====== Accessing Online Assessments =======

PA Virtual Chromebooks come preinstalled with benchmark testing software these include NWEA MAPS, CDT, Bluebook and Kite.
To access the secure testing on the laptop follow these steps

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  * **MAPS** is a [[https://www.nwea.org/map-growth/|NWEA app]], used for  ??? 
  * **KITE** is a [[https://ats.ku.edu/kite-suite|online assessment tool]], used for ???
  * **Bluebook** is a [[https://bluebook.collegeboard.org/technology/devices/chromebook|CollegeBoard app]], used for taking the SAT / PSAT / etc
  * **CDT** is a [[https://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Assessment%20and%20Accountability/CDT/Pages/default.aspx|PA Dept. of Education app]], used for taking the PSSA
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===== NWEA MAPS =====


  - Open Chrome
  - On the bookmark Bar click on the PA Virtual Folder
  - Click on NWEA MAPS
  - Username and password will be provided to you by your teacher

What if Bookmark bar is not there (see <imgref image1>): 
  - Make sure the bookmark bar is showing
  - Click on the three dots in the upper left corner and choose bookmarks | Show bookmark bar
<imgcaption image1|Click on image for full size>{{ :kb:chromebook:bookmark_bar.png?200 |}}</imgcaption>
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What if my bookmark bar is there but PA Virtual folder is missing (see <imgref image2>): 
  * Right click on the bookmark bar and choose Show PA Virtual
<imgcaption image2|Click on image for full size>{{ :kb:chromebook:pavirtual_folder.png?200 |}}</imgcaption>
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===== KITE, Bluebook and CDT =====
 
You must be logged out to start this process:
  - If logged into the Chromebook click on the system clock in the lower right corner
  - Select **Sign out**

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Starting from the login screen (see <imgref image3>):  

  - From the login screen click on **Apps** at the bottom left
  - Select the testing site your teacher wants you to enter
  - Enter your unique username and password provided to you by your teacher
<imgcaption image3|Click on image for full size>{{ :kb:chromebook:kiosk_chromebook.jpg?200 |}}</imgcaption>