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.
CBT Field Testing (CBT SAFT)
- ★ Video & Presentation: CBT Lessons Learned from Operational CBT (May 18)
- ★ What Teacher's Directions Do I Use for My School's Field Test?
- Update: All ELA Text-to-Speech Students Are Taking the CR4 Field Test Form
- Known Issue: Login Tickets Not Available until 7am the Next Day for Newly Created Students Who Are Added to ELA Classes
- How do we set up students to take the Spanish-language field test?
- FIXED, Known Issue: Some Students Not Displaying on Tests Tab, Students Cannot Access CBT Field Test
Known Issues: Operational CBT, Math
- Known Issue: Equation Editor Stacked Addition Button can also be used for Stacked Subtraction or Multiplication
- Known Issue: Power outages in NYS during operational CBT
- Known Issues: Cannot Locate Unassigned Students on Nextera Admin under Students Tab
- Known Issue Fixed: Passwords do not change when updating student accommodations prior to testing
- Known Issue: Testing Status on Nextera Admin homepage refreshes every four hours
- Known Issue: Student Test Status times reported in CST instead of EST
Known Issues: Operational CBT, English Language Arts Tests
- Known Issue FIXED: Refusals should be marked for students on the "Not Testing" Codes feature
- Known Issue: Testing Status on Nextera Admin homepage refreshes every four hours
- Known Issue: Do not Distribute Proctor PINs to Students
- Known Issue: Question-Total mismatch for status on Review Screen
- Known Issue: Student Test Status times reported in CST instead of EST
CBT Video Tutorials
- ★ Video: Learn how to use the CBT Equation Editor
- Video: Learn how to Download and Test the Nextera 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
ScorePoint: Frequently Asked Questions
- ★ ScorePoint Manual
- ★ Scoring Leader Handbook, 2017 Edition
- 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?
- 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?
Nextera Admin: Frequently Asked Questions
- ★ If I change a student's language indication in Nextera Admin, will the student receive an alternate language test?
- ★ How do I update the Test Coordinator in Nextera Admin?
- ★ When will Field Testing schools have access to Nextera Admin?
- ★ What happened to my Nextera Admin account from SAFT CBT last year?
- How do I know what role to assign to a new user in Nextera Admin?
- How do I move a student from one class to another class within my school?
Quick CBT Links
- ★ School Administrator's Manual (SAM), 2017 Edition
- ★ ScorePoint Manual
- ★ Teacher's Directions for Computer-Based Testing (CBT)
- Computer-Based Testing Support Links
- Nextera Admin
- Nextera Setup & Installation Guide
CBT Data Information
Announcements
- ★ Parent Constructed Response Request System Now Available for Students Who Tested on Computer (CBT)
- ★ Survey: Computer-Based Testing Administrator Survey
- Video of CBT Field Testing Proctor Training Webinar Now Available
- Now Available: School Administrator's Manual for Computer-Based Field Testing, 2017
- CBT Math Teacher's Directions Now Available, 2017
- Nextera Admin: Tests Tab Open for Printing Login Tickets on Thursday, April 27th
Communications, 3-8 Computer-Based Testing, Spring 2017
- ★ Sign Up for Alerting on CBT Support: "Follow" Feature
- ★ Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Listserv
- 3/23/17: Best Practices for CBT sent to Operational ELA Schools
- 4/11/17: CBT Listserv Communication, Math Practice Tests
- 3/1/17: Spring 2017 Grades 3–8 Common Core English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests and Grades 3–8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Field Tests
- 1/19/2017 - Guidance on Accommodation Features Available for the 2017 Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Computer-Based Tests
Frequently Asked Questions, 3-8 Computer-Based Testing, Spring 2017
- ★ Equation Editor: "Show your work" for Long Division
- ★ How can parents view their student's Constructed Responses (CR) for CBT?
- ★ How do we access ELA practice tests in the Nextera Secure Browser?
- ★ How do we access Math practice tests in the Nextera Secure Browser?
- How can my school order the test-read accommodation in CBT for my grade?
- Are Computer-Based Tests untimed?
Resources
- ★ Definitions: Equation Editor Button Functions
- ★ Best Practices: Computer-Based Testing "Tech Tips"
- ★ UPDATED 3/22/2017: Nextera Setup & Installation Guide (March 2017)
- ★ Documentation: How to Set Not Tested Codes
- Documentation: Text-to-Speech (TTS) Quick Reference Guide
- Presentation: Lessons Learned from the CBT ELA Administration