Pre-test Check

Students can take the ACT Aspire Practice Test on any of the following device situations:

- SBA iPad - from the laptop carts. TestNAV is pre installed (no action required).

- SBA Computer Lab - TestNAV is pre installed (no action required).

- Student Device iPad - Need to install TestNAV App from the App Store.

- Student Device Laptop - Need to install TestNAV App from the link below.

Student Device iPad - TestNAV App from the App Store

  • Requirements

    • Full Size iPad - the iPad Mini is not supported for testing.

    • iPad 2 or Newer

    • Must have Apple ID and Password

  • Install App

      • Close all applications (double pump the Home button - swipe up on each app)

      • Open the App Store (blue icon to the right)

      • Search for "TestNAV"

        • Select "Pearson testnav", "testnav" or "test nav"

        • Install using your own Apple ID

      • Sign In to one of the Exemplars (to test if it is functioning properly)

        • Username - english3

        • Password - actaspire

      • Once you see the "Start Test Now" button, you are good to go!

  • Guided Access Mode

      • Tap "Settings" icon (grey gear)

      • Tap "General"

      • Tap "Accessibility"

      • Scroll to the bottom and Tap "Guided Access"

        • Move switch to "On" (green in color)

        • Tap "Passcode Settings"

        • Tap "Set Guided Access Passcode"

        • Enter a 4 digit passcode (use "1111") twice

      • Press the Home button to close Settings

Troubleshooting:

      • Memory errors - try closing all apps and restart the device

      • Login Issues (error 9058) - Please see your teacher or Mrs. Pardue

Student Device Laptop - TestNAV Install

  • Close all applications

    • Browse to http://download.testnav.com/

    • Install the downloaded file - double click the file in Downloads directory or from the browser downloads

      • Apple - when given the opportunity, drag the TestNAV icon to the Applications icon

      • Windows - select "Run" and follow the prompts

    • Open TestNAV to ensure it was installed properly

      • Select "ACT Aspire" on the left if prompted

    • Sign In to one of the Exemplars (to test if it is functioning properly)

      • Username - english3

      • Password - actaspire

    • Once you see the "Start Test Now" button, you are good to go!

Troubleshooting: