•There are two methods to get to the practicetests:
1.Through the secure browser
2.Through a Web browser
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How to Access the Practice Test
1.Through the secure browser
•The recommended way to access the practicetest, if possible
-Best simulates the field testing experience
-Locks down the computer
-Gives access to the text-to-speech accommodationfeature
2.Through a Web browser
•If secure browser not yet available for yourdevices
•Students/parents can access at home
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How to Access the Practice Test
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2.Click on the “Student Interface Practice Test”button.
−Supported web Browsers are: Mozilla Firefox,Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10,and Apple Safari.
Login through Web Browsers
3.Make sure thecheckboxes next to“Guest User” and“Guest Session” arechecked.
4.Select [Sign In].
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Login through Web Browser
1.Close all running applicationson your device.
2.Open the secure browser.
3.Select the link that takes youto the practice test.
4.Make sure the checkboxesnext to “Guest User” and“Guest Session” are checked.
5.Select [Sign In].
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Login through Secure Browser
•Step 1: Select a GradeLevel
−Select a grade level fromthe “Grade” drop-down list.
−Select [Yes] to continue.
•Step 2: Select a PracticeTest
−Select the name of thepractice test you want totake and continue to thenext step.
−If you want to access testsfrom another grade, select[Back to login].
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Beginning a Practice Test
•Step 3: Choose TestSettings
−Select the option(s) youwant for each availabletest setting.
−Select [Select] tocontinue.
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Beginning a Practice Test
•Students must select test setting options duringthe login process.
•Available practice test settings:
–Language
English (default)
Braille English
–Color Choices
Black on White (default)
Black on Rose
Medium Gray on Light Gray
Yellow on Blue
Reverse Contrast
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Test Setting Options
–Word List (Glossary)
Spanish Glossary (mathematics only)
»Students can open a glossary to view terms presented on thetest that may be unfamiliar to them
»Now available for ALL grades
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Test Setting Options (cont.)
–Text-to-Speech is now available for ALL grades for bothELA and Math.
Text-to-speech (TTS) functionality is available only whenusing the secure browsers.
»AIRSecureTest mobile secure browser
for Android
»Not available for the practice test
on Chromebooks or iPads.
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Test Setting Options (cont.)
–Print Size
Level 0 (No Zoom) = 1X (default)
Level 1 = 1.5X
Level 2 = 1.75X
Level 3 = 2.5X
Level 4 = 3X
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Test Setting Options (cont.)
•Step 4: Confirm Selected Test andSettings
−Review the screen and confirm thetest and settings.
−If the settings are not correct, select[No]. You will return to Step 2.Select a Practice Test.
•Step 4a: Text-to-speech Check
−Select the audio button to listen tothe sample audio.
−You can adjust the volume andpitch of the voice on this screen.
•See Page 6 of the Practice TestUser Guide for further instructions.
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Beginning a Practice Test
•Step 5: Begin Test Now
–The “Test Instructions andHelp” page is last.
–Review the information onthis page by scrollingthrough the entire page,and then select [BeginTest Now] at the bottom ofthe screen. The first pageof the test willautomatically appear.
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Beginning a Practice Test