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Administering Tests

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Discover various methods to administer tests efficiently. We offer a multitude of flexible options to suit your needs, including:

Yes/No Test
Single Score Test
Rubric Test
Student Self-Assess Test
Main Screen
Homepage Lock Settings

To learn how to administer these tests within the Legacy version of ESGI, click here.

Administering a Yes/No Test: 

  1. Click on the student's name in your class list, then click "Test".
  2. Choose between New Session or Resume.
  • The first time the test is being administered, you will only have the option for a New Session.
  • Closing out of a previous test before all the questions were recorded as correct, incorrect or skip (by selecting the “X” in the top right), will result in giving you the option to resume the test session.
  • If you choose to resume the test session, you will continue the test where you left off and upon completion the results will be recorded as one test session with the most recent test date.
  • To test incorrect and not tested, choose New Session, then Incorrect & Not Tested.
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  1. Continue through all test questions, selecting Yes, No or Skip until you complete all the test questions.  You must go through all the test questions with a Yes, No or Skip in order to record a completed test session. 

  1. Once you complete the test, the results will be displayed immediately. You can choose to print Flash Cards. Click Done when finished.

  1. The score is recorded on the Test Dashboard.
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Administering a Single Score Test:

  1. Click on the student's name in your class list, then click "Test".

    (Classic View)

  1. Read the question to the student and enter the test score in the box (or use the up/down arrows). Observational notes can be added in the Notes field. Then click SAVE.A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated

  1. The results are displayed immediately. The score is reflected in the pie chart along with student Class information and the option to add a summary note.

  1. The score is recorded on the Test Dashboard. 

Administering a Rubric Test: 

  1. Click on the student's name in your class list, select your Rubric, then click "Test".

    (Classic View)

  1. Click in the description box for the level the student achieved for each set of criteria. The score will automatically be added and totaled. You can also add summary notes. Click submit when done. 
     Results are displayed in a chart format. Click on “Show Criteria” to display the chart for each question. Flashcards are not an option for rubrics. The Export Rubric button will export the Test Session Details in a PDF. When finished, click Done.

  1. Results are also displayed in the test on the dashboard: 


    (Classic View)

Administering a Student Self-Assess Test:  

Student Self-Assess testing option allows teachers to introduce students to using a computer or tablet. Teachers set up the test on a device for the student to take a multiple-choice test. Audio is available for questions and answer choices, so students can navigate independently. 

Helpful Hints: 

Determine whether student(s) would benefit from Student Self-Assess testing. If not, disable it in your account setting:
Click Student Testing Options, then slide the Self-Assess Administration bar to the left to disable:  
 

  1. Choose a device not needed by the teacher while the student assesses.

  2. If using an iPad, please be sure it is in the horizontal/landscape position.

  3. Practice tests are available, and students should be encouraged to take them as many times as necessary.

  4. Supervise the first few self-assess test sessions until the student is comfortable.

  5. Encourage students to listen to the question audio before submitting answers. To avoid distracting other students, headphones might be helpful.

  6. Teachers can log into their account on multiple devices to configure the self-assess tests for each student.  

Getting Started  

  1. Self-Assess tests can be found and added to a subject tab in two ways: 

  2. In Test Explorer, click "Self-Assess" and then Add Test.
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  3. Add the test to an existing subject tab or create a new one:
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     Or from the Home Screen, click the + Add Test, then Self Assess from the drop-down filter on the popup window: 
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  4. Filter by Self Assess, select a content area (if desired), and select a Subject Tab from the drop down (or create a new one). Tests with a check mark will be added to that Subject Tab:
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  5. Self-Assess tests are identified with a student in a circle icon and can be previewed firstA screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated
    as "Teacher one-on-one" where the teacher reads the question and records the student's answer
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    or as "Student self-assess" to listen to the question-and-answer audio:
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  6. The tests can be initiated by one of two ways, or you can use the Assignment Center: 

    • By selecting a student, and clicking on the Test button: 

      (Classic View)
      and selecting Student Self Assess on the pop up:  
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      Or

    • by clicking Student Self-Assess “Person” icon in the desired test:


      (Classic View)

     

  7. If a student has never taken a Self-Assess test, a Practice Test will automatically be made available in the first test slot. The Practice Test contains 6 questions that will familiarize students with the buttons and question types they will see in Self-Assess tests (multiple choice, etc.) The Practice Test can be taken as many times as needed, does not record any scores, and is not included in any reporting. 

    A Practice Test can be added to any suite of tests for any student by clicking the "Add Practice Test" button. The Practice Test can be removed by clicking the X on the test card. 
    A total of three tests can be selected (Practice Test plus two Self-Assess or a three Self-Assess tests).
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    Click the blank Add Test card to find and add another Self-Assess test:
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  8. Click Start Session and hand the device to the student.  

  9. Clicking the green arrow will start the test session. Once each test is completed, the student will return to the landing page: 
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Main Screen:  

The main screen components of the Self-Assess tests are: 

  1. Test directions (audio)

  2. Multiple choice selectors. Answers that have audio will have a blue speaker button; not all answers have audio.

  3. Back button

  4. After the student selects the answer, the forward arrow will become green.
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    Once all tests are completed, the Success page will display. The student should hand the device back to the teacher to "X" out of the screen and return to the Home Screen. See Homepage Lock Setting below to require a 4-digit pin before exiting to the home screen:
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Homepage Lock Settings: 

  1. Go to your Account Setting, select Student Testing Options, and click the box to change the setting to “Enabled”, under the Lock Homepage section:

  1. Enter a four-digit PIN and confirm, then SAVE.

  1. The PIN is required to exit and go back to the Home Screen:
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