Test Name Acrynoms
What does ALT mean at the end of TELPAS ALT and STAAR ALT 2?
Alternate
What is the function of the Centralized Reporting System, and what is the acronym?
- To store score reports for students, download secure data files, and keep record of scores.
- CRS
DTC - What is this?
District Testing Coordinator
If a user needed a new password link to TIDE, how would they get that?
By clicking the "Request a New One for This Year" link on TIDE and entering their email.
8x8 - Internal or External?
Internal
What does TEA stand for?
Texas Education Agency
What is the function of the Test Delivery System, and what is the acronym?
- To make sessions for the students, and administer operational assessments.
- TDS
CTC - What is this?
Campus Testing Coordinator
If a user needs a TIDE account created what should you advise?
Advise them to call their DTC and request an account activation
TIDE - Internal or External?
External
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness
What is the function of the Test Information Distribution Engine, and what is the acronym?
- To store student information, upload student information, and keep track of all test attributes.
- TIDE
TE - What is this?
Teacher
If a user states they are having a student that has "No Tests Available" - what should you do?
Collect the TSDS ID and check the student eligibility for the proper test in TIDE, in the student profile.
LMS - Internal or External?
External
What does EOC stand for?
(December EOC, Spring EOC, etc.)
End of Course
What if the function of the Learning Management System, and what is the acronym?
- LMS
DTA - What is this?
District Testing Assistant
If a user wanted to locate practice tests, where would they want to look?
Under the students and families tab in the family Portal.
CRS - Internal or External?
External?
What does TELPAS stand for?
Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System
What is the function of the Data Entry Interface, and what is the acronym?
- To transcribe students paper tests into the online testing system.
- DEI
RCU - What is this?
Regional Content User
If a user needs a staff member to complete required trainings, but they need help locating them, where should you take them?
You should walk them through getting to the Learning Management System (LMS).
TIDE Admin - Internal or External?
Internal