Know where your students are!
Objectives
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Review System Requirements of ACT Aspire™
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Review TestNav 8
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Review System Check and Readiness Activities
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Review Proctor Caching
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Review Early Warning
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Review Avocet and Training Management System (TMS)
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Q&A
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Support
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Wisconsin Grade 9 Early High School
Writing, English, Reading, Math, Science
Fall 2014 Test Administration Dates:
October 6 – October 24, 2014
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Information/Training
• Avocet
http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/
• Online indexing of ancillaries, manuals, program resources
• Only the latest version will be posted
• Requires no log in and can be accessed on your smartphone
or device.
• Training Management Site
http://actaspire.tms.pearson.com/
• Repository for training modules - enables convenient self
paced training
• Transcript feature shows date/time training was taken
• Requires email to log in and can be accessed on your
smartphone or device.
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System Requirements
• ACT Aspire Portal System Requirements
• actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#4698 (page 2)
• Note: Requirements may change. Please see the provided link to
stay abreast of updates.
• TestNav Hardware and Software Requirements
• actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#3988
• Note: Requirements may change. Please see the provided link to
stay abreast of updates.
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SystemCheck for TestNav 8
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SystemCheck for TestNav 8
• Launch SystemCheck from http://SystemCheck.ACTAspire.org
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SystemCheck
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SystemCheck for TestNav Overview (contains the tool itself)
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actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#4088
• SystemCheck validates testing workstations meet the minimum
requirements needed to run TestNav 8.
• SystemCheck also provides the ability to run bandwidth speed checks
to help plan for online testing capacity.
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SystemCheck – Check Your System
Check Your System:
• Validates system requirements are met on testing workstations
• Provides steps to verify whether TestNav can run on the workstation
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SystemCheck - Verification
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SystemCheck – Testing Capacity
Testing Capacity:
• Bandwidth testing for internet and proctor caching connections
• Volume estimates for capacity planning
• Click Add Caching Computer to add your potential proctor caching
machine for a local network bandwidth test
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SystemCheck – Testing Capacity
• Internet bandwidth testing between the workstation and Pearson
servers
• Click Add Caching Computer to add your potential proctor caching
machine for a local network bandwidth test
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TestNav 8
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TestNav 8
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Exemplars
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ACT Aspire Exemplars
• http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#5037
• Sample test items and tasks
• Several grade bands
• Multiple item types and formats
• Accessible at any time from internet connected laptop or desktop
TestNav Embedded Tools
http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#5040
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TestNav 8 - Requirements
Browser Requirements:
– Java runtime plugin version 1.5 or higher
– Windows firewall javaw.exe exception
– Accept Java applet
– Allow pop-ups for Pearson sites
Firewalls, content, and spam filters must be set to allow access to the
following
– *.actaspire.org:80
– *.actaspire.org:443
– s3.amazonaws.com
• Minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 is required
• Read / write access to local directory
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TestNav 8 - Resources
Avocet – ACTAspire.Avocet.Pearson.com
• TestNav Hardware and Software Requirements
http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#5233
• TestNav Embedded Tools (Use Exemplars to view and practice)
http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#5040
• TestNav Error Codes
http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#5198
Training Management System (TMS) – ACTAspire.TMS.Pearson.com
• TestNav 8 Overview
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Proctor Caching
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Proctor Caching - Overview
• Reduces bandwidth and accelerates test delivery to students
• Minimal installation, configuration, and hardware requirements
• Runs on Windows and Mac Osx
• Does not require underlying server-based OS
• Use SystemCheck to verify connectivity between workstation and the
proctor cache machine
• Proctor cache diagnostic page installed with proctor cache service
• Easily view status of cached content and connecting clients
• Refresh, reload, or purge content
• Set-up within the ACT Aspire Portal points TestNav 8 to the proctor cache
content
• No need to configure each student workstation to fetch content
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Proctor Caching
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Proctor Cache Workflow
• District Testing Coordinators receive invite to join the ACT Aspire Portal
• District Testing Coordinators invite Technology Coordinators to the ACT
Aspire Portal
– Instructions for inviting new users on Avocet
http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#5246
• Technology Coordinators create default proctor cache settings at your
organization
• District Testing Coordinators set up test sessions
• Technology Coordinators verify test sessions are directed to proctor cache
machines
• Technology Coordinators pre-cache content
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Proctor Cache – Requirements
• Runs on Windows and Mac OS X
• Does not require an underlying server-based operating system
• TCP Ports: 80 (Internet), 4480, and 4481 (Local Network)
• Proctor caching requires a fixed internal IP address
• Use the SystemCheck Testing Capacity tab for determining your
network capacity during computer-based testing
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Proctor Cache – Install and Verify
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Download proctor caching installer.
– Mac: http://testnav.com/PROCTRCACHE/proctorcache-installer2013.1.3.zip
– Win: http://testnav.com/PROCTRCACHE/proctorcache-installer2013.1.3.exe
2. Run the installer and Start Proctor Caching if it is not already
started by the installer. (Via Windows Start menu, Mac finder, shortcut
on desktop)
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Verify that the service is running by using the Proctor Caching
Diagnostics page.
Use SystemCheck from client computer to verify that Proctor
Caching is functional.
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Proctor Cache Diagnostics
Select the Contents tab for information about test content and caching
status
Select the Client List tab to monitor client connectivity
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Contents Tab
• Content is displayed at the Test and Form level.
• Functionality is available to Refresh, Reload, or Purge selected test content.
• Clicking on a test name will display the Content Details screen which displays
individual items in a test.
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Client List
• Clients that have connected to TestNav are listed by IP address.
• Clicking on a computer will display the Client Details screen which displays
information regarding a particular computer connecting to proctor caching.
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Proctor Cache – Portal Functions
• Manage proctor cache in the ACT Portal
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TestNav will detect and use proctor cache settings entered into the Portal
• No need to configure individual student work stations for proctor caching
Set default proctor cache settings for district and schools
Default settings can be applied to test sessions
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Proctor Cache – Portal Functions
• Default proctor cache settings will be set for each school
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Once saved, settings can be applied to any test sessions at that school.
• Default settings must be entered before tests can be pre-cached
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Proctor Cache – Portal Functions
• Enter fixed internal IP address for the proctor cache machine
• Enter port 4480
• Check Status allows you to quickly navigate to the Proctor Caching
Diagnostics page
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Proctor Cache – Portal Functions
• Pre-caching test content gathers all of the test content that students will
need
• Test content is encrypted and stored locally
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Proctor Cache – Verify Content
• Verify that content has been cached successfully from the Proctor Caching
Diagnostics screen
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Proctor Cache – Test Sessions
• After they have been saved, default settings can be applied to test sessions
at the organization selected.
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Proctor Caching - Resources
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Proctor Caching Training Modules on Training Management System (TMS)
https://ACTAspire.TMS.Pearson.com
• “Assessing Readiness: SystemCheck for TestNav and Proctor Caching”
• “Proctor Cache Portal Setup”
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Proctor Caching User Guide on Avocet:
http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#4087
• Proctor Caching Quick Guide on Avocet (Please view now):
http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#4986
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Important Links
SystemCheck for TestNav 8 :
http://systemcheck.actaspire.org
Proctor Caching User Guide:
http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#4087
Proctor caching installers (From the proctor cache users guide)
Mac - http://testnav.com/PROCTRCACHE/proctorcache-installer-2013.1.3.zip
PC - http://testnav.com/PROCTRCACHE/proctorcache-installer-2013.1.3.exe
Training Management System
http://actaspire.tms.Pearson.com
Avocet
http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com
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TestNav 8 Early Warning System
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TestNav Early Warning System
• Early Warning System
• Designed to alert Users of issues that arise during testing
• Part of TestNav 8
• No additional software to install or configure
• Provides fail-safes to preserve student responses in the event of unexpected
network disruptions
• Early Warning Training Module
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“TestNav 8.0 Overview” training module on the TMS contains info around Early
Warning System
• Early Warning System Info on Avocet
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“Avocet Early Warning and System Error Codes”
(Located at: actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#4699)
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TestNav Early Warning System
• The Early Warning System writes continuously in the background to the
student response files (SRF).
• The SRF file has a response data threshold that, once reached, triggers
TestNav to send response data to Pearson servers.
• Uploading of response data is continuous. If an upload to the Pearson
servers fails, student responses continue to be saved locally and TestNav
cycles and attempts another upload.
• If the response data upload is successful, TestNav creates a new empty
SRF file and begins the process again. TestNav only deletes an SRF file once
it is successfully uploaded to the Pearson servers.
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Early Warning System - Notification
One of the following screens will appear when scenarios 1, 2, or 3 occurs.
Students should be instructed to ALWAYS raise their hand when presented with
either of the Test Proctor Click Here screens. They should NEVER click the Test ProctorClick Here button.
NOTE: It may be necessary to contact your local Technology Coordinator to determine
the appropriate course of action.
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Early Warning System - Scenarios
Scenario 1:
TestNav determines that the Save Response File Location is not viable.
– Results in an immediate Test Proctor Click Here notification.
Scenario 2:
TestNav is unable to download portions of the test.
– Results in an immediate Test Proctor Click Here notification.
Scenario 3:
TestNav is unable to upload student responses to Pearson.
– Results in a Test Proctor Click Here notification only if the student
attempts to Exit or Submit the test.
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Helpful Links/Resources
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TestNav Hardware and Software Requirements
– http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#3988
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ACT Aspire Portal User Guide
– http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#4191
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SystemCheck for TestNav Overview (contains the tool itself)
– http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#4088
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SystemCheck and Proctor Caching Work Instruction
– http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#4215
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Technology Coordinator Checklist (Please view now!)
– http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#5031
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TestNav Walkthrough
– http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/Home#4880
Note: All of these documents can be downloaded in their entirety by clicking on the green
“download PDF” icon in the upper left corner.
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Wisconsin ACT Aspire Site:
http://act.org/aap/wisconsin/aspire.html
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Wisconsin Milestones
Steps to take now:
• Run the SystemCheck Tool on Testing Computers
• Review Technology Coordinator Checklist
• Review Proctor Caching Quick Guide
• Connect with District Testing Coordinators to ensure you are invited
to the Portal as the Technology Coordinator role
Access to the ACT Aspire Portal:
• Organization File provided by WI DPI – 5/15/14
• District Access to the ACT Aspire Portal – 6/02/14
• Student Data Upload Performed by Districts – Due 9/05/14
• Proctor Caching Input Set at Organization Level – 9/05/14 – 9/19/14
• Personal Needs Profile Selections per Student Profile; Prior to Test
Session Set-Up (LP, ASL, Braille) – Due 9/05/14
• Test Session Set-Up for Paper Tests (LP/Braille/ASL) – Due 9/05/14
• Test Session Set-Up for Online Tests – 9/05/14 – 9/26/14
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ACT Aspire Portal
• www.actaspire.org
• ACT Aspire Portal User Guide:
• http://actaspire.avocet.pearson.com/actaspire/home#topic-1612
• Portal specific trainings will be held in August. Please remember to
register for a training session.
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Support
• Contacting ACT Aspire Implementation
 Toll Free: 888-802-7502
 ACTAspire_Implementation@ACTAspire.org
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Open Questions & Answers
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