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Embedded Universal Tools andOnline Features

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This training module will:

• help prepare you for using embedded universal tools and online features when taking the Smarter Balanced assessment.

Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features

embedded: these universal tools and online features are accessed from within the online system

Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features

tools: embedded universal tools

features: online features that help you navigate the test system or work with the universal tools

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see on your screen during the test.see on your screen during the test.

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see on your screen during the test.see on your screen during the test.

Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features

At the end of this module, you should be able to answer:

What embedded universal tools and online features are available to help me do my best on the Smarter Balanced assessment?

Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features

Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features

At the end of this module, you should be able to answer:

How can I practice using these embedded universal tools and online features before taking the test?

Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features

For this training, we will use a two-button mouse to demonstrate the embedded universal tools and online features.

Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features

• How you access these embedded universal tools and online features may be different depending on your device.

• Your teacher can help you become familiar with the device you will be using.

• You can practice using these embedded universal tools and online features by trying out the Practice or Training Tests.

Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features

Three things you want to do with the embedded universal tools and online features:

1)Know the purpose of each embedded universal tool and online feature.

2)Figure out which ones work best for you.

3)Know how to find and use each embedded universal tool or online feature correctly.

Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features

Only use the tools and features that help you:

• understand the question

• read the text

• answer the question

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ReviewReview

Embedded Universal Tools and Online Features Review:

familiarize yourself with all of the embedded universal tools and online features

plan on using the ones with which you are most comfortable

use tools that make the most sense for a particular question

Practice using the tools in the Practice Test or Training Test.

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