CBT Essential Student Tech Skills

Keyboarding

• Keyboard/type at a rate sufficient for testing. (Recommendation is 25+ words per minute (WPM) in order to complete responses on timed tests.)
• Use basic key functions: space bar, return/enter, shift, arrows, delete, backspace, tab.
• Use numbers and punctuation keys.
• Compose a response while typing.

Mouse and Trackpad Maneuverability

• Use the mouse or trackpad to point to an area or word on screen.
• Use the mouse or trackpad clicking options: left click, right click, and double click.
• Use the mouse or trackpad to highlight and select text.
• Use the mouse or trackpad to manipulate selected text: cut, copy, paste.
• Use the mouse or trackpad to select an object or window by clicking on it.
• Use the mouse or trackpad to move a selected object or window by clicking and dragging to new location.
• Use the mouse or trackpad to open/close a pop-up window.
• Use the mouse or trackpad to scroll horizontally and vertically using the scroll button.

Navigation Skills

• Use the screen navigation commands (previous/next).
• Navigate screen tabs.
• Manipulate windows to utilize split screen functionality.
• Student should become familiar with all the available tools in Nextera. (Nextera is the testing platform)
  • ELA: zoom, bookmark, note, highlighter, answer eliminator, line reader
  • Math: zoom, bookmark, note, reference, highlighter, answer eliminator, scientific calculator (grades 6-8), ruler, protractor
• Use the undo and redo operations.
• Student should become familiar with how to “Review and Submit” the test.