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Online CBE Resources: Avant - LOTE Tests

Online CBE Resources - Avant LOTE Tests

Plano ISD students will take their Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Credit by Exam (CBE) tests remotely from home through the AVANT Language Proficiency Assessment Platform. Most AVANT tests include four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. All sections of the adaptive test must be completed before the exam can be submitted for scoring.

The Listening and Reading sections are adaptive, meaning the difficulty of questions adjusts as the student progresses. This allows students to demonstrate proficiency up to Level 4 within a single test session. Students have up to three hours to complete all four sections (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking).

Avant Testing Rules 

Review the Avant Remote Testing Rules section of the AvantProctor Test Taker Guide.

Remote test takers are responsible for both the remote testing rules and the General Avant Testing Rules. 

🎥 Video: Rules for Taking an Avant Assessment

Avant Technical Support 

☎ (888) 713-7887 

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Central Time Monday-Friday

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 
Central Time Saturday

Technology Requirements  

  • An electronic device, such as a Chromebook, Desktop, or Laptop (PC or Mac) with a webcam and microphone
  • Chrome Internet browser access

Photo ID 

As part of the test security and verification process, the student will be asked to present a Photo ID before beginning the test.

Acceptable forms of Photo IDs are:

  • School-issued ID Card
  • State-issued ID (Driver's license/Permit)
  • Plano ISD Gradebook Photo displayed on their mobile device 

Before the Day of Testing

Before you take your test, view the following Avant Getting Started Guide video.  

Next, visit the AvantProctor Test Taker to review the following steps:  

  • Schedule Your Proctored Avant Test.  You will receive an email with a scheduling link from Avant Assessment.  The email will go to the address listed on the Plano ISD "Confirmation and How to Test Letter".
    • Choose one date and time you plan to attend. Do NOT schedule multiple sessions.
      • Test dates will be available on a weekday during the test window.
    • Student's First and Last Name must match your Photo ID.
    • Choose Central Time Zone (Time zone for Plano, TX).
  • Take a Sample Test
  • Complete System Requirement Check  
    • Use the Test Access Link in your confirmation email to complete the System Requirements Check.
  • Access Your Proctored Avant Test
    • Before accessing your proctored Avant test:
      1. Clear your test space, remove cell phones, loose papers, etc. 
      2. Have your Photo ID available for check-in.
      3. Click on the Test Access Link located in the Avant email.
      4. Log in using the email address.

       

    • Allow 15 minutes for check-in.
    • A parent or relative’s ID may be used if they have the same last name as the test taker.
    • You will have up to 3 hours (180 minutes) to complete the assessment.
    • If you get logged out for any reason, go back to your email and click the Test Access Link again.
    • If the student does not complete the exam, use the email with a scheduling link from Avant Assessment to schedule a time to complete the assessment.

Students have 3 hours (180 minutes) to complete the Avant Test. 

Special Keyboard Instruction 

Refer to the Avant Writing Input Guide to see which languages require special keyboards.