Grades 3-8 ELA and Math 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 Questar’s Help Desk. You can contact Questar at NY.3-8.help@questarai.com or call 1-866-997-0695.
Frequently Asked Questions, 3-8 Computer-Based Testing
- ★ Where can I find my school's field-testing assignment?
- ★ When will student data for the 2019 CBT field testing administration be available in Nextera Admin?
- ★ Why can't I see my field testing students in Nextera Admin?
- How can students play specific words or sections of a passage or question with Text-to-Speech?
- What do scorers see when scoring student responses for CBT Math?
- Are student login tickets the same for operational CBT Sessions 1 and 2?
CBT Today: Computer-Based Testing 2019 Spring Administration
- ★ CBT Today: Monday, June 10, 2019, The Spring 2019 CBT Administration Has Been Completed!
- CBT Today: Friday, May 24, 2019 (End of Week One, CBT SAFT)
- CBT Today: Monday, May 20, 2019 (First Day of the CBT SAFT Window)
- CBT Today: Friday, May 10, 2019 (Day Nine of CBT Math, Final Day of CBT Math)
- CBT Today: Thursday, May 9, 2019 (Day Eight of CBT Math)
- CBT Today: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 (Day Seven of CBT Math)
CBT Resources
- ★ Video & Presentation: CBT Field Testing (SAFT) Proctor Training Webinar, 2019 (May 15, 2019)
- ★ Updated Timeline for the CBT Field Testing (SAFT) Spring 2019 Administration
- ★ Video & Presentation: Statewide CBT Winter Training Webinar, 2019 (February 28, 2019)
- ★ New! Nextera Setup & Installation Guide, 2018-19 School Year
- ★ CBT Technology Readiness Requirements & Guidelines
- ★ Best Practices: Computer-Based Testing "Tech Tips"
CBT Quick Links
- ★ School Administrator's Manual (SAM) for Computer-Based "Field Testing"
- ★ Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Manual
- Nextera Admin
- New York Question Sampler
- 2019 CBT Field Testing English Language Arts Teacher's Directions
- 2019 CBT Field Testing Mathematics Teacher’s Directions
Secure Browser Updates & Known Issues for the Spring 2019 CBT Administration
- ★ Steps for Clearing Your Google Chrome Browser Cache
- ★ Best Practice: Use Downloadable Student Reports to Verify Testing Accommodations Are Set for Students
- ★ Best Practice: Reboot Testing Devices as A First Step for Troubleshooting
- ★ Student Test Status times on Nextera Admin reported in CST instead of EST
- ★ Questar Secure Browser: Common Pop-Up Messages and Steps to Resolve Them
- Known Behavior: Manually Entered Students Require 24 Hours for CBT Field Testing Form Assignment in Nextera Admin
ScorePoint: Frequently Asked Questions
- Scoring Read Times
- Why do CBT scorers have to identify their home school affiliation in ScorePoint?
- What is the Lead Scoring Entity for CBT Scoring?
- ScorePoint Manual
- If there is an answer for the constructed response, can I mark A instead of zero?
- How can I "pass" on an item I do not feel comfortable scoring in ScorePoint?
CBT Video Tutorials
- Video: Learn How to Use the CBT Equation Editor Drawing Tool
- Video: Learn how to use the CBT Equation Editor
- Video: Learn how to use the Highlighter tool on an iPad
- Video: Learn how to edit and add Classes in Nextera Admin
- Video: Learn how to edit and add Students in Nextera Admin
- Video: Learn how to add New Users in Nextera Admin
Announcements
Communications, 3-8 Computer-Based Testing
- ★ Memo: Spring 2019 Grades 3–8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests and Grades 3–8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Field Tests
- ★ Memo, 9/27/18: Procedures for Requesting, Shipping, and Storing of Materials for the Spring 2019 Administration of the New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests and Information on Computer-Based Testing (CBT) and Field Testing
- ★ Guidance on Keyboarding Instruction
- ★ Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Listserv
- First Message, Operational CBT ELA Listserv, 3/7/19
- News Release: State Education Department Announces Breach of Data Held by Vendor Questar
Statewide CBT Simulations
- ★ CBT Simulation Today, Tuesday, March 5, 2019
- ★ CBT Simulation Survey: Provide Feedback about Your School's Experience
- ★ CBT Simulation Today: Tuesday, February 26
- ★ Resource: Templates for Creating NY Statewide CBT Simulation Student Login Tickets
- CBT Step One: Download and Install the Questar Secure Browser
- FAQ: Can students pause the CBT Simulation practice tests?
Nextera Admin: Frequently Asked Questions
- ★ When will Field Testing schools have access to Nextera Admin?
- How do I know what role to assign to a new user in Nextera Admin?
- How do I update the District Test Coordinator in Nextera Admin?
- How do I move a student from one class to another class within my school?
- Why do my teachers have long usernames and not email addresses for usernames?
- What is the username format for adding users to Nextera Admin?