State Testing, OSAS (formerly known as SBAC/OAKS/ELPA) Setup - Best Practices

OSAS Oregon Statewide Assessment System (formerly SBAC / OAKS / ELPA) Best Practices

Status of secure browsers for OSAS Oregon Statewide Assessment System (formerly SBAC / OAKS / ELPA) testing at TTSD:

** Recommendation (for all devices): Have students complete the practice test USING THE SECURETESTBROWSER APP. Do not use web browsers like Safari, Chrome, etc.

Practice Test

NOTE:

Only use the SecureTestBrowser app on the iPad and plug in the headphone/microphone before starting the practice test
It is best practice to get the latest version of the SecureTestBrowser app by going to Self Service and click Install on the SecureTestBrowser

Launch the SecureTestBrowser app
Select Oregon on the drop-down option >> click OK (This step only appears once when launching for the first time )
Click Go to the Sample Test Site
Toggle Guest User Off
Input last name and SSID to confirm that spelling is correct with testing information
Click Sign In
Select a grade level
Select a test option. Scroll down if you don't see your test option. (To test the headphone, please choose the ELA or ELPA options. Other tests don't use the headphone)
Click Select on the Choose Settings screen. The testers can choose the different settings to accommodate their needs; however, some settings require IEP approval. Please contact the school testing coordinator if you have questions
Click Begin Test Now
Click Yes when the Confirm App Self-Lock dialog window appears

iPad:

iPads MUST be running newest iOS version 15.7, 16.4, 17.1
- Check your iPad iOS version: click Settings -> General -> Software update.
  - Need update? See KB Article How to Update your iOS
- Plan accordingly (update at least 1 week prior)
SecureTestBrowser app is available in Self Service for download

NOTES:

Remember to test the headphone during the Practice Test as though taking the real assessment.
For ELPA testing: you will need a headphone with a microphone and an audio jack. The recommendation is here.

Troubleshooting

Restart! Restart! Restart the iPad if you run into any issues first.
Reset all settings on the ipad:
- Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings
If students deny microphone access initially, you will need to restore access: Settings >> Privacy & Security >> Microphone. Toggle the slider for SecureTest to green.
- The SecureTest app doesn't exist under the Settings >> Privacy >> Microphone: launch the app again and choose an ELPA option. Go through the test preparation where it will ask you to test the headphone and the microphone.
No sound! Please make sure Silent Mode is off. Swipe down from the top right corner of the iPad, click on the Bell icon IF IT IS RED. This does require exiting the SecureTest if it is running.
- Unplug and plug the headphone back in. If the headphone doesn't seem to sit securely when plugging into the iPad, please inform the school technician.
The volume is low on the headphone: increase the volume using the headphone volume button if it has one.
Students sign in with LAST name (as it LEGALLY appears in Synergy) down to the space, -, ' Recommend stripping away tilde characters - they will likely cause login issue.
Student name includes the ' character, turn off the Smart Punctuation by going to Settings -> General -> Keyboard.

Chromebook:

All TTSD Chromebooks are set to use the new SecureTestBrowser app in "Auto-Launch Kiosk app"
Students should NOT log into the device - the SecureTestBrowser app is available in the lower-left corner
The OSAS SecureTestBrowser is approved to run on Chrome v108, 113, and 114. All students should run the Chrome OS update (this should occur automatically, but best to check):
- Log in to the Chromebook.
- Go to the profile icon (upper right corner), and select "Settings"
- Click "About Chrome OS"
- Click "Check for Updates"
- Restart.
Currently, Chrome OS is set to auto-update (versions 114 have been approved)