Pathways Assessment: Secure Browser for Chromebooks

Modified on Mon, 6 Apr at 1:59 PM

To ensure a secure and equitable testing environment on ChromeOS devices, Chromebooks can be operated in Kiosk Mode to administer assessments. This feature locks the Chromebook to a single URL, preventing students from accessing other tabs, applications, or system settings during an assessment.

For any assignment with the "Secure Browser is required" feature enabled, a student's Chromebook be running in Kiosk Mode in order for the student to login to the assessment.

Setup & Configuration

For enhanced test security, Kiosk Mode must be installed on all devices prior to testing day by your district IT department.

Step 1: Review Google Support Documentation

Kiosk Mode is managed via the Google Admin Console. For a detailed walkthrough, review the following Google support article for more information about setting up Chromebooks to run a URL in Kiosk Mode.

Note: Only step 1 and step 2 of the Google documentation are required for Pathways Assessment functionality.

Step 2: Configure the Kiosk URL

Your district IT administrator will copy and paste the corresponding URL into the Google Admin Console based on the subject(s) being assessed.

Assessment Subject	Kiosk URL
ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies	https://ola.k12pathways.cloud/
Auto-Scored Writing	https://apps.k12els.com/ezAssessV3/student/wa_test_login.php

Note: The Secure Browser feature cannot currently be enabled for writing benchmarks; however, Kiosk Mode can still be utilized.

Next Steps

We recommend running a practice test with one or two devices 24-48 hours in advance of major testing windows. This ensures Kiosk Mode is set up correctly to prevent issues on test day.

Need Further Assistance?

Our support team is available Monday-Friday from 8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M. Central.

Email: support-pathways@learningexplorer.com

Phone: (877) 233-7833