Practice in DRC INSIGHT
DRC INSIGHT for WIDA and Nevada Assessments
Prepare for Testing
School Device with DRC INSIGHT installed: Launch the DRC INSIGHT lockdown browser on a student device. Select WIDA or Nevada to begin.
Home & Public: Copy & paste the URL into an open web browser. Note that Google Chrome is the only supported browser for this public version of the DRC INSIGHT test engine.
- WIDA ACCESS: Sample Items and Test Demo: https://wbte.drcedirect.com/WIDA/portals/wida
- Nevada Science and Smarter Balanced: https://wbte.drcedirect.com/NV/portals/nv
General Information
WIDA ACCESS
The test demo for each grade-level cluster shows students how to navigate different features of the test. Sample items give students a chance to practice answering the type of questions they will see on the test.
Nevada Online Criterion-Referenced Tests (CRT)
The Online Tools Training (OTT) provides interactive practice with tools and sample items matched to the live test platform. The OTT is available for Summative (ELA & Math) and Science assessments. Grade level "Practice Tests" are available for the Summative Smarter Balanced English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments.
Best practices BEFORE testing:
- All students should be provided the opportunity to experience demonstration, training, and practice tests for the assessments they will take and be prepared to engage with their assessment(s) without assistance.
- To the extent possible, students should be instructed in the navigation and tools that will be available when they take their assessment, including additional embedded supports.
- Students and educators should use demonstration, training, and practice tests to become familiar with online test delivery formats (including accommodated versions), sample items, and the overall student experience.
Assessment Resources by Content Area
- Science (grades 5, 8, & high school)
- English Language Arts-Literacy (grades 3-8)
- Mathematics (grades 3-8)
Nevada Criterion-Referenced Assessments (NRS 390.105)