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Online Assessment Update. 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
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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 (79,082) (37,243) (34,017)
Secure Platforms Required for NCTest 2013-14 Must 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