The Student Portal is the User Interface used by students to take online assessments and surveys. There are a variety of tools that may be available for an assessment. Available tools are determined by the Test Administrator and/or the Test Creator.
Additionally, some tools may be enabled as part of the item definition. The Test Administrator and/or the Test Creator may permit an override of these settings or enable the item specific tools. Applying and enabling an Accommodation Template and/or specific settings will also override the default Online Tool settings.
Desmos Calculators
The three levels of Desmos calculators are Basic, Graphing, and Scientific. Which one(s) are available depends on the grade level and content of the assessment items and the policy of the Test Creator or Test Administrator. Only one may be opened at a time.
Basic Calculator
The Basic calculator is called a “four-function” calculator, but does have a square root key and the ability to group expressions with parentheses. There are also undo and redo buttons (the left and right curved arrows, respectively). Visit the Desmos Help Center to learn more about the features and functionality.
Graphing Calculator
The Graphing calculator includes the ability to perform graphing. Use the “functions” button to access trigonometric and other functions. Visit the Desmos Help Center to learn more about the features and functionality.
Scientific Calculator
The Scientific calculator can evaluate more complicated expressions and includes trigonometric functions. Visit the Desmos Help Center to learn more about the features and functionality.
Texas Instruments (TI) Calculators
The three levels of TI calculators are Basic, Graphing, and Scientific. Which one(s) are available to depends on the grade level and content of the assessment items and the policy of the Test Creator or Test Administrator. Only one may be opened at a time.
Basic Calculator
Texas Instruments TI-108 four function calculator for basic arithmetic. View the guide at Texas Instruments to learn more about the features and functionality of this calculator.
Graphing Calculator
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator with advanced features for graphic and analyzing equations and data. View the guide at Texas Instruments to learn more about the features and functionality of this calculator.
Scientific Calculator
Texas Instruments TI-34 Multiview scientific calculator with scientific notation, exponents, and trigonometric functions. View the guide at Texas Instruments to learn more about the features and functionality of this calculator.