Organization of the TIDE User Interface

The TIDE user interface is designed to reflect the stages of the testing process as directly and simply as possible. The tasks available in TIDE are organized into categories based on when each task should be performed in the testing process:

Preparing for Testing: Tasks in this category could be performed before testing begins. This category includes tasks for managing users, uploading students and managing student information and test settings, managing rosters, and placing additional orders. For more information about this category, see the section Preparing for Testing.
Administering Tests: Tasks in this category could be performed while testing is underway. This category includes tasks for printing test tickets (not applicable for FAA), requesting test invalidations, and monitoring testing progress. For more information about this category, see the section Administering Tests.

Note: The state decides which features are turned on at what time. Depending on what the state has decided, it is possible that managing users and students are allowed while testing is in progress.

After Testing: Tasks in this category are typically performed after testing ends. This category includes tasks for monitoring test progress. For more information about this category, see the section After Testing.