PearsonAccessnext is the online test management system MCAS uses to administer MCAS. Users sign in to create and manage users, set up test sessions for online testing, and access results for the applicable assessments.
This is the MCAS Reference Page for the PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide. It outlines the differences in MCAS's tasks and functions in PearsonAccessnext relative to what appears in the PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide. The PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide is generic to all states and programs that use PearsonAccessnext .
The PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide addresses all functionality in PearsonAccessnext . MCAS has also has created quick guides that address specific tasks, like online testing and data entry. All test administration quick guides are posted to PearsonAccessnext under Resources & Training > User Guides.
NOTE: This page will continue to be updated as additional functionality is developed for MCAS.
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Accessing PearsonAccess Next
To access PearsonAccessnext go to http://mcas.pearsonaccessnext.com.. Select Sign in to PearsonAccessnext .System Basics
Using PearsonAccess Next
Tasks listed on this page are in as close to chronological order as possible. The timing of some tasks may overlap.
Some features are only available to some user accounts. Each user account has a user role(s) and permissions associated with it. These permissions control the data the user can view and actions the user can perform. If you do not see a specific feature, your account is not configured to access it. For more information, see MCAS's PearsonAccessnext and Training Center User Role Matrix, available on PearsonAccessnext under Resources & Training > User Guides.
Getting Started
- Confirm that the computers you will use to monitor and manage testing meet the stated System Requirements for PearsonAccessnext .
- Learn the System Basics.
- Learn how to Import and Export Data. MCAS users can export user account files and student test eligibility information, but only the user account file can be imported.
Set Up Technology Configurations
Prepare TestNav configurations in PearsonAccessnext for online testing. See the Technology Resources page on PearsonAccessnext for more information.
- Configure Response File Backup Locations.
- Understand Proctor Caching.
- 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.
Set Up User Accounts
To setup users view the following online user guide pages:
| Task in the PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide |
|---|
| Create and Edit User Accounts |
| Manage Users |
Prepare for Testing
There are a variety of tasks related to preparing for testing. Some of these tasks are view-only for MCAS.
| Task in the PearsonAccessnext Online User Guide |
|---|
| Create and Edit Student Records |
| Manage Student Tests |
| Create an Online Test Session |
| Add Students to Online Test Sessions |
| (Does not appear, as this is specific to MCAS) |
| Configure TestNav for Proctor Caching |
Manage Testing
Perform these tasks while testing is in progress.
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