{"id":127,"date":"2024-04-24T13:32:30","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T13:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/?p=127"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:45:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:45:57","slug":"quick-start-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/es\/teacher-support\/getting-started\/quick-start-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Start Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Quick Start Guide introduces the purpose and features of Oxford International Standardized Assessments. It also outlines the process to set up your school\u2019s account, enrol students, and schedule and deliver test sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Oxford International Standardized Assessments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Test Purpose<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Oxford International Standardized Assessments (OISA) test learners\u2019 mastery of the knowledge and skills covered in either the Oxford International Curriculum or the English National Curriculum, and support teachers\u2019 evaluation of learners\u2019 progression at key points in their learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Features and Overview<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OISA tests focus on the content of the Oxford International Curriculum and English National Curriculum covered in Year 6 (end of primary) and Year 9 (end of lower secondary) respectively. They are available for maths, science, English, and ESL. These digital, standardized assessments are certified and endorsed by the Oxford University Department for Continuing Education. OISA puts learners\u2019 wellbeing at the heart of design and offers familiarization content to boost test-takers\u2019 confidence in navigating the assessments. With an engaging, learner-driven digital design, OISA will return comprehensive diagnostic results and insights rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developed for learners at the end of phases 6 and 9, available for maths, science, English and ESL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital standardized assessments created, delivered and reported in a timely and informative way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified and endorsed by Oxford University Department for Continuing Education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Value students\u2019 wellbeing and offer familiarization test to boost confidence and test readiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark automatically and rapidly report comprehensive diagnostic results to teachers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"542\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step Guidance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1.<\/strong> <strong>Getting started<\/strong> \u2013 School administrator will receive two emails &#8211; the first to set up an Oxford ID and the second, an order confirmation (both from <a href=\"mailto:noreply@account.oup.com\">noreply@account.oup.com<\/a>) with next steps for using OISA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Enrol students<\/strong> &#8211; Launch the assessment platform through <a href=\"https:\/\/oisa.oup.com\">https:\/\/oisa.oup.com<\/a>, imports students and enrol them into the relevant assessment. <em>(Tip: You can also invite other school admins\/teachers via the Staff tab)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/image-2-1024x604.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/image-2-1024x604.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/image-2-768x453.png 768w, https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/image-2.png 1364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Support-Site-Step-by-Step-Guidance1-1024x611.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Support-Site-Step-by-Step-Guidance1-1024x611.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Support-Site-Step-by-Step-Guidance1-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Support-Site-Step-by-Step-Guidance1.jpg 1063w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 62%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Download the template \nand complete as \nrequired. Do not change \nany column header.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The following columns \nare mandatory\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Month of Birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth Year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> A \u2018School Student ID\u2019 \nfield can be used to help \ndifferentiate any students \nwith the same name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To enrol student\u2019s into an assessment add their class name to the \ncolumn for the relevant assessment. This will automatically enrol the \nstudent and will ensure their results flow through into their class report.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the file. Click Upload File to select the file. Click Start to import.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Support-Site-Step-by-Step-Guidance2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-462 size-full\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example for a school enrolling student\u2019s into Y6 English, Y6 mathematics and Y9 ESL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Import-students_example-1024x235.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Import-students_example-1024x235.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Import-students_example-768x176.jpg 768w, https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Import-students_example.jpg 1114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Generate student codes<\/strong> &#8211; Generate codes for students to open their tests. Click Export to download the codes and distribute to all students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/image-5-1024x728.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/image-5-1024x728.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/image-5-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/image-5.png 1339w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4.<\/strong> <strong>Create test sessions<\/strong> &#8211; Create new test session to allow students to take a test. The session will remain empty until students enter the test on the test day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Getting-started-image-create-test-session-1024x161.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Getting-started-image-create-test-session-1024x161.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Getting-started-image-create-test-session-768x121.jpg 768w, https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Getting-started-image-create-test-session.jpg 1162w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Create-test-session-1024x373.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Create-test-session-1024x373.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Create-test-session-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/Create-test-session.jpg 1303w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Administer tests<\/strong> &#8211; Allow enough time to prepare the students\u2019 devices \nbefore testing starts. Students\u2019 machines need to be switched on, browsers opened, have the test player page loaded to prepare for student entry. The Test Session Administration screen should be opened in the Teacher device to administer the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Teacher machine<\/td><td>Each student machine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/oisa.oup.com\">https:\/\/oisa.oup.com<\/a>, click [Student Sign in].<br><em>(Tips: The test player could take a few minutes to download. You can commence download on each device without waiting for the download to finish)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/oisa.oup.com\">https:\/\/oisa.oup.com<\/a>, click [Staff Sign in], log in and load the [Teacher Dashboard], announce or display the Session Code in the test room.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"326\" height=\"113\" class=\"wp-image-86\" style=\"width: 326px\" src=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/03\/session_code.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td>Allow students to enter the room. Distribute individual Student Code.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Instruct students to click [Start a Test], then enter their Student Code and the Session Code to confirm their identity. Test-takers must then agree to a student statement declaring that their answers on the test will be all their own work. After they have read the instructions and agreed to the statement, they will see a waiting screen.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-87\" style=\"width: 226px\" src=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/Begin-test.png\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Click [Start Session] in the Teacher Dashboard to begin the test.<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Test questions are shown on the screen. Students can start taking the test. <br><br>After completing all questions students submit their tests.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Review the test session dashboard to check all tests have been submitted. Resolve any issues with unsubmitted tests.<br><br>Once complete, Click [End Session].<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>If a student is in locked status, you can click on the lock button to unlock them. <br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-89\" style=\"width: 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/Locked-Status.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>If a student tries to join the test after the session has started, you can use the play button to allow their entry.<br><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-88\" style=\"width: 1000px\" src=\"https:\/\/support.oisa.oup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/Join-session.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Quick Start Guide introduces the purpose and features of Oxford International Standardized Assessments. 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