Online testing in schools

Managing your assessments online: Information for teachers
Managing your assessments online is
straightforward, reliable and very efficient. In this
section, we look at the steps involved. Further
Testwise help documents and guidance notes
can be found at www.gl-assessment.co.uk/
testwisehelp.
3 Loading pupil data
Step 1: Select the test register to which you would like to add
pupil names.
Step 2: Manually enter each pupil’s details. Individual passwords
can be entered too, if you wish to do so.
1 YourTestwise account
As soon as your order is processed, you will be sent a unique URL
(internet address) and administration password. With this
information, you can log into your Testwise account from any
computer with a broadband internet connection, whether at school
or at home. Your account contains all online tests purchased from
GL Assessment and new tests can be added at any time.
Once you have logged in successfully, you can:
• Set up pupils to take a test
• Access all test results and reports
• Request additional reports
• Export data into your MIS.
2 System check
First you need to perform a system check to confirm the tests can
run smoothly on your computers. If preferred, it can be carried out
with your GL Assessment consultant on hand to guide you through
the process.
To automatically start the check, simply click on ‘Setup Check’ in
the top right hand corner. After a successful check is performed,
the word ‘Pass’ will appear in green in the ‘Results’ column.
In the vast majority of cases, your computers will pass all the
checks. But if they don’t, it’s almost always a simple question of
enabling pop-ups or downloading a free plug-in (e.g. Flash or a
newer version of Adobe Acrobat) from the internet. The system will
advise you what further action needs to be taken and you can
always contact our Technical Support team on 0845 602 1937.
OR
Import large batches of pupil details using a CSV file. This
can be exported from your MIS.
Our Technical Support team is on hand to help guide you through
this process if you experience any difficulties – tel 0845 602 1937.
4 Ready to test
Your system has been checked and pupil data loaded to a test
register which will now look similar to the one shown below for
New Group Reading Test Digital. All pupils listed in the test register
can now take the test.
If you would like to import the same pupils into another
test register, this can be done using a Copy button on
the test register screen.
Screen showing a successful system check
Tests can be made available for an extended time so
pupils can be tested in groups that fit with the
availability of computer suites. All pupils can be
included in a single report, even if they have taken the
test at different times.
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