Administrative Setup for SAT/ACT Testing

Updated by Tyler Arnold

This article addresses assigning the ACT®/SAT® assessment from the School Administrator dashboard.

Teachers should check with their school administrator before assigning an ACT® or SAT® assessment from the Premium Assessment bank.

Administrative Setup for SAT/ACT Testing

Assigning the Assessment from the Assignment Builder

  1. From the admin dashboard, select Assessment/Assignment Center.
  2. Click on Assignment Builder
  3. Give the Assignment a name and chose from the Premium Assessments in the subject dropdown menu
  4. Once you've selected either the ACT® or SAT® test, the bank of available assessements will populate. Choose the assessment you want to assign by ticking the box beside the assessment name. Click Save and Continue
  5. Check the box next to the Class or, using the Grade Level toggle to assign by Grade, you would like to assign your Assessment to, then press Save and Continue.
  6. Assign a Start Date and Due Date, set the Start Time and End Time, select if you would like for it to be a Continuous or Non-Continuous Administration, and you may also select if/when Assessment Results will be released to students via the Advanced Settings button. Press Save and Exit or Save and Add Notes.

Assigning the Assessment from the Assessment Bank

  1. From the teacher or admin dashboard, select Assessment/Assignment Center.
  1. Click Assessment Bank from the Assessments section.
  1. Click on the Premium Assessments tab and filter by Subject
Here, you may press Expand Filter Option if you would like to search for an Assessment by name or Subject.
  1. Check the box next to the SAT/ACT Assessment that you would like to assign to your students.
  1. Click on the icon in the Assign column. You will be taken to the Assignment Builder to complete the assigning process.
  1. Check the box next to the Class or, using the Grade Level toggle to assign by Grade, you would like to assign your Assessment to, then press Save and Continue.
  1. Assign a Start Date and Due Date, set the Start Time and End Time, select if you would like for it to be a Continuous or Non-Continuous Administration, and you may also select if/when Assessment Results will be released to students via the Advanced Settings button. Press Save and Exit or Save and Add Notes.

Enabling Accommodations

  1. From the teacher or admin dashboard, select School Center, then Student Settings.
  1. Select the Class filter and press the Grade Level Class or Class name.
  1. Make adjustments to the Text-To-Speech, Timer Settings, and ACT/SAT Pause Assessment Settings.
If you would like to apply the toggle settings to all students, you may press the three dots to the right of the toggle to apply to all students below.

Pre-Testing Checklist

  • Assessment Assignment:
    • Assign the specific SAT/ACT assessment(s) to the correct student groups or classes within Progress Learning.
    • Double-check the assignment settings (start/end dates, start/end time, accommodations).
    Technical Readiness:
    • Devices: Ensure all devices (computers, tablets) students use are fully charged and in good working order.
    • Internet Connectivity: Verify stable and strong internet access in all assessment locations.
    • Browser Compatibility: Confirm that the browsers being used are compatible with Progress Learning (updated versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari).
    Confirm Progress Learning Access:
    • Verify that all students have active accounts and can log in to Progress Learning successfully.
    • Ensure teachers/proctors also have appropriate access and roles.
    Rostering Accuracy:
    • Confirm that all students are correctly rostered in their respective classes within Progress Learning. This is crucial for accurate reporting and assignment distribution.
    • If using Clever/ClassLink for rostering, ensure the connection to Progress Learning is enabled. Remember that Horizon Education Clever/ClassLink rostering does not automatically transfer to Progress Learning and requires a new setup.
It's recommended to check in before test day to verify assessments are correctly assigned and that all Accommodations are in place.

Address Any Platform or Login Issues

  • If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Support Team via Chat With Us in the Resource Center, Contact via email (in the upper right-hand of this page), or Call at 1-877-377-9537.

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