1.  What is TestWiz?

TestWiz is a web-based reporting tool for assessments. It has been customized for ERB’s CTP 4 and Writing Assessment Program and is endorsed by ERB. Test data is stored securely in a relational database making it possible to track results over multiple years and across multiple assessments. The reports are numerous and can be customized. More >> 

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2. I already get great reports from ERB, why do I need a tool?

Providing access to test results through the Internet makes it possible for many people in your school system to generate reports at will. TestWiz includes a student database, which allows you to generate longitudinal reports. In addition, the report elements are customizable so that you can zero in on students who are having difficulty or students of a particular demographic. More >> 

 3.  Would I need to invest in any hardware or system software?

No. The server and its software are licensed and maintained by Certica Solutions. Anyone with Internet access will be able to view results online. Both Macintoshes and PC’s are supported. You do need to license TestWiz annually.

4.  What about the security of the data?

All data going to and from the server on the Internet are encrypted. The server itself is in a locked down facility. You are the one who gives access to others in your school system via user names and passwords. You control permission to view student level information down to the teacher level. 

5.  How does the data get uploaded to TestWiz?

TestWiz support representatives upload your CTP 4 and Writing Assessment Program data files for you. 

6.  Do I need to use student ID numbers in order to view results longitudinally?

It is highly recommended that you do use student ID numbers. That serves to facilitate matching student results from one year to the next. However, if you don’t use ID’s, TestWiz does have a utility for matching student records online after they have been brought into the database.

7.  What about other, non-ERB tests and local demographics such as ethnicity and sending school?

Our support representatives can upload just about any electronic file with student assessment data into TestWiz. As for demographics you can add your own fields into the database and then associate students with those demographics. There is an extra fee for loading non-ERB tests. There is no extra fee to use the utility that helps you load demographics.

8.  What are the fees associated with this program?

There is an annual license that covers the CTP 4 and WrAP tests. It is $1/student, with a minimum of $500. In addition, there is a $70/grade/data file fee for the CTP 4 data and $55/file for theWriting Assessment data. There are additional fees for converting non-ERB tests.

9.  Can I preview the software before ordering? 

Yes. We can show it to you online via WebEx® (a demonstration and training tool). Just give us a call at 877-456-8949 or sign-up for a free demo.  

10.  What about training and support?   

The software has built-in Help documents.We are available by phone or e-mail at startup. We can provide online training through WebEx. And, ERB has test consultants who can provide onsite training.

11. How do I order?

You can use ERB’s Order Form to order TestWiz and send it to dataMetrics Software. Order the disks on your OSS form (Item Number 17/P). Refer to the Get More Out of TestWiz information sheet for pricing guidelines on additional offerings.