Iowa AssessmentsTM - Directions for Online Administration - Levels 5-8, Forms E, F, and G

Sep 30, 2026

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Directions for Online Administration for Iowa AssessmentsTM Levels 5–8, covering Forms E, F, and G. Provides guidance for preparing to test, including purpose, how to use the guide, test security expectations, question-and-answer format, sample questions, and estimated administration times. Explains online testing workflows using DataManager, including proctor and student views, accommodations for special needs and ELLs, setup, scheduling, materials, and troubleshooting. Also details procedures for administering test sessions, signing in, opening sessions, roster confirmation, starting and completing sessions, and quick reference for DataManager tabs.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages68

Reading Time2 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

Part 1 Prepare for Testing

About This Guide

Purpose

How to Use This Guide

About Iowa Assessments, Levels 5–8 Tests

Question and Answer Format

Sample Questions

Test Descriptions and Estimated Administration Times

Online Testing with DataManager

About DataManager

About the Proctor Application

About the Student View

About the Getting Started Tutorial

Accommodations and Modifications

Students with Special Needs

English Language Learners (ELLs)

Typical Accommodations

Setting Up Test Sessions

Scheduling Recommendations

Obtaining Materials and Equipment

Supply List

Emergencies and Irregularities During Testing

Guidelines

Troubleshooting

Pretesting Checklist

Part 2 Administer the Tests

Overview of the Test Administration Process

Signing In to the DataManager Proctor Application

Opening the Test Session

Introducing the Test and Instructing Students to Sign In

Additional Administration Notes by Test

Confirming the Student Roster for This Session

Beginning the Test Session

Proctor Led

Audio

Completing the Test Session

Proctor Led

Audio

Part 3 DataManager Quick Reference

About the Session Tab

About the Proctor Led Tab

Version 11 Iowa AssessmentsTM Iowa Assessments™ Directions for Online Administration LEVELS FORMS E, F, and G 5–8 Developed at The University of Iowa by Iowa Testing Programs Copyright © 2017 by The University of Iowa All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner unless such copying is expressly permitted by federal copyright law. Requests for permission to make copies of any part of the work should be addressed to Riverside Insights, Attention: Permissions, One Pierce Place, Suite 900W, Itasca, Illinois 60143. These tests contain questions that are to be used solely for testing purposes. No test items may be disclosed or used for any other reason. By accepting delivery of or using these tests, the recipient acknowledges responsibility for maintaining test security that is required by professional standards and applicable state and local policies and regulations governing proper use of tests and for complying with federal copyright law which prohibits unauthorized reproduction and use of copyrighted test materials. Contents Part 1 Prepare for Testing .............................................................. 1 About This Guide ................................................................................................... 1 Purpose .............................................................................................................. 1 How to Use This Guide ....................................................................................... 1 About Iowa Assessments, Levels 5–8 Tests ............................................................. 1 Question and Answer Format ............................................................................. 2 Sample Questions ............................................................................................... 2 Test Descriptions and Estimated Administration Times ...................................... 2 Online Testing with DataManager ........................................................................ 9 About DataManager ........................................................................................... 9 About the Proctor Application ........................................................................... 9 About the Student View ................................................................................... 11 About the Getting Started Tutorial .................................................................. 11 Accommodations and Modifications ................................................................... 12 Students with Special Needs ............................................................................. 12 English Language Learners (ELLs) ..................................................................... 12 Typical Accommodations .................................................................................. 13 Setting Up Test Sessions ...................................................................................... 15 Scheduling Recommendations .......................................................................... 15 Obtaining Materials and Equipment ................................................................... 15 Supply List ........................................................................................................ 15 Emergencies and Irregularities During Testing .................................................... 16 Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 16 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 17 Pretesting Checklist ...............

FAQs

What is the purpose of this online administration guide?

The guide explains how to prepare for and administer Iowa AssessmentsTM Levels 5–8 (Forms E, F, and G) in an online testing setting, including workflows using DataManager.

How do proctors sign in to the DataManager Proctor Application?

The guide provides sign-in instructions using either a session code or without a session code, followed by steps for opening the test session.

What accommodations and modifications are covered for students?

It covers accommodations for students with special needs, English language learners (ELLs), typical accommodations, and related setup considerations before testing.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Rowan