Lesson 1: Introduction

Download and Installation!

Before getting started, you will need to download and install the software onto your computer.

How do I get the software? Step 1: Connect to the Staff Development server If you are working at school, you must be connected via your ethernet cable. If you are at home, connect to the internet using an Internet Service Provider (such as AOL). Warning...Downloading the software at home may take a little while!
Go to Go | Connect to Server
Type staffdev.henrico.k12.va.us in the address box and click Connect.
When you get to the next screen, click on the Guest button and then click Connect. You do not need to enter a login or password.
Click on the Online Course volume to highlight it and click OK.
Step 2: Locate the Drop Box on the server
The staff dev server (Online Course) will mount on your desktop. Double click on it to access your files if it doesn't open automatically.
After you double click on the Staff Dev server icon, click on my folder (tyleres) and the click on Public folder. Drag the ExamView Pro folder to your computer. Once complete, you are ready to roll!

Become familiar with ExamView and its capabilities

What is ExamView? ExamView lets you quickly create paper and/or online tests. You can enter your own questions and customize the appearance of the tests you create. With its many unique features, such as the QuickTest Wizard, you can create and format a test in minutes.

As you work with the ExamView test generator, you have access to the following features:

1. an interview mode or a wizard to guide you through the steps to create a test in less than five minutes
2. five methods to select test questions
   • from a list
   • random selection
   • by criteria (difficulty code, objective, etc.--if available)
   • while viewing questions
   • all questions 
3. the capability to edit questions or to add an unlimited number of questions
4. online testing
   • create a test that students can take on the Internet using a browser
   • receive instant feedback via email
   • create online study guides with student feedback for incorrect responses
   • include any of the thirteen (13) question types
   • create online study guides with student feedback for incorrect responses
   • publish tests directly to the Internet with the Internet test hosting service 
5. a sophisticated word processor
   • streamlined question entry
   • cut, copy, paste, undo commands
   • tabs (center, left, right, decimal, leaders)
   • fonts and text styles (bold, underline, color, etc.)
   • support for symbols and foreign characters
   • tables
   • borders and shading
   • paragraph formatting (justification, spacing, hanging indent, etc.)
   • pictures or other graphics within a question, answer, or narrative
   • full-featured equation editor
   • comprehensive graphing tool
   • find/replace commands 
6. numerous test layout and printing options
   • scramble the choices in multiple choice questions
   • organize matching questions in a one- or two-column format
   • print multiple versions of the same test with corresponding answer keys
   • print an answer key strip for easier test grading
   • change the order of questions
   • print a test with or without space for students to record their answers
   • specify the layout of a test to conserve paper
   • format the test to match a predefined format, such as a particular state test layout, with a single click
   • print a comprehensive answer sheet 
7. dynamic questions/algorithms (this topic will not be discussed in this tutorial)
   • create dynamic questions for any subject area
   • algorithms allow infinite customization of a question using mathematical definitions
   • use built-in features to build dynamic math content from simple addition to calculus
   • create multiple versions of a test with different algorithm values
   • dynamic features are fully integrated with equation editor and graphing tool 
8. the ability to link groups of questions to common narratives
9. spell checker with custom dictionary

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