| 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 12/17/2008
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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 07/10/2008 |
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The "What If..." List |
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A guide to troubleshooting during online testing. Updated 04/04/2008 |
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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. Note: It is recommended that the enhanced early warning system is selected during installation of TestNav for Minnesota online tests. Updated 09/28/2007 |
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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 01/15/2008 |
| 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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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. |
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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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The "What If..." List |
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A guide to troubleshooting during online testing. Updated 04/04/2008 |
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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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2009 MTELL Test Monitor Directions |
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Updated test monitor directions will be available for spring 2009 testing. The 2008 directions are available on the MDE website if you wish to use them for training purpose earlier in the year. |
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2009 Science MCA II Test Monitor Directions |
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Updated test monitor directions will be available for spring 2009 testing. The 2008 directions are available on the MDE website if you wish to use them for training purpose earlier in the year. |
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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 |
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2009 MTELL and Science MCA-II District and School Coordinator Manual |
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An updated manual will be available for spring 2009 testing |
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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. The Test Administration Report will be available for spring 2009 testing. |
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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. |
| 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 07/10/2008 |
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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 |
