Student Tools & Accommodations Available on Edcite

Student Tools & Accommodations Available on Edcite

This article provides an overview of the student tools and accommodations available on Edcite. These features are designed to support accessibility, student engagement, and valid assessment practices while mirroring the functionality students experience on state assessments. Tools and accommodations may be available by default or enabled by educators at the assignment, section, group, or individual student level, allowing schools to align assessment delivery with instructional goals, IEPs, and 504 plans.

CategoryTool / AccommodationDescriptionDefault AvailabilityConfiguration / Control
Test NavigationReview PageAllows students to review answered, unanswered, and flagged questions.EnabledStudent-controlled
Bookmark / FlagStudents can flag or bookmark questions for later review.EnabledStudent-controlled
Question NavigationNavigate using arrows, question numbers, or the review page.EnabledStudent-controlled
Accessibility & Reading SupportsZoom / MagnifierIncreases the size of on-screen content.EnabledStudent-controlled
Text-to-Speech (TTS)*Reads all text or selected (highlighted) text aloud; playback can be paused.EnabledTeacher can enable/disable per assignment, section, group, or student
Line ReaderHighlights a single line of text to support reading focus.EnabledStudent-controlled
HighlighterStudents can highlight and remove highlights on selected text.EnabledStudent-controlled
Masking ToolCovers portions of the screen with movable, removable masking boxes.EnabledStudent-controlled
Cognitive & Organization ToolsNotepad (Digital Scratch Space)Movable digital notepad for student notes during the assessment. Notes are retained.EnabledStudent-controlled; teacher-visible after submission
Reference & Embedded SupportsReference SheetTeacher-provided reference materials accessible during the assessment.DisabledTeacher enables per assignment
Periodic TableBuilt-in periodic table option for applicable assessments.DisabledTeacher enables per assignment
Calculation & Math SupportsCalculatorDigital calculator available for all or selected sections of an assessment.DisabledTeacher enables per section, group, or student
Timing & Pacing AccommodationsTimer (Count Up / Count Down)Displays elapsed or remaining time during an assessment.EnabledTeacher configures count direction and time limits
Extended Time / No Time LimitAllows additional time or removal of time limits for students who require it.DisabledTeacher configures per student, group, section, or assignment
Time WarningsVisual warnings when 50% and 80% of allotted time has elapsed (countdown mode).Enabled when countdown is usedAutomatic
Student Work EvidenceAttach WorkStudents attach images or files as evidence for any question; multiple attachments supported.EnabledStudent-controlled
Accommodation AdministrationPer-Student Accommodation Assignment.Tools and accommodations can be assigned to individual students.SupportedAdmin-controlled
Per-Group Accommodation AssignmentTools and accommodations can be assigned to defined student groups.SupportedAdmin-controlled
Section-Level Tool ControlTools (e.g., calculator, TTS) can be limited to specific sections of an assessment.SupportedTeacher-controlled
Teacher Visibility & ReviewAccess to Student NotesTeachers can review student notes entered in the notepad after submission.EnabledAutomatic
Access to Attached EvidenceTeachers can review all files and images attached by students at the question level.EnabledAutomatic
Focus & Testing AwarenessStudent Focus TrackingRecords when students leave the assessment tab and duration of time away.DisabledTeacher enables per assignment

*indicates a feature that is only available on Edcite Schools.

Note: if you're using Edcite Schools, some of the default settings may vary depending on your state viewer.