Online testing readiness
Use this checklist to ensure you are ready to administer an assessment using Online Testing.
System setup
System setup includes verifying student sign-in information and computer readiness. Administrators typically complete these tasks once a year.
Verify student sign-in
Verify unique sign-in names for each student.
Verify the desired password.
Send data file to Performance Matters to configure student sign-ins.
Verify computer readiness
Confirm computers meet the minimum preferred specifications for Online Testing.
Determine how to make the Online Testing link available to students.
Confirm access to the Online Testing link is available on all computers.
Assessment management
Create assessment
Determine district default settings for Online Testing.
Build a test and verify that the correct spelling and answer choices are reflected throughout the test.
Choose desired course types and grade levels.
Create a Test Window with desired dates and Online Testing options.
Preview assessment
Preview the test in the test editor.
Confirm assessment content is correct.
Check the functionality of test settings selected during test creation, for example, random question presentation, pause button, or back button.
Verify that the Online Testing display options selected during test creation are included, for example, instructions page, questions remaining, and advance to last question link.
Verify that the tools selected during test creation are available, for example, calculator, or eliminator.
Online testing student administration
Determine whether all students should take the test in the same manner (for example, consider IEPs or other requirements)
Assign the test to desired students in the Assessment Manager
Manage students using OLA Student Status
Optionally, use the lock option for extra security.
Preferred specifications for online testing
Ensure that the devices used to take tests via Online Testing meet the minimum requirements.
PC | MAC | iPad* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Memory | 1 GB RAM (minimum) | iPad defaults | |
Processor | 1.6 GHz + | 1.8 GHz + | iPad defaults |
Screen Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels (minimum) | iPad defaults | |
Screen Size | 15 inch (larger recommended) | iPad defaults | |
Operating System | Windows XP or newer Two most recent versions of Chrome OS | OS X 10.6 or newer | iOS 7 or 8 |
Browser | The latest version of Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. | The latest version of Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. | The latest version of Safari |
Browser Requirements | Enable or allow in browser: Javascript, cookies | Same as PC | Same as PC |
Internet Connection | Broadband cable, high-speed DSL, fiber optic, or equivalent is recommended. Stable WiFi and access points can be used. Network bandwidth must support pulling multimedia files and large passages without packet loss or delayed ping response. The network should not be above 65% utilization during peak use. Failure to meet these requirements can create sustained errors in the commuter transmission of tests or items. | Same as PC | Same as PC |
* There is a known limitation with iPad support of some technology-enhanced interaction types. Review the interaction types for a specific list of interaction types compatible with the tablet.
PDF resource sheets are not supported by iPad at this time.