ePATS

ELECTRONIC PRACTICE ASSESSMENT TOOLS for

COMPUTER-BASED TESTS (CBTs)

ePATS

• Designed to support and enhance student preparation for Florida's CBTs• Provide students with direct

exposure to the format and structure of test items

Who is required to use ePATS?

• FDOE requires that ALL students who participate in a Spring 2013 CBT

• Most students will use the TestNav ePAT• Students with IEP or 504 Plan that require

certain accommodations, will use the TestHear accommodated ePAT

When are the ePATS taken?

• Students must take an ePAT practice test for every CBT they will take, no later than THREE weeks before the actual CBT administration

• Students retaking an assessment (same grade/subject), are NOT required to retake the ePAT for that grade/subject

• Level of difficulty of items on the CBTs• How a student will perform on the CBTs

The content of ePATS will NOT accurately reflect:

Access to ePATS

o ITSA/STST can deploy ePATs via LANDesk to any computer

o ePAT software is independent of TestNav and can be used on any computer

o ITSA/STST can submit a HEAT work order or call the IT Service Desk (PX 44100/242-4100) for support

Access to ePATS• Access to ePats outside the

District network

• www.pearsonaccess.com/fl – >> “ePAT” tab– >> “Practice Assessment Tools” tab– Instructions under “How to Install ePATS”

• Script for each TestNav ePAT is provided at: www.pearsonaccess.com/fl

• Choose the “ePAT” tab

• Choose the “Resources” tab

TestNav ePAT

TestHear Accomodated ePAT• Script for each TestHear accommodated ePAT is

provided at: www.pearsonaccess.com/fl

• Choose the “ePAT” tab

• Choose the “Resources” tab

Dr. Carla P. KendallManager of Online Assessments

(561) 969-5822 or PX: 45822carla.kendall@palmbeachschools.org

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