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The PearsonAccess^next Online User Guide is generic to all states and programs that use PearsonAccess^next , and addresses all functionality in PearsonAccess^next. This is the MCAS Reference Page for the PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide. It outlines MCAS's tasks and functions in PearsonAccess^next . MCAS has also has created quick guides that address specific tasks, like managing users in PearsonAccess^next and loading a Student Registration Import. All test administration quick guides are posted to PearsonAccess^next under Support > Documentation.

NOTE: This page will continue to be updated as additional functionality is developed for MCAS.

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Accessing PearsonAccess Next

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Set Up Technology Configurations

Prepare To prepare TestNav configurations in PearsonAccess^next  for online testing. See , see:

1. Configure Response File Backup Locations.
2. Understand Proctor Caching.
3. Create a configuration, as described in Configure TestNav for Proctor Caching. MCAS recommends using precaching by test to ensure all content is cached ahead of time.

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There are a variety of tasks related to preparing for testing. Some of these tasks are view-only for MCAS.

1. Create and Edit Student Records
2. Manage Student Tests
3. Create an Online Test Session
4. Add Students to Online Test Sessions
5. Configure TestNav for Proctor Caching

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Perform these tasks while testing is in progress.:

1. Manage an Online Test Session
2. Retrieve Student Test Tickets
3. Retrieve Seal Codes
4. Move Students Between Online Test Sessions
5. Monitor or Change Student Status
6. Remove Students from Online Test Sessions

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