Test Definition

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Test Definition is the program that will allow you to custom design your own method of importing and displaying test scores, levels, labels, and more. It is used in conjunction with Test Score Editor.


In order to create your own import process, you must have the file layout. This is the source of the data element field names, descriptions, start position of the data element as well as the character length of the data element.


Use the following set of instructions to create the Test Definition part of the import design process.

  1. On the left navigation panel, select System, Entry and Test Definition.
  2. Complete the Setup Box according to the options described below.


Setup Box Options

To find definitions for standard setup values, follow this link: Standard Setup Options

  1. Complete the setup box which defaults to your Country, State, and District based on your username.
  2. Click OK to move to the next screen.
  3. There will be four (4) sections to this screen.
    • Test List on the left--This includes the list of tests that have been set up for importing scores whether by EdGear or by someone in your district.
    • Definition Layout in the middle--This is the list of Components that will be displayed in the Test Score Editor. Some data elements are included with all tests in the Test Score Editor. Other data elements will be selected as part of the Test Definition process.These data elements will also be found in the Sample Layout at the bottom of the screen. This set of information will not necessarily include all data elements found in the import file.
    • Test information on the right--This section is used to add Test Components to the middle section of the screen and also to the Sample Layout below.
    • Sample Layout at the bottom--This is a sample of the data elements that will be displayed in the Test Score Editor.


How to add a new test for scores import to the group of available tests.

These instructions will include information for adding the data elements that will be displayed in the Test Score Editor.

  1. Click the Add Test button at the bottom of the screen.
  2. A popup will appear with three fields that need to be completed:
    • Test Name---A unique name of the test whose scores will be imported into Test Score Editor.
    • Version--This gives you the ability to display different sets of information for a particular test.
    • Description--A simple description that identifies the test.
    • At this time the Import column will be blank.
  3. The new Test name will appear in the center section of the screen with a single component 'New Node Title'. This information will also appear in the right section of the window. This section will be edited to match a field in the score file to be imported.
  4. The right section will show the component detail that needs to be edited.
  5. Items to be edited include:
    • Label--data element name
    • Column Width--This determines the amount of space available for display of both the column header and the student data in each cell.
    • Char Length--
    • Style Color--Make your selection from the 12 available colors.
    • Format--Options include String, Select Item, Boolean, Integer, Float, Date. Refer to the next section of instructions for a description of each format type.
    • Value Map--This item will appear only when using the Select Item. Complete this field with the selection list, separating the items with a comma. If you want a blank to be one of the selections, start the selection list with a comma followed by the first selection item.
    • Description--Information for the description area in the middle of the screen.
    • Tool Tip--Information for the Tool Tip related to the field in the Test Score Editor.
  6. Click Update Component. This will update the information in the middle of the screen and also the Sample Layout at the bottom of the screen.
  7. If you need additional components you can use the Copy Component feature to make additional components with the same name and copy number in parentheses at the end of the component name. Then, you can select each of the copies and edit the name and other features of the copied component(s).
  8. Repeat the process for additional components.


Description of Format types

String--Characters can be either alpha, numeric, or a mixture.
Select Item--List of items from which to make a selection. The list of selection items will be entered into the Value Map field that appears when this format type is selected. Type the list separating the items with a comma. If you want a blank to be one of the selections, start the selection list with a comma followed by the first selection item.
Boolean--Field/cell will contain a check box.
Integer--Any numerical value without a decimal.
Float--A numerical value with a decimal that is not static. For example, acceptable values would be 21.7, 3.42 or 66.53
Date--Field contains 8 characters MM/DD/YYYY


Column Headers

To find definitions of commonly used column headers, follow this link: Common Column Headers.


Print Options

To find the print instructions, follow this link: Standard Print Options.


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