Although test coordinators can make proctor groups ahead of time, ADAM also supports the ability for the proctor to generate a test code 'on the fly.' This means that any student meeting the eligibility requirements for the assessment will be able to enter with a test code provided by the proctor. Proctors use 'Proctor Group Creation Login' credentials to  enter the Proctor Dashboard, which displays the test code to be provided for students. As students enter their personal credentials along with this unique code to access their assessment, they will appear in the Proctor Dashboard. Depending on the settings, the proctor may need to press a button in the dashboard to release students into their test.

The Proctor Group Creation Login card should be provided to each proctor who will create their own group. Students cannot test with this test code.

Create a New Proctor Group


  1. Enter the credentials from the Proctor Group Creation Login card, then select Submit.
  2. Complete the New Proctor Group form, then select Confirm. You are redirected to your proctor dashboard.
    1. If you are on the page shown below, but you have already created a proctor group for this administration, use the proctor group-specific test code and proctor password that was previously emailed to you.
    2. If you cannot find those codes, then contact your ADAM test coordinator to retrieve your existing test code and proctor password.

Starting the Administration

If you need to sign back in...

An email was sent to the email address you entered when completing the New Proctor Group form. This email includes a unique test code and proctor password, which you can use to sign in to the Proctor a Test page. Your School Test Coordinator will also have access to this code.

On the proctor dashboard, find the test code in the Actions section. Give this test code to the students in your proctor group when it is time to begin testing.

  1. Instruct students to go to the testing application.
  2. Provide students with the test code.
  3. Instruct students to follow the prompts on their screen to access the test...this will include the student validation code set up during test setup. This might be the state student ID and their last name.
  4. Unless this feature has been disabled for the administration, once a student enters their credentials, they will see a message that the proctor needs to let them in.
  5. As students complete sign in, they appear in the proctor dashboard. 
  6. Select Approve Session in the kabob menu for each student to let students in one at a time as their Progress status changes to 'Needs Attention.' 

    Alternatively, wait to approve the entire group at once using the Approve All Sessions button.
  7. Use the features on the proctor dashboard to control the sessions. 

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