Grades 3-8 ELA and Math Computer-Based Testing
This support section includes all collected FAQs and resources from the spring 2016 computer-based field tests in NYS and also includes FAQs and resources for the upcoming spring 2017 operational computer-based testing as well as computer-based field tests. Additional support is available through Questar’s Help Desk. Contact them at NY.3-8.help@questarai.com or 1-866-997-0695.
Frequently Asked Questions, 3-8 Computer-Based Testing
- ★ What are the location and dates for the 2019 Regional CBT Winter Training Sessions?
- ★ How can I test my school's internet network for supporting the operational CBT administration?
- ★ What are the new features for the 2019 CBT Administration?
- ★ What are the CBT options for my students that make use of the Test Read testing accommodations?
- ★ Can my students use a stylus with devices that have touchscreens for CBT?
- ★ Where can we find online CBT practice tests for students?
CBT Resources
- ★ CBT Timeline: Significant Events, 2019
- ★ Registration Open: The 2019 Regional Winter CBT Training Sessions
- ★ Video Presentation: Spring 2019 CBT Online Testing Tools and Testing Accommodations
- ★ Presentation: Regional Fall CBT Information Sessions (September 27 - October 15, 2018)
- ★ New! Nextera Setup & Installation Guide, 2018-19 School Year
- ★ New Resource: ELA Response Box Sampler
CBT Quick Links
- ★ 2018–19 Elementary- and Intermediate-level Testing Schedule
- 2018 CBT Field Testing English Language Arts Teacher's Directions
- 2018 CBT Field Testing Mathematics Teacher’s Directions
- 2018 ELA and Math Scoring Materials
- Computer-Based Testing Support Links
- New York Question Sampler
Announcements
- ★ The CBT Technology Readiness Checklist has been updated for the 2018-19 school year
- ★ 2018 Parent Constructed Response Request System Now Available for Students Who Tested on Computer (CBT)
- 2018 CBT English Language Arts & Mathematics CBT Field Testing Teacher’s Directions Are Now Available!
- The 2018 School Test Administrator's Manual (SAM) for Computer-Based Field Testing is Now Available!
- Student Data Is Now Available on Nextera Admin for CBT Field Testing
- CBT ELA Teacher's Directions & CBT Proctor Webinar Video Now Available!
Communications, 3-8 Computer-Based Testing
- ★ 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
- Memo: Spring 2018 Grades 3–8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests and Grades 3–8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Field Tests
- News Release: State Education Department Announces Breach of Data Held by Vendor Questar
- Memo: Technology Literacy
Secure Browser Updates & Known Issues 2018
- Sign Up for CBT Field Testing Status Alerts!
- Known Issue: Student Test Status times reported in CST instead of EST
- Computer-Based Tests Available for Access at 7:00 am EST
- Best Practice: reboot testing devices that are having difficulty accessing or submitting the test
- Known Issue: Guided Access pop-up for iPad iOS 11.2.5 and 11.2.6
- Windows 10 S OS not compatible with the Nextera Secure Browser
CBT Today: Computer-Based Field Testing Systems' Status, 6-7-18 The Status is Good
- CBT Today: Day Fourteen, Friday, June 8, 2018
- CBT Today: Day Thirteen, Thursday, June 7, 2018
- CBT Today: Day Twelve, Wednesday, June 6, 2018
- CBT Today: Day Eleven, Tuesday, June 5, 2018
- CBT Today: Day Ten, Monday, June 4, 2018
- CBT Today: Day Nine, Friday, June 1, 2018
CBT Archive
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, 2018
- Scoring Leader Handbook, 2017 Edition
- If there is an answer for the constructed response, can I mark A instead of zero?
Nextera Admin: Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- When will Field Testing schools have access to 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?
CBT Video Tutorials
- Video: Learn how to Download and Test the Questar Secure Browser
- Video: Learn about Nextera Admin features & functionality
- Video: Learn how to add new users in Nextera Admin
- Video: Learn how to edit and add students in Nextera Admin
- Video: Learn how to edit and add classes in Nextera Admin
- Video: Learn how to use the highlighter tool on an iPad