Computer Based Testing

New York State is transitioning to computer-based testing (CBT) for the ELA & Math 3-8, Science 5 & 8 exams, and has already for NYSAA!

If your district / school has any questions about Computer Based Testing, please feel free to give our department a call.   914-922-3001

A view of NYSED CBT Transition plan

New! 24-25 NYSED Fall CBT Training

• Presentation Slides

23-24 CBT Simulation Recap and Open discussion 3-14-24

• PowerPoint Slides
• Video Recording

News and Update Emails

We send out emails as we receive new information from NYSED about CBT. 
If you would like to receive emails about CBT let us know.

• 24-25 CBT News and Updates
• 23-24 CBT News and Updates
•  22-23 CBT News and Updates

 NEXTERA Admin Login   (ELA & Math 3-8)

• CBT Login Ticket Printing Excel Tool.xlsm  (Updated On: 04/09/2024)

DLM-KITE Educator Login  (NYSAA)

NYSED CBT Support Page - cbtsupport.nysed.gov

Online Requesting of the 2025 Grades 3-8 Exams

• 24-25 Online ordering instructions for 3-8 ELA, Math and Science materials (Window Closed 11/8/24)
  
  • To order additional testing materials now, contact NWEA directly at NYTesting@nwea.org   866-997-0695
• 24-25 Procedures for Requesting, Shipping and Storing of Materials for Spring 2025 NYS Testing

Prior Year Resources

• 21-22 LHRIC CBT Q & A Panel Webinar Recording and resources - 11/22/21
  
  • Watch the LHRIC CBT Q & A Panel Webinar here
  • Croton Harmon's Google Classroom from 2020 Testing
  • Teaching Forward - Preparing Kids for Computer Based Testing
  • Yonkers - Practice with Question Samplers

• 22-23 CBT Simulation Prep / Open Discussion Webinar Recording 1-12-23
  • Webinar Recording    
  • LHRIC CBT Simulation Prep / Open Discussion Slides

• Online Requests for CBT Operational and SAFT (Deadline- 11/08/24)

• Verify CBT Technology Readiness (10/01/24 to 12/27/24)
  • 2025 CBT Technology Readiness Checklist- Quick Reference Guide

• Participate in CBT Simulation (01/21/25 to 01/31/25)
  • Preparation for the Simulation -Student Data
  • Statewide CBT Simulation Checklist
  • Computer-Based Testing Simulation Guide - Quick Reference Guide

• Participate in all webinars/trainings provided by NYSED
  • NYSED Fall CBT Training for the 2025 spring testing season

• Practice tests can be given to students at any time via the secure browser or via the web

• Data was loaded to Nextera from Level 1 data as of 12/5/24
• data became visible in Nextera for managing students, setting accommodations and printing login tickets beginning 12/19/24
• Testing Dates 1/21/25 - 1/31/25

References

• 24-25 Simulation Checklist
• 24-25 Simulation Quick Reference Guide
• 22-23 CBT Simulation Prep Presentation Slides

The simulation is a required element of CBT testing. It is is an opportunity for school staff to evaluate the readiness of their school's internal systems, hardware, and school testing procedures for CBT.

Participation in the Simulations prior to testing affords teachers and students the opportunity to practice and strengthen their familiarity with Questar's testing platform that mimics the actual testing environment.

Operational CBT schools must participate in the Statewide CBT Simulations.

NYSED will be using real student data for the simulation,therefore student login ticket may not be generic as compared to previous years.

Please note that the information below is for 24-25 school year is not complete. We will update our page as we receive new 24-25 information.

24-25 School Year

• 10/01/24:Nextera flip
• 10/01/24:Secure broswer updated and ready to install
• 10/11/24: NYSED In-Person Fall road show
• 11/08/24: Deadline to submit exam request via NYSED portal
• 12/05/24 by 2:30 PM : Deadline to load simulation data via level0/level1
• 12/19/24: Student, Class and Test Tabs open in Nextera for Simulation Prep
• 12/27/24: Deadline to complete Technology readiness
• 01/21/25 to 01/31/25: Statewide CBT Simulation
• TBD: Deadline for demo, enroll and program service data due to L2 for ELA and Math Operational Testing
• TBD: Files due for paper based answer sheets you will need for operational testing
• TBD: The students and classes tabs for ELA, Math and Science will open for Operational Testing
• TBD:Test tab will open for ELA, Math and Science for Operational Testing
• TBD: Window to set Not Tested codes in Nextera for Operational Testing
• 4/7/25 - 5/16/25: Operational CBT Testing for ELA, Math and Science
• 5/23/25: Deadline to complete CBT scoring
• TBD: Deadline for demo, enroll and program service data due to L2 for ELA and Math SAFT CBT
• TBD: The students and classes tabs for both ELA and Math will open for SAFT CBT

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Prior Year 23-24 School Year- For Reference Only

• 10/13/23: NYSED In-Person Fall road show
• 11/10/23: Deadline to submit exam request via NYSED portal. Online request system portal is now open
• 12/7/23 by 2:30PM: Deadline to load simulation data via level0/level1
• 12/20/23: Student, Class and Test Tabs open in Nextera for Simulation Prep
• 12/29/23: Deadline to complete Technology readiness
• 01/16/24 to 01/26/24: Statewide CBT Simulation
• 02/22/24 by 2:30PM: Deadline for demo, enroll and program service data due to L2 for ELA and Math Operational Testing
• 02/28/24: Files due for paper based answer sheets you will need for  operational testing
• 03/11/24: The Students and Classes tabs for ELA, Math and Science will open for Operational Testing
• 03/25/24: The Tests tab will open for ELA, Math and Science for Operational Testing
• 3/25/24 - 5/24/2: Window to set Not Tested codes in Nextera for Operational Testing
• 4/8/24 - 5/17/24: Operational CBT Testing for ELA, Math & Science
• 4/18/24: Deadline for demo, enroll and program service data due to L2 for ELA and Math SAFT CBT
• 5/6/24: The students and classes tabs for both ELA and Math will open for SAFT CBT

ELA, Math & Science CBT Operational Test Dates

• 04/07/25 - 5/16/25: Administration Dates
• 04/07/25 - 5/16/25: Make-Up must be given within the testing window
  
• 05/23/25: Scoring must be completed

NYSAA CBT Operational Test Dates

• 3/10/25 - 06/6/25
•  2025 NYSAA dates to remember

ELA, Math & Science CBT Field Testing Dates

• TBD

• 10/01/24 - 11/15/2024: NYSAA-DLM Virtual Training. Prior registration required
• 10/18/24: Deadline to complete review of user information in Educator Portal
• 11/06/24: NYSED pull of students identified as NYSAA-eligible by 2:30PM
• 11/18/24:NYSED loads enrollment file to Educator Portal
• 11/22/24: Rostering of students begins in the Kite System
• 11/29/24: Deadline to complete First Contact survey (FCS) and Personal Needs Profile (PNP) for spring assessment
• 03/10/25: Spring NYSAA Assessment Window opens
• 06/06/25: Spring NYSAA Assessment Window closes
• 07/25/25: Last day to download and save all Data Extracts in Educator Portal

• NYSED website for NYSAA
• Dynamic Learning Maps New York Page
•  NYSAA DOB Chart 2025
• Kite Educator Portal
• Help administering writing testlets
• Help submitting writing testlets
• Teacher surveys
•  NYSAA School Administrator's Manual

Before an assessment can be administered via the Kite system, the following steps must be complete.

• View and Check Student Data
• View and Check Roster. Load Roster if it not available
• Complete PNP Profile
• Complete the First Contact survey

The First Contact survey must be submitted before Educator Portal will allow assessment participation in any window. If the First Contact Survey is submitted after the opening of a window, then assessment participation is delayed by 24 hours.