Overview of the Student Testing Site

This section describes the layout of the Student Testing Site and the available testing tools.

Test Layout

A test page can include the following sections:

• The Global Menu section displays the global navigation and tool buttons. When available, the Test Settings button appears in the same row with other global tools, like the navigation buttons. The information row above the global menu displays the following:
  • Questions dropdown list
  • Test information
  • Help button
• The Stimulus section appears only for questions associated with a stimulus. A stimulus is a reading passage or other testing material (such as a video or graphic) that students review in order to answer associated questions. The Stimulus section may contain the following:
  • Stimulus content
  • Context menu
  • Expand passage button
• The Question section contains one or more test questions (also known as “items”). Each question includes the following:
  • Number
  • Context menu
  • Question prompt
  • Response area
• The Chat tool in the lower-right corner of the test page only appears for students testing remotely. You can open the Chat pop-up window, that includes the following:
  • Messages: Allows you to send messages to the TA and view messages from the TA.
  • Raise Your Hand: Allows you to send a request for assistance to the TA.
  • Video: Enables you to view a live feed of your webcam.

For more information about using tools in the global menu and context menus, refer to the section Use Menus and Tools. For more information on using remote testing tools, refer to the section Remote Testing Communication Tools.