Readiness Checklist

Work with your school or district technology staff to make sure you’re ready for test day.

Instructions

  1. Tell technology staff you’re getting ready for digital testing.

    • You’ll need to work with the people who manage your school’s network and devices.
    • They should check internet connectivity in each testing room, configure the network, and prepare school-managed testing devices.

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    Technology Tasks for IT

  2. Ask technology staff about networks.

    • Will the network speed in each testing room support the expected number of test takers?
    • Who can configure the network for testing?
    • Who can I contact if I need help with the network on test day?

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    Network Guidance for IT

  3. Ask technology staff about testing devices.

    • Will our school-managed devices support Bluebook™ testing requirements?
    • Who can install Bluebook on school-managed devices?

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    Device Info for IT

  4. Recruit a technology monitor.

    • Technology monitors use our simple troubleshooting tips to help students on test day.
    • They need to be on-site.

  5. Direct students who test on personal devices to download Bluebook.

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    Bluebook Download for Students

  6. Set up Test Day Toolkit.

    • Test Day Toolkit works with Bluebook to make digital testing possible.

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    Set Up Test Day Toolkit for AP Exams

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    Set Up Test Day Toolkit for SAT Weekend

  7. Check network and staff readiness the week before test day.

    • If applicable, connect to Wi-Fi on a personal device in a testing room to make sure the network is set up for guest access.
    • Add all testing staff to Test Day Toolkit and make sure they can sign in.