How to Login to Smarter Balanced Sample Tests @ Nye
Common Core Sample Tests
California is part of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. The consortium is developing the new assessment system that California will use for its statewide tests beginning in the 2014-15 school year. These tests align with the California Common Core Standards. They are computer-based and scored.
You can take a sample test to see how the system will work.
Start by clicking on this green button, then follow the directions below.
Student Interface Practice and Training Tests
If you are a student,
You begin with the "Please Sign In" screen. Do not enter any information, just click on the button labeled "Sign In"
On the "Is This You?" screen select a grade level then click "Yes"
Next you will see the "Your Tests" screen, click on the test you want to try (Math or ELA)
Note: The samples titled "Training Test" are much shorter and are intended to provide a brief overview, we suggest you use the full samples as noted below with red arrows.
On the "Choose Settings" screen you do not need to make any changes, just click "Select"
The "Is This Your Test?" screen summarizes the test you will be trying, click "Yes, Start My Test"
You will now see the "Test Instructions and Help" screen where you can familiarize yourself with the system. To begin the test click "Begin Test Now"
Now you can try the sample test items and see how students will be assessed. To end the test simply close the browser window.