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On Test Day – Administering the Test

Check-in Process

On test day, First Invigilators check students into their sessions by scanning the QR code on each student’s Test Admission Ticket (TAT).

Watch the video to see the check-in process in action, or follow the step-by-step instructions below.

Video Tutorial

This video tutorial guides you through the process of scanning students into their sessions using the QR codes on their Test Admission Tickets.

First Invigilator:

Select the Scan check-in button to begin scanning the QR code on student TATs.

Check-in tile with the Scan check-in button highlighted

A window displays showing the camera on the device, use this to scan the students QR code on the Test admission ticket.

Test admission ticket

Scan check-in window.

A successful check-in
A successful check-in will display in green and create a link between the Invigilators Test session and the student. Student names will be listed upon the Test Session admin screen.

A check-in successful screen.

Students will then sit at a desk and when directed, start the test.

Assistance required
Students with reasonable adjustments should be directed to their section or their separate room when they enter the test centre. If that is missed at the front door then this scan will alert the Invigilator so they can get the appropriate support.

Students with Reasonable Adjustment

If a student has reasonable adjustments that do not require a separate room, this information will appear below the student’s name on the check-in screen, displayed against a blue background for easy identification.

If a student has reasonable adjustments that require a separate room, a prompt displays to add the student to the session.

Separate room option screen.

Selecting No will not check the student in and this message will display.

selecting Yes will check the student into the session successfully.

Failed Check-in
Any student not registered for the current session should be stopped at the entrance. Invigilators should direct the parent/carer and student’s attention to the test date written on their TAT.

If a student that is not registered for the current test session is able to enter the test room, the check-in scan will notify the Invigilator that their details do not match the current session.



In the event of a faulty QR code, the check-in scan will notify the Invigilator that the QR code is not recognisable by the platform.

QR code not recognised screen.

Taking the Test: A Student’s Perspective

Watch the video to experience the test from a student’s perspective, or view the steps provided in the text below.

Video Tutorial

This video tutorial provides an overview of the test experience from the student’s perspective.

Once seated, students will use Janison Replay to complete their tests. Replay will already be open and displaying the Welcome and Start a test page.

Students will select Start a Test.

Welcome screen with a link to Start a Test.

Students will then enter their Student Access Code provided on their TAT and select Next.

If a student enters the wrong Student Access Code, they will need to click in the first box to re-enter this code.

Welcome screen with Student Access Code.

At the start of the student’s test, Replay will prepare the device ready for testing.

Preparing device screen.

Students should follow the prompts and carefully read the instructions provided.

Students will then see the Wait to Begin screen. The Chief Invigilator will announce when the First Invigilator in each section should start the session.

Wait to Begin screen.

Start Test Session

Starting a test session is the responsibility of the First Invigilators.

Watch the video to learn how to start a session, or follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the text below.

Video Tutorial

This video tutorial shows First Invigilators how to start a test session.

When the Chief Invigilator makes the announcement, click Start Session to begin the test session.

Select Yes to confirm.

Confirmation modal with Yes highlighted.

The session starts which gives students access to the test. They will then display on the Test Session Administration dashboard.

Admit students to the Mathematical Reasoning Test

Watch the video to learn how to admit students, or follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the text below.

Video Tutorial

This video shows Invigilators how to admit students to the Mathematical Reasoning Test. The steps are the same for admitting students to the Thinking Skills, and Writing (SHS only) Tests.

This is the First Invigilator’s Responsibility in each section.

  1. On the Test Session Administration Dashboard, go to the Waiting Entry tab. Ensure the counter on the tab matches the number of students attending in your section. In this example there are 75.
  2. When ready, click the Start All button to grant students access to the test.

The session will update, and all students previously marked as Waiting Entry will now show a status of Started.

Started tab highlighted.

Admit students to the Writing Test (SHS test only)

The steps to admit students to the Writing Test are the same as those outlined above for the Mathematical Reasoning Test.

This is the First Invigilator’s Responsibility in each section.

  1. On the Test Session Administration Dashboard, go to the Waiting Entry tab. Ensure the counter on the tab matches the number of students attending in your section. In this example there are 75.
  2. When ready, click the Start All button to grant students access to the test.

The session will update, and all students previously marked as Waiting Entry will now show a status of Started.

Started tab highlighted.

Invigilator Controls

Allow entry for a late student

If a student has arrived after the test session has been started, the Invigilator will need to manually allow entry into the test.

Watch the video to learn how to allow entry for a late student, or follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the text below.

Video Tutorial

This video tutorial outlines the steps for allow entry for a late student.

Follow the standard Check-In process to admit the student and enter them into the session.

Once the student enters their Student Access Code and reaches the Wait to Begin page, the Invigilator must access the Test Session Administration Dashboard to grant the student access.

  1. On the Test Session Administration Dashboard, navigate to the Waiting entry tab.
  2. Select the Student.
  3. Select Allow start.

Test administration screen with steps to allow start numbered.

The student’s device will update, and the Test will be displayed.

Note: The invigilator must manually submit the late student’s attempt once the rest of the section has completed the test, as the late student does not receive the full test duration.

Pause And resume a student

Only students with Reasonable Adjustments (RAs) can have their sessions paused. If a student leaves the test part-way through due to illness or another reason, their test should be manually submitted to ensure accurate timing is recorded for any resits or further adjustments.

Watch the video to learn how to pause and resume a student, or follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the text below. 

Video Tutorial

This video tutorial outlines the steps to pause and resume students.

Pause student

You can pause a student from the Test Administration Dashboard if required. Pausing a student temporarily stops the test timer and prevents them from accessing the test.

  1. On the Test Session Administration Dashboard, navigate to the Started tab.
  2. Search for the Student (optional).
  3. Select the Student.
  4. Select Pause student.

Test Administration dashboard with steps to pause a student numbered.

The Pause attempt pop-up is displayed, fill in the required information in the Details field, then Confirm to continue.

Pause attempt pop-up.

The students attempt will now update to show on the Paused tab with a Status of Paused.

Paused tab with a Status of Paused highlighted.

The student device will display a message to the student that their attempt has been paused.

Screen capture of popup with message that the test has been paused.

Resume Student

  1. On the Test Session Administration Dashboard, navigate to the Paused tab.
  2. Select the Student.
  3. Select Resume student.

Screen capture with steps to resume a student.

The Resume attempt pop-up is displayed, fill in the required information in the Details field, then Confirm to continue.

Screen capture of the Resume attempt pop-up.

The students attempt will now update to show as Started, and they are returned to the test.

Submit a Student

You will need to submit a student who leaves a test part-way through, such as due to illness, to ensure their timing is calculated for a resit or other purposes.

Watch the video to learn how to submit a student, or follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the text below.

Video Tutorial

This video tutorial outlines the steps for submitting a student.

You can submit a student from the Test Administration Dashboard if required.

  1. On the Test Session Administration Dashboard, navigate to the Started tab.
  2. Search for the Student that requires manual submission (optional).
  3. Select the Student.
  4. Select Submit.

Test Session Administration screen with steps to submit a student.

The Submit Attempt pop-up appears.

Fill in the required information in the Details field, then Confirm to continue.

A success message appears. Select Ok to return to the Test Session Administration screen.

Submit confirmation pop-up with OK highlighted.

The Screen capture of attempt displayed on the Submitted tab with a Status of Submitted.

The student’s device will stop the test and display this message, select Okay to return to the Start a Test page.

Popup with 'your test has been closed' message.

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