Compass Workshop Central Region Tech Prep Center January 7, 2015

 Secondary schools in the region can test students at their local schools using regional testing center units at no cost to the district  Central Region Tech Prep Center Colleges can access student scores to eliminate duplicate testing (NC State, COTC, Marion Tech, CSCC)  Currently around 44,000 units for use  Compass contact updates by school/district Central Region Testing Center Overview

 Web-based test environment, no workstation install required  A wide variety of examinee registration options  System "heartbeat" ​ monitor to gauge system performance  Customizable course placement rules and messaging  Full-service proctor dashboard screen  Call Proctor for help feature to allow examinee to request help from the proctor  Create custom local tests and settings  Automated file import and drop off for Student Information Systems using secure FTP server and.csv file transfer New Features of ACT Compass 5.0

PC/WindowsMac Processor 1.6 GHz x86- compatible Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz (only Intel-based Macs supported) RAM512 MB1 GB Operating System Windows XP (SP3) Vista Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.5 or higher Web Browser IE 10 and 11 Firefox 26 Chrome 32 Safari 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 Firefox 26 Chrome 32 Recommended Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 or higher Network Speed At least 100 MBPS at school and at least 256 KBPS per student testing Technical Requirements

Updates Since our Last Meeting and after Attending the National Compass Conference  Content has changed along with testing adaptivity  Testing time has significantly increased  Operations have changed (dashboard, admissions ticket)  Score print capability has changed  Cost of test packages has changed  Final deadline to convert to 5.0 is August 31, 2015  Current eCompass and 5.0 can be used simultaneously however test results and reports are separate in each system

New Unit Usage ACT eCompassACT Compass units for demographicsNo demographic unit cost 1.0 units per test for Math, Reading, Writing 1.0 units for each domain within Math 1.0 units each for Reading and Writing tests 3.5 units for eWrite2.5 units for eWrite Cost per test retake: 0.5 units Cost per test retake: original unit cost of test

How does this impact us?  Need to review current test packages to see if they need updated before entering them into the new 5.0 system  Routing rules may need updated  Additional training with your test center proctors  Additional staffing in your test centers?  Can begin testing in the new system while testing in the current eCompass system

  Use your current eCompass log-in Review of Current Test Packages in eCompass

 Video-11.html Video-11.html Proctor Dashboard

 Video-7.html Video-7.html Creating Examinees and Test Registration

Admission Ticket

 Use your new log-in—sent to you prior to this meeting  !/login !/login Review of the New 5.0 System

 Individual Student Report (ISR)  SSR (Single Student Record)  MSR (Multiple Student Record)  Examinees List Report  Course Placement Report  Test Activity (by test package, by test) Report  Unit Usage Report  Examinee Demographic Report Reports Available in Compass 5.0

 Resources  Quick Start Guides  Resources provided in the new 5.0 system  ACT Compass 5 User Network  Customer support number through ACT  Announcements section on 5.0 log-in page ACT Compass® Migration

Resources

*Quick Start Guides and Instructional Videos Available *Common Questions and Answers

 How many units should we transition to the new 5.0 system now?  When will you begin using the new system?  Further training needed? Group Discussion