The Manage Testing section allows
Coordinators to organize testing
activity, assign user codes,
monitor progress, enter required
information, and
release completed user codes for
scoring. This area provides visibility
into test activity and
helps support a
smooth, accurate testing
process.
View and Monitor
Tests
- Use
the available tabs, such
as pre-test or post-test, to
select the product
you want to manage.
- To view test
details, click Expand
All or use the + next
to a test title. Details may
include:
- Classification such
as secondary
or post-secondary
-
Test type, such as multiple choice,
performance, or both
-
Number of sessions (1, 2, or 3)
-
Expiration date
-
Quantity (total user codes available for this
title)
-
Unassigned (quantity of unassigned user codes
for this title)
-
Assigned (quantity of assigned user codes for
this title)
-
Ready for Release (quantity of user codes
ready to be released for official score report
processing)
Highlighted test
titles indicate completed tests that
are ready to be released for official score
report processing.
Important: Before
testing begins always verify that the order information is accurate.
Contact NOCTI before testing if any
discrepancies
are identified.
Assign and Manage User
Codes
- To access user codes, select any
row under an expanded test title.
From this area, Coordinators
can:
- Manually assign user codes by
entering test taker information
and selecting Save
Changes (save frequently).
- Assign user codes using uploaded test
taker data.
- Reassign
unused codes by selecting Unassign All and entering updated test
taker information.
- Apply approved accommodations
(based on IEP and 504 plan).
- Print and distribute codes:
-
Print user code list
for Proctors
-
Print labels for test
takers using Avery 5164
format. Select individual test
takers or all test
takers for printing.
-
Export user code lists to
Excel.
Each test taker must
be assigned a unique ID. When
using pre- and post-tests, use the same
unique ID for both administrations to
support accurate reporting and data
comparison. A unique ID cannot
be used by more than one test
taker.
Apply
Accommodations
Accommodations may be
applied based on a test taker’s IEP or 504
plan.
Available
options include:
- Text-to-Speech: Check the
Text-to-Speech box in the far-left
column.
- Extended Time: Select
the assigned user code
number to add extended
time.
- Number of Sessions: Select
the assigned user code
number to modify the number
of sessions.
Track User Code
Status
Use the User Code Status column
and filters to monitor testing
progress:
- Unassigned: Available for
use
- Assigned: Assigned to a test
taker, but not
started
- In Process:
Testing has started, but is not
complete
- Ready: Testing is complete and
ready for release
- Released: Submitted for
scoring
Use the Test Progress column to
quickly identify incomplete
items or next steps.
Access Preliminary Score
Reports
- Preliminary scores are available after
online testing is
completed.
- The preliminary total score will appear in
the Test Progress column.
- Select View Prelim to view,
print, or email
the preliminary report.
- The View
Prelim link is available
for 10 days after the user code
has been released for official score
report processing.
Note: Preliminary scores are not
saved in NOCTI's system. Official
scores are available in the
Reports and Certificates section
after user codes have
been released and scores have
been processed.
Enter Skill-Based Performance
Ratings
If the assessment
includes a skill-based
performance component, all performance ratings must
be entered before scores are
released.
Complete
Demographics
Test taker demographics are
optional and are completed by
the test taker during
testing.
Administrator demographics are also
optional and may be used
to collect information about special
populations for each test taker. These
questions are not visible to the test
taker.
To enter administrator
demographics:
- Click the Demographics link in the
Test Progress column
- Enter responses as needed (note: some
programs may require
completion)
Note: Demographics cannot
be entered until the user
code has been assigned. Once
demographics are entered, the status changes
to In Process, and the user code can no
longer be modified.
Release User Codes for
Scoring
In most cases, Coordinators
must manually release
user
codes for scoring. User
codes should be released only after testing
is complete and all required steps
have been finished, including performance
rating entry when applicable. In some
cases, the system may release codes
automatically. When this occurs, no
additional action
is required.