Transcript Online Assessment

Online Assessment
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NCTest
• Web application for online testing built using
Google Web Toolkit
• Technology enhanced (drag/drop),
constructed response (English II), and
numerical entry items (math griddedresponse)
• Student-controlled audio
• Online tools such as flag, highlight, strike,
and reset
North Carolina Testing Program
Online Assessments
• End-of-Course (EOC) Biology, English II and
Math I
• NCEXTEND2 EOC Biology, English II and Math I
• EOG Science Grades 5 & 8
• NCEXTEND2 EOG Science Grades 5 & 8
• NCEXTEND2 ELA/Reading Grades 3-8
• NCEXTEND2 Math Grades 3-8
Number of Completed EOC and Science
Online Assessments 2012-13
(79,082)
(37,243)
(34,017)
Secure Platforms Required for
NCTest 2013-14
Must use a secure platform to access NCTest
 Secure web browser for Windows and OS X (desktop
or laptop computers)
 iPad App
 Android App
 NCDPI-approved Chromebook settings and login
process
Secure Web Browser
 Secure web browser for Windows and OS X (desktop
or laptop computers) {available now}
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and Mac OS 10.5+
Keyboard and mouse/touchpad required for Windows 8
Windows RT is not supported
Must be downloaded by the LEA TC and shared with
LEA technology staff to install
Options include downloading to the server or to portable
media.
Apps for iPads and Android
Devices
 Apps for iPads and Android Devices
Free through the app stores
Available for Classcape users in late August
Updated version will be available in October for
NCTest (EOC assessments, tutorial, online
released forms)
Chromebooks
 Chromebooks
 NCDPI-approved settings and login process
 Reference Chrome Device Management in the
NCTest Support document at
https://center.ncsu.edu/nc/mod/page/view.php?id=1840
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Virtual Environment & BYOD
 Virtual Environment
Machines managed remotely or locally meeting
minimum technical requirements are permitted
 Bring Your Own Device
Must have a plan addressing security concerns
Ability to monitor device use, install/uninstall programs
or apps for testing, secure before and after testing as
needed
Must have an Acceptable Use Policy
2013-14 Technical Requirements for
NCTest v4
• Review the technical requirements at
https://center.ncsu.edu/nct
– NCTest Capacity Testing Architecture, Methodology, and Results
(ITNG)
– Designing and Building a Campus Wireless Network (bandwidth
footprint and best practices for wireless networking)
– Functionality restrictions required for use of iPads for online testing
using NCTest
• Detailed document secure platforms entitled NCTest
Support available at
https://center.ncsu.edu/nc/mod/page/view.php?id=1840161