1. 2018 Spring Science SBA CBT Training Webinar February 5, 2018
iTester™
William Kinnison, eMetric

2. SBA Computer Based Testing
Science SBA Portal:
Test Administration System
Science SBA Kiosk:
Student Test Delivery System
SBA Computer Based Testing

3. SBA Computer Based Testing
New Mexico Science SBA Portal & Kiosk Components
Online System
Portal
User
Management
Test Administration Management
Site Setup
Students
Classes
Tests
Dashboard
Kiosk
Windows and Mac
iOS and Chrome App
Practice Test
Browser
SBA Computer Based Testing

4. SBA Computer Based Testing
Test Preparation Process
DTCs create new user accounts
New/current users confirm log-in
ITCs
Review Kiosk Installation Guide
Download & install kiosk on test devices
Conduct integrated Site Readiness Test
Certify site is ready to test
DTC/STC
Add/Edit/Transfer Students
Assign accommodations
Create classes
Assign classes to tests (Test Sessions)
SBA Computer Based Testing
DTC/STC/TA
Review test session (Classes and Accommodations)
Print Student Log-in tickets
Students
Launch kiosk
Log-in and test

5. SBA Computer Based Testing
Test Preparation Process
DTCs create new user accounts
New/current users confirm log-in
ITCs
Review Kiosk Installation Guide
Download & install kiosk on test devices
Conduct integrated Site Readiness Test
Certify site is ready to test
DTC/STC
Add/Edit/Transfer Students
Assign accommodations
Create classes
Assign classes to tests (Test Sessions)
SBA Computer Based Testing
DTC/STC/TA
Review test session (Classes and Accommodations)
Print Student Log-in tickets
Students
Launch kiosk
Log-in and test

6. SBA Computer Based Testing
Science SBA Portal Overview
SBA Computer Based Testing
Test Administration Management
Portal Accounts and
User Management

7. SBA Computer Based Testing
Portal: Changes for Spring 2018
New url:
Extended daily test window (7:00am-9:00pm)
New password requirements
Minimum of 8 characters
Maximum of 32 characters
One uppercase letter
One lowercase letter
One special character (~ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + - = { } | [ ] : " ; ' < > ? ,)
One number
Site Readiness Test Improvements
Bulk Export of Student Accommodations
Export Test Status Filtering
Class Upload
SBA Computer Based Testing

8. SBA Computer Based Testing
Portal: Access
Go to
Available 22 Jan
Browser Specifications
ChromeTM 64 or newer
Firefox® 56 or newer
Safari® 9 or newer
Internet Explorer® 11
Microsoft EdgeTM
SBA Computer Based Testing

9. SBA Computer Based Testing
Portal: Access
Already have a user account?
Continue to use it!
Don’t have an account yet?
District Test Coordinators must create all other portal users within the Portal
Users will receive automated with username and temporary password from
SBA Computer Based Testing

10. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Test Administration Management
Students
Classes
Site Readiness
Tests
SBA Computer Based Testing

11. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Administration: Students
Students Loaded from State Pre-ID
22 Jan – 9 Feb: Demo Students in Portal
12-16 Feb: Portal Closed
19 Feb: State Pre-ID loaded in Portal
26 Feb: Tests available in Portal to schedule
Notes:
Can be added manually if not included in Pre-ID
Cannot edit state student ID if its entered wrong
Can be transferred between schools and districts
DTCs can transfer between schools in same district
MP help desk can transfer between districts
Must have accommodations assigned
SBA Computer Based Testing

12. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Administration: Classes
Groups of one or more students who will take a test
Notes:
Separate class needed for English and Spanish Testers
Students can be assigned to more than one class!
Classes cannot be deleted once they have been saved
SBA Computer Based Testing

13. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Administration: Test Sessions
Access Session Access Codes
Review Accommodations and Forms (TTS)
Print test tickets with students’ usernames and passwords
Monitor test sessions
SBA Computer Based Testing
Also the download test sessions summary feature.

14. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Administration: DTC Tools
Monitor test sessions
District-level dashboard for monitoring testing at district level (DTC Only)
Download list of students with their test completion status by school/test (DTC and STC)
SBA Computer Based Testing
Not real time – previous days data going back to day 1

15. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
SBA Computer Based Testing

16. SBA Computer Based Testing
Test Preparation Process
DTCs create new user accounts
New/current users confirm log-in
ITCs
Review Kiosk Installation Guide
Download & install kiosk on test devices
Conduct integrated Site Readiness Test
Certify site is ready to test
DTC/STC
Add/Edit/Transfer Students
Assign accommodations
Create classes
Assign classes to tests (Test Sessions)
SBA Computer Based Testing
DTC/STC/TA
Review test session (Classes and Accommodations)
Print Student Log-in tickets
Students
Launch kiosk
Log-in and test

17. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk Overview
Kiosk Application
Available on Windows and Mac
Tablet Application
Available on iPads and Chromebooks
Browser (practice test only)
Available on Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge
SBA Computer Based Testing
New kiosks are required for Spring 2018!

18. SBA Computer Based Testing
Kiosk: New Features
New Practice Test url:
New Text-to-Speech Controls
TTS Text Selection
TTS Rate Selection
Screen Zoom Increments Changed
Local Response Storage Available on Chromebooks
SBA Computer Based Testing

19. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Requirements
System Requirements – All Hardware
Connectivity
Must be able to connect to the internet via wired or wireless networks
Screen Size
9.7” screen size or larger/ “10-inch class” tablets or larger
Screen Resolution
1024 X 768
Browsers (Practice Test ONLY)
Chrome™ 64 or newer
Firefox® 56 or newer
Safari® 9 or newer
Internet Explorer® 11
Microsoft Edge™ or newer
Headphone/Earphone/Ear Buds
Headphones/earphones/ear buds are required for students who have a text-to-speech accommodation
SBA Computer Based Testing

20. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Desktop and Laptop Specific Requirements
CPU
1.2 GHz
Memory
2 GB
Input Device
Keyboard – wired or wireless/Bluetooth® mouse or touchpad
Windows® operating system
Windows 7, 8.1, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Mac OS® operating system
10.9 – (64-bit only)
Tablet/Netbook/2-in-1 Specific Requirements
iPad®
11.2.5
Chromebook™ notebook computer
Chrome OSTM 61 – 63
Windows-based tablets/netbooks/2-in-1
Windows 8.1, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
SBA Computer Based Testing

21. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Requirements
iPad users: use Automatic Assessment Configuration
iPad users: external keyboard is optional
Windows users: MSI available for distribution using GPOs
SBA Computer Based Testing
Guided Access was used previously
Disables spell check, predictive text, etc…
Students testing on devices that do not meet the Student Workstation Specifications are likely to encounter performance-related issues during testing.
Technology Guidelines may be updated throughout the test administration window as new operating systems are released and tested. Do not update your test device OS until the Technology Guidelines has been updated.

22. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk Overview: Network Access
Beginning of Test:
Authenticate login
Download test content
SBA Computer Based Testing
End of Test:
1. Submit responses for scoring
What happens if a student loses network connection in the middle of a test?

23. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
45-90sec A D B C
Stored Response Folder A D B C
SBA Computer Based Testing
Pause, log out is OK, A D B C

24. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
What if a student finishes a test but has no network connection? A D B C A D B C
SBA Computer Based Testing
Turn In
Pause, log out is OK,

25. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
If you experience a technical issue, do not change testing Devices in the middle of a test session unless the help desk tells you to! A D B C
Computer 1
Item 1
SBA Computer Based Testing
Pause, log out is OK, A D B C
Computer 2
Item 1

26. SBA Computer Based Testing
Enabling access to local stored response folder on Chrome
NEW!
SBA Computer Based Testing
In the Device Settings section, scroll to User Data (Erase all local user info, settings, and state after each sign-out) field, select Do not erase all local data from the drop-down list.

27. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Site Readiness Testing
Review installation guide available at sba.onlinehelp.measuredprogress.org
Download new kiosks from Science SBA Portal
Download apps from Apple app store (search for SBA Science)
Install Kiosk on all testing devices
You do not un-install previous versions of the Kiosk!
Conduct Site Readiness Testing on all device configurations
Certify site ready for online testing
SBA Computer Based Testing

28. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Site Readiness Testing
SBA Computer Based Testing

29. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Site Readiness Testing
SBA Computer Based Testing

30. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Site Readiness Testing
SBA Computer Based Testing

31. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Site Readiness Testing
NEW!
SBA Computer Based Testing

32. SBA Computer Based Testing
Kiosk: Site Readiness Testing
SBA Computer Based Testing

33. SBA Computer Based Testing
Kiosk: Site Readiness Testing
SBA Computer Based Testing

34. SBA Computer Based Testing
Kiosk: Site Readiness Testing
SBA Computer Based Testing

35. SBA Computer Based Testing
Kiosk: Site Readiness Testing
SBA Computer Based Testing

36. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Taking a Test
SBA Computer Based Testing
If the kiosk is out-of-date, an alert will be displayed

37. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Taking a Test
SBA Computer Based Testing

38. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Taking a Test
SBA Computer Based Testing

39. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Taking a Test
SBA Computer Based Testing

40. SBA Computer Based Testing
Kiosk: Taking a Test
SBA Computer Based Testing

41. SBA Computer Based Testing
Kiosk: Taking a Test
SBA Computer Based Testing

42. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Universal Tools
Name
Tool Icon
Sketch & Highlight
Note Pad
Reference Sheet (Spanish Only)
SBA Computer Based Testing
If they pause test, these will not be saved!
Sketch and Highlight Tool is NOT available on constructed response items

43. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Accommodations
Name
Tool Icon
Answer Masking
Guideline
Screen Zoom
Reverse Contrast
Color Contrast
General Masking
Text-to-Speech
SBA Computer Based Testing
NEW!

44. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Text to Speech
The Science SBA Kiosk uses the default voice set on the student’s workstation.
See Kiosk Installation Guide for specific steps on how to change the default voice.
Assign all student text-to-speech accommodations PRIOR to student logging into tests.
SBA Computer Based Testing

45. SBA Computer Based Testing
Kiosk: Spanish Test
Schedule for separate Spanish Test
Ensure Student changes Kiosk to Spanish version before they log-in
Spanish TTS Accommodation
Ensure Spanish TTS is selected
Use Cepstral Software
SBA Computer Based Testing
Switch between English and Spanish

46. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Test Turn-In
Steps
Button to Click
On the last item, students click Finish.
On the test review screen, students click Turn In.
Below the confirmation question, students click Turn In.
Student returns to test section selection page and may select the next section or click Exit to exit the kiosk.
SBA Computer Based Testing

47. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Proctor Password
Type of Password
Utilization
Entered By
Student Password
Used to log the student into the appropriate test
Student
Session Access Code
Used to log the student into the appropriate session of the test
Proctor Password**
Used to log the student into the appropriate session (section) of the test if the student began the session, paused for longer than 20 minutes, and needs to resume the session, or if student is inactive for more than an hour.
Proctor
SBA Computer Based Testing
Proctor password must be kept confidential.

48. SBA Computer Based Testing
9/20/2018
Kiosk: Proctor Password
SBA Computer Based Testing

49. SBA Computer Based Testing
Spring 2018 Science SBA CBT Practice Test
For the Spring Science SBA test, users will be able to practice test in three modes:
Kiosk-based using Demo students in Portal
Kiosk-based using single user name/password
Browser-based using single user name/password
NEW!
Practice Testing with Demo Students
Practice Testing with Single User Name and Password
Must use the device (e.g., computer, tablet, etc.) that has the iTester kiosk installed
Can access it by launching browser and going to
Or by launching the kiosk and clicking on the practice test option on the log in screen.
Or via the NM Help & Support Page:
Practice test period: Jan 22 – Feb 9, 2018
Practice test period: Jan 22 – March 30, 2018
Can practice using all accommodations and tools
TTS and Zoom accommodations and Spanish localization are not unavailable when accessing the Practice test using a browser.
SBA Computer Based Testing

50. SBA Computer Based Testing
Spring 2018 Science SBA CBT Practice Test Kiosk with Single User Name/Password
NEW!
SBA Computer Based Testing

51. SBA Computer Based Testing
Spring 2018 Science SBA CBT Practice Test Kiosk with Single User Name/Password
NEW!
SBA Computer Based Testing

52. SBA Computer Based Testing
Accessing the Single User Name/Password Spring Practice Test Browser url:
There is one single username and password for each grade of the web and practice kiosk practice test.
Grade
English Practice Test Username
Spanish Practice
Test Username
Single
Password 4
G4english
G4spanish
Practice 7
G7english
G7spanish HS
HSenglish
HSspanish
SBA Computer Based Testing
If you wish for your students to practice with specific accommodations, use the kiosk-based practice testing environment with a practice test set-up in the portal.

53. SBA Computer Based Testing
iTester Help and Support
Help Guides
Kiosk Installation Guide
Portal User Guide
Test Administrator Technology Guide
Technical Guide for Spanish Language Support
Support Desk
Call-in Information Sheet
SBA Computer Based Testing

54. SBA Computer Based Testing
Questions?
SBA Computer Based Testing