Frequently Asked Questions, 3-8 Computer-Based Testing
This section includes frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding computer-based testing (CBT) as well as computer-based field testing for Grades 3-8 ELA and Math that will be conducted again throughout NYS in spring 2022.
- ★ How do I update the District Test Coordinator in Nextera Admin?
- ★ What student testing devices are allowed for the CBT 2022-23 test administrations?
- How do I move a student from one class to another class within my school?
- How can parents view their student's Constructed Responses (CRs) for CBT?
- How do I contact my Regional Information Center (RIC) or Big 5 District Testing Department?
- 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?
- Touchscreen Computers with Flip Screens Are Not Supported by Questar in Tablet Mode
- What can students bring from home for use when taking the computer-based tests (CBT)?
- How can I test my school's internet network for supporting the operational CBT administration?
- Why can't I see my field testing students in Nextera Admin?
- Where can I find the Answer Keys for the CBT Practice Tests?
- How do I reset my password for my Nextera Admin account?
- Can more than one student use the same testing device during operational CBT?
- Why can't I see the "Login Tickets" button on the Class "Tests" page in Nextera Admin?
- Does the Nextera Test Delivery System include Spellchecking software?
- Where do we locate the Proctor PIN for CBT?
- Do we have to take down posters of the Equation Editor buttons during operational CBT?
- Why don't I see the teacher account I just created on Nextera Admin in the Classes list?
- Why aren't my students available in Nextera Admin according to their instructional classes?
- What are the CBT options for my students that make use of the Test Read testing accommodations?
- Is the Proctor alerted when a student pauses the computer-based test?
- What alternate languages are available for operational CBT math tests?
- Can my students use speech-to-text software to test on computer for the Grades 3-8 ELA and Math exams?
- Can my students use a stylus with devices that have touchscreens for CBT?
- How does the testing accommodation "use of a scribe" work for computer-based tests?
- What Scoring Vendors work with NYS schools to score tests?
- How do we set up students to take the an alternate language math test on computer?
- Equation Editor: "Show your work" for Long Division
- How do we access Math practice tests in the Questar Secure Browser?