Computer- Based Testing

Resources from NYSED

Homepage of NYSED Computer-Based Testing

NYSED 3-8 ELA & Math CBT Home

Access Sample Questions for:
ELA - 3-8
Math - 3-8
Science - 5,8

Provides links to accessibility and accommodation guides

Homepage of NYSAA

Office of State Assessment homepage

NYSED Computer-Based Testing Support homepage

Test Read-Aloud Accommodations

Text-to-Speech Accommodations

Canva presentation from 12/12/2023

Items students can bring from home

Other online tests with similar or same tools and look as NYS tests:

Terra Nova tests mirror DC, very similar to NYS testing tools
Districts must purchase

ELA, Math and Science test samples setup as NYS CBT questions

Teaching Students CBT Skills: Ideas and Tools

Learn How to Use the CBT Equation Editor Drawing Tool - Video

One Hard Knock - Tips for Computer-Based Testing

Lists skills needed and gives links for student practice focusing on K-8, as well as lesson design sites for teachers with CBT skills imbedded. NOTE: Please check with your district to see if these are DPA compliant in your school.

Ways to authentically embed testing strategies throughout the year

Blog on preparing students for CBT

Keyboarding Research - studies show that 15-20 minutes of daily keyboarding practice WITH INSTRUCTION/SUPERVISION for about 20 weeks will solidify correct technique. In addition to appearing in the ELA standards from grades 2-12, keyboarding skills are also specifically mentioned in the CS&DF Digital Literacy standards from K-1.DL.1 through 9-12.DL.1.

Typewriting/Keyboarding Instruction in Elementary Schools - NOTE: IGNORE italicized sales pitch to access research

The Importance of Keyboarding for Students

GREEN LIGHT - WSEHE BOCES has confirmed DPA agreements with 6 typing products or websites. NOTE: NOT ALL CVES Districts contract with WSWHE, this list indicates it should be relatively easy to sign a DPA with these companies. Use keyword Typing in the search bar.

Other Math Resources - Free or with a free version - remember to check DPA

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Blog post suggesting best protractor and ruler Chrome extensions

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