User Guide
SRT - RN
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Table of Contents
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About the SRT-RN website ................................................................................................................... 2
How to register .................................................................................................................................... 2
Information about assessments .......................................................................................................... 4
How to take the assessments .............................................................................................................. 5
How to take the listening skills assessments ....................................................................................... 6
Listening Skills .................................................................................................................................. 7
Speaking Skills .................................................................................................................................. 7
Writing Skills..................................................................................................................................... 8
How to view your assessment results ................................................................................................. 9
How to view your certificate.............................................................................................................. 10
How to see and use your learning plan ............................................................................................. 11
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About th SRT-RN website
The SRT-RN assessment is a revolutionary tool that utilizes cutting-edge artificial intelligence to assess your
reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. As a Nurse, it is essential to be able to communicate
effectively with patients and colleagues, and this assessment is designed to help you do just that. With SRTRN, you can receive an accurate and comprehensive evaluation of your language abilities, allowing you to
identify areas for improvement and develop strategies for success.
SRT-RN is an online assessment that is convenient and easy to use. Whether you are a student preparing
for your nursing program, a practicing nurse seeking to advance your career, or an international nurse
looking to validate your language skills, SRT-RN can help. The assessment is designed to be flexible,
allowing you to take it at your own pace and on your own schedule. With SRT-RN, you can gain the
confidence and skills you need to excel in your nursing profession. Don't wait any longer to take your
language skills to the next level - try SRT-RN today!
How to register
STEP 1 – Use Google Chrome. To register and use SRT-RN, you will need a PC or Laptop
(please do not use Mobile Phones or Tablets). Go to:
https://srt.essentialskillsgroup.com/?
o=8b7f7558d042d1bde916a69faca8bd34&type=badge
The website to the right will open.
STEP 2 – Register
Click on the blue Register Here link located
below the LOG IN button.
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STEP 3 - Complete the Test Taker registration form.
a) Enter your code into the USER ID area (this is
the User ID that Clearport emailed you).
b) Enter your email address.
c) Select and enter a Username. We suggest using
your email address as the username.
d) Select and enter a Password that you will easily
remember.
Click REGISTER to be redirected to the home page
STEP 4 – Log in
Enter your Username and Password and click Log In.
Add this web page to your Favorites or Bookmarks,
and make sure to keep your Username and
Password in a safe place. You will need to come
back to this page and log in with your Username
and Password every time you want to access your
SRT-RN to take an Assessment, see or print your
Scores, or see and use your Learning Plan.
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STEP 5 – Complete your profile
Complete this form the first time you log in.
It is also important for you to accurately enter your first and last
name exactly as they appear in your Passport, as this
information is presented on your reports.
You’ll receive an email confirming your registration once you
are done. Keep this email, it also provides the link to the
website the next time you visit. We recommend that you also
bookmark the website so you can get back to it later.
Click the Complete Profile button when you’re done.
You will now be directed to your assessments page.
Information about assessments
The My Assessments page is a
dashboard where you take and
retake assessments and access your
results reports and learning plans.
The dashboard has two assessment
suites – Essential Skills and
Communication Skills. You may
have access to one or both
sections, depending on the account
set up for you.
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The Assessment column lists the
available assessments.
The Status column has buttons
that you use to do or redo tests.
Note – you cannot take the
same test more than once every
seven days.
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The Date Done column displays the dates you took tests.
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The Results column with buttons you click to see your test results.
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The Certificate column has buttons you click to display your test results.
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The Learning column has buttons you click to display your learning plans, which are generated each
time you complete an assessment. Not all assessments have learning plans.
Click the icon on the right-hand side of each assessment for useful
information about each assessment.
How to take the assessments
Select the assessment you want to take and click the Do
button.
You’ll see a multiple-choice question (see example to the
right).
On the top left-hand side of the question, you’ll see
information about the number of questions and
sections.
On the top right-hand side of the question, you’ll see an icon that looks like a lightbulb. Click it before you
do the first question. It provides general instructions you’ll find useful.
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For each question you’ll see:
An introduction.
A section with the information
needed to answer the question, such
as the bar chart in the example to
the right.
A question and with four possible
answers. To select an answer, click
the circle next to it.
Elapsed test time. This is just a
guideline. You can take as long as
you like.
A navigation bar to take you from
question to question.
You receive a congratulations message after you answer the
last question.
You can either return to your My Assessments dashboard
or log out.
How to take listening, speaking, and writing tests
Select the assessment you want to take and
click the Do button next to it.
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Listening Skills
This assessment tests your ability to understand spoken English by answering questions after listening
to audio clips. NOTE: You need good speakers
or headphones to complete this assessment.
Read the question and click this button to
listen to the audio clip. Use the information
in the audio clip to select the best answer.
You can only listen to the audio clip once.
Use the navigation bar to take you from
question to question.
Your test results are available immediately.
You can take this assessment five times,
but you must wait at least two weeks to
test again.
Speaking Skills
This assessment tests your ability to communicate in spoken English by recording your verbal responses
to questions. NOTE: You need a good microphone to complete this assessment. It may already be built
into your computer.
Instructions:
Step 1: Make sure you have a good microphone and a quiet space to record your answer.
Step 2: Select one (1) topic from the list of topics at the bottom of the page.
Step 3: Organize your thoughts and ideas and prepare a written script with between 180 - 240
words using your own content. Do not take ideas or copy directly from other sources, such as the
internet. To get a high score, your answer should include:
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An introduction that outlines the topic (in your own words) and your opinion.
One reason for your opinion, with supporting details.
A second reason for your opinion, with supporting details.
A third reason for your opinion. This should be the most important one.
A conclusion that restates your opinion and summarizes your reasons.
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(Do NOT refresh your browser or log out when you are preparing your script, as you may get a
different question.)
Step 4: Click the 'Start Recording' button and read your written script.
Step 5: Listen to your audio clip after you are done.
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If you are not happy with
it, click the redo button
and re-record your
answer.
If you are happy with
it, click the
'Submit' button and
watch for messages while
your assessment is being
scored. If your recording
is too short or the quality
of the recording is too low, you will see a message asking you to try again. If it's okay, your
answer will be scored. This could take two minutes or longer. Do not exit until your
assessment is marked.
Step 6: Return to your home page after your assessment has been marked.
Writing Skills
This assessment tests your ability to communicate in written English by writing a short essay.
Instructions:
Step 1: Read the writing topic at the top of the page.
Step 2: Spend a few minutes organizing your thoughts before you begin writing.
Step 3: Write a five-paragraph essay explaining your opinion on the topic. Use the text box
provided.
For a high-scoring essay, you must provide at least three reasons for your opinion. For each, use
supporting details, examples, facts and/or personal experiences to support your position.
Your essay should be five paragraphs long:
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Paragraph 1 – An introductory paragraph that outlines the topic or issue (in your own
words), your position or opinion (e.g. whether you are for or against the statement) and a
hook (a question, a fact, a quote or something else to grab the audience’s attention).
Paragraph 2 – A body paragraph that explains one reason for your argument, with
supporting details.
Paragraph 3 – A body paragraph that explains the second reason for your argument, with
supporting details.
Paragraph 4 – A body paragraph that explains the third reason for your argument. This
should be the most important one.
Paragraph 5 – A concluding paragraph that restates your opinion, your reasons, and what
your audience should do next.
Please do not plagiarize - i.e. do not copy text from the internet or other sources.
If you write fewer than 120 words, there is not enough text to evaluate. You will be asked to try
again. For a high score, aim for approximately 300 words or more.
Step 4: Click the 'Submit' button once you are done. Wait for further instructions.
Step 5: Click OK if your answer is long enough and go to MY Assessments page to review your
score and take other assessments.
How to view your assessment results
You get a result report each time you take an assessment. It is available immediately.
In the Results column, click the View button. (If there is an empty date field, it means you haven’t taken
that assessment yet).
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The report lists:
• the type of assessment you took
(e.g. reading)
• your first and last name
• the date you took the
assessment.
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Two scores:
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A score in the form of a level
(e.g. Intermediate Level 1).
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A number score found in
brackets (e.g. 223). This score
is based on the International
Adult Literacy Survey (IALS)
500-point scale.
The report also provides information
about the type of reading tasks you
can likely do.
The last section of the report
provides information about how
your scores might correspond to the
test and scale of other assessments.
These are general comparisons and we do not guarantee a score on other tests or in other evaluations
How to view your certificate
You get a result report each time you take an assessment. It is available immediately.
In the Certificates column, click the View button. (If there is an empty date field, it means you haven’t
taken the assessment yet).
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The certificate lists:
• your first and last name
• the type of assessment you took
(e.g. reading)
• your scores
• the date you took the assessment.
How to see and use your learning plan
You receive a learning plan immediately after you complete an
assessment. In the Learning column, click the View button.
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If there is an empty date field, it means you haven’t taken the assessment and no learning plan is available.
Your customized learning plan will appear
in a separate screen.
It lists free online learning resources that
you can use to quickly and efficiently build
the skills you need. Your plan focuses only
on the skills you need to build, not the
ones you already have.
To open a link, click on the website
address. It takes you directly to the
lesson, which you complete at your own
pace. The website program does not
monitor your progress.
To print your learning plan, click the Print
Report buttons at the top or bottom of
the report.
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