Introduction
Embedded
Universal Tools
and
Online Features
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NEW
EXPERIENCE
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Embedded
Universal Tools
and
Online Features
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Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features
This training module will help
prepare you for using embedded
universal tools and online
features when taking the online
assessments.
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Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features
Embedded: these universal tools
and online features are accessed
from within the online system.
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Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features
Tools: embedded universal tools
Features: online features that help
you navigate the test system or work
with the universal tools
Note that the pictures shown in this training
module may be different from what you will
see on your screen during the test.
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Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features
At the end of this module, you
should be able to answer:
What embedded universal tools
and online features are available to
help me do my best on the online
assessments?
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Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features
At the end of this module, you
should be able to answer:
How can I practice using these
embedded universal tools and
online features before taking the
test?
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Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features
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Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features
For this training, we
will use a
two-button mouse
to demonstrate the embedded
universal tools and online
features.
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Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features
• How you access these embedded
universal tools and online features may be
different depending on your device.
• Your teacher can help you become familiar
with the device you will be using.
• You can practice using these embedded
universal tools and online features by trying
out the Practice or Training Tests.
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Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features
Three things you want to do with the embedded
universal tools and online features:
1. Know the purpose of each embedded
universal tool and online feature;
2. Figure out which ones work best for you;
and
3. Know how to find and use each
embedded universal tool or online
feature correctly.
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Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features
Only use the tools and features that
help you to:
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Understand the question
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Read the text
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Answer the question
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Accessing the
Embedded
Universal Tools
and
Online Features
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Accessing the embedded
universal tools and
online features is easy.
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Your teacher can
provide a copy of the
keyboard command
chart.
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TOOLBAR
TOOLBAR
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Tool options may
change based on the
test or grade level.
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Embedded
Universal Tools
Overview
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Let’s talk about the
embedded universal
tool:
HIGHLIGHTER
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Let’s talk about the
embedded universal
tool:
STRIKETHROUGH
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Let’s talk about the
embedded universal
tool:
DIGITAL NOTEPAD
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Type your notes here….
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Type your notes here….
Click “Save and Close” to
close the Notepad
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GLOBAL NOTES
for ELA Performance
Task
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Let’s talk about
the embedded
universal tool:
Mark for Review
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Mark for Review
allows you to
mark the
question and
come back to
review it later.
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Let’s talk about the
embedded universal
tool:
Zoom
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You can change
the size of the
words and
pictures on the
screen.
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Let’s talk about the
embedded universal
tool:
Expandable Passages
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Let’s talk about the
embedded universal
tool:
Calculator
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Let’s talk about the
embedded universal
tool:
Dictionary and
Thesaurus
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Let’s talk about the
embedded universal
tool:
English Glossary
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Let’s talk about the
embedded universal
tool:
Writing Tools
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Let’s review the
embedded universal
tools we have
discussed.
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Highlighter
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Strikethrough
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Type your notes here….
Digital Notepad
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Global Notes for ELA
Performance Task
Type your notes here….
Global Notes
for ELA
Performance
Task
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Mark for Review
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Zoom
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Expandable Passages
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Calculator
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Dictionary and Thesaurus
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English Glossary
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Writing Tools
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Online Features
Overview
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Let’s look at
online features
next.
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Question mark/
Help Guide
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Question drop
down list
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Save button
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Pause button
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Item Tutorial
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Back and Next
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Listening Item
buttons
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Embedded
Universal Tools
and
Online Features
Review
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Embedded Universal Tools and
Online Features Review:
• Familiarize yourself with all of the
embedded universal tools and
online features.
• Plan on using the ones with which
you are most comfortable.
• Use tools that make the most sense
for a particular question.
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Embedded Universal Tools and
Online Features Resources:
• Practice using the tools in the
Practice Test or Training Test.
• Visit the Smarter Balanced
website for more information.
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For more information,
please visit:
www.alohahsap.org
www.smarterbalanced.org
Or call, fax, or email the
American Institutes for Research HSAP Help Desk
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. HST,
Monday – Friday (except holidays)
Phone: 1-866-648-3712
Fax: 1-877-231-7813
Email: HSAPHelpDesk@air.org
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