1. ePATS ePATS E LECTRONIC P RACTICE A SSESSMENT T OOLS for COMPUTER-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 a Spring 2013 CBT Most students will use the TestNav ePAT 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. Level of difficulty of items on the CBTs How a student will perform on the CBTs The content of ePATS will NOT accurately reflect:

6. Access to ePATS o ITSA/STST can deploy ePATs via LANDesk to any computer o ePAT software is independent of TestNav and can be used on any computer o 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. Script for each TestNav ePAT is provided at: www.pearsonaccess.com/fl www.pearsonaccess.com/fl Choose the “ePAT” tab Choose the “Resources” tab TestNav ePAT TestHear Accomodated ePAT Script for each TestHear accommodated ePAT is provided at: www.pearsonaccess.com/flwww.pearsonaccess.com/fl Choose the “ePAT” tab Choose the “Resources” tab

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