Based on feedback from educators and students during the spring 2024 testing window, we're making some adjustments for fall. Here's what's changing:

Changes to Policy

Clothing Guidelines

Students may wear hooded shirts in the testing room, but their hoods must stay down during testing. Additionally, a student can bring a brimmed cap into the testing room, but may not wear it during testing.

English Learners (EL) Supports

This accommodation is now available for students taking the PSAT/NMSQT. Schools must submit a request for their students who need this accommodation 4 weeks before testing.

Changes to the Bluebook™ Experience

Improved Mac Device Check in Bluebook

To avoid last-minute problems on test day, students testing on a Mac laptop or iPad will see an additional screen during exam setup to confirm that their device is ready to enter assessment mode.

More Safeguards in Bluebook

• Improved error messaging: In the rare case where a student has two active tests available on their homepage (e.g., a primary test and a retest) and they attempt to start the test that doesn't match the room or proctor they're assigned, they'll receive a more descriptive error message with instructions to start the correct test.
• Proctor approval for student reentry: Students need proctor approval to continue testing after they quit or exit Bluebook or their device crashes or loses power. When students sign in to Bluebook again, they're told to raise their hand and ask you for help. Any time you leave your desk, bring your device with Test Day Toolkit (tablet, laptop, or phone) with you so that you can resolve these issues efficiently.

Highlights and Notes Tool in Bluebook

Our annotation tool has a brand-new look in Bluebook. The tool now appears between the reading material and the answer choices for each question so it's easier for students to see their highlights or notes. Students can also change the color of the highlight tool to organize their notes.

SMS Updates

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New Professional Login Experience

You'll now log in to your professional account to access Test Day Toolkit through Okta.

New Training Status Dashboard

Coordinators can now monitor and track the training completion status of their staff. All staff can access the dashboard to add additional trainings they may need and find helpful resources. You can access the Dashboard by logging into the training platform.

Improved Coordinator Visibility

Coordinators will now have the optional ability to view the staff training course under the "Elective Training" section on the Training Launch Page.

Expanded Print Options for Test Tickets (coming in September)

When test coordinators print their student sign-in tickets, they'll now have the option to print 1, 2, or 4 tickets per page.

No More Clock Requirements

It's recommended, but not required, that testing rooms include an accurate, working clock. This change will give schools more flexibility when selecting testing rooms.

Proctor Approval for Student Reentry

Students need proctor approval to continue testing after they quit or exit Bluebook or their device crashes or loses power. When students sign in to Bluebook again, they’re told to raise their hand and ask you for help. Any time you leave your desk, bring your device with Test Day Toolkit (tablet, laptop, or phone) with you so that you can resolve these issues efficiently.

To allow students to continue:

• Click the student's name on the Test Day Toolkit monitoring dashboard to open their profile page.
• Click the Let Student Continue Testing button.

Two Retest Options

If your school encounters issues after testing begins, students may be eligible for retesting. In fall 2024, each student has 2 retest opportunities resulting from irregularities.

New Signs to Display

We've provided new signs for you to print and post on test day. Downloads are available on the Test Coordinator resources page.

Test Day Toolkit Export Data Function

This new feature allows test coordinators keep track of which students have already completed exam setup prior to test day.