These training modules are created by Pearson's Online and Technology Implementation Training Services team. The modules present PearsonAccessnext concepts and ease the user into the overall tasks. Some modules also include embedded how-to videos. Training modules are useful for presentations and for individual users to quickly learn the concepts and processes of test administration using PearsonAccessnext.

System Overview

This module introduces PearsonAccessnext and provides an overview of the navigation features.

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For more information, see System Basics.

Set Up Organizations and Users

This module explains how to manage test administration participation, enter student enrollment counts, and create user accounts.

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For more information, see Manage Participation in Test Administrations, Manage Student Enrollments in an Organization, Manage Enrollment Counts, and Create and Edit User Accounts.

Prepare for Testing

This module explains how to create and edit student records, register and assign students to tests, and create groups or classes.

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For more information, see Create and Edit Student Records, Register Students in a Test Administration, Manage Student or Group Test Assignments and Replaced: Create and Manage Groups ( now under Manage Group section).

 

Prepare for Online Testing

This module provides an overview of the tasks for setting up and preparing your online testing environment using PearsonAccess Next and TestNav 8. The topics covered in this overview include "Components of the online testing system" and "Best practices for configuring the system component."

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For more information, see PearsonAccess Next Online User Guide, TestNav 8 Online Support, PearsonAccess Next System Requirements, TestNav 8 System Requirements, ProctorCache System Requirements, and Set Up TestNav Testing Environment.

Before Testing

This module provides an overview of creating and managing test sessions, precaching test content and tasks associated with paper testing.  

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For more information, see Create an Online Test Session, Manage Cached Content for Online Test Sessions, Manage Orders for Materials, Manage Enrollment Counts, Track Material Shipments, and Use Operational Reports to Track Shipments and Orders.

Manage Testing

This module provides an overview of managing tests and operational reports.  

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For more information, see Retrieve Student Test Tickets, Start and Monitor Online Tests, Resume a Test, Mark Student Tests Complete, and View Reports.

Day of Testing: Online Test Session Monitoring

This module provides an overview of the tasks you may need to perform while serving as a test administrator of an online test session.  

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For more information, see TestNav Error Codes and Monitor or Change Student Status.

After Testing

This module provides an overview of managing tests and operational reports.  

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For more information, see Resolve Student Data Errors and Warnings and View Reports.