Using Bluebook on Chromebooks

Because Bluebook runs in kiosk mode, even students who use Chromebooks frequently may be unfamiliar with the experience. Make sure test coordinators and test day staff understand how Bluebook works on Chromebooks and encourage all students to practice using test taker tools before test day. 

How Students Open Bluebook on a Chromebook 

After you use the Google Admin console to install Bluebook on Chromebooks, students can use it to preview the experience, take practice tests, complete exam setup, and take tests.

To get started, students:

1. Turn on their Chromebook without signing in.
2. Select Apps > Bluebook in the lower left corner of the screen.
3. Sign in to Bluebook with their College Board student account (for AP Exams and SAT Weekend) or the credentials on their sign-in ticket (for SAT School Day or PSAT-related exams).

Accessibility Features

Students with approved accommodations need the Chromebook floating accessibility menu to use the built-in screen reader and other accessibility features. When students open Bluebook on a device that has the menu enabled, it first appears in the bottom right of the screen.  

Configuration and Customization Requirements  

The floating accessibility menu must be enabled in the Google Admin console before students can use a screen reader, text-to-speech, speech-to-text, dictation, color correction, magnification, or other accommodations. This menu is not available by default. 

Students must also adjust their settings every time they open Bluebook. Because Bluebook runs in kiosk mode, their saved customizations won’t work. 

Find out how to enable accessibility features.

How Students Use Accessibility Features

Whenever students open Bluebook, they need to:

1. Open the Accessibility menu in the lower right corner.
2. Select Settings in to customize accessibility features.
3. Use the Toggle menu position button to move the Accessibility menu  so it doesn’t block Bluebook navigation buttons during testing.

IMPORTANT: Student must repeat these steps every time they open Bluebook.

Get information about Chromebook assistive technology for students.