Preparing to Administer the CDT
PRESENTATION RESOURCES
VIDEOS
Accessing Resources and Documentation on DRC PortalAccessing Resources and Documentation on DRC Portal
CDT User Creation and Management Video.mp4CDT User Creation and Management
CDT Teacher Upload and Management VideoCDT Teacher Upload and Management
CDT Student Upload and Management VideoCDT Student Upload and Management
CDT Student Group Creation and Management VideoCDT Student Group Creation and Management
CDT Test Session Creation and ManagementCDT Test Session Creation and Management
CDT Setup Trainer 11_13_20.mp4CDT Setup Trainer Session 11_13_2020
Prepare and Inform Students Before Administering the Test
DESMOS Information
The PA Desmos calculator profile is live on the Desmos website at www.desmos.com/testing/pennsylvania. This outlines the calculators available for various grades and also lists the differences between the standard Desmos calculators and the versions of the calculators used for the Pennsylvania assessment programs.
Additional Resources
Desmos maintains an extensive Help Center. https://help.desmos.com/hc/en-us
And Desmos has created quality “Getting Started” videos for each calculator.
Four-Function: https://help.desmos.com/hc/en-us/articles/4404605683725-Four-Function-Calculator
Scientific: https://help.desmos.com/hc/en-us/articles/4404602552205-Scientific-Calculator
Graphing: https://help.desmos.com/hc/en-us/articles/4406040715149-Getting-Started-Desmos-Graphing-Calculator
Prepare students to talk about their CDT results and set goals
Discuss Strengths & Areas to Grow to Engage Students
Quick Access DRC Reference Documents
The following resources can be found by navigating to the DRC Portal > General Information > Documents > Select Current Year
Interactive Reporting User Guide
Portal User Guide
DRC INSIGHT System Requirements
Technology Guides
Remote Testing Resources
Technical Report
Additional Resources