Infrastructure Trial
Running a Dress Rehearsal
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Role-Based Key
Each Training Module displays user key role icons in the lower right-hand corner
of each screen. This allows you to quickly identify if the content of the screen is
appropriate for your user role.
Role-Based Codes
LEA Test Coordinator –
School Test Coordinator –
Test Administrator/Proctor –
LEA and School Technology Coordinator –
Accommodations Coordinator –
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Agenda
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Introduction
Infrastructure Trial
Who Should Be Involved
Where To Start
Technology Set-up
Configure TestNav Setup
PearsonAccessnext Setup
• Create Sample Students
• Create Sessions
• Session Management
Recommendations
Resources
Introduction/Purpose
Dress Rehearsal
The purpose of an infrastructure trial is to confirm that:
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TestNav is configured correctly
Devices can successfully run TestNav
Network will bear the full load
Participating staff know what to do for PARCC computer-based
assessments
Students are familiar with the computer-based tools and format
Infrastructure Trial
An Infrastructure Trial is an opportunity for LEAs, schools, and
students to prepare for the computer-based PARCC Test by
simulating test-day network utilization.
The Infrastructure Trial should take approximately 60 minutes to
administer. Schools are encouraged to provide any feedback on the
Infrastructure Trial to LEAs. LEAs should contact your State PARCC
Test Lead with feedback and/or concerns regarding software or
hardware issues.
Note: Before conducting an Infrastructure Trial, there is a Technology Setup that needs to
be completed by Technology Coordinators and a set of tasks in PearsonAccessnext that Test
Coordinators will need to complete prior to the Infrastructure Trial.
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Infrastructure Trial
Who should be involved?
You should involve all LEAs and school personnel responsible for
participating in a computer-based assessment. It provides the
opportunity to collectively evaluate the test environment and
identify and resolve potential issues prior to the PARCC Test. For
example, you would want to include:
– Test Coordinators
– Test Administrators
– LEA and school technology staff
– Student participation is recommended
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Infrastructure TrialWhere To Start
The Infrastructure Trial is conducted using the PearsonAccessnext
Training site at http://parcc.pearson.com/pearsonaccess/.
You should first check with your LEA to see if the Infrastructure Trial
will be performed from a district or school level. Then, you will need
to verify that all staff members participating in the trial have
received user IDs and passwords for the PearsonAccessnext Training
site.
Refer to the PARCC Infrastructure Trial Readiness Guide for complete
instructions.
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Note: The Infrastructure Trial can only be conducted in the Training site with either the PARCC Op
Spring PBA 2015 or PARCC Op Spring EOY 2015 administrations.
Technology Set-up
Complete Technology Set-up prior to Infrastructure Trial:
• Configure the Network
• Proctor Caching
• SystemCheck Tool
• TestNav and Proctor Caching Configurations
• Practice Tests, TestNav 8 Tutorial, and Sample Items
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PearsonAccess
Setup
Schools or Districts will need to complete the following in
PearsonAccessnext prior to the Infrastructure Trial:
• Create Sample Students
• Create Sessions
• Print Student Testing Tickets and Unlock Codes
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Create Sample Students
• Log into the PearsonAccessnext
Training Site
• Choose the PARCC Op Spring PBA
2015 or PARCC Op Spring EOY
2015 Administration
• Click Setup and select Students
• Select Generate Sample Students
from the Tasks menu
• Click Start to continue
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Create Sample Students
• Complete the Generate Sample Students
screen
• Click Generate to complete the process
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Create Sessions
• Go to the Testing tab and click Sessions
• From the Select Tasks pull-down menu select Create/Edit
Sessions and click Start
A test session in PearsonAccessnext is an assessment containing certain units.
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Create Sessions
• Complete Test Details
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Create Sessions
• Add students to session
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Session Management
Starting Session
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Session Management
Conducting Session
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Session Management
Student Test Status Key
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Session Management
Resuming, Marking Students Complete
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Infrastructure Trial
Ready to Begin Your Infrastructure Trial?
• Technology Setup Complete
• Practiced with sample items and Practiced Tests
• PearsonAccessnext Training site setup has been completed and
student testing tickets have been printed.
• Reviewed Infrastructure Trial Guide
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Infrastructure Trial
What to do during the Infrastructure Trial
 Prepare
 Conduct
 Closing & Lessons learned
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Training & Documentation
Training Modules:
 Technology Readiness for Schools & Districts
 Proctor Caching & TestNav Configuration
 Student Readiness Resources for PARCC
Guide:
 PARCC Infrastructure Readiness Guide
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Support: PARCC Support
Contact PARCC Support for assistance with:
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Navigating PearsonAccessnext
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Accessing resources
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Navigating the Training Center
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Setting up proctor caching
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Managing Student Registration Data
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Submitting additional orders
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Setting up test units
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Inquiring about shipments
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Managing user IDs and passwords
Online Support and Resources: http://parcc.pearson.com/support
Call Toll Free: 1-888-493-9888 (5:00 am – 7:00 pm CT, Mon. –Fri.)
Email: PARCC@support.pearson.com
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Support: State or LEA
Support
Contact your State or LEA Test Coordinator for assistance with:
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Testing schedule
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Testing accommodations
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Unusual circumstances on test days
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Violations of test security
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School emergencies that affect testing
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Questions about general testing policies
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Questions about state communications
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