssign tests to staff and studentsAssign read-aloud accommodations Print Student Login TicketsAccess reports

iTest Components – DAS


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Online Resources

DAS Welcome pageOnline Administration Materials

Quick Start Guide Show Me Videos Training Materials (including recordings of

previous training sessions)Administration Manuals (DFAs and TCMs)Technology page

Technical Requirements Installation files and instructions

Online HelpSystem Announcements


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Staff Management drop-down menuTest 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

Selected Items dropdown – delete Test Administrators or make them active or inactive



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Staff Management drop-down menu (continued)

Create New User page – create new Test Administrators Create user names and passwords for Test

Administrators Assign tests



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Student Management drop-down menuStudent 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/Edit Student page

Red Ticket icon – generate Student Login Tickets (PDF) that students use to log in to test

Selected Items dropdown – Print Student Login Tickets for selected students



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Student Management drop-down menu

(continued) Create/Edit Student page – create new

students Student Information – Enter demographic

information including state-assigned student identifier or SASID

Test Information – Tests are pre-assigned by grade (additional tests can be assigned manually, if needed)



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One of the three read-aloud accommodation codes must be selected for each student’s test, as appropriate

# 4 – Read-Aloud Test Items # 20 – Read-Aloud in English # 27 – Read-Aloud Test Items in Spanish

Read-Aloud Accommodation Options


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Reportingdrop-down menu Test Status Report page – PDF report shows test status of all students on rosters, broken out by session

1=tested/0=not tested



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Proctor Test Workstation (PTW)https://nm.measuredprogress.org/tds/proctorUsed by Test Administrators to administer tests to students

Start, pause, and end test sessions Monitor student progress during test Print test receipts

Allows Test Administrators to print a record of the students that participated in a particular test session

iTest Components – PTW


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You can toggle between test events, or test sessions, if you are administering 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)Accessed via a kiosk that must be installed onto each student computer

Prevents access to other programs or websitesUsed by students to take tests

Requires a secure login using Student Login Tickets

Use of virtual tools such as rulers, calculators, and/or Text-to-Speech

NOTE: A paper answer document will be used in conjunction with the STW for math, science, and writing. When administering the Practice Tests, please pass out scrap paper to simulate the use of a paper answer document.

iTest Components – STW


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Students should use the TTS tool for read-aloud to ensure standardization of test presentation and read-aloud policies

Students may choose the speed at which the text is read

Headphones should be distributed and the computer volume level should be adjusted prior to starting the kiosk

Text-to-Speech (TTS) Tool


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TTS is available on all training tests and all math, science, and writing tests of the SBA if the appropriate accommodation code (4, 20, or 27) is marked for the student prior to their login to each test

TTS is available for both the English and the Spanish tests

Text-to-Speech (TTS) Tool


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Download the STW from Measured Progress iServices§Go to http://iservices.measuredprogress.org

§From the state/contract dropdown menu, select New Mexico and click Enter

§On the next screen, New Mexico Online Services, click Online Test Resources

§Click the Technology button

Downloading the STW


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The Technology page is also accessible from the DAS home page

Save this page to your Favorites or Bookmarks if desired:https://nm.measuredprogress.org/das/support/nm/stw-portal.htm

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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WindowsThe STW will appear as a shortcut onthe desktop and will be added to the Start menu. Start the STW to get to the student login screen.

MacintoshThe 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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Best Practices

Configure network and download kiosk from iServices or the DAS

Simulate testing in advance Schedule labs in advance Take advantage of practice tests for both staff

and students


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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

Test Administrators are expected to administer the computer-based test in the same manner as the paper-based test

Training Test Administrators


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Training resources and help accessible via iServices or DAS Home Page:

*Operational testing only

Available Material Where? Description

Quick Start GuideOnline Administration Materials

A summary of basic facts and resources for all components of the test administration

STW-PTW Interaction VideoOnline Administration Materials

A brief video demonstration of the virtual interaction between the student and the proctor systems during a test session

Student Training VideoOnline Administration Materials

A brief video demonstration of the student system during a test session

Training PresentationsOnline Administration Materials

Recorded training presentation webinars

Directions for Administration (DFA)*

Administration Manuals

Grade-specific manuals, including scripts, used to administer the test

Test Coordinators Manual (TCM)*

Administration Manuals

Manual for District or School Test Coordinators listing test security measures and packing instructions

User GuideOnline Administration Materials

A complete guide to all components of the iTest system and the test administration

Online Help Feature DASA searchable version of the User Guide, located exclusively on the Data Administration System (DAS)

Training Test Administrators


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Technical Resources Lab meeting technical requirements including

network specifications Staff Engagement

Availability of Test Administrator(s) Technical Rep available during testing

Resource Availability


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Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP®, Vista®, or Windows 7 Macintosh® 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, or 10.8

Internet Browser – DAS/PTW Firefox® 17 ESR (Extended Support Release) Windows: Internet Explorer® 7, 8, 9, or 10 Macintosh: Safari® 5 or 6

Internet Browser – STW Firefox Portable Kiosk is installed with STW software

Memory Configurations 512 MB or greater minimum,

1 GB or greater recommended Internet Speed

Upload: 15 kbps per student Download: 55 kbps per student

Technical Requirements


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Key Dates & Scheduling

August 21, 2013 Introductory Training

September 19, 2013 Second Introductory Training

October 4, 2013 Technology Readiness Tool (TRT) and School Speed Test (SST) Deadline;Footprint Snapshot Collected by PED

October 14, 2013 iServices opens for access to online resources

October 14, 2013 – October 18, 2013

On-Site Technical Support & Training

October 16, 2013 DAS opens for Practice Testing

October 21, 2013 Practice Test Training

November 4, 2013 – November 8, 2013

On-Site Technical Support & Training

November 15, 2013 CBT or PBT Decision Deadline

February 3, 2014 Final Training prior to 2014 SBA Administration

March 3, 2014 – April 4, 2014

Operational Testing


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Q&A


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October 28, 20139–10 AM MT 4–5 PM MT

Q&A Sessions


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P.O. Box 1217, Dover, NH 03821-1217 | Web: MeasuredProgress.org | Office: 603.749.9102 It’s all about student learning. Period.

Thank you!

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Measured Progress ©2013 1 New Mexico iTest System Practice Test Training Fall 2013 Scott Duquette Technical Product Support