English Benchmark

Young Learners
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Customer Readiness &

Implementation Guide
For Pilot Customers

FOR TEACHERS

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Table of Contents
Pilot Introduction 03 Teacher-to-Student Ratio 21

Welcome 04 Preparing Your Tablets 22

Features of the Pilot 05 Practice Questions & Practice Test 23
Your feedback 06 Plan Your Students’ Day 24
Receiving Results 25
About English Benchmark Young
Learners 07 Are You Ready? 26
About Pearson English Benchmark System Requirements 27
Young Learners 08
Key Benefits for Users 09 Understanding the Test Experience for
all users 28
How to Use the Test with your
Overall Teaching & Learning Journeys 29
curriculum 10
Administrator’s Journey 30
How to Use the Test 11
Teacher’s Journey 31
Using Benchmark through the year 12
Student’s Journey 32
Recommended Usage (Level 1) 13
How to Choose the Right Level 14 Step-by-Step Guide 33
Levels and Positioning Table 15 Using the Teacher Portal 34
How to Use Test Results 16 Setting up the App 39
Taking the Test 44
Best Practices for Successful
Implementation 17 Reviewing Test Results 54
Quick Guide 18
Help & Support 59
What You Will Need 19
Choosing and Setting Up the Test Room 20

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 Pilot
Introduction

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing Pearson as your curriculum and technology partner. We are very
excited that you have chosen to participate in our pilot project for English Benchmark Young
Learners.

As English Benchmark is an online, tablet-based product, we have created this

implementation guide to help you get the best experience from our technology.

Please take some time to familiarise yourself with the information in this guide, which will
support you as you help your students demonstrate their English ability.

Yours truly,
Pearson English & Schools

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Features of the Pilot

During the pilot, some elements of the test will be different from
the full version:
● Number of tests: The full programme includes three tests
per level. During the pilot, you will only be able to give
children one test per level.
● Registration process: The Pearson team will give you and
your organisation access to English Benchmark, after which
you will be able to create and manage test groups.
● Speed of results: We aim to deliver results within minutes
but during the pilot please expect results within an hour.

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Your Feedback
As this is a pilot programme, we will be asking for your feedback on:

● The user experience with the tablet and the administration tools
● The suitability of the test for your students
● The usefulness of the results for you
● The training and support provided
● Your thoughts on the level names
● Any changes you would like to see

The data gathered from the tests will also help us ensure the test is
suitable and engaging for children from ages 6 to 14, across all levels of
difficulty.

Thank you again for being part of this exciting programme!

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 About
Pearson English
Benchmark
Young Learners

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About English Benchmark Young Learners
Pearson English Benchmark Young Learners is an
independently-verified test, designed to motivate
young English learners, on the devices they prefer.
● A motivating and engaging English test for
young learners, delivered via tablet
● Used to demonstrate young learners’ English
ability to parents, monitor their progress, and
ensure your teaching is targeting the right skills
● Bridges the gap between course-based
assessment and formal exams
● Reduces the normal administrative burden of
test delivery and marking
* During the pilot phase, only one test will be available per level
** At Level 1, scores are not reported for Writing
Key Facts:
● For young learners (ages 6 – 14)
● Five levels: pre-A1 – B1+ (GSE 10 – 57)
● Three tests per level*
● Tablet-based
● Aligned to the CEFR & GSE
● Tests Speaking, Reading, Listening,
Writing**
● Results available in under an hour
● Feedback available as can-do
statements & next steps for teachers
● Certificates available for students
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Key Benefits for Users
For School Leaders
• Provides a snapshot of overall
proficiency of students across all four
skills across a broader range of
contexts than those tested by their
course.
• Objectively demonstrates the impact of
your teaching curriculum internally and
to parents (independent test
benchmarked against Global Scale of
English and CEFR)
• Results support lesson planning
through can-do statements and
recommendations
• Fast automarking to provide a reliable
and consistent score free from human
error, bias, or fluctuations between
markers
• Can be used to monitor progress over
time
• Allows teachers to spend time teaching
as opposed to creating or marking
tests
• Test is administered in school (and can
be taken at any time of year)
For Teachers
• Teachers do not spend time creating or marking tests so can focus on helping
students learn
• Gain insight into individual student’s learning needs. View proficiency across a test
group at a glance
• Reports support teacher assessment and aid lesson planning by suggesting areas
for focus
• Sense of achievement as their teaching is reflected by progress made
• Teachers can see changes between test instances across the group and by student
For Parents
• Receive easy to understand feedback that can be used to support their child’s
learning
• Objective view of their child’s ability to support teacher judgement
• Enjoyable experience for their child (tablet delivery is more fun, less formal,
encourages a natural performance, motivational feedback and rewards)
• Independent validation but less expensive than a High Stakes test
For Students
• Engaging format and age-appropriate questions
• 5 levels of test - questions are not too hard or too easy
• Instructional videos guide students through the test
• Certificates can be awarded by teacher to give sense of achievement
• Feedback is provided so students understand abilities and next steps
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 How to Use the
Test
with your curriculum

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How to Use the Test
1. As a Diagnostic and formative tool: The test can be
administered at the beginning of the school year to obtain a
baseline measure of the student’s English proficiency,
identify learning needs and help inform instruction.

2. As a Progress Monitor: The test enables teachers to

monitor students’ progress throughout the year and
provides key data to inform instruction*.

3. As a Readiness Indicator for High Stakes Exams: Because

the test is aligned to internationally-recognized measures
(CEFR, GSE) it can be a reliable predictor of student success
on external high-stakes exams such as PTE YL, Cambridge
Exams, etc.

*Please note during the pilot, students will only be asked to take one test
and progress reports will not be available.

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Using English Benchmark through the
Year
● An initial test should be taken at the start of the academic year to set the benchmark for a
student’s starting proficiency level and to inform learning goals
● A subsequent test can be taken approximately mid-year (after minimum 120 hours of
learning) to check student progress and identify new and/or changed learning goals
● A final test should be taken at the end of the year to see progress over the year and inform
learner goals for the following year
● You do not have to use three tests per year - the number of tests per student is entirely
dependent on the number of instructional hours a student receives within the year
● For maximum benefit, students should take the test in each school year, allowing you to track
progress throughout Primary School

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Recommended Usage (Level 1)

Mid-year
Start of year End of year
Test 2
Test 1 Test 3
Optional
Min. 120 learning hours Min. 120 learning hours

Course based assessment Course based assessment

could be used between tests could be used between tests

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How to Choose the Right Level
English Benchmark provides five test levels to give you the greatest accuracy. Levels should be assigned based on learning
hours and/or previous English proficiency rather than by age or school grade, although the latter can be used as a guideline. A
table has been provided to help you choose the most suitable level.

Considerations:
● The number of learning hours needed to make progress increases as students move up levels. Research for average
learners indicates that to move <A1-A1 = 240 hours, A1-A2 = 150 hours, A2-B1 = 400 hours, B1-B2 = 800 hours
● Learning hours assumes at least one year learning English in kindergarten and prior exposure to / practise of the
Roman alphabet
● Ages, grades and Pearson course guidelines provided in the table are approximate and based on a school system
starting at age 6 (or younger). For older beginners starting in later grades, these guidelines should be ignored and
hours of English used as guidance instead e.g. older beginners of 8-9 years in grade 3 but in their first year of English
should take Level 1 and then move up levels according to their score and learning hours.
● Students can move up tests either:
a) when all of their skills are within the range of the next level
b) when the content of the course they are studying aligns best to the next level
c) when they have undertaken sufficient learning hours

In general most students should start at Level 1, unless:

● they have had more than 240 hours learning in another context, or
● they are already demonstrably at a higher GSE/CEFR level from another test, or
● they are coming from an ESL or bilingual context

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Levels and Positioning Table
Test GSE Hours Pearson Pearson Pearson Pearson
CEFR Grade Age
Level scale learning Course Course Course Course

Poptropica Shake Up
Level 1 10–28 <A1 – A1 120–240 1 6 Big English 1 Big Plus 1
Islands 1 English 1

Poptropica Shake Up
Level 2 16–32 <A1– A2 240–440 2 7–8 Big English 2 Big Plus 2
Islands 2 English 2

Poptropica
440–840 Big English Big Plus Shake Up
Level 3 23–38 A1 – A2+ 3–4 9–10 Islands
hours 3&4 3&4 English 3
3–5

Big English
A1 – B1 840–1240 5&6 Big Plus Poptropica Shake Up
Level 4 28–44 5–6 11–12
hours Wider World 5&6 Islands 6 English 4
1&2

1200–2000 Wider World Shake Up

Level 5 34–57 A2 – B1+ 7–8 13–14
hours 3&4 English 5 & 6

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How to Use Test Results
The reports give teachers high-level insight into
what students know and where knowledge gaps
may be. The can-do statements and Group results, single test
recommendations provided in the report are a Average GSE score for group mapped
to CEFR. Lists scores per child.
direct result of student performance across a Teachers click through to student
reports
range of skills and sub-skills and relative to their
overall score. They should be used to set learning
goals for students and to align teaching strategies
to the particular needs of the student.

Share test results with students individually. After

doing this, use the report recommendations to set
some obtainable, realistic goals for them to work Single student, single test
Provides GSE score mapped to
towards individually as well as using it to inform CEFR followed by can-do
statements and recommendations.
your whole class planning.

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Best Practices for
Successful
Implementation

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Quick Guide

1. Get the right devices

2. Prepare the test room

3. Prepare your tablets

4. Take the Practice Test with

students

5. Plan your students’ day

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What You will Need:
To run the test, you will need:

● A room to run the test (see Choosing and Setting

up the Test Room)
● Tablet device and stand for each student (see
Preparing Your Tablets)
● Headset with microphone for each student
● Stable internet connection (see System
Requirements)

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Choosing and Setting Up the Test Room
Tests should be administered in a quiet, Suggested room plan:
distraction-free room. Excess noise,
whispered answers, or other children’s voices
will spoil recorded answers. To prevent this, a
distance of 10ft (3m) between students 6-10 ft
during testing is recommended, with a 2-3m
minimum of 6ft (2m).

Students should also be tested in small 6-10 ft 6-10 ft

groups to avoid interference and so teachers 2-3m 2-3m
can provide support.

Avoid gyms, halls, rooms with hard floors, or 6-10 ft

high ceilings as they can cause echoes, which
interfere with recorded answers so they 2-3m

cannot be scored accurately.

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Teacher-to-Student Ratio
Teachers may need to guide students through the Sign In, Volume, and Microphone setup at the beginning of
the test. In order for the teacher to assist students with logging into the app and answering any questions that
may arise, we recommend specific ratios (teacher to student) by test level. These ratios are suggested as
guidelines and by no means constitute a rule as the size of the group should take into account the age, needs,
and personalities of the students.

Test Levels Teacher to

A ratio of no more than five students to one teacher Student Ratio
is recommended at levels 1 and 2. At levels 3 and 4,
a ratio of eight students to one teacher is 1, 2 1:5
recommended, and a ratio of 10 students to one
teacher is recommended for students in level 5.
3, 4 1:8

5 1:10

Teacher-to-Student Best Practice Ratio

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Preparing Your Tablets
The English Benchmark application was designed for Apple iOS and
Android tablets. Below are some recommendations before
administering the tests on your tablets.

1. Pre-install the App Ensure the app is installed before the start
of the class session. The app can be downloaded from our
website to each tablet. It then needs to be given access to the
microphone. This takes about 5 to 10 mins per tablet depending
on the speed of your internet connection and familiarity with
tablets.
2. Download Test Content Downloading the test content ahead of
time will ensure that students can launch the test more quickly
when they sign in.
3. Charge Tablets Ensure the tablets are fully charged to avoid
losing power during the test.

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Practice Questions & Practice Test
The app includes unscored practice questions
and Practice Tests. Children will feel more
comfortable and need less help with the real test
if they are familiar with the app, question types,
volume controls, and the headset.

Teachers should work through the practice

questions, demonstrate sound controls, and run
a Practice Test. This can be done in small groups
in the classroom a few days before the test is
taken. We suggest an hour is allowed for this
depending on your class.

We also recommend each student take a Practice

Test to get a true sense of the test experience
(practice the questions in context).

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Plan Your Students’ Day
Help plan the test day by ensuring Level Approx.
you and your students have duration
enough time to take the test.
Level 1 20 mins
Providing you have installed the
app correctly and students are Level 2 25 mins
familiar with the practice
questions, we recommend you Level 3 30 mins
also allow approximately 10–15
Level 4 30 mins
minutes for children to settle,
enter their test code and adjust
Level 5 40 mins
volume controls.

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Receiving Results
Answers are automatically uploaded to Pearson for
marking when the tablets are connected to the
internet.

The amount of time this takes will depend on your

internet connection.

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Are You Ready?
Use this handy checklist to ensure you are ready to administer Pearson English Benchmark. Being well
prepared up-front will ensure the best possible outcomes for you and your students.

For Teachers or Administrators

Ensure you have the right devices. Review System Requirements page.

Administering test in a computer lab or test room See Choosing and setting the test room page.

Pre-download the app on all devices before the test. See how-to

Before the Test Pre-download the test content to ensure optimal performance during the test. See how-to

Try Practice Questions to ensure headset and microphone are working properly. See how-to

Prepare students using the Practice Test and help them navigate the app. See how-to

Set up the Test Group and generate student test codes. See how-to

Hand out student test codes.

During the Test
Monitor students through test using the Teacher Portal. See how-to

After the Test Review test results and generate reports in the Teacher Portal. See how-to
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 System Requirements
Pearson English Benchmark is taken on a tablet and the administration tools are accessed via the web. To successfully use the test, please ensure your devices meet the below
system requirements.

Teacher Portal for desktop PC

● Operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, MAC OS X 10.10
● Internet browsers: MS Edge, Internet Explorer 10 and up, Mozilla Firefox 35 and up, Google Chrome 40 and up, Safari 8.
To download, click on your preferred browser: Chrome Edge Firefox Internet Explorer Safari

iOS App for iPads Android App for tablets

● Device: iPad 2 or higher (including iPad mini) ● Operating system: All Android tablets with screen sizes 8” and higher;
● Operating system: iOS version 9 and higher Android versions 4.4 and higher

General Requirements for Mobile Devices

● Internet connection: Recommended speed of 10 Mbps and minimum 3G mobile data access. Test your connection speed.
Note: An internet connection is required at the start and end of every test to validate the test code and upload answers.

Device storage: over 2GB

Headset: Tablet compatible headsets with microphone Other: Tablet stand
Device RAM: over 2GB

Test Content Delivery Options: ● Download content in advance: You can choose to download the test content
● Download content at the start of the test: Download a single test to the app for all levels to each device. This is recommended for situations where there is
(1 to 5 minutes per test). The download will begin as soon as the student (or low bandwidth and students are sharing devices. Students will still need to be
teacher) enters the access code and taps ‘Start Test’. online and enter an access code to start the test.

*Windows, Chromebooks and Amazon Fire tablets are not currently supported.

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Understanding the
Test Experience
for all users

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Overall Teaching & Learning Journeys
The following diagram shows how English Benchmark can be used to support teaching in the classroom. Please
note that multiple tests per level and progress reporting will be available when the full product is launched.

Review results (along

Practice questions with other data Instructional
First test
Practice test including course Planning
based assessment)

English Benchmark English Benchmark

Test Group Report, Individual Reports,
CBA scores, insights CBA scores

Set class goals Set individual goals

Grouping/differentiating

Courseware- instruction (informal

After min. 120 hours and formal using GSE
Second test Assessment Framework, CBA
after each lesson and unit of
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Administrator’s Journey
Administrators or teachers should prepare the tablets being used to take the
test and set up the test room.

Download Try Practice Organize

Download App
Test Content Questions Seating

Download the app Although optional, we Using the practice Tests should be
from our website. recommend that questions, administered in quiet
Full details will be content is administrators can rooms. Ensure that
provided when the downloaded ahead of ensure the there is a distance of
app is ready for time. This will mean microphone and no less than 6ft/2m
distribution. that students can headsets are working between students, to
launch the test more correctly on each optimize recording of
quickly when they device. sound during the test.
sign in. Information
on different caching
methods is given
under System
Requirements.

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 Teacher’s Journey
The English Benchmark Teacher Portal allows teachers to create groups, add students, generate access codes,
and view test results.

Create Distribute Test Administer the Review

Login
Group Codes Test Results

Teachers will get a Teachers can create Teachers will Teachers can use the Once the test is
username and Test Groups based on generate codes to Teacher Portal to completed and
password from a one of the five test give to the students. monitor student responses uploaded,
Pearson levels and group Students will enter progress. They will teachers can return to
Administrator. students by level. these codes into the also have a ‘pass the Teacher Portal to
app to start the test. code’ which gives review test results
them access to the and generate reports.
student’s app, e.g. if
the student is
struggling to adjust
volume or use the
app.

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Student’s Journey
Students will use the English Benchmark app installed on the tablet to take the test.

Take Take Take-home

Open the App
Practice Test Real Test Reports

Students open the To do a ‘mock’ test, To start the real test, Teachers can
app and can use the they can enter a students will enter a generate a record of
Practice section to try Practice Test code unique two-part code achievement for each
out different types of supplied by their provided by their student.
questions. teacher. They can teacher.
practise answering
questions. The Tests take
Practice Test is approximately 20 to
shorter than the 40 mins to complete
actual test. depending on level.

Practice tests are not

scored.

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Using the Teacher Portal
1. Logging into Teacher Portal
2. Creating Test Groups
3. Adding Students to Test Groups
4. Generating Student Access Code
& Test ID
1. Logging into Teacher Portal
Getting Started

To log into the Teacher Portal, you must first get your credentials from a Pearson
Representative.

To log in:

1. Go to https://primary-english.pearson-intl.com

2. Enter your username and password.

Note: Need help signing in? Send an email to productsupport@pearsonelt.com

3. Click on Sign in.

Note: To find the local Pearson Representative in your country, go to

https://www.pearsonelt.com/contact/buy.html

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2. Creating Test Groups
Getting Started

Teachers can group students to take a level of the Pearson English Benchmark
test.

To create a Test Group:

1. Click on the Home tab.

2. Click on Create Group.

3. Choose the Test level (1-5).

Note: The level of a test cannot be edited later. You would need to create a new group
in order to change the level.

4. Name the Test Group. Example: Group A: 1st Grade Test

5. Click on Create Group.

*Students in the same Test Group do not have to take the test at the same time.

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3. Adding Students to Test Groups
Getting Started

To add students to a group, you must first create a Test Group. If haven’t created a group,
please see Creating Test Groups.

To add students to a Test Group:

1. From the Home tab, click on the Add Students icon (shown below).

2. Enter Students details (First name & Last name) (shown right).

3. Confirm you want to Add students. Students will be added to your group.

4. Repeat these steps to add more students to your group.

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4. Generating a Student Access Code and Test ID
Getting Started

To generate a Student Access Code and Test ID, you must first create a Test
Group and add students to the group.

To generate codes for your students:

1. Go to the Home tab.

2. Locate your Test Group name.

3. Click on Print.

4. Codes will display in a printable format, along with the student

name, test form, and the two-part code (Access code & Test ID).
Note: Each level of Pearson English Benchmark has 3 test forms, which present
the questions in a particular order. Ensure that two students sharing the same
test form do not sit together.

5. Click on Print to print codes for your students.

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Setting up the App
1. Downloading the App
2. Downloading Test Content in
advance
1. Downloading the App
Getting Started

Before downloading the app, ensure your device meets the system requirements.

To download the app:

1. Use the web address provided by your local Pearson Representative to download the app.

2. Install the app.

3. Tap on the Benchmark icon to open the app.

4. If prompted, enable microphone access by selecting Allow (on Android) or OK (on iOS) to enable the app
to record audio.

Note: Due to the speaking elements of the test, is it important that the app has access to the device microphone. If this is not
enabled, students will not be able to record their answers. We recommend that this step is done by the teacher before
students take their test.

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2. Downloading Test Content in Advance
Getting Started

Although optional, downloading the test content in advance is recommended as it will ensure students can launch the test more quickly.

Option Description Considerations

Download content at The test will be downloaded after the student enters their Access ● Recommended for customers
the start of the test Code and Test ID. This should take 1-5 minutes depending on with strong Internet connectivity.
bandwidth. ● This option requires the least
amount of setup.

Download content in Schools can download test content onto students’ devices in ● Recommended for customers
advance advance. with low-bandwidth Internet
connectivity.
Depending on whether devices will be shared by students, they can ● This option requires setup on
either download content for ALL levels, or choose to download every tablet.
content for a specific level. The app will indicate whether there is
enough room on the device to store the content.

Downloading content for all levels will require 1.14GB space per
device.

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2. Downloading Test Content in Advance (cont…)
Getting Started

First, you can select the amount of storage you wish to use for cached (downloaded)
content (optional).

1. Open the app.

2. Tap on Settings.

3. Enter the Administrator Passcode: 200314

Note: This code is the same for all teachers using Pearson English Benchmark.

4. Tap on Storage to adjust the app’s storage capacity.

5. User the slider bar to select the desired amount of storage space.

6. Tap on Save.

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2. Downloading Test Content in Advance (cont…)
Getting Started

7. Once the storage settings have been adjusted, tap on

Download.

8. Tap on the content levels you wish to download for each test.
Note: The total number of levels you can download on the device depends
on available storage space. If not already specified in Storage, you will be
prompted to first select storage capacity settings via the Storage screen.

9. Tap on Download to begin the download process.

Note: Closing the app while the content is downloading will terminate the
download process.

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Taking the Test
1. Taking Practice Questions
2. Taking the Practice Test
3. Taking the Pearson English
Benchmark Test
4. Resuming the Test
5. Monitoring Test Status
6. Checking Upload Status
1. Taking Practice Questions
Getting Started

Before the real test, students can practice the type of questions they will encounter
in the test.

To take practice questions, students will:

1. Open the app.

2. Tap Practice.
Note: Test codes are not required to practise sample questions.

3. Tap their preferred test level.

4. Tap on an item type.

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2. Taking the Practice Test
Getting Started

Before taking the real test, students can complete a full practice test (which includes
the Sign In process, Volume and Microphone setup, and watching Instructional
Videos).

To complete a full Practice Test, students will:

1. Open the app.

2. Tap Start.

3. Enter the Access Code and Test ID.

Note: Special codes for the Practice Test are given in the table below. All students can share
the same practice test code and it is possible to re-use them as many times as the teacher
wishes.

Level Access Code Test ID

Level 1 835-47-007 379-29-766

Level 2 835-47-007 528-11-329

Level 3 835-47-007 344-66-431

Level 4 835-47-007 820-70-843

Level 5 835-47-007 598-58-304

4. Tap Sign In to begin the Practice Test.

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2. Taking the Practice Test (cont…)
Getting Started

5. The test will begin with an instructional video followed by the Volume Test.

6. Slide the volume controller right to raise the volume level, or left to
decrease the volume level.
Note: The student must interact with the volume slider before they will be allowed to
progress to the next screen. If they don’t interact with the slider, the Administrator screen
will appear and the teacher will be asked to enter the passcode (200314) in order to
continue the Volume Test.

7. Tap Next to continue.

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2. Taking the Practice Test (cont…)
Getting Started

8. Next, students will be asked to complete the Microphone Test.

9. Listen for the instructions.

10. Count out loud from 1 to 5.

Note: Use the microphone meter as a visual indicator that the student is speaking loudly enough. A
green light indicates speaking at an appropriate level, while yellow or red mean the student is
speaking too loudly. If there are no lights next to the microphone, the microphone may be disabled
(see enable microphone access under Downloading the App).

11. Tap Next to continue.

Note: The Next button will be enabled only when the microphone detects the student’s voice.

12. After students complete the Volume and Microphone Test, the overall
instructional video will play. This video gives students a general orientation
to the test and some example activities.

13. Before each activity, students will also watch an instructional video specific
to the upcoming question type.

14. Tap Next to continue.

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3. Taking the Pearson English Benchmark Test
Getting Started

Once students have familiarized themselves with the question types and learnt how
to navigate the app, you are ready to administer the real test.

To administer the test:

1. Distribute the Access Codes and Test IDs among students (see Generating
a Student Access Code and Test ID).

2. Assist students in the Sign-in process.

3. Help students with the Volume and Microphone Test.

4. Monitor students taking the Test.

Note: Tests take app. 20 to 40 mins to complete depending on level.

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4. Resuming the Test
Getting Started

A student’s test may require Admin intervention.

The Test Administration screen will be displayed when:

● the slider is not touched, or the volume is set to 0 on the Volume Test
screen.

● the student does not speak loudly enough, or the microphone is not
working on the Microphone Test screen.

● the student does not tap Next once they have completed the requested
action during the Volume Test and Microphone test.

● the student accidentally closes, and then re-opens, the app during the test.

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4. Resuming the Test (cont…)
Getting Started

If the student accidentally closes, and then re-opens, the app during the test, the
teacher can enter their passcode to resume it.

1. Enter the Administrator Passcode 200314 on the Test Administration

screen.

2. Tap Submit.

3. On the second screen, tap Resume or Start New. If you choose Resume,
the student will continue the test where they left off. If you choose Start
New, a new test can be started by another student. This requires a new
Access Code and Test ID.
Note: A paused test can be resumed up to 7 days after it is started. It can only be
resumed on the same device.

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5. Monitoring Test Status
Getting Started

Teachers can use the Teacher Portal to monitor student progress.

1. Log into the Teacher Portal.

2. Go to the Home tab and open your group.

3. In the list of students, look at the Status column to see how

students are progressing with the test.

4. For each student, you can see whether the test status is:

● Not started
● In progress
● Resumed
● Cancelled
● Completed
● Scores Pending (test responses are being marked)
● Scored (with overall test score in the next column*)

Note: Scores may not appear for up to 1 hour following test submission. If scores are
not available after this time, there is potentially a technical issue. Please then contact
our Support team to get help (see Help & Support).

*Scores are aligned to Pearson’s Global Scale of English.

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6. Checking Upload Status
Getting Started

After students finish the Pearson English Benchmark Test, their answers are
automatically uploaded when the tablet is connected to the Internet. Answers are
automarked and delivered within an hour.

To check the Upload Status:

1. Open the app.

2. Tap Upload Status to check the completion status of tests taken on a

particular tablet and confirm that test data has been uploaded to Pearson.

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Reviewing Test Results
1. Accessing Test Results
2. Generating Student Reports
1. Accessing Test Results
Getting Started

Once the test is completed and results uploaded, teachers can return to the Teacher Portal to
review test results. The results are displayed as colourful Reports, which support teacher
assessment and aid lesson planning by suggesting areas for focus.

To view Reports:

1. Log into the Teacher Portal.

2. Go to the Reports tab.

3. Expand the drop-down list to select a Test Group.

4. For each Test Group, you will see a Group report and an
Individual student report.
Note: For quick access, open a test group from the Home area and click
the View Reports button. You will go straight to the first test report for that
group. Reports will be available if the tests have been marked and scores
are available.

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1. Accessing Test Results: Group Report (cont…)
Getting Started

The Group report gives the teacher a snapshot of the performance of the group for
one test attempt.

To view the Group report:

1. Go to the Reports section. (Alternatively, open your test group from the Home
area and click on View Reports.)

2. Select the Group from the drop-down list.

3. You can see the Overall GSE score for the whole group (indicated by the blue
horizontal dashed line).
Note: The Overall score represents an average of the four domain scores which are
equally weighted. Each score is mapped to CEFR band.

4. You can also see the average GSE score per skill (Reading, Writing, Listening,
Speaking).*
Note: Level 1 provides scores for Reading, Speaking and Listening. It does not provide
scores for Writing.

*Scores are aligned to Pearson’s Global Scale of English.

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1. Accessing Test Results: Individual Student Report (cont…)
Getting Started

The individual Student report gives the teacher a snapshot of the performance of a
single student.

To view the Individual student report:

1. Go to the Reports section. (Alternatively, open your test group from the Home
area and click on View Reports.)

2. Select the Group from the drop-down list.

3. In the Teacher view, scroll down to the Students section.

4. Click on the individual student’s name to view a detailed report.

5. You can see 5 scores per student: Overall score, plus scores for Reading,
Writing, Listening, Speaking.
Note: Level 1 provides scores for Reading, Speaking and Listening. It does not provide
scores for Writing.

6. For each skill, you can also see a can-do statement and a recommended
area for improvement.

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2. Generating Student Reports
Getting Started

Teachers can use the Teacher Portal to share test results with their students, so
students understand their abilities and next steps.

To view the Student report:

1. Go to the Reports section.

2. Select the Group from the drop-down list. (Alternatively, open your test group
from the Home area and click on View Reports.)

3. Click on the Student tab.

4. You can see a Certificate of Achievement, which is designed to give students

some visibility of what they have achieved and motivate them to continue
studying.
Note: Level 1 provides scores for Reading, Speaking and Listening. It does not provide
scores for Writing.

5. Click on Print to share the certificate with the student.

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 Help & Support
Should you need training on how to use Pearson English
Benchmark, please contact your local Rep.

If you need Help or Support, please visit

https://mypearsonhelp.com/peb or email us at
productsupport@pearsonelt.com

Pearson is committed to providing the best technical

support possible.