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Note the differences in the chart below and the online testing requirements.\u003Cbr>Online testing requirements: Appoint a technical coordinator, meet hardware, software, and other technical requirements defined by ACT by completing site readiness steps, and use the installable TestNav app for testing. Note: See the technical requirements in the Technical Guide for Online Testing, available on your ACT-hosted web page.\u003Cbr>Question Online Paper What subjects are included? The ACT consists of three multiplechoice subtests: English, mathematics, and reading. Some state or district contracts may also include a science and/or writing subtest. Same answer as for Online Is the same content covered? Yes, each testing option contains the same number of items and covers the same content. Same answer as for Online How many testing opportunities are available? Nine weekday test dates within a twoweek test window. See your Schedule of Events for specific test windows. Examinees who miss a scheduled test date may test on one of the other available dates within the window. One standard time test date and a nine-day test window for accommodations and supports. Seeyour Schedule of Events for specific test windows. Examinees who miss the first test administration may test during another available administration. What are the different testing staff roles? Testing staff are:\u003Cbr>• Test coordinator\u003Cbr>• Room supervisors\u003Cbr>• Proctors\u003Cbr>• Technical coordinator Testing staff are:\u003Cbr>• Test coordinator\u003Cbr>• Room supervisors\u003Cbr>• Proctors What is the role of the technical coordinator? The technical coordinator ensures the school’s computers and network are ready for testing. This is not applicable. How are test questions delivered? The test coordinator sets up test session(s) in PearsonAccessnext. Tests are delivered to students in TestNav. There is a test booklet for the multiple-choice subtests, and if part of your testing program, a separate test booklet for the writing test. |  |\n| Are carrels, dividers, or partitions allowed? | Yes No |","cbCaircSJBqjfIB6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaircSJBqjfIB6","pdf",131315,"English","# Differences between testing options\n## Online testing requirements\n## Subjects included and covered content\n## Testing opportunities and rescheduling\n## Testing staff roles\n## Technical coordinator role and question delivery\n## Test materials, delivery method, and allowed setup","[{\"question\":\"What choices do state or district programs have for ACT testing?\",\"answer\":\"State and district testing programs can administer the ACT either online or by paper.\"},{\"question\":\"What are key online testing requirements?\",\"answer\":\"Online testing requires appointing a technical coordinator, meeting defined hardware/software and other technical requirements through site readiness steps, and using the installable TestNav app. Tests are delivered via TestNav after setting up test sessions in PearsonAccessnext.\"},{\"question\":\"How do online and paper options differ in test structure and staffing?\",\"answer\":\"Both options cover the same content and include the same number of items, with some contracts adding science and/or writing. 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