Screener Testing Quick Setup Guide

Requirements

2 Devices (a computer, Chromebook™, or tablet):

• Device one (teacher) is used for scoring and recording student responses.
• Device two (student) is used to display words for the student to read aloud.

Step 1: Teacher Setup/Teacher Device

1. On the teacher device, log in to your Renaissance site; then, select Star Phonics under Assess Students on your Renaissance Home page.
2. Select Screener Testing.
3. Select options for the student test and click Next.
4. See the 8-Digit Code for the student device. Codes expire after 10 minutes; if necessary, select Refresh Student Code.

• Step 2 MUST be completed before the teacher clicks Begin Test on the teacher device.

Step 2: Student Setup/Student Device

The student setup is the same for both in-person and remote administrations.

1. On the student device, go to your Renaissance site and have the student log in. Then, have the student select Star Phonics.
2. Enter the 8-Digit Code and click Enter. Codes expire after 10 minutes; if necessary, select Refresh Student Code.

• The student’s device will say "Please Wait" until the teacher clicks Begin Test on their device. If you see an alert saying the code has expired, the teacher must select Refresh Student Code and provide a new code. Codes expire after 10 minutes.

Step 3: Administering the Test

1. Read the instructions found in the app to the student; then, click Begin Test.

• The same three words will appear on the teacher and student screens.

• Repeat until the student has finished.

• The student device will display “Completed” and return to the login screen.
• The teacher device will now show the student reports.