1. New Mexico iTest System Practice Test Training Fall 2013
4/5/2017
New Mexico iTest System Practice Test Training Fall 2013
Scott Duquette
Technical Product Support

2. 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

3. Help Desk Information New Mexico Help Desk
For questions relating to policy or the New Mexico Standards Based Assessment in general
Monday–Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM MT
Extended hours: March 3, 2014 – April 11, 2014, 7 AM to 5 PM MT
Measured Progress Technical Product Support
For questions relating to the iTest software or any technical issues
Extended hours: December 10, 2013 – April 11, 2014, 7 AM to 5 PM MT

4. Introduction to iTest Components
Three web-based components requiring secure logins:
Data Administration System (DAS)
Proctor Test Workstation (PTW)
Student Test Workstation (STW)
Referred to as the kiosk

5. iTest Components – DAS Data Administration System (DAS)
Access documentation
Access technical requirements and kiosk installation files
Manage staff and student data
Assign tests to staff and students
Assign read-aloud accommodations
Print Student Login Tickets
Access reports

6. Online Resources DAS Welcome page Online 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 Help
System Announcements

7. iTest Components – DAS Staff Management drop-down menu
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iTest Components – DAS
Staff Management drop-down menu
Test 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

8. iTest Components – DAS Staff Management drop-down menu (continued)
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iTest Components – DAS
Staff Management drop-down menu (continued)
Create New User page – create new Test Administrators
Create user names and passwords for Test Administrators
Assign tests

9. iTest Components – DAS Student Management drop-down menu
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iTest Components – DAS
Student Management drop-down menu
Student 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

10. iTest Components – DAS Student Management drop-down menu (continued)
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iTest Components – DAS
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)

11. Read-Aloud Accommodation Options
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Read-Aloud Accommodation Options
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

12. iTest Components – DAS Reporting drop-down menu
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iTest Components – DAS
Reporting drop-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

13. iTest Components – PTW Proctor Test Workstation (PTW)
Used 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

14. Administering Multiple Sessions
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

15. iTest Components – STW Student Test Workstation (STW)
Accessed via a kiosk that must be installed onto each student computer
Prevents access to other programs or websites
Used 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.

16. Text-to-Speech (TTS) Tool
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

17. Text-to-Speech (TTS) Tool
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

18. Downloading the STW Download the STW from Measured Progress iServices
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Downloading the STW
Download the STW from Measured Progress iServices
Go to
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

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Downloading the STW
The Technology page is also accessible from the DAS home page
Save this page to your Favorites or Bookmarks if desired:
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

20. Starting the STW Windows
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Starting the STW
Windows
The STW will appear as a shortcut on the desktop and will be added to the Start menu. Start the STW to get to the student login screen.
Macintosh
The 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

21. 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

22. Training Test Administrators
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Training Test Administrators
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

23. Training Test Administrators
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Training Test Administrators
Training resources and help accessible via iServices or DAS Home Page:
*Operational testing only
Available Material
Where?
Description
Quick Start Guide
Online Administration Materials
A summary of basic facts and resources for all components of the test administration
STW-PTW Interaction Video
A brief video demonstration of the virtual interaction between the student and the proctor systems during a test session
Student Training Video
A brief video demonstration of the student system during a test session
Training Presentations
Recorded training presentation webinars
Directions for Administration (DFA)*
Administration Manuals
Grade-specific manuals, including scripts, used to administer the test
Test Coordinators Manual (TCM)*
Manual for District or School Test Coordinators listing test security measures and packing instructions
User Guide
A complete guide to all components of the iTest system and the test administration
Online Help Feature
DAS
A searchable version of the User Guide, located exclusively on the Data Administration System (DAS)

24. Resource Availability
Technical Resources
Lab meeting technical requirements including network specifications
Staff Engagement
Availability of Test Administrator(s)
Technical Rep available during testing

25. Technical Requirements
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

26. Key Dates & Scheduling August 21, 2013 Introductory Training
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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
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

27. Q&A

28. Q&A Sessions
October 28, 2013
9–10 AM MT
4–5 PM MT

29. Thank you!