PARCC CMAS Equation Editor and Test Nav Tutorial

Which option best represents a multiple-choice item?

• Multiple-choice items are represented by a circle

• Multiple choice items allow just one response

• Multiple-choice answers can be chosen by selecting the option text or circle to the left

• all of the above

In a multiple select question

• multiple-select items are represented by a square

• multiple-select items are represented by a circle

• to deselect an answer choice, click again on the selected answer

• Multiple-select and multiple choice items types will never by the same item.

• multiple-select and multiple choice item types may be in the same item.

When using the drag and drop you should always

• Scroll down to make sure you see all answer choices

• Pay attention to the directions on the page

• You may need to have the choice dragged out of the drop area before you can put another one in

• all of the above

There are two types of equation editor

• true

• false

The basic equation editor

• allows for words

• allows math only

• allows you to only use your key board

The open response equation editor

• Allows you to use a calculator

• Allows only math no text is allowed

• Allows you access to all math symbols and allows you type words so you can justify your answer.

Fill in the blank questions are represented by a rectangle. These types of questions are special because...

• they are the only type that has fractions

• Fractions cannot be entered into a fill in the blank box and will not be scored. So instead use a decimal.

When Using Hot Spot Items, remember

• The spot selected will be highlighted dark blue

• If only one answer is required, deselect the incorrect spot and choose another.

• If you have deselected and the light blue still appears, click a different answer or another place on the screen

• If you have a blue spot, hit the next button to remove it.

When using an inline choice item, you access a drop down menu.

• Select from the drop-down menus to correctly complete the sentence

• Click on the answer

• Make a random guess and leave the question blank

Bar graph items

• click on the spot you want the bar to go to

• click the blue box and then click on where you want the bar to go

• Pull on the bar to get it to the maximum length and then use the minus button to drag it back

• require that you extend the bar by selecting and holding the bar, and drag the bar to the desired length