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/
Click the download for the appropriate operating system
Apple - Mac OS X
Windows - .exe installer
Chrome Book - link to the Chrome Web Store
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:
Browse to http://systemcheck.actaspire.com
Click the green start button