Question 1

How do you hide content in TAG?

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From Settings, District Administrators can select Content to hide. Read more.

Question 2

Why can I not see TEKS-RS Questions in TAG?

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Your school district must purchase TEKS-RS through TCMPC in order for the items to be available in your TAG Account.  Read More

Question 3

How do I update Text-to-Speech settings?

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Click TTS from the top bar in TAG.  Read More

Question 4

How do I build a new test in TAG?

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Click the new icon or Tests > New.  Read More

Question 5

How do I add items to a test?

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After starting a new test use the filter to narrow down and select the items.  Read More

Question 6

Can I search for specific item types to use on a test?

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Yes!  You can narrow down the items you are searching for with the advanced search.  Read More

Question 7

Can you copy a TEA released test in TAG?

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Yes!  The only way to make changes to a TEA test or item in TAG is to make a copy.  Read More

Question 8

What other item sources do you have in TAG?

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Users have access to Eureka, Carnegie, Amplify, O'dell and PhD items.  Read More

Question 9

How do you edit tests in TAG?

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Need to update or edit a test?  Easy!  Click the edit icon beside the test.  If there is no edit icon, make a copy and make changes.  Read More

Question 10

How do I access all the tests in TAG?

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The test library is the default screen in TAG.  You can also access it by clicking Tests > Search from the top.  Read More

Question 11

How do I create a new item in TAG?

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To create a new user item, click new on the test library or Items > New.  Read More

Question 12

Can you help me format a test item in TAG?

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Absolutely!! There are many different ways to customize a item.  Click here to learn how.  Read More

Question 13

Are there any Early Childhood assessment questions?

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Yes!  Select the grade level on the left to access items from Pre-K up to 12th grade.  Read More

Question 14

Do you have the Spanish TEKS available for test items?

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Yes we do!  Select Languages Other Than English from the Content Area drop-down.  Read More

Question 15

What kind of item types do you have in TAG?

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The item types available are Multiple Choice, Text Entry, Match & Order, Highlight & Drawing and Math.  Read More

Question 16

How do I create a Single Response Item in TAG?

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Question 17

How do I create a Multiple Response Item in TAG?

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Question 18

How do I create a True/False Item in TAG?

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Question 19

How do I create an Inline Choice Item in TAG?

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Question 20

How do I create an Extended Text Item in TAG?

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Question 21

How do I create a Numeric Item in TAG?

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Question 22

How do you create a Short Text Item in TAG?

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Question 23

How do you create an Inline Text Item in TAG?

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Question 24

How do you create a Match Table Grid Item in TAG?

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Question 25

How do you create a Drag and Drop Inline Item in TAG?

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Question 26

How do you create a Hot Spot Item in TAG?

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Question 27

How do you create a Hot Text Item in TAG?

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Question 28

How do I create an Equation Editor Item in TAG?

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Question 29

How do I create a Fraction Model Item in TAG?

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Question 30

How do I create a Basic Graphing Item in TAG?

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Question 31

How do I create an Intermediate Graphing Item in TAG?

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Question 32

How do I create an Advanced Graphing Item in TAG?

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Question 33

How do I format a passage?

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In TAG, click Passages and click the edit icon.  If edit is not available, make a copy first. Read More

Question 34

Can I create a new User Passage?

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Yes!  In TAG > Passages, click New.  Read More

Question 35

How do I add a fraction in TAG?

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We have put together some helpful documentation to use when adding fractions and other math symbols for you.  Read More

Question 36

I've built my test in TAG, how to I make it an Online Assessment?

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Click the Export to TAG button from the Test Library screen.  Read More

Question 37

How do I view if an item has CLS or TTS attached to it?

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Items with CLS (content and language supports) and/or TTS (test to speech) supports will have colored boxes noting the support in the item list.  Read More

Question 38

Can I print my test in TAG?

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You may print your test if it does not include any new item types.  Read More

Question 39

Can I scan a PDF to create my test in TAG?

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No. You may upload a PDF as a source document to use as a reference, but TAG will not auto-create items from a PDF.  Read More

Question 40

Can I add Content and Language Supports to TAG and TEKS-RS items?

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In order to edit TAG and TEKS-RS items, you must first copy the item. When you have your “user” version of the item, it can be edited to add CLS.  Read More

Question 41

Where did my TAG test go?

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There are a couple of reasons you may not be seeing a test you created in TAG.

1. You may have started your test but did not add items yet. If this is the case, set your Course and Content to “All”. Once items have been added you will be able to find your test under the applicable course/content.  Read More

2.  an ID update occurred in your account. If this is the case, your District Administrator is able to reassign your TAG content to your updated account. District Admins can do this via the Admin tab by selecting Reassign Content. Additional support can be provided by contacting support@dmac-solutions.net.

Question 42

How do I add my own question to a passage?

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Once you have created and saved your item, you will Edit your item. 
On the right-hand side of the screen click to Add Related Content, enter the passage title, then click on the passage name when it populates.  Read More

Question 43

Why do I not see the export to TEKScore button on TEKS-RS tests?

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TEKS-RS tests are pre-bundled and available for use in TAG; however, you must make a copy of the bundled test prior to exporting it to TEKScore. This is meant to ensure that the items on the bundled test are reviewed before being used for online testing.  Read More

Question 44

Does DMAC have the Released STAAR tests?

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Yes! In TAG, go to Tests > Search, then search by Course, Content, and set your Source to TEA.  Read More

Question 45

How do I add a passage to a test?

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Passages are related to items in TAG. By adding the items for a passage to your test, you are adding the passage as well.  Read More

Question 46

Can I combine tests in TAG?

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In TAG, you are able to merge tests. Go to Tests > Search, Set your Search criteria, Search. Click the Merge icon in the upper right corner, click on the test names in your Search that you want to combine, then click the Merge button.  Read More

Question 47

Can I create a multipart item in TAG?

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Yes!  After saving an item you have created, click add more.  Read More

Question 48

Where do I find Bluebonnet Learning in DMAC?

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Locate Bluebonnet Learning tests, items, and passages within DMAC's TAG application.  Read More.

Question 49

Can I upload Bluebonnet Learning Assessments in DMAC?

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No need!  Bluebonnet Learning assessments are already bundled and ready to go, no extra steps or no additional cost.  Read More.

Question 50

Which Bluebonnet items are in DMAC?

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Kindergarten through 2nd grade tests include Dictation, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Fluency, and more.

Grades 3 through 5 focus on Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Morphology, and beginning, middle and end-of-year tests.

The QTI versions of these tests include End of Unit Assessments, providing additional checkpoints throughout the year.

For Math, Bluebonnet content includes Pre- and Post-Year Assessments, Mid-Module Tests, and End-of-Module Tests for grades Kindergarten through 5th.
Grades 6 through Algebra I have End-of-Topic tests available.

We will add more as they are released.  Read More.

Question 51

Can I add a ruler to an online test?

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Yes!  In TAG a Ruler Tool may be enabled to provide a way to virtually measure on screen elements.  Read More.

Question 52

How can I share a test I created in TAG with another user at my district?

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Easy!  When you create a test in TAG, you can click the settings icon from the test library screen and share from that window, or you can edit the test and click the share icon from the top right.

Read More >> https://www.dmac-solutions.net/tag/edit-tests

Question 53

Can I add alternate correct answers to an item?

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Yes!  TAG allows up to 20 alternate correct responses for applicable question types, making it easier to account for variations in student answers. Alternate responses can be added to Equation Editor, Short Text, or Inline Text items.  Read More

Question 54

Can I create a number line to use on a test?

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Yes!  Create an item for students to plot points, rays, or line segments on a number line to complete a question. Read more

Question 55

What is the process for adding Content and Language Supports (CLS) in DMAC?

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CLS can be added to assessment items in TAG and the support assigned in Student Portfolio.  Read More

Question 56

How do I create a Bar Chart item type?

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Easy! This allows students to select shaded regions to fill in bar segments to complete the answer.  Read More

Question 57

Can I add a protractor to a test question?

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Yes!  A protractor tool can be added to any new item type for students to use on an online test.  Read More

TAG Test Item Bank

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Copy Items

Bluebonnet in TAG

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User Items

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Formatting Items

LOTE

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True/False

Inline Choice

Extended Text

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Match Table Grid

Drag & Drop Inline

Hot Spot

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Equation Editor

Fraction Model

Graphing (Basic)

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Number Line

Bar Chart

Multipart

Related Content

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Ruler Tool

Protractor Tool

Math Formatting

Exporting to TEKScore

FAQs - Search by Topic

How do you hide content in TAG?

Why can I not see TEKS-RS Questions in TAG?

How do I update Text-to-Speech settings?

How do I build a new test in TAG?

How do I add items to a test?

Can I search for specific item types to use on a test?

Can you copy a TEA released test in TAG?

What other item sources do you have in TAG?

How do you edit tests in TAG?

How do I access all the tests in TAG?

How do I create a new item in TAG?

Can you help me format a test item in TAG?

Are there any Early Childhood assessment questions?

Do you have the Spanish TEKS available for test items?

What kind of item types do you have in TAG?

How do I create a Single Response Item in TAG?

How do I create a Multiple Response Item in TAG?

How do I create a True/False Item in TAG?

How do I create an Inline Choice Item in TAG?

How do I create an Extended Text Item in TAG?

How do I create a Numeric Item in TAG?

How do you create a Short Text Item in TAG?

How do you create an Inline Text Item in TAG?

How do you create a Match Table Grid Item in TAG?

How do you create a Drag and Drop Inline Item in TAG?

How do you create a Hot Spot Item in TAG?

How do you create a Hot Text Item in TAG?

How do I create an Equation Editor Item in TAG?

How do I create a Fraction Model Item in TAG?

How do I create a Basic Graphing Item in TAG?

How do I create an Intermediate Graphing Item in TAG?

How do I create an Advanced Graphing Item in TAG?

How do I format a passage?

Can I create a new User Passage?

How do I add a fraction in TAG?