[Tech-l] FW: Important PARCC Technology Release Update - 2/15
Thor Sage
sage at mveca.org
Mon Feb 16 11:41:17 EST 2015
PARCC update information from ODE below.
Thor Sage
Executive Director
Miami Valley Educational Computer Association
937-767-1468 x3101
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Not-for-profit Technology Services for Education and Local Governments
The purpose of this email is to highlight two important changes to the technology used for the PARCC Operational Assessments that were discussed in Friday's hot topics call.
1. New *Optional* TestNav Application Update (iOS and ChromeOS)
2. PearsonAccessnext 2.2 Release
PARCC and Pearson have been working closely with schools, districts, and states to ensure readiness for operational window, so our intention is to limit the number of changes occurring to systems and processes at this late stage. However, the above mentioned updates are either optional and/or include enhancements that are intended to put forward the best possible systems for the upcoming administration. Additional detail about the impact of the changes is detailed below.
1. New Optional TestNav Application Update (iOS and ChromeOS)
·iOS app version 1.3.2 (Optional Update)
oIn evaluating the different potential causes for application crashes, Pearson was able to identify that in less than 1% of scenarios on iOS, the issue could be isolated to examinees rapidly tapping/selecting on inline choice (drop-down) item interactions. This optional update resolves this issue.
oRecommendation: If possible, complete the update to avoid this issue from occurring. If unable to update, this issue should be of very limited occurrence. If a student does encounter this, then either the application can be updated, or a student can be resumed and continue testing from where they left off.
oDirect link to Instructions for Setting Up Your Mobile Device<https://support.assessment.pearson.com/display/TN/Mobile+Devices>
·ChromeOS app version 1.3.59 (Optional Update)
oIn some cases, when the application is not updated to the latest version, a3017 error occurs (You cannot take this test with your browser. To take this test, use the TestNav 8 App). The error can be resolved by updating to the latest version of the application by uninstalling and re-installing the application. This optional update allows the app to be updated through a device restart, rather than requiring a full uninstall.
oRecommendation: If possible, complete the update to avoid this issue from occurring. If unable to update, this issue should be of very limited occurrence and when it does occur, uninstalling the application and reinstalling will resolve the issue.
oDirect link to Instructions for Setting Up Your Mobile Device<https://support.assessment.pearson.com/display/TN/Mobile+Devices>
2. PearsonAccessnext 2.2 Release
·Reminder about the previously communicated PearsonAccessnext Release. As scheduled, the PearsonAccessnext 2.2 release is now available with the features that were requested, as well as some enhancements to some features and functionality based on the following.
1. New Feature! Print Student Test Tickets in different Views
2. New Feature! Support for out-of-order unit testing (Set Section Start)
3. New Feature! Pre-cache by Test - Ability to cache ALL content by test, rather than by session.
4. Enhancement! Resume Student "Easy" button - The ability to resume students from the "Students in Sessions" screen, without initiating a task
5. Additional Order Email notification: Ability to indicate an Additional Order Email Notification for each organization.
6. Permissions: Unlock sections
7. Not Tested and Void Reason Codes: Ability to indicate Not Tested and Void Reasons on Student Tests.
1.) New Feature! Print Student Test Tickets in different views – Grid View, List View, Detail View – 4 per page or Detail View – 1 per page:
* Go to Testing > Sessions.
* Select down arrow to the right of Search.
* Check Show all results.
* Select a session.
* Click on Go to Students in Sessions above the Tasks menu.
* Select the session under the Session List field on the left side of the screen.
* Click on Download Resources.
* Select any of the following: Grid View, List View, Detail View – 4 per page, or Detail View – 1 per page.
2.) New Feature! Support for out-of-order unit testing (Set Section Start):
* Go to Testing > Sessions.
* Select down arrow to the right of Search.
* Check Show all results.
* Select a session.
* Click on Go to Students in Sessions above the Tasks menu.
* Select the session under the Session List field on the left side of the screen.
* Select a student in the test session.
* Select Set Section Start under the Tasks drop down menu and select Start.
* Select student in session to Set Section Start.
* Select Unit/Section in the dropdown.
* Click Save.
3.) New Feature! Pre-cache by Test - Ability to cache ALL content by test, rather than by session:
* Go to Setup > Precache By Test.
* Select the test(s) and the Precache Server for each organization.
* Click Precache.
4.) Enhancement! Resume Student "Easy" button - The ability to resume students from the "Students in Sessions" screen, without initiating a task.
5.) Additional Order Email notification: Ability to indicate an Additional Order Email Notification for each organization:
* Go to Setup > Organizations.
* Select down arrow to the right of Search.
* Check Show all results.
* Select an organization.
* Select Create/Edit Organizations under the Tasks drop down menu and select Start.
* Select the organization under the Organizations field on the left side of the screen.
* Confirm the Email address for the state designated approver.
* Click Save.
6.) Permissions: Unlock sections (State Users Only). Ability to Unlock Sections for a student to return to the beginning of the test. Limited access to this feature since it is typically only used for transcription or state approved situations.
* Go to Testing > Sessions.
* Select down arrow to the right of Search.
* Check Show all results.
* Select a session.
* Click on Go to Students in Sessions above the Tasks menu.
* Select the session under the Session List field on the left side of the screen.
* Select a student in the test session.
* Select Unlock Sections under the Tasks drop down menu and select Start.
* Select student in session and select Unlock.
* Please note - Student must be in an Resumed or Exited status to complete this task
7.) Not Tested and Void Reason Codes
* In PearsonAccessnext, click the Setup button and choose Students in the drop down.
* On the Students screen, search for the student in the Find Students search bar.
* Check the box for the student in the list at the bottom of the screen.
* At the top of the screen, click the Select Tasks drop down and check the box for Manage Student Tests.
* Click Start.
* Under Test Details, check the box next to Not Tested Code or Void PBA/EOY Score Code and then select a Reason from the drop down.
* Click Create.
In addition to the above mentioned enhancements, the following things will be rolled out in some subsequent PearsonAccessnext configuration enhancements over the next month. This will not be new version deployment or process/feature changes - these are limited to providing useful data and for post-test processing.
* Enhanced and Additional Operational Reports to provide different/requested access to data
* Batch upload for "Student Test Attempt Updates" which will allow for batch post-test demographic and cleanup activities
See attached for a version of this email with screenshots to support steps as appropriate.
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Kirk E. Ross
Education Program Specialist
Office of Curriculum & Assessment
25 South Front Street | Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183
(614) 995-4144 | (877) 644-6338
Kirk.Ross at education.ohio.gov<mailto:Kirk.Ross at education.ohio.gov>
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