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Spring 2013 IDOE Online Testing

Site Readiness Training

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Slide 1

Welcome and Session Goals

Milestone and Checkpoint Review

Roles and Responsibilities (Technology and Test Coordinators)

IDOE Online Testing Overview – Tests and Applications

Network, Workstation and Test Delivery Client (TDC) Setup– (except iPad)

Stress Test (Site Readiness Test)

Looking Ahead – iPad Installation, Checkpoint 3, Support Resources, Q&A

Slide 2

Agenda

• Wes Bruce, Chief Assessment Officer

• Michele Walker, Director, Office of Student Assessment

• Benjamin Kemp, Science/Mathematics Assessment Specialist

Indiana Department of Education

• Shiva Doreswamy, Program Manager

• David Berryman, Program Manager

• Cece Robinson, Program Coordinator

CTB/McGraw-Hill

Slide 3

Introductions

Welcome and Introductions

Checkpoint 2

Complete

Test Delivery Client (TDC) Installation

Support and Troubleshooting

Site Readiness Stress Test

Technology Site Readiness Complete

Slide 4

Session Goals

Milestones Dates

Site Readiness Training (TDC, Stress Test) Dec 12, 13 and Jan 3, 8

Site Readiness Training (iPad TDC, Stress Test) Early January – watch for update

Site Readiness – Stress Testing – 2 Week Window Jan 14 – 25

Test Coordinator Training Mid-February – March

Test Administration Site Access Mid-February

Test/Tech Coordinator Q & A Sessions March and April

Pre-Administration Q & A April 17 & 24

ISTEP+ Applied Skills Practice Test

ISTEP+ Applied Skills Operational test (opt-in)

February 25 – March 13

March 4 – 13

IREAD-3 Practice

IREAD-3 Operational (opt-in)

February 25 – March 20

March 18 – 20

ISTEP+ Multiple Choice Practice Test

ISTEP+ Multiple-Choice Operational Test (100%)

March 18 – May 10

April 29 – May 10

ISTEP+ CCSS Pilot Practice Test (opt-in) May 6 – 14

Slide 5

Milestones

Milestones

Checkpoint 1

Nov 12 - Dec 14

Registration and Technology Survey

(RTS) Training

RTS data entry period

RTS Export Benchmark Data

Point

Checkpoint 2

Dec 17 – Jan 25

Test Delivery Client (TDC)Installation

Site Support and Troubleshooting

Site Readiness Test

List of Sites/Grades Testing Online

Checkpoint 3

Feb 11 - Apr 19

Test Administration System (TAS) Training

Content Installation

Test Setup/ Assignment

Two Practice Tests (One Required)

Final Workstation Check

Slide 6

End Dec 14 Current Future

Checkpoint Review

Checkpoint Review

Review Test Delivery Client

Installation Guide and Checklists

Install Test Delivery

Client and Stress Test

Content. Confirm

Readiness

Monitor and Report on

Stress Test

Review Stress Test

Results with Test

Coordinator – Compile

feedback to CTB

RTS - Checkpoint 2

Signoff

Understand Stress Test and Plan for

the Event

Partner with Technology

to Administer the Stress

Test

Monitor and Report on

Stress Test

Review Stress Test

Results with Tech

Coordinator – Compile

feedback to CTB

RTS - Update Grades Testing Online if

necessary

Technology Coordinator

Checkpoint 2

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Checkpoint 2 Roles/Tasks

ISTEP+ Applied Skills ELA & SS (Opt In)

• ISTEP+ Applied Skills operational test (not a pilot)

• Grades 3 - 8 ELA and grades 5 & 7 SS

• Grades 3 – 8 Math and grades 4 & 6 Science (paper/pencil ONLY)

• iPads are not supported for this test

ISTEP+ Multiple Choice Test (100% Online)

• 100% online mandate from IN State Board of Education – all grades online

• iPads are supported for this test

ISTEP+ Common Core State Standards Pilot (Opt In)

• CCSS Pilot Test

• Grades 3 – 8 ELA and Math

• Data reported at grade, school and corporation

• iPads are supported for this test

IREAD-3 Spring (Opt In) and Summer (Online)

• All grades online - If testing 100% online MC, expected to do online.

• IREAD-3 Online

• iPads are not supported for this test Slide 8

IDOE Online Testing Program Overview


• Student testing software (TDC)

• Lock down browser

Test Delivery Client (TDC)

• Student data management

• Test assignments

• Testing status

Test Administration System (TAS)

Slide 9


Student Testing Software Installed on Workstations

Administrative Tool Accessed via Internet

Application Enhancements 2013

Network Preparation/Setup

Workstation and Ancillary Software Requirements

Installation Methods – Standard and Custom

Test Delivery Client Installation (except iPad)

Confirm Site Readiness/Verify Workstations

For a Positive Testing Experience…

Slide 10

Test Delivery Client

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View Password on Enter

• View password when entering

• Aid in typing correct login credentials

• Expect fewer TDC 471 error (Invalid Credentials)

• ** Test Tickets also printed in lower case

Application Enhancements – View Password

Passive Security Page

• Presented to Students Prior to Test Questions

• Passive Message to Students

• Click Continue to Move On

Slide 12

Application Enhancements – Security

Enhanced Text to Speech Voice

• Less synthetic voice.

• Different IP addresses/url than prior year.

• Same network requirements as prior year -

allow MP3.

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Application Enhancements – Other

Custom Installer Content Download Issue

Fixed

• Content will not download each time the

TDC is launched.

iPad Support

• Must use iOS6 or newer, iPad 2 or newer.

• Must use 10” class machine - no iPad

mini.

• Requires use of “guided access” to lock

browser.

• Download app from Apple’s store.

• Instructions provided in separate training

session.

Technology Enhanced Items Support

• Supports drag and drop items.

• Supports multiple correct answer items.

• Supports move to Common Core State

Standards (CCSS).

• T1, high-speed cable, or high-speed DSL recommended

• Minimum 1.5 Mbps upload and download Bandwidth

• Port 80 and 443 must be open Firewalls

• Do Not Cache Dynamic Pages

• Prioritize/Allow both HTTP and HTTPS traffic for *.ctb.com (or IPs)

• Users must have credentials if proxy authentication is enabled

• Name: tms-oas-55.ctb.com Address: 12.167.24.52

• Name: tms-oas-ew.ctb.com Address: 204.8.131.239

• TTS setup – Allow/Do not block - app.readspeaker.com Address: 79.136.80.254 – Cloud hosted. IPs may change over time. Sites that can only use IP may need to update the IP address in the future.

Proxy Servers

• Allow/Do not block MP3 (Necessary for Text to Speech)

Web Content Filtering

• Wireless OK – Do not overload WAP LAN

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Network Requirements for Test Delivery Client

• Minimum: PC/Linux 1.0 GHz processor,

• 1.8 GHz processor (MAC),

• 512 MB of memory (1 GB recommended) , 200 MB disk space available

• iPad – iOS6 or newer, iPAD2 or newer

Hardware and Memory

• Minimum screen size – 10” Class (No iPad mini)

• Sound On and Headset for “Text To Speech” Accommodated Students (Operational)

Monitor/ Speakers

• Windows - Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7 - 32 or 64 bit

• Mac - OS 10.4.8, 10.5.4, 10.6 Intel, 10.7

• Linux - Linux Fedora 11 (Red Hat), OpenSUSE 11.1, or Ubuntu 9.04

• iPad – iOS6 or newer, iPAD2 or newer

Operating System

• Adobe Air® 2 or newer (PC/Linux); Flash® Player 9 (MAC)

• Java Runtime Environment JRE 6, Update 24 or newer

Additional Software

iPads will be supported in Spring 2013 for certain test administrations

Can also be accessed from the RTS application on the Workstation Panel or from www.ctb.com/istep

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Student Workstation Minimum Requirements

http://www.ctb.com/istep

For the TDC to work properly and deliver an assessment, the following conditions must be met on each workstation:

Installation of the Test Client Software may require administrative permissions. This requirement is site driven.

Appropriate versions of AIR (or Flash, on the Mac) and the Java Runtime Environment must be installed and runnable by the logged-in user during testing.

The Test Delivery Client must be installed, and the Test Delivery executable must be runnable by the workstation logged user during testing.

This executable must not be prevented from executing other processes, specifically java.exe.

The java executable must not be prevented from executing other processes.

The java executable must be able to make HTTP/HTTPS connections on ports 80/443 to *.ctb.com addresses.

The java executable must be able to bind and listen on TCP port 12345. The java component uses this port to receive requests from the Flash UI component.

*NOTE: Standard Install - the workstation logged user must have write access to [TDC installation location] and subfolders during testing.

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Workstation - Test Delivery Client Installation

Workstation Test Delivery Client Install requirements

Java Runtime Environment JRE 6.24 ®

Minimum.

Adobe Air 2 ®

Minimum

(PC, Linux)

Adobe Flash 9 ®

Minimum

(MAC)

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Ancillary Software Requirements

Option 1 – Standard Installer Option 2 – Custom Installer

• Standard interactive installation process

• Places installed client into default

installation directory

• c:\program files\ctb\Online Assessment

(Windows, for example)

• TDC is run by launching executable from

directory

• Non-interactive installation process

• Places client files into common application

data directory

• c:\documents and settings\all

users\Application Data\CTB” (Windows

XP, for example)

• Unpacked TDC client immediately runs

from directory

• Client file location on local disk is different between the 2 options

• Option 2 flexibility

• Installation executable launch point can be anywhere accessible to workstation

(network, removable media, workstation, etc.)

• Directory used for unpacking / execution accessible to all users

• System administrators not required for running installation package

• Options to mass deploy executable to workstations via systems management

tools, network share, images, etc.

Key Differences between Option 1 and Option 2

Installation Methods Standard and Custom

Which Installer Method Should I Use?

Standard Installer

• Standard Software Installation Process

• Sites can use silent Install Scripts.

• Users must have read/write permissions.

• Recommended for MAC, Thin Client and Deepfreeze (or similar) sites.

Custom Installer

• There are several options to install using the Custom TDC Installer. This presentation will cover three methods. Choose the method best suited for your location.

• Option 1 - Install from/on Workstation

• Option 2 - Install from Server to Workstation

• Option 3 - Install from Workstation with Content on the Server

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Installation Methods Standard and Custom

Step 6 - Verify Installation

Step 5 –Load Content

Step 4 - Install Test Delivery Client (TDC) software

Step 3 - Uninstall Existing Test Delivery Client Software (Standard Install)

Step 2 - Install Ancillary Applications

Step 1 - Determine Installation Method and Access/Download Installer

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Test Delivery Client Installation

1. PC – Choose

Control Panel 2. Choose Add or

Remove Programs

3. Locate Online

Assessment

4. Click Remove

Standard Install User - Uninstall the Existing Test Delivery Client (TDC)

PC Example - Uninstall via Control Panel Option

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Standard Test Delivery Client Installation - Uninstall

Test Delivery Client Installation - Uninstall

1. PC – Choose

Start/ All Programs

Standard Install User - Uninstall the Existing Test Delivery Client (TDC)

PC Example - Uninstall via the Test Delivery Client Uninstall Tool

2. Locate

CTB

3. Online

Assessment

and Choose

Uninstall

3. Online

Assessment

and Choose

Uninstall

Slide 22

Standard Test Delivery Client Installation - Uninstall

Test Delivery Client Installation - Uninstall

TDC Standard Installation Method:

Follows a standard software installation process (interactive)

Okay to use silent install scripts (if applicable)

Must be installed on all workstations - exception – thin client configurations.

TDC software is new for 2013

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Test Delivery Client Installation - Standard Install

Standard Installer Method – Steps to Use for PC installation

1) Access and download the TDC Client standard installer version and content from the provided links. (Software is also available from TAS if TAS released.)

2) From the link provided, double click the installer executable and choose to “Run” or “Save”. Choosing “Run” begins the interactive installation process. **

3) Follow the interactive software installation prompts. After the installation has finished, the Test Delivery Client shortcut should be present on the desktop. Students will use this shortcut to launch the application.

4) Locate and configure the “proxy.properties” file if authentication is required at the site. Okay to use word pad or similar to configure. Choose save.

5) Locate the “objectbank” folder. Copy content zip file to folder. Unzip.

6) This workstation is now ready for online testing.

**It is not necessary to enter Corp and School ID #s during install. It is ok to skip this step. Slide 24

Test Delivery Client Installation - Standard Install PC

Standard Installer Method – MAC

1) Install student test content into folder Macintosh - HD/Applications/OnlineAssessment/data/objectbank

2) Configure proxy.properties file found in Macintosh -HD/Applications/OnlineAssessment/etc folder

3) Confirm Web Browser ‐ Safari®. Safari required on workstations for testing.

4) Click on Online Assessment Shortcut. TDC login page should launch.

This workstation is now ready for online testing.


Test Delivery Client Installation - Standard Install MAC Considerations

Standard Installer Method – Linux

1) Install student test content into folder …usr/local/OnlineAssessment/data/objectbank

2) Configure proxy.properties file found in [Installation location]/local/Online Assessment/etc/ folder.

3) Click on Online Assessment Shortcut. TDC login page should launch.

(Linux‐provided Online Assessment icon on the desktop)

4) This workstation is now ready for online testing.


Test Delivery Client Installation - Standard Install Linux Considerations

Standard Installer – Download executable and run installer on each machine (except Thin Client)

Standard Installer - Access the TDC Executable and Install

Operating System Platform Live Links

WINDOWS XP, Vista, Windows 7 http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/xxxx (to come)

MAC 10.4.8, 10.5.4, 10.6 Intel, 10.7 http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/xxxx (to come)

LINUX Fedora 11, OpenSuse 11.1, Ubuntu 9.04 http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/xxxx (to come)

1. Click the appropriate link above

2. Choose to Run the File

3. Follow Installation Steps

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Test Delivery Client Installation - Standard Install PC

http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/xxxx



http://oas.ctb.com/downloadfiles/InstallOAS_ISTEP.bin


Standard Installer – Set Proxy Credentials if Needed

Enter Proxy Information if used/needed based on site requirements

1. Open “etc” folder

2. Open

“proxy.properties”

file in text editor.

3. Enter proxy info

(if needed) and

save.

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Standard Installer - Access the Early Stress Content and Install

Access the Content on OAS. Install on each workstation into objectbank folder

1. Open

“objectbank” folder

2. Add test content

files into “objectbank”

folder

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Standard Installer – Verify setup on a few workstations

• Confirm application installation

and connectivity by using the

TDC network utility.

• From the online application,

launch the Network Utility.

• On the First Tab (Network

Connectivity Test), click

Start.

• Questions 1, 2 and 3 should

return “Yes” which indicates

that the application has

been correctly installed.

• This does not confirm

content installation.

From the “Network Connectivity

Test” tab, click “Start”. The first

three questions should result

with “Yes” which confirms that

the application has been

correctly installed.

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Standard Install – Verify Setup on a few workstations

• Launch Test Delivery Client software

• Login using a fake login from the IDOE Online Testing demo site

• If the application launches and login completes, then the application

and content have been setup correctly.

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Custom Install Options

There are several options for use with the Custom Installer. This presentation will cover three options from PC. Choose the method best suited for your location. *Thin Client should use Standard Install Option. MAC and Linux are recommended to use the Standard Install Option.

Option 1 - Install from Workstation

Option 2 - Install from Server

Option 3 - Install from Workstation with Content on the Server

Slide 32

Test Delivery Client Installation – Custom Install

Option 1 – Install and Run TDC and Load Content from Workstation

1) Download the Custom TDC executable link to the local workstation desktop.

2) Download and Add Content to a local workstation folder (created at site).

3) Right click on Executable link and choose to “Create a Shortcut.”

4) Right click on Shortcut and choose Properties.

5) Edit Shortcut “Target” by adding “Configuration Switches” for proxy (if site required) and Content folder location (added in 2nd step above.)

6) Double click shortcut to install (TDC), content and launch TDC.

7) Verify few workstations by logging in to the Test using a fake account from the IDOE Online Testing Demo site.

Slide 33

Test Delivery Client Installation – Custom Option 1 PC


A) Place executable, shortcut and content on a workstation.

B) Use shortcut to launch the testing client.


2. Choose to Save executable

to desktop.

3. Choose Close.

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Test Delivery Client Installation – Custom Option 1











4. Create a content folder on the

workstation. (example:

EarlyStressContent).

5. Add the early stress test content into the workstation

content folder you just created.

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6. Next, right click on the test delivery

client exe and create a shortcut.

8. Next, right click on the shortcut and choose properties.

You can set the configuration points for the application for

proxy and content.

7. Now there

are 2 OAS TDC

icons on the

workstation

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8. Add configuration points for Proxy (if applicable at site) and Content Choose to apply, save and close

the shortcut.

Content Only

"C:\Documents and Settings\[your_computer]\Desktop\OAS.exe"

/content=C:\Early_Stress_Test_Content

Proxy and Content


/proxy=[domain]\[user]:[password]@hostname: port

/content=C:\Early_Stress_Test_Content

It is not necessary to name the content folder Early_Stress_Test_Content.

This is just an example. You will use this folder for all content.

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**Note - You can copy the content folder and shortcut you

created, along with the TDC executable to other testing

workstations rather than repeat these steps on all machines.

9. Students will click on the shortcut to run the application.

On first run, the shortcut will access the executable and locally install the TDC software, access the content

from the location you indicated and copy the content to the objectbank folder on the workstation, set proxy (if

you added to the configuration) and launch the TDC. The student can then begin the test.

Begin Test…

Login …

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Option 2 – Install TDC and Content from Server to Workstation

1) Download the TDC Client executable to a server.

2) Download and Add Content to a folder on the server. (created by site).

3) Right click on Executable link and choose to “Create a Shortcut.”



6) Copy TDC Shortcut to all Testing Workstations.

7) Double click shortcut on workstation to install the TDC and content and launch TDC.

8) Verify few workstations by logging in to a practice test using a fake account.

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A) Place executable, shortcut and content on a server.

B) Copy the shortcut to the workstations.

C) Use shortcut to launch the testing client.



to server. 3. Choose Close.

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4. Create a content folder on the server.

(example: EarlyStressContent).

5. Add the early stress test content into the server


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proxy and content.

7. Now there

are 2 TDC

icons on the

Server

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9. Add configuration points for Proxy (if applicable at site) and Content .

Content Only

" \\Testing\Server1\TDCLocation”

/content=\\ Testing\Server1\TDCLocation\Early_Stress_Test_Content

Proxy and Content

" \\Testing\Server1\TDCLocation”


/content=\\ Testing\Server1\TDCLocation\Early_Stress_Test_Content 10. Choose to apply, save

and close the shortcut.

UNC/Mapped Drives are ok to use in the configuration. It is not necessary to name the content folder

Early_Stress_Test_Content. This is just an example. You will use this folder for all content.

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11. The Server should now contain a Content Folder, OAS.exe and Shortcut to OAS.exe.

Copy the Shortcut to all testing workstations.

Note – It is not necessary to name the content folder Early_Stress_Test_Content.

This is just an example. You will use this folder for all content. Slide 44



12. Students will click on the shortcut to run the application. On first run, the shortcut will access

the executable from the server, locally install the TDC software, grab the content from the

location you indicated and copy to the objectbank folder on the workstation, set proxy (if you

added to the configuration) and launch the TDC. The student can then begin the test. On

subsequent runs, the application will verify the content and only download locally if different

content exists in the content folder you created on the server.

Login …

Begin Test…

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Option 3 – Create Shortcut on Workstation. Load Content from Server.

1) Download the TDC Client executable to a workstation.

2) Download Content and add to a folder on the server. (created by site).

3) Right click on Executable from the workstation and choose to “Create a Shortcut.”



6) Copy Shortcut and Executable to all Testing Workstations.

7) Double click shortcut to install Test Delivery Client (TDC), content and launch TDC.

8) Verify few workstations by logging in to the Test using an Early Stress Test Account.

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A) Place executable and shortcut on workstation. D) Copy shortcut and executable to all test

B) Place content on a server. workstations.

C) Pre-set the configuration on the shortcut before E) Use shortcut to launch the testing client.

you copy to workstations.



to desktop. 3. Choose Close.

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4. Create a content folder on the

server. (example: Create a

content folder on server).

5. Add the early stress test content into the server


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proxy and content.

7. Now there

are 2 TDC

icons on the

desktop

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8. Add configuration points for Proxy (if applicable at site) and Content.

Content Only


/content=\\Testing\Server1\TDCLocation\Early_stress_Test_Content

Proxy and Content



/content=\\Testing\Server1\TDCLocation\Early_stress_Test_Content

9. Choose to apply,

save and close the

shortcut.

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9. Students will click on the shortcut to run the application.

On first run, the shortcut will access the executable and locally install the TDC software, pull the content

from the server location you indicated and copy to the objectbank folder on the workstation, set proxy (if you

added to the configuration) and launch the TDC. The student can then begin the test.

Login …

Begin Test…

**Note - Rather than repeat these steps on all testing

workstations, you can copy the shortcut you created, along with

the TDC executable, to other testing workstations.

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Custom Installer – Verify Setup on a few workstations

• Launch Test Delivery Client software.

• Login using a fake login from the IDOE Online Testing Demo site.

• If the application launches and login completes, then the application

and content have been setup correctly.

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Test Delivery Client Installation – All Options

Custom Installer – How to Access “Help”

How to Access Help Help Options

Double clicking the shortcut will display the below

help options.

Create a shortcut from the Testing

Executable. Add /help as the switch.

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Test Delivery Client Installation – Access Help

For a Positive Testing

Experience…

Anti-virus software full scans scheduled after testing hours

All other applications closed

on testing machines during

the test

Screen savers/power

management set to a longer timeout

Restore software (Deep Freeze,

etc.) configured to retain test data

after reboot

Restrict intensive bandwidth use

during testing (VoIP, Payroll, Drop box)

Text To Speech –Volume and MP3

Laptop protocol – Use AC power, wired access, wireless check

Allow *.CTB

Allow IPs (If IPs are used at site)

Verify few workstations prior

to testing

For a Positive Testing Experience

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About the Test

Activities

Testing and Support


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Secure File Location/ISOFT

Goal

• Exercise online testing workstations concurrently to confirm readiness at schools.

• Test in progress and test taker engaged for at least 30 minutes.

Stress Test Date/Time:

• Jan 14 – 25. Determine schedule locally.

Logins and Test Access:

• 1,020 Fake Student Accounts per School. Do not need to use alll.

• Credential are not case sensitive.

• Student Login ID consists of School ID, “Student”, and a sequential number from 0001 to 1020 (example: 1273student0001)

• Pre-generated login documents can be accessed using your SSO credentials to download from the CTB Secure File Sharing link.

• Password – common to all users – TEST

• Test Access Code is specific to the school- The access code for each school will be the word test and their school ID

• Example: Login ID: 0015student0001

• Password: test and Access Code: 0015test

Site Readiness Stress Test – About the Test

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Content

• Items represent content from Grade levels 3 and 4 (Screen Reader not supported during this stress test). (33 items)

Timeframe:

• Approximately 30 minutes concurrently to confirm readiness at Sites.

• Test in progress and test taker engaged for at least 30 mins.

Basic Troubleshooting:

• Content, Restart, General notes

Stress Test Participants:

• Parent Volunteers, Teachers or Students ( no need to use all 1020).

• Recommend to not use 3rd Graders for Early Stress Testing

• If using Grade 3 students, provide opportunity to review Experience ISTEP+ Online.

• Stress Test will not be scored.

Support Documents:

• Located on www.CTB.com/ISTEP and in the appendix section of this presentation.

Site Readiness Stress Test – About the Test

Slide 57

http://www.ctb.com/ISTEP

CTB

Provide logins / passwords

Pre-schedule Site Readiness Stress Tests

Provide TDC Software and Site Readiness Stress Test Content

Monitor status

Provide troubleshooting and support following the test

Follow-up with sites

Sites

Plan for Site Readiness Stress Test

Install TDC Software and Site Readiness Stress Test Content

Verify Workstation Setup

Provide logins to Test Takers

Execute Site Readiness Stress Test

Note problems – Report issues to CTB

Site Readiness Stress Test – Activities

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Before Test Day

Plan/schedule the site readiness stress test

Plan for test takers: parent volunteers, teachers or students

Access student login IDs and print

Involve Technology and Test Coordinators

Print trouble-shooting support document and provide to test coordinators/staff members

involved with the early stress test.

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Site Readiness Stress Test – Before Test Day

During the Test

Provide test takers with logins

Execute test (Access to Test Administration Site not required)

Concurrently exercise testing workstations

Technology and Test Coordinators monitor process and record issues

Implement protocol if a site experiences issues on test day

Basic Troubleshooting

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Site Readiness Stress Test – On Test Day

After the Test

Report early stress test issues to CTB.

Work with CTB Support team to resolve issues.

RTS Application – Mark successful completion of Checkpoint 2

Monitor ctb.com/istep page for final list of sites and grades Testing online

Site Readiness Stress Test – After Test Day

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• Test Administration Training

• Test Administration System Access

• Final Content Installation

• Test Assignments

• Practice Tests

• Final Workstation Check

Checkpoint 3

Future

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Looking Ahead – Checkpoint 3

• Display students “Not Testing” on student list

• “Do Not Score” status change confirmation

• Class name included on student and summary test tickets

• Test tickets credentials printed in lowercase

• Corporation or school name visible after login without having to click double arrow button

• Ability to view more than 10 students in test session status.

Looking Ahead -

Potential Test Administration Site (TAS) Enhancements

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Looking Ahead – Checkpoint 3

Need Help? Support Options and Resources

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Support Resources

Administration Policies and Procedures Assistance

(IDOE)

Indiana Department of Education

[email protected]

http://www.doe.in.gov/assessment

Phone: 317-232-9050

Toll Free: 888-544-7837

Fax: 317-233-2196

ISTEP+, IREAD-3, CCSS Support (CTB)

CTB/Indiana Help Desk

[email protected]


Phone: 800-282-1132 option 2

Hours of Operation:

7:30 am - 5:00 pm EST

Support Resources

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mailto:[email protected]

http://www.doe.in.gov/assessment

mailto:[email protected]


Complete Feedback Form

Links to TDC installer - available late December, iPad app – available in January

Link to site readiness stress content – available in late Dec, for iPad in early Jan.

Consider installers and installation steps. Which method is best for your site?

Site readiness stress test documentation - logins, troubleshooting guide, steps – available in early January.

CTB staff resources are available to support installation and troubleshooting

Verify workstation readiness prior to the site readiness stress test.

Complete RTS “Readiness Progress” entry for Checkpoint 2 by January 25

Next Steps and Takeaways

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• Prior to the Site Readiness Stress Test, support documents will be loaded to ctb.com/istep website in both the Technology and Test Coordinator pages.


Support Documents

• This documents can be found on the RTS application workstation panel and www.ctb.com/istep.

Minimum Requirements

Documents

Appendix

Slide 67

Site Readiness Stress Test Logins

Access from ISOFT (Secure File

Sharing) via SSO credentials

Site Readiness Stress Test Support Documents

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Site Readiness Stress Test Support Documents

IDOE Online Testing Site Readiness Stress Test Basic Troubleshooting Tips

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