HSA Resources
Manuals, User Guides and Forms
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Online Field Test Administration Manual [PDF] |
Manual that includes information for Test Administrators, Test Coordinators, and other roles. This manual describes the policies and responsibilities for each role in online testing. |
Guide that offers specific instructions on how to use the online system. Includes screen shots. |
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A brief, step-by-step guide to conducting HSA online testing for Test Administrators. Provides an overview of what tasks need to be completed prior to and during testing, including directions to be read to students during testing. |
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Online TIDE User Guide [PDF] |
Guide that offers specific instructions on how to use the TIDE system to perform tasks related to online testing. Includes screen shots. |
This form must be must be completed by any person serving as a proctor for the HSA Online field test and returned to the school Test Coordinator. Test Administrators (TAs) will already have completed this form through the Online TA Certification course. |
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This form should be used by Test Administrators to record any testing irregularities during the HSA Online field test. The form should be returned to the Test Coordinator. |
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Guide that shows how to monitor student participation in online testing using the Participation Reports application. Includes screenshots. |
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A one-page guide for Test Coordinators on how to use the Participation Reports application to monitor student testing. |
Informational Brochures
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Brochure for parents explaining the benefits of online testing and how the online testing system works. |
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Information about Online Testing for Technology Coordinators [PDF] |
Brochure for technical coordinators to provide information on general hardware and software requirements for online testing. |
Brochure for principals providing step-by-step advice on how to approach online testing. |
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Brochure for teachers providing an overview of online testing and information on how they can prepare themselves and their students. |
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Information on Roles and Responsibilities for Online Testing [PDF] |
Brochure for all audiences describing the roles and responsibilities of each functional role within the online testing system (Test Administrators, Test Coordinators, principals, teachers, etc.). |
Information about Scheduling Options for Test Coordinators [PDF] |
Brochure directed at Test Coordinators but applicable to other audiences. This brochure assists schools in determining how to schedule online testing based on the number of labs, computers, students, etc. Includes examples. |
Brief checklist for Technology Coordinators to prepare for online testing. |
Other Resources
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MANDATORY training module for all Test Administrators and Test Coordinators. Test Administrators will not be able to access the online testing system and administer tests until they have taken and passed this online course. |
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Resource for students and others to become familiar with the types of items that will be on online tests and how to use the online system. |
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Resource for network administrators to increase test security by disabling fast user switching in Windows |