Online Assessment Update

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NCTest

• Web application for online testing built using Google Web Toolkit

• Technology enhanced (drag/drop), constructed response (English II), and numerical entry items (math gridded-response)

• Student-controlled audio

• Online tools such as flag, highlight, strike, and reset

North Carolina Testing Program Online Assessments

• End-of-Course (EOC) Biology, English II and Math I

• NCEXTEND2 EOC Biology, English II and Math I

• EOG Science Grades 5 & 8

• NCEXTEND2 EOG Science Grades 5 & 8

• NCEXTEND2 ELA/Reading Grades 3-8

• NCEXTEND2 Math Grades 3-8

Number of Completed EOC and Science Online Assessments 2012-13

(37,243)

(79,082)

(34,017)

Secure Platforms Required for NCTest 2013-14Must use a secure platform to access NCTest

Secure web browser for Windows and OS X (desktop or laptop computers)

iPad App

Android App

NCDPI-approved Chromebook settings and login process

Secure Web Browser

Secure web browser for Windows and OS X (desktop or laptop computers) {available now}

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and Mac OS 10.5+

Keyboard and mouse/touchpad required for Windows 8

Windows RT is not supported

Must be downloaded by the LEA TC and shared with LEA technology staff to install

Options include downloading to the server or to portable media.

Apps for iPads and Android Devices

Apps for iPads and Android Devices

Free through the app stores

Available for Classcape users in late August

Updated version will be available in October for NCTest (EOC assessments, tutorial, online released forms)

Chromebooks

Chromebooks

NCDPI-approved settings and login process

Reference Chrome Device Management in the NCTest Support document at https://center.ncsu.edu/nc/mod/page/view.php?id=1840161

Virtual Environment & BYOD

Virtual Environment

Machines managed remotely or locally meeting minimum technical requirements are permitted

Bring Your Own Device

Must have a plan addressing security concerns

Ability to monitor device use, install/uninstall programs or apps for testing, secure before and after testing as needed

Must have an Acceptable Use Policy

2013-14 Technical Requirements for NCTest v4• Review the technical requirements at

https://center.ncsu.edu/nct

– NCTest Capacity Testing Architecture, Methodology, and Results (ITNG)

– Designing and Building a Campus Wireless Network (bandwidth footprint and best practices for wireless networking)

– Functionality restrictions required for use of iPads for online testing using NCTest

• Detailed document secure platforms entitled NCTest Support available at https://center.ncsu.edu/nc/mod/page/view.php?id=1840161