Kentucky PearsonAccess next Training

1. Image by Graphic Stock Kentucky PearsonAccessnextTraining • Spring 2019

2. Housekeeping • This presentation can be accessed from Skype • Submit questions through Skype Chat • Q&As will be gathered and available for later posting

3. Image by CanStock Photo Kentucky PearsonAccessnextTraining • 04-12 Overview • 13-21 Resources • 22-32 System Basics • 33-43 Setup • 44-79 Testing • 80-82 Reports • 83-85 Contact Info

4. Overview

5. Administrations • K-PREP Spring 2019 Administration • Grade 11 On-Demand Writing test • Grade 11 Science test • K-PREP Spring 2019 Grade 10 Field Test (April 15 – April 26) • Math test • Reading test

6. Test Sessions • To accommodate various technology needs, students may test on different days per content area. • Each content area (e.g. Mathematics) may be tested over multiple days. • Multiple test sessions may be scheduled each day for each content area. • Each student must complete the test in a single, continuous test session per content area.

7. Online Testing Components • PearsonAccessnext • Manage student data and online test sessions • Blue Secure site and brown Training site TestNav • Student test delivery engine • Technology staff will verify installation of • TestNav app on student testing devices

8. K-PREP Field Test Flowchart

9. Gr. 11 Online Testing Important Dates

10. Gr. 11 Online Testing Important Dates (continued)

11. Gr. 10 Online Testing Important Dates

12. Gr. 10 Online Testing Important Dates (continued)

13. Resources

14. PearsonAccessnext Launch Page • ky.pearsonaccessnext.com • Contact info and Related Links • Select Support > Documentationto access non-secure resources without signing in.

15. PearsonAccessnext Support Page • Webinar recordings, PDFs, PowerPoints, DAC/BAC Manual and Test Administrator Manual

16. PearsonAccessnext Training Site • “Sandbox” to practice test administration activities • Create sample students • Can be used by technology coordinators to run Infrastructure Trial https://trng-ky.pearsonaccessnext.com

17. PearsonAccessnext Online Support Site • Includes: • Checklist for testing • Manage users • Manage online tests • https://support.assessment.pearson.com/x/BYDy

18. PearsonAccessnext Training Modules • Learn concepts and processes of a test administration • Contains How-to videos for creating user accounts and test sessions

19. TestNav 8 Online Support Page • Includes: • system requirements for student testing devices • instructions for setup • troubleshooting steps • technical bulletins • Recently Updated section • https://support.assessment.pearson.com/x/BAACAQ

20. ProctorCache • Pearson-supplied software that can be downloaded on a local computer/server to help reduce the amount of bandwidth used for online testing.

21. Student Resources • TestNav Tutorials – Designed to help students become familiar with TestNav tools and navigation Image by CanStock Photo

22. PearsonAccessnext System Basics

23. Tasks • Create user accounts • Verify student registration and test assignments • Create test sessions • Manage and monitor test sessions • View Operational Reports

24. Sign In

25. Home Page

26. PearsonAccessnext Bar

27. Menu Bar and Drop-downs

28. Search • Search box helps to locate a specific record or information. • Type in the details of the information you are looking for. For example, to find Session A, type in the letter "S" or a partial/full session name in the session search text-box, and click Search.

29. Show All Results • Check boxes provide an option to select one or more records or tasks. • To find specific records or tasks, select one or more check boxes. • To find a complete list of records (as compared to searching for a specific record), use the Show all results option. 

30. Icons and Links • Click the information icon to see additional information. • Date icons provide access to a calendar. Click the date icon to select a date for a task. • Links take you to different areas within the system. Click a link to go to a different web page. For example, click the Forgot Username link to see instructions on how to get your username.

31. User Roles and Permissions List • Some features are only available to some user accounts. Each user account has a user role(s) and permissions associated with it. These permissions control the data the user can view and actions the user can perform. • The User Roles and Permissions List will be posted under Support > Documentation.

32. Roles and Tasks

33. Setup

34. Setup Actions • Students – view list of students • Organizations – building and district • Users – create and maintain user accounts • Orders & Shipment Tracking • TestNav Configurations – create set up for online testing

35. Search for Users • From Setup > Users

36. Select User

37. Create User

38. New Account E-mail • An email will be sent to the email address entered in the New User details screen. The email contains the Name, email address and Username of the new user, and the password parameters. The email also has a link for the new user to establish his/her initial password.

39. Students • From Setup > Students:

40. Create New Student

41. Register Students

42. Manage Student Tests

43. Manage Enrollments

44. Testing

45. Testing Actions • Student Tests – view and edit student tests • Sessions – create/edit/delete test sessions, add/remove students from test sessions • Students in Sessions – resume student tests, mark test complete

46. Student Tests • From Testing > Student Tests

47. Edit Student Tests • From Testing > Student Tests

48. Save Student Details • Updates can be made on the Details screen. After updates have been made, select the Save button.

49. Create Test Session • From Testing > Sessions, click the Select Tasks drop-down or the Start drop-down and then Create / Edit Test Sessions. Click Start.

50. Session Details Screen • Required fields are indicated by a red asterisk*.