Entrance tests

What it is

Scheduled entrance test sittings for each year and grade.

Why it matters

Gives applicants a clear test date and the office a tidy record of scores.

When to use it

Admissions staff set sittings, then record each candidate's score.

Who uses it

Administrator

How to get here

1. Sign in as Administrator (see Signing in).
2. In the left menu, click Admissions to open it.
3. Click Entrance tests.

What you see

Entrance tests · click the picture to enlarge

• The list has these columns: Name, Grade, Year, Scheduled, Candidates, Status, Actions. Click a column name to sort by it.

Buttons on this screen

• New entrance test — opens a form to add a new one. See Filling in the form below.

Using the list

Type in the search box to find a row. Use filters to narrow the list. Click a row to open it. More in Lists.

Filling in the form

1. Click the New entrance test button at the top right.
2. Fill in the boxes. Boxes marked with a red * must be filled in (5 on this form).
3. Click Save at the bottom. If something is missing, the box turns red and tells you what to fix.

The form: Entrance tests · click the picture to enlarge

The fields

Field	Type	What to enter, and why
Target academic year *	choose	Choose the school year the test is for.
Grade level *	choose	Choose the grade the candidates are applying for.
Name *	text	The test's name, such as Grade 8 Entrance Test.
Venue	text	Optional. The room or hall where the test will be held.
Scheduled on *	date	The date of the test. Pick it from the calendar.
Starts at	text	The time the test begins, such as 9:00 AM.
Ends at	text	The time the test finishes, such as 11:00 AM.
Duration (minutes)	number	How long candidates have to sit the test, in minutes.
Maximum marks *	number	The highest score possible on the test.
Passing marks	number	Optional. The lowest score to pass. Leave empty for no pass mark.
Instructions	long text	Optional. Printed on the admit card, such as what to bring.

Types: text — type it in · number — digits only · date — click and pick from the calendar · choose — click and pick one from the list · pick one — click one of the options · switch / tick box — click to turn on or off · long text — type as much as you need · file — click to attach a file from your computer.

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