How to conduct a mock/practice examination
- Log in at lab.schoolshape.com and click 'Exams'.
- Click 'Choose Exam' and select the Practice Exam you wish to conduct from the drop-down list.
- Click 'Choose group' and select a group of students from the drop-down list. If you have not yet entered students into the system, see How to enter students
- The Sound Check screen will now be displayed. Plug in a microphone and do a test recording:
- Click the round 'record' button and check that the recording cursor is moving.
- Speak for a few seconds, then click the square 'stop' button. The recording is now saved.
- To check the recording, click the forward arrow-head 'play'.
- If you wish to redo the recording, click the red button once more.
- The recording should be CD quality at a clearly audible level. If not, see How to adjust your microphone level or ask your IT support to check this for you.
- Click 'Go to exam'.
- Select any candidate on your list and record the examination as above.
- If you later wish to conduct another mock examination with the same group of students, follow steps 1-4. Then, on the 'Conduct Exam' screen, click 'Start new exam'.