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WV ONLINE TASC

READINESS ASSESSMENT

Training

August 2014

Agenda

• Guidelines for Using the High School Equivalency

Readiness Assessment

• Guidelines for Using the TASC Readiness Assessment

(TRA)

• Login Information & Documents

• Administrative Workstations

• Technical Requirements

• Student Workstations

• Step 1: Check for Technical Requirements

• Step 2: Install Software

• Step 3: Download TRA Test Content

• Step 4: Check for Successful Installation

Agenda

• Managing Your TRA Online Account

• Step 1: Add Students to Your Account

• Step 2: Schedule a Test Session

• Step 3: Add Students to Test Session

• Step 4: Print Test Tickets

• Summary Test Tickets (Examiner/Proctor)

• Individual Test Tickets (Test Takers)

• Multiple Test Tickets (Test Takers)

• Step 5: Administer the Online Test

• Required Materials

• Online Tools within the Test

• Times for Subtests

Agenda

• Managing Your Online Account (cont.)

• Step 6: View Scores (for open and completed sessions)

• Online Test Status

• Scoring Essay and Gridded Response Items

• Recording Scores in Readiness Assessment Results Booklet

• Interpreting Scores

• Copying and Pasting Scores for Printing

• Q&A

• Exit Ticket (TRA Training Post-Test)

Guidelines for Using the High School

Equivalency Readiness Assessment


Equivalency Readiness Assessment Unofficial Practice Tests/Courses

Following may be used to check student readiness

• TASC Academy Online Practice Tests

• Plato Online Courseware (TASC preparation courses)

• Online TASC Preparation at LearningExpress Library Site

(accessed via WVInfoDepot.org)

• Official Practice Test (OPT)

• Also use to practice accommodations

• Coming Soon: Plato Practice Tests



First-time Testers Re-testers

• TASC Readiness Assessment

(TRA)

Only one version available at

this time

• Official Practice Test (OPT)

Multiple versions available

(any form may be used)

• TRA

30-day wait period in between

retakes

• OPT

No wait time; use alternate

forms for retakes

• TASC Academy Practice Test

Two tests available

See WVABE Instructor Handbook, Section 12 (pp. 8-9) for more

information.



HSE Readiness Assessment Minimum Scores Table

Content Area Minimum

Score Required

for the TRA

Likelihood of

Passing TASC

(with required

minimum score

on TRA)

Minimum Score

Required for the

OPT

Minimum Score

Required for

TASC Academy

Practice Test

(Re-testers

ONLY)

Math 6 63% 420 55%

Reading 8 69% 420 55%

Science 6 59% 420 55%

Social

Studies 7 53% 420 55%

Writing 11 56% 420 55%

Guidelines for Using the TASC Readiness

Assessment (TRA)

Guidelines for Using the TRA

• Computer-based version of TRA purchased by State

Dept. – scheduled to be released on September 1

(pending CTBs corrections)

• Paper-based version purchased by Program

• Cost of test

• $10 each

• Purchase in sets of 10

• Order Forms located on web at

http://wvde.state.wv.us/abe/TASC_Info.html

• Purchaser’s Qualification Statement (for 1st time buyers)

• WV Site Numbers

• TRA Order Form



Guidelines for Using the TRA

• Assessments are consumable

• Recommended that paper-based TRA be used (if available) if

student needs to assess in only one or two areas

Login Information & Documents

Login Information & Documents

• Receive two emails from Regional Coordinator

• User name (case sensitive)

• Password (do not change)

If receive prompt to change, contact Ellen Killion at

[email protected].

• Receive following PDF documents (via email)

• WVABE User Guide for the Online TRA

• OAS Installation Guide

• Online System Basics

• Readiness Assessment Manual

• Login URL: https://oas.ctb.com

mailto:[email protected]

https://oas.ctb.com/

Administrative Workstations

Administrative Workstations

• Separate from Student Workstations

• Technical Requirements

• Internet access

• Any web browser allowed

• Adobe Reader installed

• No Online Assessment System (OAS) software to install

Student Workstations

Step 1: Check for Technical Requirements

Student Workstations: Step 1

Step 1:

Check for

Technical

Requirements

Workstation Technical Requirements (Windows PC)*

Required

Hardware &

Memory

1.3 GHz processor

2 GB of memory

1 GB disk space available

Display Monitor Set to a minimum of 1024 x 768 pixels

Minimum color display:

256 colors (8-bit)

Operating

System

Windows® XP SP3, Vista SP 1, Windows 7, Windows

8

Additional

Software **

Adobe® AIR®

Java Runtime Environment™ 7, 32- or 64-bit to

match Operating System

Web Browser None required for testing; IE required if downloading

tests

Internet Access High-speed internet connection:

Minimum 1.5 Mbps upload and download –T1, high-

speed cable, or high-speed DSL.

Peripherals Keyboard (should not have shortcut hot keys for

launching browsers)

Mouse is required for manipulatives


Step 2: Install Software


Step 2: • Log on to the CTB Online Assessment

website at https://oas.ctb.com

• Enter username/password

Install Software

Note: If you have TABE Online or the TASC test software already installed on the student workstations, you will NOT have to install the software again. These tests run off of the same software. You will only need to download the TRA test content.

Username & password

are both case sensitive

https://oas.ctb.com/

Student Workstations: Step 2 • System Default (Home) Page

Group(s) to

which you

have

access

show here

This section will list all of the test sessions that are

currently scheduled for your group. You will identify

your sessions by the test name.

Assessments: Choose this option to schedule a Test Session, Edit a Session, Delete a

Session, or Copy a Session. You will also choose this option to Print Test Tickets and View

Score Reports after students have completed a test/subtest.

Defaults to the Current/Future Sessions. Click on the Completed option at bottom of

window to view score reports for previous test sessions.

Groups:: Choose this option to add, edit, delete or search for students in your group.

Services: Choose this option to install the software and download the test content.

Messages: Important messages from CTB. Click on this option if you see a red box with a

number, which indicates you have a new message(s).

My Profile: Please do not change this info, since you are sharing this account with other

people in your RESA.

Help: Select this option for an online, searchable database for items you may need help

with. Note: There is no Reports feature at this time, although there is a Section on this

under Help. We are not sure when this feature will be added, but it is a work in progress at

this time. We will let you know when this is available.

Logout: Select this option to end your session. (Note: You will automatically be logged out

after a short period on inactivity.)

Student Workstations: Step 2 • Click on Services tab

• Select Workstation Setup > Install Software

• Follow steps on next pages


Click on Next


Click on Next again


Click on Install


Click on Done


Step 2: • TASC Online Assessment icon should

now be visible on desktop

Install

Software


Step 3: Download TRA Test Content


Step 3: • Not mandatory but highly

recommended

• Ensures faster availability

• Minimizes interruptions

• Encrypted & secure

• After logging in, click on Services tab >

Workstation Setup

• Then click on Download Test

Download TRA

Test Content


Step 3: • Click on TASC Readiness Content

link

Download TRA

Test Content


Step 3: • Click on Save As when dialog box

opens

o Select a location where you want to

temporarily save the file (e.g., desktop)

Download TRA

Test Content


Step 3: • After download is complete, click Open

• Click Extract All Files

Download TRA

Test Content

Note: You may

copy these files

to a flash drive &

copy them onto

each

workstation.


Step 3: • Click on Browse & locate “Objectbank”

Folder

• Default location on PC:

On PC: C:\Program Files\CTB\Online

Assessment\data\objectbank

Download TRA

Test Content

Note: You may

copy these files

to a flash drive &

copy them onto

each

workstation.


Step 3: • Click on Extract

Download TRA

Test Content

Note: You may

copy these files

to a flash drive &

copy them onto

each

workstation.

Make sure the file

location is correct before

clicking on Extract.


Step 4: Check for Successful Installation


Step 4: • Double-click on TASC Online

Assessment Icon (on Desktop)

• If the software is installed correctly, the

login page will appear.

Repeat these steps for each computer

workstation on which students will be

taking the TRA.

Check for Successful Installation

Note: When assessment is launched, the computer is locked down so student can only access the assessment.

Managing Your Online TRA Account

Step 1: Add Students to Account

Managing Your Online TRA Account: Step 1

Step 1: • Click on the Groups tab > Manage

Students > Student List

Add Students

to Account

Note: You will be

sharing a group

with other

instructors in your

RESA so you will

also see their

students in the list.


Step 1: • Click on the name of your group

under the Group Selector column

Add Students

to Account

Note: You will be

sharing a group

with other

instructors in your

RESA so you will

also see their


• List of all students in group appears

List of students

+ sign = Add Student

Pencil = Edit Student

Trash Can = Delete Student

Magnifier = Search for Student

Arrows = Reload Student List

Note: You will be sharing a group with other instructors in your RESA. Therefore,

the list of students includes all students in the group, not just your students.



Step 1: • Click on + sign to add a student

Add Students

to Account

Note: You will be

sharing a group

with other

instructors in your

RESA so you will

also see their



Step 1: • Complete Required Fields

• First & Last Name

• Date of Birth

• Gender

• TASC ID (Student’s SSN or ID#)

• TASC ID2 field – leave blank

Add Students

to Account

Note: You will be

sharing a group

with other

instructors in your

RESA so you will

also see their



TASC ID = SSN or ID#


• Select Group (under Group Selector) by clicking

in checkbox beside name of Group

Click on Save if no accommodations

are needed


Step 1: • Click on individual subject area

accommodations tab to notify examiner of

accommodations needed by student

Add Students

to Account

Note: You will be

sharing a group

with other

instructors in your

RESA so you will

also see their


Click on each individual subject

area accommodations tab to

notify the examiner of the

accommodations that the student

will need. This info shows up on

the TRA examiner’s summary

report.

Note: This DOES NOT set the

account up with the specific

accommodations.

Select the

accommodations that will

be required for the

student. This info shows

up on the TRA

examiner’s summary

report, letting him/her

know that the student

needs accommodations

for this subject area.

Repeat this process for

each subject area in

which the student will be

testing and needs

accommodations.

Note: This DOES NOT

set the account up with

the specific

accommodations. Click Save when finished



Click Save when finished


Select the Additional Student

Information tab if the student

will need a Spanish version of

the test. Selecting this option

DOES set up the

accommodation, as well as

notifies the TRA examiner (on

the summary report) that the

student has this

accommodation.



Select the Specific

Accommodations/

Student Tools tab

to set up the

accommodations

and tools for the

assessment.

The Online

calculator,

Highlighter, and

Blocking Ruler are

selected by default

for all students in

the TRA.


See Handout


Step 2: Schedule Test Session


Step 2: • Click on Assessment > Manage

Sessions

• Click on the name of your group

under Group Selector column

Schedule Test

Session

Note: You will be

sharing a group with

other instructors in

your RESA you will

see all test sessions

that have been

scheduled by others

in your RESA.


+ sign = Add Session

Pencil = Edit Session

Trash Can = Delete Session

Magnifier = Search for Session

Circle = Reload Session List

Click on Completed tab to view

sessions that have ended

A list of sessions will appear

if there are any currently

scheduled.

• Click on Schedule Session tab (or on the + sign at bottom of

window)


Step 2: • Test Group

o English selected by default

o Change to Spanish (if applicable)

• Click on Test Name to select

• Click on Test Details

• Change date, time, location

Schedule Test

Session

Note: You will be



your RESA you will


that have been

scheduled by others

in your RESA.

Click on down

arrow to change

test to Spanish


Click on name of test to

select it. Subtests then

appear in window on

right.

Note: The above

times include 10

minutes for the

sample question.


Step 2: • Click on Test Details

Schedule Test

Session

Note: You will be



your RESA you will


that have been

scheduled by others

in your RESA.


Drag bar to change time

Be sure to Save if you

are not adding students

or a proctor at this time.

• Change test name, date, time, location

Change the Test Session Name: Enter First Initial

Last Name & name of your program (e.g., Ekillion

Kanawha County DE). This is how you will identify

your sessions from others in your group.


Step 3: Add Students to Test Sessions


Step 3: • To add students to a scheduled

session, click on Add Student

Add Students

to Test

Session

Be sure to Save if you

are not adding students

at this time.


Step 3: • Click on Add Student button

Add Students

to Test

Session


Step 3: • Click on group name (in new window)

to see list of students

Add Students

to Test

Session

Click on group name

in this window


Step 3: • Select the names of the students to

add to Test Session

• Click OK

Add Students

to Test

Session

Click in checkbox

to select student


Navigation bar

• If have a long list of students, use navigation bar to locate

students


Step 3: • Click on Add Proctor (if applicable)

• Click on Save when finished

Add Students

to Test

Session


Step 3: • You will now see a list of scheduled

sessions for your group.

Add Students

to Test

Session

Click on icons in menu bar to

add, edit, or delete sessions


Step 4: Print Test Tickets


Step 4: • Click on Assessments > Manage

Sessions

• Click on name of your group (under

Group Selector)

• Click on name of test session (yellow

highlight shows session is selected)

Print Test Tickets

Note: Test Tickets are considered secure documents and should be handled in a secure manner.


Step 4: • Click on the Print Test Tickets tab

Print Test Tickets

Note: Test Tickets are considered secure documents and should be handled in a secure manner.


Step 4:

Print Test

Tickets

Note: Test Tickets

are considered

secure

documents and

should be

handled in a

secure manner.

• Click on blue link to print and/or save

document

Click on blue link for

document(s) you wish

to print or save

Managing Your

Online TRA

Account: Step 4

Sample Individual Test

Ticket

• Student Name

• TASC ID: (SS#)

• Unique Login ID &

Password

• Keyboard Shortcuts

Managing Your

Online TRA

Account: Step 4

Sample Multiple Test

Ticket (Prints 2 Per Page)

• Student Name

• TASC ID: (SS#)

• Unique Login ID &

Password

Managing Your

Online TRA

Account: Step 4

Sample Summary Test

Ticket (for Examiner/Proctor)

• Start/End Dates

• Login Time

• Test Access Codes

• Total Students

• Accommodations

• List of Students with Login

Info & Accommodations

Managing Your

Online TRA

Account: Step 4

Sample Summary Test

Ticket (page 2)


Step 5: Administer the Online Test


Step 5:

Administer the

Online Test

• Required Materials for Online TRA o Readiness Assessment Manual for

Examiner

o Test Tickets • Summary Test Ticket for Examiner/Proctor

• Individual Test Tickets for Each Examinee

o Colored Scratch Paper (with lines for

Writing Essay)

o Lined White Paper (for Math and Writing)

o No. 2 pencils with erasers

(Note: The online TRA has a built-in calculator for use with the

Math Calculator section & the Science subtest. A formula sheet

is also included in the tools for the Math subtest. There is no

formula sheet for the Science test.)

Source: Readiness Assessment Manual, p. 6


Step 5:

Administer the

Online Test

(See Handout)

• Online Tools within the TRA o Option Eliminator Tool

o Highlighter Tool

o Eraser

o Blocking Tool

o Calculator

o Stop Test Button

o Show Timer Button

o Mark for Later Review Button

o Progress Bar

o Finish Test Button

Note: When a student has completed a subtest, the system

logs them out of the OAS system. They must click on the TASC

Online Assessment icon again & log back in with the new

access code to take the next subtest.


• Readiness Assessment Timing

Note: The TRA is NOT exactly ½ the length of the TASC test. According to CTB, each subtest (with the exception of Writing, is approximately half the number of test questions and takes approximately half the amount of time as the corresponding TASC subtests. (See page 4 of the Readiness Assessment Manual.)

Note: These times

are for the actual

subtest. An

additional 10

minutes is

allotted for the

sample question

at the beginning

of the test.


Step 6: View Scores


Step 6:

View Scores

• Log in to your account

• Click on the name of your group

• Click on the name of the test session

• Click on View Status

To view scores for students in sessions that have

already ended, click on the Completed tab to locate

the test session.

Managing Your Online TRA Account: Step 6 • New window with list of students scheduled for that subtest will appear

Online Test Status: Scheduled – Test not yet started (test still

open)

Not Taken – Test was not taken (after test

date/time ended)

System Stop – one or more subtests

complete but not all

Completed – all five subtests are complete


Step 6:

View Scores

• Click on name of student

• Click on Subtest Details (light blue

area at bottom of page)


Note: There is no report option in

the OAS at this time so if you wish

to print the scores, you must copy

and paste them into a word

processing document (e.g., Word).

• Student Score Report appears in new window


X


Step 6:

View Scores

• Transfer scores to Readiness

Assessment Results Booklet Note: This booklet should be treated as a

secure document since it contains the answers

to the paper/pencil and online TRA tests.

The scores for the 3 gridded math

questions must be added to the total Math

score showing on the online system until

further notice.

The score for the Essay must be added to

the Writing score.