Proctor caching setup download the proctor caching installer run the installer and start the proctor caching service if it is not already started by the installer add a proctor caching computer to the testnav configuration within pearsonaccessnext at the district or school level. Proctor caching software if it has not already been installed and necessary applications for mobile devices or computers using the installable testnav laptop and desktop app. Use the links below to download and set up the app for your supported operating system. The variables that impact the number of media tests that testnav can deliver from a single caching computer include the test size itself. Schools will prepare by reading preparation materials and downloading and installing. Hardware and software requirements for proctor caching. Testnav, proctor caching, and pearsonaccessnext these guidelines list the minimum hardware and software system requirements needed for running testnav, proctor caching, and pearsonaccessnext. How to prepare and complete an infrastructure trial in your district. Eventually a student would have problems and then id check the cache and that test would report red, forcing me to dump the cache and download it again. Proctor caching accelerates the delivery of test content to students and reduces the amount of bandwidth required for computer based testing. Configure testnav for proctor caching and precache content import or export testnav configurations conduct an infrastructure trial. Enter testnav configuration in the assessment management system 7. Run the installer and start the proctor caching service if it is not already started by the installer.
Texas assessment management system technology systems. To configure the infrastructure trial environment e. Verify that proctor caching and testnav are communicating conduct the app check using testnav. Technology readiness, proctor caching, and systemcheck. Proctor caching enables districts to securely download test content from the pearson server to the district or. Add a proctor caching computer to the testnav configuration within pearsonaccessnext at the district or school level. Install proctorcache software on the proctor caching computer create the testnav configuration in pearsonaccess. Pearsonaccess next testnav 8 infrastructure readiness guide. Set up and use proctorcache testnav 8 pearson assessment. This app requires windows 10 anniversary update version 1607 or later. Operating system download installable testnav setup instructions. Technology readiness, proctor caching, systemcheck, and. Create testnav configurations to identify the computers for caching.
Proctor caching and its benefits proctor caching is the process of storing encrypted test content on a local computer using software called proctorcache. Download the proctor caching installer run the installer and start the proctor caching service if it is not already started by the installer add a proctor caching computer to the testnav configuration within pearsonaccessnext at the district or school level use app check with a configuration identifier from the testnav. Update testing workstations to comply with testnav 8 hardwaresoftware requirements 6. Windows server 2008, windows 7, windows server 2012, windows 8, windows 10, windows server 2016, or. Proctor caching is the process of loading or caching test content. When your proctor sets up the sessions, they will do it by organization. Testnav is the application students use to take the cmas assessments.
Pearsonaccessnext testnav infrastructure user guide. A walkthrough of how to download and install the parcc proctor cache. Statically assign an available ip address to the proctor caching. Any users in that organization will automatically look to this configuration when they log to testnav to see where to get the test cache. These are the supported operating systems for devices used for proctor caching. These tasks are a prerequisite to online testing, if you use proctorcache. Those districts that require internet traffic to pass through an upstream proxy server will have to configure proctor caching to point to their proxy server.
Testnav setup instructions and how to download test content for. It is expected that for traditional audio tests with relatively small audio clips or for video tests that have a limited number of clips, the ratio of students to proctor caching computers can be increased. Name your server accordingly and click next until the end of the install. Discuss issues or questions that arose while performing an infrastructure trial. Students that are assigned to the proctor caching computer will locally access the test content without utilizing your internet bandwidth, thus decreasing overall network traffic for. Testnav version 7, which is a browserbased test delivery system. It enables test items to be delivered online securely and reliably in a consistent manner.
This reduces the amount of bandwidth required for online testing. Act recommends downloading and using the latest proctor caching software for. Choose all of the defaults with the exception of the server name. The test content is precached once in an encrypted format to a local workstation designated in the testnav configuration setup as the proctor caching computer. New proctor caching software available important update. Install proctorcache software on the proctor caching computer. This stored or cached test content is distributed to examinee devices during a testing session. Complete the systemcheck tests to verify testing device readiness and the number of concurrent testers supported with proctor caching 5. Districts may create an environment that matches expected school bandwidth utilization. In general, you should install proctorcache on a computer as close as possible to the.
Proctor caching setup download the proctor caching installer. Instructions to download testnav, run the app check, and freeze the test environment. Complete the app check tests to verify testing device readiness and proctor caching connection 5. Make sure to unblock ports 4480 and 4481 of that caching computer or it will not talk to the. Testnav can identify the correct srf if a test is successfully resumed. Click select tasks, select create edit testnav configurations, and click start enter the details of any proctor caching computers to use them for precaching tests. Illinois assessment of readiness iar technology setup.
Identify the proctor caching location and install proctorcache software 4. Computerbased assessments are comprised of three main technology components working together to securely deliver test content to students and preserve the security of student responses. Identify the proctor caching location and install proctor caching software 4. The computer running proctor caching should be located as close as possible on the network to the testnav clients. Update testing workstations to comply with testnav. Admin workstation no client to install just use web browser. Proctor caching software if your school will use proctor. Before testing for the day i would check things out on proctor cache and it would have all the tests as green. Proctor caching improves the online testing experience for examinees and testing staff by. Proctor caching enables districts to securely download test content from the pearson server to the district or school. Training resources are available on the indiana resource center.
Installable testnav for windows, mac, linux, fedora, and ubuntu, ipad, android, and chromebook and proctorcache installers for windows and mac staar alternate 2, telpas, and telpas alternate assessment management systems training site. If the response data upload is successful, testnav creates a new empty srf and begins the process again. Proctor caching enables corporations to securely download test content from the pearson server to the corporation or school. Testnav is used to deliver online tests to students.
Select precaching computer override to avoid interruption during testing. Staar alternate 2, telpas, and taks technology setup for. Proctor caching is pearsonsupplied software that is used in conjunction with testnav to reduce bandwidth requirements and accelerate the delivery of test content. Parcc and dc science technology coordinator training. Proctor caching software if your school will use proctor caching and it has not already been installed and necessary applications for mobile devices or computers using the installable testnav app. For details on setting up an upstream proxy, refer to the windows or mac tips on proctor caching section in the testnav. Read system requirements and installation details before you download testnav. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Proctor caching can be implemented at the school or lab level. Technology readiness, proctor caching, and app check. Configure testnav for proctor caching pearsonaccess next. Testnav for windows an engaging and interactive testing experience for todays students, who learn and play in a digital environment. Proctorcache is a software program that enables districts to download encrypted test content to a local computer. User guides are product guides to be used by test coordinators, test administrators, and technology personnel for technical instructions and troubleshooting.
New mexico minnesota indiana new jersey new york iowa maryland kentucky school test coordinator district test coordinator information technology coordinator test administrator test proctor florida arizona colorado dc delaware proctor caching utah aspire plus virginia puerto rico proctor cache texas dodea parcc windows installation pre caching. Proctor caching enables corporations to securely download test content from the pearson server to the. This guide covers six main topics technology considerations of the assessment management system technology considerations of testnav 7 proctor caching verification of proctor caching functionality a quick start approach. For more information about response file backup locations, see configure response. Act aspire technical readiness guide act success for.
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