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Online Assessment Update

The NCTest platform offers a comprehensive web application for online testing, utilizing Google Web Toolkit technology. Enhanced features include drag-and-drop functionality, constructed response items for English II, and numerical entry for math assessments. Students benefit from audio control and online tools such as flagging, highlighting, and resetting. The platform supports End-of-Course assessments in Biology, English II, and Math I, as well as EOG Science and ELA for grades 3-8. Secure access is mandatory through various platforms, including desktop, iPads, and Chromebooks.

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Online Assessment Update

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  1. Online Assessment Update

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Number of Completed EOC and Science Online Assessments 2012-13 (79,082) (37,243) (34,017)

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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)

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

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