Technical Readiness Checklist

Readiness for Bluebook testing includes network and device readiness as well as Test Day Toolkit setup.

Instructions

  1. Work with your school or district technology staff to make sure your network and devices are ready for test day.

    • You’ll need to work with the staff who manage your school’s network and devices.
    • Share details about the upcoming test administration.
    • They should check internet connectivity in each testing room, configure the network, and prepare school-managed testing devices if your students will use them.
  2. Recruit a technology monitor.

    • Technology monitors use our simple troubleshooting tips to help students on test day.
    • They don’t require technical expertise.
    • They need to be on-site.
    • For SAT Weekend, recruit 1 technology monitor.
    • For AP Exams, SAT School Day, and PSAT-related assessments schools can recruit more than 1 technology monitor.
  3. Direct students who test on personal devices to download Bluebook.

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  4. Set up Test Day Toolkit—digital testing isn’t possible without it.

  5. Check 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 internet access.
    • Add all testing staff to Test Day Toolkit and make sure they can sign in.
    • For in-school testing, avoid potential delays by asking students to open Bluebook before test day so it can auto-update if needed. They don’t need to sign in. 
    • Make sure technology staff took all device readiness steps.