Proctoring a TestNav Test

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Proctoring a TestNav Test using a Proctor Code

Test Proctors do not need to be ADAM users to proctor a test. If they have been provided with a Test Code and a Proctor Password, Test Proctors can launch the Proctor Dashboard without logging into ADAM.  

  1. Go to https://adamexam.com/. 
  2. Click the Proctor a Test button on the right.
  3. Enter the Test Code and Proctor Password provided by a district or school coordinator. Each administration (class) has a unique test code and proctor password.
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  4. Click the Confirm button to verify that the Proctor Group Name is correct.
  5. Enter a first and last name if this information is not already filled in, and then click Save. You may also be asked to agree to a Proctor Acknowledgment. The proctoring page will open.

Using the Proctor Dashboard

The following sections appear on the Proctor Dashboard.

Testing Information

This area includes the name of the Test/Assessment, the name of the administration, which should correspond to the Grade Level and Session number, and the name of the Proctor Group.

Config Information

This area provides the test window for the overall Assessment, the Proctor’s name, and a field called Kiosk Only. This value should always be set to Yes. It forces the student to use a secured version of the test player.

Actions area

  • Test Code – This is the test code used by all the students in this proctor group to log into the assessment. Click the expand arrows found next to the code to maximizes the code to a full-screen view of the test code.
  • Proctor Password – The password the proctor uses to sign in.
  • Print Cards – Proctors can: 1. print a Roster and the Assessment Cards (“test tickets”) for distribution to the students or 2. use the Print Cards function to open a second window displaying the student cards from this proctor group. 
  • Print Paper Form – Print a paper version of the test. This link is available only if a PDF form is attached to the test form. See Managing Forms. There may be multiple PDFs to print for some tests.
  • Late Add – Add an existing student to a proctor group after the test has started. 
  • Create Temporary Student – Create a temporary student to include in a proctor group when the student does not exist in the system, or their credentials aren't known. You can merge the temporary student to a permanent student record later.
  • Actions toolbar – Use the toolbar at the top-right to apply actions to ALL student sessions. Note that you can perform these actions for individual students from the Actions column in the table (see below).
    (Not all buttons are shown.)
    • Approve All Sessions – Approve all student sessions.
    • Move All To Section – Move all students to another section of the test (only available if the test has multiple sections).
    • Exit All Sessions – Remove all students from their test sessions (for a fire drill and other situations). In the Actions column, you can remove individual students from their test session.
    • Reseat All – Reseat all students.

Session Management Area

In this area, you will be able to view, filter, and search for students in your proctor group and manage their sessions.  Students who have access to the test are listed in the Tester column.

Tester

The name of the student.

Identifier

The student identifier used by the student to log into the test.

Organization

The school or organization the student attends.

Progress

The progress of the students’ assessment will display one of the following. Note: The Proctor does not “start” the test from the Proctor Dashboard. Students (when instructed to do so by the Proctor) will start their tests by starting the ADAM assessment application on their devices and entering their SSID and the test code.

  • Not Started – The student has not logged into the assessment.
  • In Progress – The student has logged into the assessment. No action is needed by the Proctor.
  • Submitted – The student has completed the test and submitted the results.
  • Reseat – The Proctor has reseated the student. The student has not yet logged back into the session. No action is needed by the Proctor.

Started Time

Captures the time the student started the assessment session. Proctors will not need to monitor this information.

Health

Health helps the Proctor know if the student is interacting with the assessment. Health can be one of the following values: 

  • Not Started – The student has not logged into the assessment. No action is needed by the Proctor.
  • In Progress – The student has logged into the assessment. The student has recently interacted with the assessment.
  • Submitted – The student has completed and submitted the test.
  • Exited – The student has exited TestNav or they have been removed by the proctor. The student will need to be reseated by the Proctor before they can log into the test again.
  • Needs Attention – The student requires help from the proctor.
  • Resumed – The student has resumed their test session.

Section / Item

The Section and Item columns show student progress on the administration. You can click in the Section column for a student to see test and section details, including the student's start and end time for the test and each section. The Item column shows the question number the student is currently working on. 

Accom (Accommodations)

This column shows the number of accommodations a student has. Hovering over the count lists their accommodations, such as Text to Speech, Extended Time, etc.

Tip: To change a student's accommodations after a test has started, have the student exit the test, edit their accommodations in Rostering > User Setup, and then reseat the student in the Proctor Dashboard.

Code

Shows any accountability code applied to the student, such as ME for medically excused. Click Apply in the Code column to add an accountability code for a student.

Student Actions column

Once the assessment session has started, use the more menu in the Action column for a student to control that student’s session. These actions include:

  • Reseat Session – Use if a student has something occur that “interrupts” the session. (Computer issue, Session timeout, unexpected error). Reseating allows the student to renter their test code and SSID to resume their assessment session.
  • Submit Session – Use if a student finishes their test but fails to submit the test before exiting the test.
  • Unsubmit Session – Use if a student mistakenly submits their test. 
  • Exit Session – Remove the student from their test session. Use the button at the top to remove all students (for a fire drill and other situations).
  • Move to Section – Move the student to a different section of the test (if the test has multiple sections).