Certification continues, expectations. Posted 2/27 - last day to test 4/1 - Multiple grades

For the rest of the 9 weeks you will be in certification mode. I want to make sure you understand the expectations in the coming two weeks before Spring Break.

You will work to get certified in InDesign. If you get certified, it will show up on your transcripts for college, and you should put it on your resume. They also normally give cords at graduation to seniors who have gotten certified.

Here are the steps you will take over the next class days:

1. Take Practice Test 1 in Training Mode - in training mode, you have unlimited time, and you can ask for help, which will show you the answers. Go carefully and do a good job.
2. Take Practice Test 1 in Testing Mode - in testing mode, you have limited time, and you cannot ask for help, BUT it is the same questions as Training Mode. Score at least an 80% to move on to Practice Test 2. If you don't score an 80%, go back and do Training Mode again. And then take Test 1 in Testing Mode again - get an 80%!!
3. Take Practice Test 2 in Training Mode - same as Practice Test 1, but different questions.
4. Take Practice Test 2 in Testing Mode Score at least an 80% to move on to the Certification Exam. If you don't score an 80%, go back and do Training Mode again. If you don't score an 80%, go back and do Training Mode again. And then take Test 1 in Testing Mode again - get an 80%!!
5. Take the certification exam. The Certification Test will be worth TWO MAJOR GRADES in the 4th 9 week cycle.
6. ALL 4 training and testing mode practice tests will be worth a Minor Grade. Completing those tasks will also be the final MAJOR grade of the 3rd 9 weeks. To show me you have completed those 4 tasks, you will need to take a screenshot of the final screen of the practice and testing mode tests. This should show your score, and give you a breakdown of what areas you need more support with.

I will provide more information about the actual Certification Tests after Spring Break. I will outline the days you will be able to test, what will happen if you cannot pass the certification test, and the supports that you will attempt before taking that test again. You can take the certification test multiple times, but we will be limited by how many days I can open the test up to you. I hope all of you get at least 3 tries as needed.