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.
Announcements
Statewide CBT Simulations
- ★ Updated Guidance: Preparation for the Simulation – Student Data
- ★ Presentation & Video: 2021-22 NYS Grades 3-8 ELA and Math Computer-Based Testing Simulation Training
- ★ Quick Reference Guide: Computer-Based Testing Simulation Guide, 2021-22
- ★ Resource: Test Read Copies for Read Aloud (by human)
- ★ Statewide CBT Simulation Checklist
Frequently Asked Questions, 3-8 Computer-Based Testing
- ★ Alternate Language Accommodation for English Language Learners for Grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics
- ★ What student testing devices are allowed for the CBT 2021-22 test administration?
- ★ How do I contact my Regional Information Center (RIC) or Big 5 District Testing Department?
- ★ How can parents view their student's Constructed Responses (CRs) for CBT?
- How can students play specific words or sections of a passage or question with Text-to-Speech?
- Are student login tickets the same for operational CBT Sessions 1 and 2?
CBT Resources
- ★ Getting Started Tips: I am new to CBT, where do I begin?
- ★ CBT Technology Readiness, Quick Reference Guide
- ★ New! Nextera Setup & Installation Guide, 2021-22 School Year
- ★ What are the current versions of the Questar Secure Browsers on each allowable testing device for CBT?
- ★ Documentation: Disabling Applications for Secure Browser Setup, Quick Reference Guide
- ★ Best Practices: Computer-Based Testing "Tech Tips"
CBT Quick Links
- ★ Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Manual
- ★ 2021 School Administrator's Manual (SAM)
- ELA and Math Scoring Materials
- Nextera Admin
- New York Question Sampler
- Scoring Leader Handbook
ScorePoint: Frequently Asked Questions
- Scoring Read Times
- 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?
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 edit and add Students in Nextera Admin
- Video: Learn how to add New Users in Nextera Admin
- Video: Learn How to Use the CBT Equation Editor Drawing Tool
- Video: Learn how to use the Highlighter tool on an iPad
Communications, 3-8 Computer-Based Testing
- ★ Memo: Procedures for Requesting, Shipping, and Storing of Materials for the Spring 2022 Administration of the NYS Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests and the Grade 4 Elementary-Level and Grade 8 Intermediate-Level Science Tests
- ★ Memo, Spring 2021 Grades 3–8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests
- ★ Memo, Procedures for Requesting, Shipping, and Storing of Materials for the Spring 2021 Administration of the New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests and Information on Computer-Based Testing for Spring 2021
- Memo, Procedures for Requesting, Shipping, and Storing of Materials for the Spring 2020 Administration of the New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests and Information on Computer-Based Testing and Field Testing for Spring 2020
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