Frequently Asked Questions about General Information
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Frequently Asked Questions about General Information

Can any student request to print items/passages from the test?

No.  Only students with a set accommodation in TIDE can use the print on demand feature during a test.  All accommodations require an IEP/504 plan for the student.  Print on demand is not an accommodation that is accessible to the general student population and should not be used as a way to take a test on paper.  For more information please see the Accommodations Guide

Do students need to download the Secure Browser to take the Practice or Training tests?

No. Students can use the secure browser; however, students can also use recent versions of the Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Chrome or Safari browsers to take the practice or training tests, or they can use the native browsers built into iPads and Android tablets. 

What is TDS?

TDS stands for “Test Delivery System”. It is the online testing system that will be used for the practice tests, training tests, optional interim assessments and the summative assessments.

What is the Portal for?

The portal acts as the gateway to all your assessment systems and provides resources to help students, families, and educators prepare for the administration of the New Hampshire Statewide Assessments in Mathematics, English Language Arts/Literacy and Science.

What are the help desk hours?

Outside the testing window, Help Desk hours are M-F 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m EST

During the testing window, Help Desk hours are M-F 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. EST