Question 1

Student is locked out of their test, how can I reset it so they can finish?

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Manage Online Sessions in TEKScore by clicking Responses and Online Sessions from top navigation bar.  Click the reset icon beside the individual students name to reset their session.

Question 3

My student selected the wrong teacher on their test, how can I fix it?

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The "owner" of the document (the selected teacher) can replace class or an editor on the key who has access to the student can replace the class. That would be someone with a Campus or District-level account.  On the Online session page, click the student document and replace class.

Question 4

Where do I find my test key?

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In TEKScore, Click Test Keys.  Read More

Question 5

Can I adjust the passing standard on a TEKScore test?

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Yes!  You can set the passing standard to match STAAR, or customize it how you would like.  Read More

Question 6

How do I attach standards to a Test key in TEKScore?

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Enter answers and standards on the Key tab.  Read More

Question 7

Can I use an existing test key from STAAR?

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Yes!  Click import on the Key Tab and select a STAAR, TAG, TEKScore or OER test key.  Read More

Question 8

How do I set up scoring for Rubric items?

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On the Scoring tab in TEKScore you can adjust the range.  Read More

Question 9

Is there an audit trail for Test Keys?

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Yes!  On the History tab in Test Keys in TEKScore.  Read More

Question 10

How do I turn on Online Test Settings?

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From the Online tab in Test Key you can adjust Session Settings, Accessibility features and enable the Online test.  Read More

Question 11

How do we collect student answers in TEKScore?

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Through Online Testing, Student Response Systems, Manual Entry and Plain Paper.  Read More

Question 12

What does a student need for an online test?

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They will need their State or Local ID, Birth Date and Test ID.  Read More

Question 13

What testing supports do you offer?

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Students can be assigned a basic calculator, Text-to-Speech, Content and Language Supports, Speech-to-Text, and Spell-Check.  Read More

Question 14

What accessibility features do you offer for online testing?

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Guidelines, Highlighter, Dictionary, and different types of calculators including Texas Instruments and Desmos.  Read More

Question 15

Do you have a video of what it looks like when a student takes an Online assessment?

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Yes!  Watch Here

Question 16

How do I manage and Online Session?

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In TEKScore, Click Responses > Online Sessions.  Read More

Question 17

Can I use a Secure/LockDown Browser for Online Assessments?

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Yes!  Utilize the Respondus® LockDown Browser for Online Tests.  Read More

Question 18

What does the Student see when they use the Secure Browser?

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Watch Here

Question 19

Do you have an option for just Student Responses without an online test?

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Yes!  Read More

Question 20

How do I manually enter test Responses into TEKScore?

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This is a great way to collect data for early grades Pre-K through 2nd grade.  Read More

Question 21

How do I score a rubric from an Online test?

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In TEKScore > Responses, click the Rubrics button.  Read More

Question 22

My student answered the question and it was correct, just in the wrong format.  Can I score it as correct?

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Yes!  In TEKScore we have an override feature that can help.  Read More

Question 23

Can we test on paper and scan it into DMAC?

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Yes, you can use the Plain Paper feature in TEKScore.  Read More

Question 24

How do I print plain paper forms?

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In TEKScore Test Forms you can set up and print Plain Paper forms.  Read More

Question 25

How do I upload a Plain Paper form?

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Question 26

How do I search and batch edit test documents?

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TEKScore has a search feature that allows you to search for documents and batch edit results.  Read More

Question 27

Where do I view Individual Student Documents?

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There are a few ways to view test documents, check it out!  Read More

Question 28

Can you export data from TEKScore?

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Yes!  From the test search screen you can use the Export icon.  Read More

Question 29

What are all the Reports available for local data?

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There are so many different reports to choose from!  Read More

Question 30

Where do I find Instructional Reports for local assessments?

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In TKEScore > Reports > Instructional.  Read More

Question 31

Can you set up batch reporting at an admin level?

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Yes you can!  In TEKScore > Reports > Instructional, click My Reports to set up batch reports.  Read More

Question 32

Can we pull local assessment reports at a teacher level?

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Yes, in TEKScore > Reports > Teacher.  Read More

Question 33

How do we pull local assessment reports at a Student level?

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Question 34

Do you have reports that show trend data?

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Yes we do!  Read More

Question 35

Do you have comparison reports?

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Yes we do, they can be pulled at a District, Campus and Teacher level.  Read More

Question 36

What is the easiest way for teachers to view real-time results for local data?

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The TEKScore dashboard is a phenomenal feature for viewing data for local assessments.  Read More

Question 37

Can teacher batch print their favorite reports for local data?

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Yes they can with our One-Click reports in TEKScore.  Read More

Question 38

How do we turn on Secure Lock-Down Browser?

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In TEKScore, go to your Test Key List, and click the pencil/paper Edit icon, then go to the Online tab. Under Session Settings, check the box to Require Secure Browser, then Save. The Secure Browser must be installed by the District before this feature is available for use. Please contact support@dmac-solutions.net if you don't see this option in Session Settings.  Read More

Question 39

Can I edit an answer for an online test key?

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Test keys for Online tests can be edited by DMAC Support.
Send an email to support@dmac-solutions.net with the following information: 
District - Region - Campus (if applicable)
Test Key: (ex: SC.10.520.E)
Test ID: (ex:1625845)
Question # to change: change that needs to be made (ex: Question 29: A needs to be C)

Question 40

I am trying to enter manual responses but my test doesn’t show up to select.

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Manual responses are only available for tests that contain no new item types. (If the 
test is marked as Online Only in TAG, manual responses will not be available).  Read More

Question 41

How can I edit the passing standards on my key?

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If you created the key or are an editor on the key you can edit the key. In TEKScore go to the Test Key List page. Click on the paper/pencil Edit icon for your test and go to the Header tab. You can adjust the passing standard and/or the STAAR standards, then Save.  Read More

Question 42

How do I adjust mastery for items on my key?

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If you created the key or are an editor on the key you can edit the key. In TEKScore go to the Test Key List page. Click on the paper/pencil edit icon for your test and go to the scoring tab.(Please Note the test must be inactive to save changes on the scoring page) You can adjust the factor of an item by editing the number in the factor column.  Read More

Question 43

What is Use STAAR Scoring?

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DMAC allows 1 point for each correct answer on an item. The Use STAAR Scoring option (aka score like staar) scales new item types that have more than 2 points available down to a 2-point item. Students must answer at least 50% of the question correctly to receive 1 point.  Read More

Question 44

Will DMAC translate an English test to Spanish?

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DMAC does not translate. To administer a test in Spanish, there are criteria that must be met:
The items must be in Spanish
The exported test must be saved in TEKScore with Spanish as the  Language

Please also note that we do have an extensive collection of Spanish items in TAG for you to use to create an exam.

Question 45

How do I view, score, and print Rubric responses?

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In TEKScore, hover over Responses and select rubric. Select Teacher, Test, select Students. Click the box to the right of the student's name to view and score their response. Click print in the top right to print student responses.  Read More

Question 46

Where do I view strategies a student used during a test?

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In Test documents, click on the icons to the right of each question to view strategies or test supports students utilized during online tests and how many times they were used.  You can view things like words searched in a dictionary, if a student used the calculator, and much more.  Read More

Question 47

Can my students use a reference guide for Math and Science online assessments?

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Yes!  Users can easily add these resources to math and science tests, giving students the support they need to succeed.  Read More

Question 48

How do I download a secure browser to my devices?

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Instructions for downloading to Chromebook, Windows, Mac and iPad devices:

Chromebooks - Click Here
Windows - Click Here
Mac - Click Here
iPad - Click Here

Question 49

Can you randomize answer choices in an Online Test?

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Yes!  You can select to shuffle answer choices on the TEKScore Online Settings tab.  Read More

Question 50

How does scoring work for a multi-part item in an online assessment?

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Question 51

Can students use graph paper on an online test?

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Yes! Students can use a graph paper overlay and drawing tools to work through test questions on screen. Read More

Question 52

Can I see which students selected an answer in TEKScore?

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Yes! TEKScore's Item Analysis report allows users to drill down by item and view which students achieved mastery or did not meet mastery on a specific question.  Read More

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Student is locked out of their test, how can I reset it so they can finish?

Why can I not see test scores from my last year students?

My student selected the wrong teacher on their test, how can I fix it?

Where do I find my test key?

Can I adjust the passing standard on a TEKScore test?

How do I attach standards to a Test key in TEKScore?

Can I use an existing test key from STAAR?

How do I set up scoring for Rubric items?

Is there an audit trail for Test Keys?

How do I turn on Online Test Settings?

How do we collect student answers in TEKScore?

What does a student need for an online test?

What testing supports do you offer?

What accessibility features do you offer for online testing?

Do you have a video of what it looks like when a student takes an Online assessment?

How do I manage and Online Session?

Can I use a Secure/LockDown Browser for Online Assessments?

What does the Student see when they use the Secure Browser?

Do you have an option for just Student Responses without an online test?

How do I manually enter test Responses into TEKScore?

How do I score a rubric from an Online test?

My student answered the question and it was correct, just in the wrong format. Can I score it as correct?

Can we test on paper and scan it into DMAC?

How do I print plain paper forms?

How do I upload a Plain Paper form?

How do I search and batch edit test documents?

Where do I view Individual Student Documents?

Can you export data from TEKScore?

What are all the Reports available for local data?

Where do I find Instructional Reports for local assessments?

Can you set up batch reporting at an admin level?

Can we pull local assessment reports at a teacher level?

How do we pull local assessment reports at a Student level?

Do you have reports that show trend data?

Do you have comparison reports?

What is the easiest way for teachers to view real-time results for local data?

Can teacher batch print their favorite reports for local data?

How do we turn on Secure Lock-Down Browser?

Can I edit an answer for an online test key?

I am trying to enter manual responses but my test doesn’t show up to select.

How can I edit the passing standards on my key?

How do I adjust mastery for items on my key?

What is Use STAAR Scoring?