Starting a Test Session
When you log in to the TA Site, the Test Selection window opens automatically. This window allows you to select the required test and start the session. Only the test that you select will be available to students who join your session.
1.If the Test Selection window is not open, click Select Tests in the upper-right corner of the TA Site (otherwise skip to step 2).
2.If the list of color-coded test categories appears, select the test category from which you wish to include tests. This will display the tests or test groups available for that test category.
3.Optional: To view the tests in a test group, click 
to expand it (or 
to expand all groups).
- To collapse an expanded test group, select
.
4.To select the tests you wish to administer, do one of the following:
- To select individual tests, mark the checkbox for each test you want to include.
- To select all the tests in a test group, mark the checkbox for that group.
5.If a test alert message appears when selecting a test, review the message. Then, select OK to close the pop-up window and proceed as necessary.
- An alert message may appear when selecting a stand-alone test along with regular tests.
6.Optional: If you need to add tests from a different test category, select Back at the bottom of the Test Selection window to return to the test categories view.
7.Optional: If you need to remove selected tests, do the following:
- To remove an individual test, clear the checkbox for that test. You can select the test name in the Tests Selected panel on the right to jump to that test's checkbox.
8.Select Start Session. The exact label for this button may vary depending on whether you are starting a practice or operational session. The button becomes active after you have selected a test.
9.The Session ID appears on the TA Site. Provide the Session ID to your students.
10.If the Session Attributes window appears, select attributes for the session from the available drop-down lists and select OK.
- The Timing attribute can be used to measure how long students in your session spend testing, or to set a time limit for students in your session to complete their tests.
Note: You may have only one test session open at a time. You cannot reopen closed sessions, but students can resume a test opportunity in a new session.