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.
NEW UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS 2022
- ★ NWEA State Solutions
- ★ Notification to CBT Schools Concerning iPads and iOS 15.4
- ★ 2021-22 New York State Grades 3-8 ELA and Math Computer-Based Testing ScorePoint Training
- ★ CBT Field Testing Proctor Training - Spring 2022
- ★ Contacting Questar and NYSED during Operational CBT
- ★ 2022 ScorePoint Manual
CBT RESOURCES
- ★ Getting Started Tips: I am new to CBT, where do I begin?
- ★ New! Nextera Setup & Installation Guide, 2021-22 School Year
- ★ Nextera Admin Roles & Responsibilities
- ★ CBT Technology Readiness, Quick Reference Guide
- ★ Resource: Test Read Copies for Read Aloud (by human)
- ★ What are the current versions of the Questar Secure Browsers on each allowable testing device for CBT?
CBT Video Tutorials/ Trainings
- ★ Video: Learn how to Download and Test the Questar Secure Browser
- ★ Video: Learn about Nextera Admin features & functionality
- ★ Presentation & Video: 2021-22 NYS Grades 3-8 ELA and Math Computer-Based Testing Simulation Training
- ★ 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
CBT Quick Links
Computer-Based Scoring
Frequently Asked Questions, 3-8 Computer-Based Testing
- ★ 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?
- What student testing devices are allowed for the CBT 2021-22 test administration?
- 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?
- How can students play specific words or sections of a passage or question with Text-to-Speech?
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?
Statewide CBT Simulations
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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