This section provides information regarding expected behaviors within TestNav. These behaviors relate only to the Tools and Accessibility Features that are available to students. Tool or Feature (Forms Affected) If You Are Experiencing… What you can do… Magnifier (All Forms) While magnifying, a question cannot be answered if the magnifier tool covers the answer choice. Magnifier will not magnify the display on the TI-84 Graphing Calculator Magnifier does not always magnify all parts of an item. For example, there are limitations to the use of the magnifier on equation editor, extended text entry (essay writing), and drag and drop item types. The magnifier is best utilized when temporary magnification of artwork or text is needed. If general magnification or enlargement of the screen is needed, the system zoom (Control+ and Control- on the keyboard) should be used to enlarge all content on screen. Zoom (All Forms) After zooming in using Ctrl++ the screen appears distorted, and it is difficult to read or answer the question. is a limit to how much data can be shown on the screen and how far TestNav can expand when using the zoom feature. PARCC recommends not exceeding 300% magnification to avoid most issues with distorting items. Contrast (Accommodated Forms) There are several item types that will not be completely affected by color contrast settings. The color contrast setting will display a box or an outline around the item that will not be filled in with the selected color contrast setting. These items include: Fraction Model Equation Editors Rich Text Editor box for constructed response items Bar Graphs Coordinate Grids No action required. As needed, instruction can be provided to students to detail this outcome with Color Contrast. The PARCC Test Administration and Accessibility Accommodations and Fairness Working Groups created the following document for reference: Text-to-Speech (Accommodated Using the text highlighter in conjunction with TTS can make it hard to distinguish between the text highlighted by the tool compared to text highlighted as it is read to the student. No action required. As needed, instruction can be provided to students to use highlighting carefully and primarily use a non-yellow highlighter if necessary to avoid confusion.
User Guide This guide provides information on how to navigate through PearsonAccessnext. Test Coordinators Test Technology Coordinators TestNav 8 User Guide This guide provides information needed to setup Technology environments and troubleshoot issues students or staff may encounter while administering the test. Test Coordinators Test Technology Coordinators TestNav8 Hardware & Software Requirements These guidelines list the minimum and recommended hardware and software system requirements needed to run TestNav8 securely. Technology Coordinators Proctor Caching User Guide This describes the importance of Proctor Caching, and how to install and monitor Proctor Caching. Technology Coordinators PARCC Technology Guidelines This document includes a detailed list of student test taking devices, bandwidth specifications, a chart summarizing the Accessibility Features and Accommodations enabled and additional technology guidance for the field. Technology Coordinators Using TestNav on an Mobile Devices These instructions provide details on how to setup TestNav for secure testing on mobile devices like iPads and Chromebooks Technology Coordinators