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ePATS E LECTRONIC P RACTICE A SSESSMENT T OOLS for COMPUTER-BASED TESTS (CBTs)

ePATS E LECTRONIC P RACTICE A SSESSMENT T OOLS for COMPUTER-BASED TESTS (CBTs). ePATS. Designed to support and enhance student preparation for Florida's CBTs P rovide students with direct exposure to the format and structure of test items. Who is required to use ePATS ?.

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ePATS E LECTRONIC P RACTICE A SSESSMENT T OOLS for COMPUTER-BASED TESTS (CBTs)

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  1. ePATSELECTRONIC PRACTICE ASSESSMENT TOOLS forCOMPUTER-BASED TESTS (CBTs)

  2. ePATS • Designed to support and enhance student preparation for Florida's CBTs • Provide students with direct exposure to the format and structure of test items

  3. Who is required to use ePATS? • FDOE requires that ALL students who participate in aSpring 2013 CBT • Most students will use the TestNavePAT • Students with IEP or 504 Plan that require certain accommodations, will use the TestHear accommodated ePAT

  4. When are the ePATS taken? • Students must take an ePAT practice test for every CBT they will take, no later than THREE weeks before the actual CBT administration • Students retaking an assessment (same grade/subject), are NOT required to retake the ePAT for that grade/subject

  5. The content of ePATS will NOT accurately reflect: • Level of difficulty of items on the CBTs • How a student will perform on the CBTs

  6. Access to ePATS • ITSA/STST can deploy ePATs via LANDesk to any computer • ePATsoftware is independent of TestNavand can be used on any computer • ITSA/STST can submit a HEAT work order or call the IT Service Desk (PX 44100/242-4100) for support

  7. Access to ePATS • Access to ePats outside the District network • www.pearsonaccess.com/fl • >> “ePAT” tab • >> “Practice Assessment Tools” tab • Instructions under “How to Install ePATS”

  8. TestNavePAT Script for each TestNavePAT is provided at: www.pearsonaccess.com/fl • Choose the “ePAT” tab • Choose the “Resources” tab TestHearAccomodatedePAT • Script for each TestHear accommodated ePAT is provided at: www.pearsonaccess.com/fl • Choose the “ePAT” tab • Choose the “Resources” tab

  9. Dr. Carla P. KendallManager of Online Assessments (561) 969-5822 or PX: 45822carla.kendall@palmbeachschools.org Questions

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