WorkKeys Online: North Carolina
Important Dates
The Schedule of Events (coming soon) contains all dates and deadlines for North Carolina's test event. Check it frequently to stay on track for testing.
Fall Testing
Testing Window: November 15, 2021 - December 10, 2021 (weekdays)
Documents will be replaced as they become available for Fall 2021 testing.
Learn about Test Formats and Policies
Resources:
- NC WorkKeys FAQ (coming soon)
- WorkKeys Online Testing Student Demographics Screen (document)
Select Test Staff and Set Up Accounts
Resources:
- Staff Requirements, Roles, and Responsibilities (manual section – select the first result listed after applying search filters)
- Setting up a Proctor or Site Administrator Account Quick Start Guide (document)
- Roles in Validus (document)
- Test Site Staff WorkKeys Manual Verification Form (webform)
Complete Online Site Readiness
Websites:
Tip: Be sure to run a TAO System Check. Select Guest Access to start the system check.
Learn about Accessibility Supports
Resources:
- ACT WorkKeys Accessibility Supports Guide (document)
Arrange for Accommodations and/or English Learner (EL) Supports
Resources:
- Testing with Accessibility Supports (manual section – select the first result listed after applying search filters)
Provide Examinees Test Prep Information
Website:
Resources:
- WorkKeys Online Practice Test Instructions (document)
Prepare Your Facility, Staff, and Test Materials
Resources:
- Test Facilities (manual section – select the first listed after applying search filters)
- Test Staff (manual section – select the first listed after applying search filters)
- Test Materials (manual section – select the first listed after applying search filters)
- Test Administration (manual section – select the first listed after applying search filters)
- Setting Up a Proctor or Additional Test Coordinator Account (Quick Start Guide) (document)
- Adding an Existing Examinee to a Group (document)
- Creating a Group (document)
- Removing an Examinee from a Group (document)
- Looking up a Password (document)
Administer the Test
Dates:
(coming soon)
Website:
Resources:
Administration Manuals
- ACT WorkKeys Administration Manual - Online Testing (document)
- TAO User Guide (document)
Supplements
- WorkKeys Administration Supplement (coming soon)
- WorkKeys - Text to Speech Quick Start Guide (document)
- Relaunching an Interrupted Test Session Quick Start Guide (document)
- WorkKeys Testing Irregularity Report (webform)
- Administering a Test to a Single Examinee Quick Start Guide (documnent
- Authorizing a Test for a Group of Examinees (document)
- WorkKeys Applied Math Formula Sheet (document)
- Calculator Policy (document)
- ACT-Authorized Bilingual Word-to-Word Dictionaries List (document)
- Prohibited Device Poster (document)
Tip: Remember that examinee computers cannot use Internet Explorer (IE) to deliver the test in TAO. Chrome, Firefox, or Safari may be used.
Tip: Run a TAO System Check and Validation Test on all examinee computers before the test session to ensure they can properly access and deliver the tests. To save time, you may want to run the Validation Test before the TAO System Check because if you are successful in launching a sample mini test, it won’t be necessary for you to run the TAO System Check.
Tip: If you are testing an examinee approved for English learner supports, print a copy of the ACT-Approved Bilingual Word-to-Word Dictionaries List (linked above) to verify at check in that the examinee’s dictionary can be used for testing.
Access and Understand Score Reports
Dates:
(coming soon)
Websites:
Resources:
- Online Reports Portal User Guide (document)
- Score Reports Available in Online Reports Portal (document)
- ACT WorkKeys Scale Score Interpretation Guide (document)
- Score Level Interpretation - Applied Math
- Score Level Interpretation - Graphic Literacy
- Score Level Interpretation - Workplace Documents
- NCRC Certificate Levels
Training:
- Online Reports Portal User Guide Career Readiness Reporting (webinar)
- Understanding the Scores and Using Data (webinar)
- Exporting and Printing National Career Readiness Certificates (training tutorial)
Tip: The test coordinator can log in to Validus and use the Reports Portal to access ACT WorkKeys score reports. The ACT WorkKeys Online Reports Portal User Guide provides instructions for this feature. Score Reports Available in Online Reports Portal provides a list and description of all available reports.
Share Reporting Information with Examinees
Website:
Resources:
- How the WorkKeys Assessments Can Work For You (document)
- Create a New MyWorkKeys Account (document) - Students need to follow these instructions if they did not receive an email or report with a MyWorkKeys.com username or password.
- Access a Pre-Created (or Existing) My WorkKeys account (document) - Students need to follow these instructions if they receive an email or report with MyWorkKeys.com username and password.
Tip: Examinees who achieve a minimum score of three (3) or higher on each subject test may be eligible to receive an ACT® WorkKeys® NCRC®.
Tip: Examinees who earn an ACT WorkKeys NCRC can access test scores as well as view, print, and share their certificate by either creating an account or accessing an existing account at myworkkeys.com.