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How do I use Test Center?

LOGGING IN:
Before you can use any of the options on Test Center, you must log in. To log into the site, click on "Home Page" (near the top left of the page) and enter your username and Passwort in the "LOGIN" window. Both instructors and students log in at the same place. You will automatically be sent to the appropriate page.

If you have forgotten your password, it can be e-mailed to you. Click on the link below the "Login" button, and type in your e-mail address in the window that pops up. You must type in the same e-mail address that you typed in when you activated your account. Hopefully you entered a working e-mail address when you registered, otherwise we will not be able to send you your Passwort.

START PAGE:
Once you log in successfully, you will be sent to the Start Page (Home Page). The Start Page displays a quick summary of all your relevant statistics, and the features available to you. Where ever you go on the site, you can always come back to this page by clicking on the "Home Page" link near the top left of the page.

The Start Page is divided into three main windows.

  • Welcome - displays some information and statistics of yours, as well as some overall site statistics.
  • Tests - shows the list of tests available to you.
    • Standard Tests are created by the TestCenter team, and are available to all users.
    • Student Tests are created by the currently logged in user (you). If you have created any tests, they will be listed here. Only you will be able to see any Student Tests you have created. Both instructors and students can create personal tests for themselves.
      You be also be able to see your scores on definitions, concepts and applications.
  • Test History - shows a listing of all tests you have started, completed and also tests that you have abandoned.

FEATURES AVAILABLE TO ALL USERS:

  • Welcome - This first window is mainly intended to show you some quick stats, such as your running average, your class name (if applicable), number of tests completed, etc. In this window are also links to "Log Out", and "Edit Profile".

    It is recommended that you Log Out when you are finished with Test Center.

    "Edit Profile" allows you to change your username, password, e-mail address, first name, and last name. You can also join or leave a class (if you are a student). You must have been given the class password to join a class. If you already joined a class, you cannot join another unless you leave the class you are in.

    Make your changes by filling in the blanks with the information your want, and click on "Update Profile" button to save your changes.
     

  • Tests - In this window are all the tests that you can do. To start any test, simply click on the test name, and the test should load into a separate window. There is no limit to the number of times you can do a test, the score from each of your attempts is saved.

    Click on "Modify/Create My Tests" to create new tests, or rename existing tests of yours.

    To rename an existing test, click on the test name in the table, change the name in the "Test Name" blank, and click on the "Update Test" button.

    To create a new test, click on "Random..." or "Custom...". A random test will select questions over a broad range of topics, whereas a custom test will let you choose the percentage of questions that should come from each topic.

    In both types of tests, you choose a Test Name (what you want your test to be known as), and the number of questions that should appear in your test (max 60). If you want the test to start immediately, check the "Start Test Immediately" box, otherwise the test will be created and you will go back to the main page.

    For a custom test, you must also specify the percentage of questions to come from each section. The percentages must add up to 100%. If you want to ensure that certain sections are equally weighted, select Equal% in those sections. If you have any sections set to Equal%, Test Center will automatically determine what percentage of questions should come from that/those section(s).

    Leaving all sections set to Equal% is essentially the same as creating a test using the random form.
     

  • Test History - This window simply shows you the scores of all tests you have started, completed, or abandoned. If you have started at least one test, you can download a more detailed test scores page.

    Printer-Friendly Format - displays a more detailed test scores page in an easy to print format.

    Access/Excel Format - displays a more detailed test scores page in a format that can be imported into Access or Excel. Click on the link, and save the page as an HTML file. You can then import the HTML file into Access or Excel.
     

Contact Us
Any questions or comments? Send us an email at: admin@pedosphere.com or phone us at (780) 416-4724. Our fax number is (780) 416-4725.

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