Grades 3-8 ELA/Math, and Grades 5 and 8 Science Computer-Based Testing
This support section includes all collected FAQs, helpful CBT resources, all presentations provided to the field, Quick Links to important CBT manuals, and more. You can create an account on CBT Support to "Follow" a section to receive new content alerts delivered to your email inbox. If you have any questions about the Computer-Based Testing program, you can send an email to cbtsupport@nysed.gov. Additional support is available through NWEA's Help Desk. You can contact NWEA at NYTesting@nwea.org or call 1-866-997-0695.
CBT: Updates & Announcements
- ★ Computer-Based Testing: Proctor Training
- ★ Elementary- and Intermediate-level Testing Schedule
- ★ Monthly Events Calendar for CBT
- ★ Contacting NWEA and NYSED
- ★ Nextera Setup & Installation Guide
- CBT Reminder - Students Testing on Paper
CBT Resources
- ★ Adding Grade 7 Students to Grade 8 Science
- ★ Speech-to-Text Accommodation for English Language Arts
- ★ Accessibility and Accommodations Options: How to Indicate Printed Alternate Language Accommodation for English Language Learners for the Math and Science Tests
- ★ Background Color/Reverse Contrast Tool Option is available to all students.
- ★ Fall Roadshow Training: NYS Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Grade 8 Intermediate-Level and the Grade 5 Elementary-Level Science Tests
- ★ Getting Started Tips: I am new to CBT, where do I begin?
Statewide CBT Simulations
CBT Quick Reference Guides
- ★ Setting Student Testing Accommodations for CBT
- ★ How to Print Student Login Tickets
- ★ Changing Session Access Codes
- ★ Concurrent Logins
- ★ Viewing Student's Constructed Responses
- ★ How to Update Teacher Accounts in Nextera Admin
CBT Video Tutorials
- ★ Learn How to Use the CBT Equation Editor Drawing Tool
- ★ Learn how to Download and Test the Questar Secure Browser
- ★ Learn about Nextera Admin Features & Functionality
- ★ Learn How to Add New Users in Nextera Admin
- ★ Learn How to Edit and Add Students in Nextera Admin
- ★ Learn How to Edit and Add Classes in Nextera Admin
CBT Quick Links
CBT: Frequently Asked Questions
- ★ How do I contact my Regional Information Center (RIC) or Big 5 District Testing Department?
- ★ Where can I find the Answer Keys for the CBT Practice Tests?
- ★ Where do we locate the Proctor PIN for CBT?
- ★ What are the CBT options for my students that make use of the Test Read testing accommodations?
- ★ What if my student submits CBT test answers as a mistake? Can we unlock the submitted test?
- How do I update the District Test Coordinator in Nextera Admin?
CBT: Communications
Computer-Based Scoring
ScorePoint: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Lead Scoring Entity for CBT Scoring?
- Can paper-based testing (PBT) scoring and computer-based testing (CBT) scoring be held in the same room?
- Is any student personally identifiable information (PII) visible to scorers?
- Can my scoring location have more than one Scoring Director?
- What do scorers see when scoring student responses for CBT Math?
- How do we install ScorePoint for computer-based scoring?