| TECHNOLOGY COORDINATORS |
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Infrastructure Guidelines |
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Provides information
about eMeasurement Services hardware/software requirements,
proxy environments, browser setup, and installation of TestNav. Updated 02/12/2009
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Proctor Caching User's Guide |
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Provides information
on the installation and use of eMeasurement Services Proctor
Caching software.
NOTE: Proctor caching software can be downloaded from the Session Management module within Training Center or Live Administration. Updated 10/09/2008 |
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TestNav Early Warning System Reference Manual |
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The Early Warning System is a key component of TestNav’s ability to guard against “lost” student responses. This manual explains how the system works and explains the use of the “resume with file” option if a test is interrupted. Updated 04/17/2008
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Full Length Sample Test Instructions |
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The Full-length Sample Test is designed to assist school technology staff in verifying software setup and network performance in school computer labs for Flash-based tests, which include the Science MCA-II and MTELL. Included are instructions on how to set up and run the test, and what you can learn from its use. Updated 04/20/2009
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The "What If..." List
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A guide to troubleshooting during online testing.Updated 03/17/09 |
| DISTRICT/SCHOOL ASSESSMENT COORDINATORS |
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Minnesota Online Assessment Manual |
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eMeasurement Services test administration and delivery instructions. (PDF format) Updated 12/17/2008 |
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2009 MTELL and Science MCA-II District and School Coordinator Manual |
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The District and School Coordinator Manual for spring 2009 testing. Updated 03/17/2009 |
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Test Monitor Directions: Science MCA-II and MTELL |
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Test Monitor Directions are available on the MDE Website. For Science, go to the MCA: Manuals & Directions web page. For MTELL, go to the ELL Tests: Manuals & Directions web page. |
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2008-2009 Reading GRAD Implementation Guide and Administration Manual |
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Policies, procedures, testing schedule, and forms for the 2008-2009 test administration of the Reading GRAD. Updated 03/17/2009 |
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Supplemental Manual for the 2008 – 2009 GRAD retests |
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This guide is intended to aid in the setup and administering of test sessions for the 2008-2009 GRAD retests. New 08/27/2008 |
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2009 Reading GRAD Test Monitor Directions |
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General directions for test monitors administering the Reading GRAD Retest starting in September. |
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Test Administration Report |
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Each school must submit a Test Administration Report to Pearson. If there are no issues, check the “No Issues” box. Updated 03/18/2009
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Test Security Notification Form |
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In the event of a security breach, the District Assessment Coordinator must fax the Test Security Notification Form to MDE. |
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The "What If..." List |
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A guide to troubleshooting during online testing. Updated 03/17/09 |
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Universal Non-Disclosure Agreement Form |
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To be signed by personnel with access to secure MDE test materials. This form can be used for all tests. Updated 07/31/2007 |
| QUICK REFERENCES FOR TESTNAV AND PROCTOR CACHING |
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TestNav Installation Quick Start |
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This document describes best practices for installing the TestNav test delivery application. It covers installation, firewall and content filtering exclusions, wireless clients, and other general considerations. Updated 02/12/2009 |
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Proctor Caching Installation Quick Start |
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Provides a summary information sheet on how to install Proctor Caching. Updated 07/10/2008 |
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Proctor Caching Installation Verification (Windows) |
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This document explains how to verify on a Windows based Caching Server that you have successfully proctor cached test content for a test session. Updated 07/10/2008 |
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Proctor Caching Installation Verification (MAC) |
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This document explains how to pre-cache test content for a test session and interpret the metrics shown on the Proctor Caching Console on Macintosh machines. Updated 07/10/2008
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