New York State

Testing Program

2024 Grade 7 and 8

Mathematics
Constructed-Response
Field Tests
Computer-Based Field Tests
Teacher’s Directions
May 20–June 7, 2024

Grades 7 and 8
2024
 THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................................1
STEP ONE:
Check Your Computer-Based Field Testing Materials......................................2
For the Teacher..........................................................................................................2
For Each Student........................................................................................................2
Security......................................................................................................................2
Unauthorized Materials..............................................................................................3
Aid to Students..........................................................................................................3
Temporary Absence from Testing Room......................................................................3
Emergency Evacuation of a School Building................................................................4
Student Cheating.......................................................................................................4
Proctoring..................................................................................................................4

STEP TWO:
Plan Your Computer-Based Field Testing Schedule.........................................5
Field Test Format and Schedule...................................................................................5
Testing Accommodations for Students with IEPs and 504 Plans..................................6
Test Read...................................................................................................................6
Use of Scribes............................................................................................................7
Use of Calculators and Other Devices.........................................................................8
More Information on Testing Accommodations for Students with IEPs
and 504 Plans.........................................................................................................8
Testing Accommodations for English Language Learners............................................8
Computer-Based Field Testing Accommodations.........................................................9
Offline Field Testing Accommodations......................................................................11
Classroom Accommodations....................................................................................11
General Features and Tools of the Nextera™ Test Delivery System..............................12

STEP THREE:
Prepare Your Computer-Based Field Testing Room.......................................13
STEP FOUR:
Prepare Your Students.....................................................................................14
Practice Tests............................................................................................................14
Use Standardized Testing Procedures........................................................................14

STEP FIVE:
Prepare Computer-Based Field Testing Materials..........................................15
Scratch Paper...........................................................................................................15
Student Login Tickets...............................................................................................15
Classroom Accommodations....................................................................................18
Session Access Code................................................................................................18
Proctor PIN...............................................................................................................20
Mathematics Tools...................................................................................................20

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 STEP SIX:
Administer the 2024 Grade 7 or 8 Mathematics Computer-Based
Field Test...........................................................................................................21
Appendix A: A
 dminister the 2024 Grades 7–8 Mathematics Paper
Accommodated Field Test.......................................................A-1
Appendix B: S
 uggestions for Creating a Secure Computer-Based Field
Testing Environment................................................................A-4
Appendix C: P
 ausing and Reactivating a Computer-Based Field Test in
Nextera™ Test Delivery System...............................................A-5
Appendix D: Logging into Nextera™ Admin................................................A-6
Appendix E: G
 eneral Features and Tools of the Nextera™ Test Delivery
System.....................................................................................A-12
Appendix F: Troubleshooting......................................................................A-17
Printing Student Login Tickets.............................................................................. A-17
Issues During Testing............................................................................................ A-18

It is important to read all of Steps One–Five and the pertinent grade-level

information in Step Six prior to administering the test.

Test content, student login tickets, Session Access Codes, and

Proctor PINs must be kept secure. You are not to discuss the field test or
photocopy the student login tickets, as the security of the field test
could be breached. However, school personnel may make photocopies
of this Teacher’s Directions if additional copies are needed.

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Introduction
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has a partnership with NWEA for the development
of the 2024 Grades 3–8 Mathematics Field Tests. Teachers from across the State work with NYSED in a
variety of activities to ensure the validity and reliability of the New York State Testing Program (NYSTP).

The 2024 Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics Field Tests can be administered to groups or classes of students in
a single class period. The field test does not need to be administered on the same day to every student in
the field-tested grade. Schools can elect to administer the field test on as many days as they choose,
within the field test window.

For both grades, the field test consists of 1-, 2-, and 3-credit constructed-response questions. The
constructed-response questions require students to type (rather than select) appropriate responses in the
Nextera™ Test Delivery System.

By following the guidelines in this document, you help ensure that the field tests are valid, reliable, and
equitable for all students. A series of instructions helps you organize the materials and the field testing
schedule.

IMPORTANT DATES
Computer-Based Field Testing Dates May 20–June 7, 2024

Teachers and administrators who engage in inappropriate conduct with respect

to administering State assessments may be subject to disciplinary actions in
accordance with Sections 3020 and 3020-a of Education Law or to action against
their certification pursuant to Part 83 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of
Education.

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 STEP ONE Check Your Computer-Based Field
Testing Materials
To administer these field tests, you will need the materials listed below. If any materials are missing, notify
your school principal.

For the Teacher

n Computer-Based Field Tests Teacher’s Directions
n Student login tickets (See page 15 for step-by-step instructions on how to print student login
tickets.)
n “Do Not Disturb” sign (not provided)
n Device with Internet access to monitor testing
n Session Access Code (See page 18 for instructions on where to find the Session Access Code.)
n Proctor PIN (provided by School Test Coordinator)

For Each Student

n Student testing device prepared according to the Nextera™ Setup and Installation Guide.
n Two sheets of paper (one sheet of lined or plain paper and one sheet of graph paper) to use as
scratch paper. In addition, the proctor should have a further supply of scratch paper on hand to
provide to students who request additional sheets during the test session.
Note: Scratch paper is considered secure material and must be collected and securely destroyed
after testing.
n No. 2 pencils (not provided)
n Reference Sheet for appropriate grade test
n For students in grades 7 and 8, a scientific calculator will be available in the Nextera™ Test Delivery
System during the field test. If requested by the student, a hand-held scientific calculator may be
provided to a student.
Note: Graphing calculators are not permitted.

Security
The 2024 Grades 7 and 8 Computer-Based Field Tests include secure materials. School personnel
responsible for testing must ensure a secure environment at all times. No section of the field tests may be
discussed with the students before, during, or after administration. You may, however, describe the
format of the field tests and the field testing schedule to the students.

At no time may the contents of the field test be reviewed, discussed, or shared through any electronic,
printed, or any other means.

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Unauthorized Materials
Students should be under close supervision at all times during the administration of the field tests and
may not use any unauthorized notes, printed materials, tools, or personal electronic devices that might
give them an unfair advantage on the field tests. When students enter the testing room, proctors must
ensure that students do not bring any unauthorized materials such as those listed above.

All students are prohibited from bringing personal electronic devices, other than the device on
which they are taking the field test, into a classroom or other location where a State test is
being administered. Test proctors and school officials shall retain the right to collect and hold
any prohibited electronic devices, other than the device on which students are taking the test,
prior to the start of the test administration.

Any student observed with any prohibited device while taking a State field test must be directed to turn it
over to the proctor or monitor immediately. To allow for all possible outcomes of procedural due process,
the student should be allowed to complete the test. The incident must be reported promptly to the
school principal.

Note: Some students with disabilities may use certain recording/playback devices only if this
accommodation is specifically required as a provision of the student’s Individualized Education Program
(IEP) or Section 504 Accommodation Plan (504 Plan). In addition, a student may be allowed to retain an
otherwise prohibited personal device in their possession if there is documentation on file at the school
from a medical practitioner that the student requires such a device during testing. Without this
documentation, the general policy on communications devices as provided above is in effect, and the
school may not allow the student to retain any such personal equipment while testing.

Aid to Students
Teachers may give students assistance only in the mechanics of taking the field test, such as understanding
access and navigation of the Nextera™ Test Delivery System, or that their responses must be entered into
the Nextera™ Test Delivery System. No one, under any circumstances, may interpret or explain field test
questions to students, nor may anyone review or comment to a student about the correctness or
sufficiency of the student’s response while the field test is in progress. In response to inquiries by students
concerning the meaning or interpretation of field test questions, proctors should advise students to use
their own best judgment.

Temporary Absence from Testing Room

No student may be permitted to leave and then return to the testing room during the field test unless the
student is accompanied by a proctor for the duration of their absence from the testing room. Information
on “Pausing and Reactivating a Computer-Based Field Test in Nextera™ Test Delivery System,” should it be
necessary, can be found in Appendix C of these directions.

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 Emergency Evacuation of a School Building
Evacuation of a school building during a field test may be required because of an emergency such as a fire
alarm or bomb threat. In any situation in which the safety of the students is endangered, the principal has
full authority to interrupt the field test immediately. If it is possible, the students should be kept under
supervision during the emergency. Then, when work can be resumed safely, allow the students the
necessary time to complete the field test.

Student Cheating
Do not permit students to obtain information from or give information to other students in any way
during the field tests. If you suspect that such an attempt has occurred, warn the students that any
further attempts will result in the termination of their field test. If necessary, move the students to another
location. If these steps fail to end attempts to obtain or give information, notify the principal immediately
and terminate the students’ field tests. At the conclusion of the field test, all suspected cheating must be
reported to the principal.

Proctoring
Proctors must circulate periodically around the room during the administration of the field tests to ensure
that students are working independently and recording their responses to field test questions in the
proper manner and in the proper place. While circulating around the room, proctors should support
students in the mechanics of taking the field tests and ensure a secure environment is maintained.
Proctors should review the Review screen with the student to ensure the student has answered all of
the questions before the student selects Submit Test. Proctors may not comment to the student on the
correctness or sufficiency of any answer. Proctors should not use their own personal communication devices
during the field test, unless an emergency situation arises.

Note: The proctor need not be concerned if a student submits the field test without having first shown
the Review screen to the proctor.

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STEP TWO Plan Your Computer-Based Field
Testing Schedule
n The computer-based field test must be administered May 20–June 7, 2024.
n Schedule testing to allow sufficient time for instructions and preparations. Plan to read instructions
to students at a moderate, steady pace. Students should be allowed approximately 40 minutes to
take the field test.
n Read the 2024 Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics Computer-Based Field Tests Teacher’s
Directions in its entirety prior to administering the test.
n Review Step Six, “Administer the 2024 Mathematics Computer-Based Field Test,” before
administering the field test.
n Plan to have school technical support available during field testing, including contact information if
staff is not available to be in the testing room.
n Avoid field testing just after students have had strenuous physical activity.

Field Test Format and Schedule

The 2024 Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics Computer-Based Field Tests will take approximately 40 minutes of
testing time. The field tests each contain constructed-response questions. Preceding each constructed-
response question is a statement that indicates the number of credits a correct response receives. For
example, for a 2-credit constructed-response question it will state, “This question is worth 2 credits.”
While students are not scored on the field tests, this information is being provided in this year’s field tests
to familiarize students prior to its inclusion on the 2025 Operational Tests. The constructed-response
questions require students to type (rather than select) appropriate responses in the Nextera™ Test Delivery
System.

Each student will have a mathematics reference sheet for their exclusive use during the field test. The
mathematics reference sheet is available in the Nextera™ Test Delivery System. Your school has also been
provided with printed copies of the mathematics reference sheets, which should be distributed to each
student prior to the field test. All printed mathematics reference sheets must be collected after the field
test and returned to the school administrator.

Students who finish the field test before other students should check their work. When the student is
ready, the field test responses must be submitted through the Nextera™ Test Delivery System. After a
student’s field test responses are submitted, that student may be permitted to read silently. This privilege
is granted at the discretion of each school. No talking and no other schoolwork is permitted. Once all
students complete and submit the field test, you may end the session.

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 Testing Accommodations for Students with IEPs and 504 Plans
In general, students with disabilities must be provided with the testing accommodations specified in their
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Accommodation Plans (504 Plans) when taking
these tests. However, testing accommodations that change the constructs, or what a test is measuring,
are not permitted on elementary- and intermediate-level State tests. In administering the computer-based
2024 Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics Field Tests to students with disabilities, schools should follow the
guidelines on testing accommodations provided in the School Administrator’s Manual
([Link]

Test Read
The field test may be read to students whose IEPs or 504 Plans include this accommodation.

Read Aloud (by human): For the 2024 Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics Computer-Based Field Test, the
Read Aloud (by human) accommodation is available for students. The Read Aloud (by human)
accommodation indicates that all student directions, questions, and multiple-choice answer choices will
be read aloud by the teacher, except where otherwise indicated within the student’s IEP or 504 Plan.

Text-to-Speech (TTS): For the 2024 Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics Computer-Based Field Test, the
text-to-speech (TTS) accommodation is available for students. The TTS accommodation will read all student
directions and questions. Students who have been identified as having the accommodation of TTS will see
a toolbar when they have logged into the test. The following options are available to them:
1. Play All
2. Play Question
3. Play Answers
4. Speed Option

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Please note: For math only, the TTS accommodation has an additional option. If a user clicks on the
reference sheet icon on the tool bar, then the TTS option reference sheet will display. The TTS
accommodation will read the reference sheet for the student if this option in the drop-down menu is
chosen.

Additionally, if a student wants to hear only a portion of the question or the answer options, the student
can place the cursor where they want the TTS to begin, right click, and select “Play From Here.”

Note: Text-to-Speech (TTS) requires an Internet connection. If the Internet connection is lost, TTS will be
unavailable until the Internet connection is restored. Once restored, TTS functionality will resume.

Use of Scribes
The use of scribes is an allowable accommodation for the 2024 Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics Field Tests.
More detailed information about the procedures to follow for the use of scribes may be found in the
School Administrator’s Manual ([Link]
manuals).

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 Use of Calculators and Other Devices
Students whose IEPs or 504 Plans specify the use of counting blocks, counters, or an abacus are permitted
to use such devices for the 2024 Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics Computer-Based Field Test.

Calculators will be available for students in the Nextera™ Test Delivery System. If requested by the student,
a hand-held calculator must be provided to a student, as specified below.

Grades 7–8
Students in Grades 7–8 should have exclusive use of a scientific calculator. Graphing calculators are
NOT permitted. The use of mathematics tables is permitted only if specified in a student’s IEP or 504 Plan.

When students enter the testing room, clear, reset, or disable the memory of any calculator with
programming capability. If the memory of a student’s calculator is password-protected and cannot be
cleared, the calculator must not be used. Students may not use calculators that are capable of symbol
manipulation or that can communicate with other calculators through infrared sensors, nor may students
use operating manuals, instruction or formula cards, or other information concerning the operation of
calculators during the field tests. Graphing calculators are NOT permitted.

More Information on Testing Accommodations for Students with IEPs

and 504 Plans
More detailed information on testing accommodations for students with disabilities can be found in the
Office of Special Education’s Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Guidance Document
([Link]
tools-guide).

Testing Accommodations for English Language Learners

Information on accommodations for English Language Learners (ELLs) and former ELLs can be found in
the School Administrator’s Manual ([Link]
test-manuals).

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Computer-Based Field Testing Accommodations
The Nextera™ Test Delivery System includes the following computer-based testing accommodations:
n Answer Masking Tool
n Initial Page Zoom
n Text-to-Speech (TTS, online only)
n Read Aloud (by human)

Use of any of these accommodations must be consistent with the student’s IEP or 504 Plan or, with
regard to Testing Language, a student’s status as a current or eligible former ELL. These options need to
be identified and coded in the Nextera™ Administration System (Nextera™ Admin) prior to testing.

Please work with your School Test Coordinator to verify the computer-based testing accommodations are
selected for the applicable students in Nextera™ Admin before testing begins.

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 Accommodation Description
Answer Masking Answer Masking is an embedded accommodation that allows for the
responses to be shaded so the responses do not distract the focus of the
student from the question.

• To reveal a response option, the student clicks on the crossed out eye
icon next to that option.
• To hide a response option, the student clicks on the eye icon next to
that option.
Initial Page Zoom Initial Page Zoom is an embedded accommodation that enlarges the text
and images on the screen so the student can view or read the text more
easily. Options available are 100%, 150%, 200%, and 300%.

Text-to-Speech Text-to-Speech (online only) is an embedded accommodation that reads all

(online only) student directions, passages, questions, and the answer choices for
multiple-choice questions through the device’s speaker. Because of this,
headsets are recommended when using this accommodation.

When using this accommodation, ensure the volume on the student’s

device is on, unmuted, and adjusted prior to launching the secure browser.
Read Aloud Read Aloud (by human) is a combination of an online- and human-
(by human) delivered accommodation. A human reads the test, in its entirety, to the
student from a paper test, and the student enters the responses on the
computer, except where otherwise indicated within the student’s IEP or
504 Plan.

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Offline Field Testing Accommodations
For those English Language Learners taking the English edition on the computer and making use of a
printed Spanish alternate language edition, schools will indicate the Spanish alternate language on the
“Offline Testing Accommodations” tab by selecting Spanish from the listing under “Print Variations.”

Selecting Print Variation and the alternate language will ensure the alternate language paper edition and
the English CBT are the same form. This should be used by students who want to test with the English
CBT version with the support of the printed alternate language edition.

Classroom Accommodations
Accommodations provided to students outside of the Nextera™ Test Delivery System, such as flexibility in
scheduling or flexibility in setting, must be consistent with the student’s IEP or 504 Plan. These options
need to be identified and coded in Nextera™ Admin before field testing begins.

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 Please work with your School Test Coordinator to verify classroom accommodations are selected for the
applicable students in Nextera™ Admin before field testing begins.

General Features and Tools of the Nextera™ Test Delivery System

All students field testing on computer have access to general tools and features that are available through
the Nextera™ Test Delivery System. These can help to enhance their test-taking experience. Some features
can help the student make adjustments to the test-taking environment, such as the zoom tool, which
helps students to enlarge or minimize text. Other tools help to enhance their test-taking strategies, such
as highlighters and answer eliminators. As with the paper-based field tests, certain tools for students who
are testing in Math are only available for specific grades and test sessions (e.g., calculators and protractors).
Please refer to Appendix E: General Features and Tools of the Nextera™ Test Delivery System for
additional information on the testing tools available to students for computer-based field testing.

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STEP THREE  repare Your Computer-Based
P
Field Testing Room
n Plan for the distribution and collection of materials.
n Provide a well-lit, well-ventilated, and quiet testing room.
n Each student will need their own device that has been configured for testing. Please work with
your school administrator to verify the devices are ready for testing. The Nextera™ Setup and
Installation Guide has detailed instructions for setting up devices for testing.
n Plan seating arrangements. Allow enough space between students to prevent sharing of answers.
To help prevent communication between students during testing, make sure that each student is
clearly visible to the proctor at all times. Students must not be permitted to speak to one another
while the field tests are being administered. For additional suggestions for creating a secure testing
environment for computer-based testing, see Appendix B.
n A seating chart is recommended in the event that the Internet fails and a student needs to go back
to a certain device to submit their field test at a later time.
n Eliminate distractions such as bells or telephones.
n Completely cover or remove from the walls mathematics aids or charts and all board work
pertaining to mathematics. This includes any such materials that pertain to the New York State
computer-based testing system tools.
n Place a “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door of the testing room.
n Make sure students’ work spaces are cleared of all unauthorized materials.

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 STEP FOUR Prepare Your Students
n Help students approach the field testing in a relaxed, positive way.
n Be sure students understand the directions and have had the opportunity to practice using the
Practice Tests, which can be accessed through the Questar Secure Browser or on the web-based
Question Sampler ([Link]
n Assist students with field test-taking procedures, but be careful not to inadvertently give hints or
clues that indicate an answer or help eliminate answer choices. Do not assist students with any
field test questions.
n Encourage students to attempt all questions. Tell them to read each question carefully and make
their best attempt at answering each one.

Practice Tests
Prior to the field test window opening, all students taking the 2024 Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics
Computer-Based Field Tests should have experienced taking practice tests in the Questar Secure Browser
or on the web-based Question Sampler ([Link] to familiarize
themselves with testing in this format. It is recommended that schools participating in computer-based
testing set up time in February and March to get students accustomed to taking the test on the computer.

Use Standardized Testing Procedures

This field test must be administered under standard conditions. Follow the directions carefully. The same
field test administration procedures must be used with all students so that valid conclusions can be drawn
from the field test results.

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STEP FIVE Prepare Computer-Based Field Testing
Materials
Scratch Paper
Schools that will be administering the Mathematics Computer-Based Field Tests should prepare to furnish
scratch paper to their students for use when taking the tests. At the start of the field test the proctor
should hand out scratch paper to each student testing on computer. For the Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics
Field Tests, each student should be given two sheets of scratch paper (one sheet of lined or plain paper
and one sheet of graph paper). In addition, the proctor should have a further supply of scratch paper on
hand to provide to students who request additional sheets during the field test. Students testing on
computer should also be advised that any work done on this scratch paper will not be counted. The
scratch paper distributed to students testing on computer must be collected at the end of the field test,
whether used or unused, and securely destroyed.

Student Login Tickets

Teachers will need student login tickets for each student to sign in with, a Session Access Code for each
test session, and a Proctor PIN for students who may need to pause the field test. The information that
follows provides step-by-step instructions on how to retrieve this information from Nextera™ Admin.

For each student in your class, verify that you have the correct student login tickets. If you are printing the
login tickets for your class, follow the steps below.
1. Sign in to Nextera™ Admin. For further details on the login process, refer to Appendix D for
step-by-step instructions to sign in and sign out.
2. Select Tests from the Tests tab. The Tests page displays.

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 3. Select View for the applicable test.

4. Select Login Tickets.

5. Choose the method in which you would like to print the ticket information: Avery labels 5160,
Avery labels 5163, a student roster, a CSV file, or Individual Test Ticket from the drop-down.

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 6. Select OK.

7. The student login tickets will display. Use the Print function to print the student login tickets.
Each label includes a student’s name, NYSSIS ID, password, and test name. Note: These steps
need to be repeated for each class on the Tests page.

8. If you selected Individual Test Ticket from the drop-down, the system will generate a PDF file
containing login information for one student per page from the selected class. It will include the
student’s name (first, middle, and last name), student NYSSIS ID, password, and test name. The
individual student login tickets will also indicate accommodation(s) assigned to the student for
the selected content area, as well as a space to write the device name the student will be using
for testing.

An example of an individual student login ticket without accommodations. The student’s login information
measures approximately 3 inches by 7 inches and is printed one per page.

An example of an individual student login ticket with accommodations. The size of the student’s login
ticket will vary dependent on the accommodations selected for that student and is printed one per page.

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 Note: Specifics regarding accommodations will not appear on individual student login tickets. For
example: if the student has initial zoom selected as an accommodation in Nextera™, the login ticket will
state “initial zoom” but will not provide information on the zoom level that was selected. Print variation
will appear as “Print Variations” on the student’s login ticket and will not include information on what
language was selected.
n All student login tickets or labels are secure testing materials and must also be stored securely if
they are printed prior to administration.

Classroom Accommodations
Classroom Accommodations will appear as a code on each student’s individual login ticket. Please refer
to the table below for each code and their respective classroom accommodation.

Classroom Accommodation Name Code

Flexibility in Scheduling (IEP or 504 Plan) 004
Flexibility in Setting (IEP or 504 Plan) 025
Method of Presentation (excluding Braille/Large Print) (IEP or 504 Plan) 3
Method of Response (IEP or 504 Plan) 4
Use of Spell-Checking Device/Software (IEP or 504 Plan) 6
Other (IEP or 504 Plan) 5
Bilingual Dictionaries and Glossaries (ELL) 11
Separate Location (ELL) 10

An example of an individual student login ticket with classroom accommodations 004 and 5 assigned.

Session Access Code

n You will need to provide students with a Session Access Code in order for the students to access
their field tests in the Nextera™ Test Delivery System. Instructions for providing the Session Access
Code to students are included in Step Six: Administer the 2024 Mathematics Computer-
Based Field Test of this manual.
n To determine the Session Access Code, complete the following steps:
1. Sign in to Nextera™ Admin. For further details on the login process, refer to Appendix D for
step-by-step instructions to sign in and sign out.

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2. Select Tests from the Tests tab. The Tests screen displays.

3. Select View for the applicable test.

4. The Session Access Code is the access code that will be provided to the students during the
administration of the field tests.

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 Proctor PIN
If a student pauses the test during administration, a Proctor PIN will be required to allow the student to
re-enter the field test. The Proctor PIN will be provided by your school administrator before the field test
is administered. The Proctor PIN is secure.

Being mindful of the health and safety protocols established at schools in response to COVID-19, for the
Spring 2024 administration, schools have the option of having students enter the Proctor PIN themselves.
If a school chooses this option, the Proctor PIN should be reset after each test session.

Mathematics Tools
n For computer-based field testing, rulers and protractors are available to students in the Nextera™
Test Delivery System.
n All students can use a mathematics reference sheet during the field test. The mathematics
reference sheet includes the necessary formulas and reference information students need to assist
them in answering certain mathematics questions. The mathematics reference sheet is available in
the Nextera™ Test Delivery System. Your school has also been provided with printed copies of the
mathematics reference sheet, which should be distributed to each student prior to the field test.
n For students in Grades 7 and 8, a scientific calculator will be available in the Nextera™ Test Delivery
System during the field test. If requested by the student, a hand-held scientific calculator may be
provided to a student for the field test.
n Graphing calculators are not allowed.

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STEP SIX Administer the 2024 Grade 7 or 8
Mathematics Computer-Based
Field Test
Please read these directions carefully before administering the field tests. When you administer the field
tests, the directions you are to read aloud are preceded by SAY. Read all directions to students at a
moderate, steady pace. The italicized instructions to teachers should not be read aloud.

Before you begin the field test, make sure you have the student login tickets, a printed mathematics
reference sheet for each student, a hand-held scientific calculator for each student, scratch paper for
each student, the Session Access Code, and the Proctor PIN. The mathematics reference sheet is also
available in the Nextera™ Test Delivery System.

At the beginning of the field test administration, proctors must read the following statement to all
students taking State tests:

SAY You cannot have any personal communications device, other than the device on which
you are taking the test, including a cell phone, with you during this test or during any
breaks, such as a restroom visit. Such devices include, but are not limited to:
z Cell phones
z iPods and MP3 players
z iPads, tablets, and other eReaders
z Laptops, notebooks, or any other personal computing devices
z Cameras, other photographic equipment, and personal scanning devices
z Wearable devices/smart wearables, including smart watches and health
wearables with a display
z Headphones, headsets, or in-ear headphones such as earbuds, and
z Any other device capable of recording audio, photographic, or video content, or
capable of viewing or playing back such content, or sending/receiving text,
audio, or video messages

If you brought any of these items to the building today, and have not already stored it
in your locker or turned it over to me, a test monitor, or school official, you must give it
to me now. You may not keep your cell phone or any of these items with you, or near
you, including in your pockets, backpack, desk, etc. Is there anyone who needs to give
me any of these items now?

This is your last opportunity to do so before the test begins.

Repeat list of devices. Pick up devices from students and return them after testing.

SAY You will be taking the 2024 Grade [say appropriate grade] Mathematics Field Test.

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 SAY For constructed-response questions, you must type your answers in the online test.

You may use the ruler, protractor, calculator, and mathematics reference sheet provided
in the online test to help you solve some of the problems on the test. You also have a
printed copy of the mathematics reference sheet, which is the same as what is available
in the online test.

Distribute two sheets of scratch paper (one sheet of lined or plain paper and one sheet of graph paper) to
each student.

SAY You may use this scratch paper to help you solve the questions on the test. You must
record your final answer for each test question in the online test. Anything that you
write on the scratch paper will not count. This scratch paper must be returned to me
after you complete your test. If you need additional scratch paper while you are taking
the test, please raise your hand.

Provide students with their secure student login tickets.

SAY On your computer screen, locate the pinwheel or the icon titled “Questar Secure
Browser.”

Double-click this icon and the online test will launch.

Once the program has opened, you will see the “Sign in” page.

Do not enter anything until you have been instructed to do so.

Please raise your hand if you do not see the “Sign in” page.

Sample sign in page:

Please note: If a student clicks on the eye icon, the password will be visible. This will help students enter
their password correctly.

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SAY Look at the NYSSIS ID on your student login ticket. Type that NYSSIS ID in the field titled
“NYSSIS ID.”

Now select the “Password” field. Type in your password. Your password is also on your
student login ticket.

Does anyone have any questions or need help finding the information you need to
enter?

Pause for questions.

SAY After you have entered your password, select “Sign in.”

Sample verification page:

SAY Now you should see a screen with your name on it. If you do not see your own name,
raise your hand. If your name is not spelled correctly, raise your hand.

Now look at the rest of the information on the screen. Make sure it is correct. Check
your
z grade
z school’s name
z teacher’s name
z date of birth

If any of the information is not correct, please raise your hand. You do not need to
verify your NYSSIS ID.

If the student information is incorrect, check to be sure the student has the correct login ticket.

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 If the date of birth or teacher’s name is incorrect or the student’s name is misspelled, document the error
and notify the School Test Coordinator after the field test has ended. The student should begin testing
and the error can be corrected at a later time.

If the grade is incorrect, the student should not continue the login process. The student should click “No”
and log out of the secure browser. Notify the School Test Coordinator or District Test Coordinator as soon
as it is feasible to do so. The School Test Coordinator or District Test Coordinator will need to go in to
Nextera™ Admin and correct the grade level for the student. The student will then get a new login ticket
in order to begin testing. If the student sees the wrong grade on this screen, they will be presented with
the wrong test.

SAY If all of the information is correct, select “Yes” at the bottom of the screen.

Do not start the test until I tell you to do so.

Sample Test Page:

SAY Now we are going to begin the test. Select “Start test” next to [say appropriate grade]
Mathematics Field Test.

You should now see the first page of the directions that will help you learn about how
to take your test. Take a few minutes to review the directions and read about the tools
you can use.

Make sure all students are on the correct screen. A pop-up window displays and details the test
name and test session. Directions are customized for students receiving computer-based field testing
accommodations.

Students select the right facing arrow to read through the directions, or select the X to exit the directions.

Sample directions page:

Pause for two minutes to allow the students to click through the directions.

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SAY Now select “End Directions.” You should now see a screen asking for the Session Access
Code. I will provide you the Session Access Code in a moment.

Sample Session Access Code page:

SAY Once you finish your test, you may check your work. To review your test before
submitting it, select the “Review” button. It will help you to see if you have answered
all the questions. You can go back to a question by clicking on the question number.
Then select “Review” again to return to the Review screen. When you have reviewed
your test and are ready to submit it, please raise your hand. Before you select the
“Submit” button, I will check the Review screen with you to confirm that you have
answered all of the test questions.

After we have checked the Review screen together and you are ready to submit your
test, select “Submit test.” A message asking “Are you sure that you want to submit your
test?” will appear. If you are ready, then select “Submit test.”

Are there any questions before we begin?

Answer any questions the students may have.

SAY Enter the Session Access Code: [say the Session Access Code] and then select “Continue.”

You should now see a screen that says “Wait to start.” Are there any questions before
we continue?

Pause for questions.

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 Sample screen:

SAY Please select “Start test.”

The next screen confirms you are taking the Grade [say appropriate grade] Mathematics
Field Test today. If your screen does not say Grade [say appropriate grade], please raise
your hand.

SAY Please find the right arrow in the top right corner and select it.

Sample screen:

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SAY The possession or use of any communications device, other than the device on which
you are taking the test, is strictly prohibited when taking this examination.

Are there any questions?

Pause for questions.

SAY Here are some ideas to help you do your best:

z Read each question carefully. Take your time.
z You have a ruler, a protractor, a reference sheet, and a calculator that you can
use on the test if they help you answer the question.
z Be sure to show your work when asked.
z Be sure to explain your answer when asked.

Are there any questions?

Pause for questions. When you are confident that all students understand the Tips for Taking the Test,

SAY Before each written-response question you will see how many credits the question is
worth. For example, “This question is worth 2 credits.”

Are there any questions?

Pause for questions. When you are confident that all students understand the statement indicating the
question’s credit value,

SAY You must work independently, and you may not speak with each other while the test is
being administered.

Now, select the right arrow in the top right corner and begin your test.

Students should remain quietly at their workstations after they have submitted the field test. Students
who finish the field test before other students should check their work before submitting it. Once the
student checks their work, or chooses not to, field test materials may be collected by the proctor. The
proctor may collect the student login tickets, scratch paper, and reference sheet once a student submits
the field test.

After a student’s field test materials are collected, that student may be permitted to read silently. This
privilege is granted at the discretion of each school. No talking and no other schoolwork are permitted.
Once all students complete the field test, you may end the session.
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 If the field is administered in a large-group setting, school administrators may prefer to allow students to
submit their field tests as they finish and then leave the room. If so, take care that students leave the
room as quietly as possible so as not to disturb the students who are still working on the field test.

Ensure all students return the scratch paper, student login tickets, and reference sheets to you. These
materials are considered secure and must be destroyed. Follow security procedures established by your
principal or school administrator for returning secure field test materials.

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Appendices
Appendix A: Administer the 2024 Grades 7–8
Mathematics Paper Accommodated Field Test
Please read these directions carefully before administering the field test. When you administer the field
test, the directions you are to read aloud are preceded by SAY. Read all directions to students at a
moderate, steady pace. The italicized instructions to teachers should not be read aloud.

At the beginning of the field test administration, proctors must read the following statement to all
students taking State field tests:

SAY You cannot have any personal communications device, including a cell phone, with you
during this field test or during any breaks, such as a restroom visit. Such devices include,
but are not limited to:
z Cell phones
z iPods and MP3 players
z iPads, tablets, and other eReaders
z Laptops, notebooks, or any other personal computing devices
z Cameras, other photographic equipment, and personal scanning devices
z Wearable devices/smart wearables, including smart watches and health
wearables with a display
z Headphones, headsets, or in-ear headphones such as earbuds, and
z Any other device capable of recording audio, photographic, or video content, or
capable of viewing or playing back such content, or sending/receiving text,
audio, or video messages

SAY If you brought any of these items to the building today, and have not already stored it
in your locker or turned it over to me, a test monitor, or school official, you must give it
to me now. You may not keep your cell phone or any of these items with you, or near
you, including in your pockets, backpack, desk, etc. Is there anyone who needs to give
me any of these items now?

This is your last opportunity to do so before the field test begins.

Repeat list of devices. Pick up devices from students and return them after testing.

SAY Today, you will be taking the 2024 Grade [say appropriate grade] Mathematics Field Test.

You may use your ruler, protractor, calculator, and mathematics reference sheet, to help
you solve some of the problems on the field test. You will write your responses to the
written-response questions in your field test booklet.

You may use only a No. 2 pencil. You may not use a pen.

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 SAY Are there any questions?

Distribute one sheet of graph paper to each student.

SAY You may use this graph paper to help you solve the questions on the test. You must
record your final answer for each test question in your test booklet. Anything that you
write on the graph paper will not count. The graph paper must be returned to me after
you complete your test. If you need additional graph paper while you are taking the
test, please raise your hand.

Pause for questions. When you are confident that all students understand the instructions, distribute to
each student a field test booklet.

SAY This is your field test booklet. Do not open your field test booklet until I tell you to do
so.

Look at the cover of your field test booklet. Make sure it says “2024 Mathematics Field
Test” and “Grade [say appropriate grade].” If you do not have the correct booklet, please
raise your hand and I will give you the correct one.

Find the word “Name” at the top of the cover. Write your first and last name on the
blank line.

Check to make sure each student has written their name on the front cover of the field test booklet.

SAY Now, open your field test booklet and remove your mathematics reference sheet. You
can use the reference sheet during the field test.

Pause as students remove their mathematics reference sheets. When you are certain that all students are
done,

SAY Now, look at page 1. You will see Tips for Taking the Test.

Check that all students are looking at the correct page.

SAY Please read along silently as I read the Tips for Taking the Test aloud to you.

Read the Tips for Taking the Test aloud as the students follow along.

SAY Here are some ideas to help you do your best:

z Read each question carefully. Take your time.
z You have a ruler, protractor, and reference sheet that you can use on the test if
it helps you answer the question.
z Be sure to show your work when asked.
z Be sure to explain your answer when asked.

Are there any questions?

Pause for questions. When you are confident that all students understand the Tips for Taking the Test,

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SAY Before each question you will see how many credits the question is worth. For example,
“This question is worth 2 credits.”

Are there any questions?

Pause for questions. When you are confident that all students understand the statement indicating the
question’s credit value,

SAY You must write your answers directly in your field test booklet in the space provided
for the question. You may not use additional paper for your answers. Write your
answers clearly and legibly. It is important to show all your work when asked as well as
your final answer in your field test booklet. If you make a mistake, erase it completely
or draw a line through it. Use only a No. 2 pencil. You may not use a pen or highlighter
to record any of your answers.

When you see the words GO ON at the bottom of a field test booklet page, go on to the
next page. When you come to the word STOP, you have reached the end of the field
test. You may go back and check your work. When you are finished, please close your
field test booklet.

Are there any questions?

Pause for questions. When you are confident that all students understand how to take the test,

SAY You must work independently, and you may not speak with each other while this field
test is being administered.

Now, please turn to page 2 and begin.

Ensure all students return the graph paper to you. These materials are considered secure materials and
must be destroyed. Follow security procedures established by your principal or school administrator for
returning secure field test materials.

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 Appendix B: Suggestions for Creating a
Secure Computer-Based Field Testing
Environment
The following seating arrangements are suggestions for creating a secure test environment for students
who are taking the computer-based field tests.
n Seat students in every other seat.
n Arrange monitors back-to-back.
n Seat students back-to-back.
n Seat students in a semicircle.
n Seat students in widely spaced rows or in every other row.

The following physical and visual barriers between testing devices can also be used as security measures
for computer-based field testing.
n Card stock (e.g., manila folders) that can be taped to the sides of monitors
n Flattened cardboard boxes that can be cut, folded, and taped to form a visual barrier between
testing devices
n Cardboard carrels
n Privacy screens that narrow the viewing angle of a computer monitor so that it is visible only to
someone sitting in front of it. Schools that have privacy screens available should affix them to
monitors prior to the beginning of testing and ensure that students are seated so that they cannot
view the monitor of the student seated in the row in front of them.

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Appendix C: Pausing and Reactivating a
Computer-Based Field Test in Nextera™ Test
Delivery System
A student may pause a test by selecting II/Sign Out in the upper right corner of the student’s screen in
the Nextera™ Test Delivery System.

The student then selects Pause test to exit the test session and save current progress until the student
can return to the test session. If the student selects Cancel, the student will immediately return to the
test session without pausing the test.

Any test that is paused will require a Proctor PIN for the student(s) to log back into the test. Teachers will
need to contact their school administrator to obtain the Proctor PIN prior to administering the test. The
Proctor PIN is secure. The Proctor PIN will be the same for all teachers within a school, but each school
will have a unique Proctor PIN.

Being mindful of the health and safety protocols established at schools in response to COVID-19, for the
Spring 2024 administration, schools have the option of having students enter the Proctor PIN themselves.
If a school chooses this option, the Proctor PIN should be reset after each test session.
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 Appendix D: Logging into Nextera™ Admin

Overview
This section will guide you through the login process in the Nextera™ Administration System (Nextera™
Admin).

Sign In
If you have been provided with Nextera™ login tickets, you can enter the following website address in
your browser address bar to access Nextera™ Admin ([Link] If you
have not been provided with login tickets to Nextera™ Admin, you should contact your District Test
Coordinator, School Test Coordinator, or your local Regional Information Center testing department.

Accessing Nextera™ Admin

1. Enter your User ID and Password, then select Sign In. If you need to reset your password, please
find password reset instructions on page A-8. You can also contact your testing coordinator to
have login tickets resent to you.
2. If you are signing in for the first time, you will be prompted to reset your password upon first login.
3. You will receive a message that your password has expired. This step allows you to create your own
password. Enter a new password in the New Password and Retype Password fields and select
Submit.

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 4. For initial logins and for all password changes, you will be asked to acknowledge and agree to the
Security Compliance statement. After reviewing the statement, select the check box for “I’ve read
this page” and select I Agree.

Sign Out
To Sign Out of Nextera™ Admin, select Sign Out from the upper right corner of the screen. You will be
logged out of Nextera™ Admin immediately.

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 Forgot Your Password?
Upon initial login, you will be required to change your password. This step allows you to create your own
password. Enter a new password in the New Password and Retype Password fields and select Submit.

If you have forgotten your password:

n Select Forgot your password?

n Enter your email address and select Submit.

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n You will receive an email asking you to confirm you want to reset your password. Select Yes to
continue the password reset process.

n After selecting Yes you will be brought to this website:

n You will receive another email that provides you with a single-use Password. Select the Go to this
Internet Site link.

2024 Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics Computer-Based Field Tests Teacher’s Directions A-9
 n Enter your User ID and single-use Password and select Sign In.

n You will receive a message that your password has expired. This step allows you to create your own
password. Enter a new password in the New Password and Retype Password fields and select
Submit.

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For initial logins and for all password changes, you will be asked to acknowledge and agree to the
Security Compliance statement. After reviewing the statement, select the check box for “I’ve read this
page” and select I Agree.

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 Appendix E: General Features and Tools of
the Nextera™ Test Delivery System
All students testing on computer have access to general features and tools that are available through the
Nextera™ Test Delivery system. The following information provides an overview of the computer-based
testing features and tools available to students testing on computer. Students should have had
opportunities prior to testing to practice using these features and tools.

General Features of the Nextera™ Test Delivery System

All students field testing on computer have access to the general features provided through the Nextera™
Test Delivery System. The following is a list of the general features available to all students taking the
Grades 3–8 Mathematics field tests on computer.

Online/Offline Indicator
Directions
Pause/Sign Out
Review Screen
Navigation Between Questions

Online/Offline Indicator, Directions, and Pause/Sign Out

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 n The Online/Offline Indicator in the upper left of the screen indicates whether a student’s device has
or has not lost Internet connectivity. Students should be informed to continue testing even if they
lose Internet connectivity as their responses will be saved to their local device. In an event where
Internet connectivity is not restored, please contact NWEA Customer Support for assistance
at 866-997-0695.
n The student can click on the Directions link in the upper right of the screen to see the directions
again at any point during the test.
n The student can click on the Pause/Sign Out button in the upper right to pause and sign out of
the test without submitting their answers. For additional information on pausing and reactivating a
test, see Appendix C.

Review Screen and Navigation Between Questions

n Students can use the Review button on the upper left of the screen to review their progress and
quickly move among questions. The Review screen also provides the student with the ability to
submit their responses when they have completed their test.
n The right and left arrows on the upper right of the screen are used to move between different
questions on the test. The right facing arrow advances the student forward. The left facing arrow
takes the student to the previous question.

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 General Tools
All students testing on computers have access to general tools provided through the Nextera™ Test
Delivery System. Please refer to the following list regarding which tools are available by grade level.

General Tools Grades

Zoom 3–8
Bookmark 3–8
Note (Notepad) 3–8
Highlighter 3–8
Answer Eliminator 3–8
Line Reader 3–8
Drawing Tool 3–8
Ruler 3–8
Equation Editor 3–8
Protractor 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Mathematics Reference Sheet 5, 6, 7, and 8
Mathematics Calculator 6, 7, and 8
Color Choices 3–8

Zoom, Bookmark, and Note (Notepad)

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These general computer-based testing tools can be used any time during the test.
n Zoom—Students can increase and decrease font size. Clicking on the minus button makes the text
on the screen smaller. Clicking the plus button makes it larger. Note that if students click the reset
button within the zoom tool, the text will return to the original setting.
n Bookmark—Students can press the bookmark in the tool tray to flag questions they want to return
to at a later time. Bookmarked questions appear on the Review screen with a flag on them.
n Note (Notepad)—Students can use the Notepad to plan their responses. Please ensure that your
students understand that text they type in the notepad tool will not be scored. Once the test is
submitted, notepad text is not saved.

Color choices, Highlighter, Answer eliminator, and Line-reader

The following tools can help students to highlight or focus on certain text or eliminate multiple-choice
answers. When using any of the following tools, a student must deactivate the currently active tool
before using another.
n Reference Sheet—For Mathematics only, students in Grades 5–8 have access to the mathematics
reference sheet provided within the Nextera™ Test Delivery System. For Grades 5–8 there are two
ways to access the reference sheet on the computer: A student can either click the Reference
button on the tool tray or click the Reference button on the Review screen. Note that some
students may prefer to use a printed copy, which must also be provided to them. Schools will
receive these copies in their shipment of secure materials.
n Highlighter—Students can use the highlighter tool to identify part of the test for emphasis. To clear
highlighted text, click on the highlighted text a second time while the tool is active.

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 n Answer Eliminator—Students can eliminate multiple-choice answers they think are incorrect by
clicking the answer eliminator on the tool tray. When this tool is on, a student can click on the
answers they want to be crossed out. Note that the answer eliminator is only available for multiple-
choice questions.
n Mathematics Calculator—Students can use either the hand-held calculator provided by the school
or the calculator available within the Nextera™ Test Delivery System to help students solve math
problems on the test. For students in Grade 6, a four-function calculator is available in the Nextera™
Test Delivery System. For students in Grades 7–8, a scientific calculator is available in the Nextera™
Test Delivery System. Students can access the calculator by clicking on the calculator button on the
tool tray. Note that graphing calculators are NOT permitted.
n Ruler and Protractor—Students can use the ruler and protractor available within the Nextera™ Test
Delivery System to help them solve problems on the test. Rulers and protractors are available within
the Nextera™ Test Delivery System. Students can access both the ruler and protractor by clicking on
the ruler or protractor button on the tool tray.
n Line Reader—Students can use the line reader to block certain parts of the text so a student can
focus on one portion at a time by clicking on the line reader tool in the tool tray. Students can use
the window to focus on the text they want to see and the opaque portion around the window to
block out what they don’t want to see. Both the window and opaque portions can be resized.
n Color Choices—Students can use the Color Choices tool to choose among various background
colors and text options: blue, green, pink, or yellow background with black text, or reverse contrast
with white text and a black background. Please note that some images may be best viewed in black
text. When using reverse contrast, students have the opportunity to switch the modal from reverse
contrast to black text with a white background if the student needs confirmation or clarification of
the details of an image.

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Appendix F: Troubleshooting
Printing Student Login Tickets
If you selected Avery5160 or Avery5163 from the dropdown and are attempting to print student login
tickets on label stock, try the following steps if the student login tickets are not aligning properly with the
labels:
1. Save the .pdf file
2. Find the .pdf on your local drive and open it
3. Select File, then select Print
4. Select “Custom Scale: 100%”
5. Verify paper size is 8.5 x 11 Inches
6. Select Print

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 Issues During Testing
n A concurrent login occurs when a student attempts to log in with credentials that are already in
use. Potential causes of a concurrent login are:
z A student who was actively testing on a device that malfunctioned or lost power before they
were able to log out and then attempts to log in on a new device with their same credentials
to continue testing.
z A mistake is made when distributing the printed login tickets and two or more students are
given the same login credentials.
The student will receive a warning message stating, “This account has been signed in on
another device, and only one sign in can be active at a time.” Contact your Principal, DTC, or
RIC for further guidance.
n If the screen freezes, sign in takes longer than one minute, or test load takes longer than one
minute, try exiting the test and signing back in. A reboot may be necessary.
n If the device is permanently incapacitated, or if network connectivity is lost for an extended period
of time, please contact the School Test Coordinator. The School Test Coordinator can contact
NWEA Customer Support, if needed.
n Chromebooks—If a student clicks on the Exit button at the lower left portion of the screen, they
will exit the test and the secure browser. The student will need to sign in again and continue
testing.
n Lost Internet connectivity—If network connectivity is lost during the test, the student should
continue to test and submit the test. DO NOT move the student to another device. The device will
continue trying to reconnect indefinitely to upload the test responses. Please note that the student
must return to the same device on which they began testing. These steps may reset the Internet
connection or would allow for an administrator to manually repair an Internet connection.
Note: Text-to-Speech (TTS) requires an Internet connection. If the Internet connection is lost, TTS
will be unavailable until the Internet connection is restored. Once restored, TTS functionality will
resume.
n If attempts to reestablish Internet connectivity are unsuccessful, follow the applicable steps from
the table below:

A-18 2024 Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics Computer-Based Field Tests Teacher’s Directions
Test content, student login tickets, Session
Access Codes, and Proctor PINs must be kept
secure. You are not to discuss the test or
photocopy the student login tickets, as the
security of the test could be breached.
However, school personnel may make
photocopies of this Teacher’s Directions if
additional copies are needed.

2024 Grades 7 and 8

Mathematics
Computer-Based Field Tests
Teacher’s Directions
May 20–June 7, 2024

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