Question sampler now has 5 empty response boxes.Questar has released an update to the Response Box Samplers to include five “empty” CRs per Response Box Sampler! It is important that students have experience with the navigation and online testing tools prior to sitting for the CBT exams in the spring. Now, when teachers are using this resource in the classroom, students do not need to log out of the sampler after answering one question—they can use the same Sampler for up to five questions without logging out and then accessing the Sampler again. We hope this helps our teachers and students!

Q: Do we update a student's IEP or 504 Plan for CBT?

A [NYSED]: We advise schools that they do not need to update student IEPs or 504 Plans specifically for computer-based testing accommodations wording. Student testing accommodations for CBT do not need to align word-for-word to testing accommodations noted in a student’s IEP or 504 Plan:

• The CSE must determine the best way to deliver a student testing accommodation in CBT
• The student must have practice with the CBT test accommodation prior to testing
• In some instances, a combination of computer-format and paper-format is the best fit
  • We recommend that the school, with the CSE, try to match a student’s daily instruction for delivering a test accommodation

The above text is taken directly from NYSED's CBT Support page.

WHY CBT? According to students:

• No paper rattling during test.
• No rulers dropping on the floor.
• No hurting wrists.
• Students like the computer test.
• Students like the testing accommodations (many of which can now be done in the same classroom as others).

Nextera Setup & Installation Guide, 2018-19 School Year

Secure Browser Practice Test Logins, 2018-19 School Year

MATH: Equation Editor Drawing Tool, Quick Reference Guide 2018-19

New Resource: ELA Response Box Sampler

UPDATED for 2018/2019 - CBT Technology Readiness, Quick Reference Guide

UPDATED for 2018/2019 - Grades 3-8 CBT Technology Readiness Requirements & Guidelines