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CodeHS Certifications Proctoring Guide

This guide is for anyone administering a CodeHS Certification exam, including proctors who may not be the teacher of record.

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Setting Up a CodeHS Account

To proctor a CodeHS Certification exam, you will need a CodeHS account.

  • If you already have an account: Log in at codehs.com/login.

  • If you do not have an account: You can create one at codehs.com/signup/teacher. More information here.

  • Non-teacher proctors (such as test site coordinators) can still create a teacher account.

In order to proctor an exam, you must also be connected to a course the student is enrolled in. You can do this in one of two ways:

  1. Be added as a co-teacher to the existing course by the teacher of record.

  2. Create your own course and sections using one of the Certification Practice Courses. Then, create a section and enroll your students so they appear in your roster.

Exam Recommendations

We recommend students complete at least 80% of the associated CodeHS course prior to taking the exam.

Exam Details

  • Time Limit: 90 minutes

  • Questions: 45 multiple-choice

  • Navigation Restrictions: Students cannot navigate to any other CodeHS page during the exam.

  • Reference Material: A reference sheet will be available on the right-hand side of their exam.

  • Materials Needed: Paper, pen or pencil, and a calculator.

  • Tech Requirements: Any modern web browser is supported; no specific browser is required. Close all unrelated tabs before starting.

Extended Time Accommodations

If any students require an extended time accommodation, please notify your Customer Success Manager at least a week before you plan to administer the exam so that we can set this up for you. If you do not have a Customer Success Manager, please contact Support at support@codehs.com for help with this.

Testing Violations

If any issues or suspected testing violations arise during the exam, please contact your Customer Success Manager or Support at support@codehs.com for assistance.

Preparation Resources

To help students prepare for Certification exams, you can use the following resources:

Proctoring the Exam

Proctors:

  1. Find the voucher code to share with students at the top of the Certifications Overview tab in the Certifications app.

    Screenshots of the Certifications Overview tab in the Certifications app

  2. Use the Proctor Dashboard tab in the Certifications app to monitor student progress in real time.

GIF of the Proctor Dashboard tool in the Certifications appp

Students:

  1. Visit codehs.com, and click Certifications (codehs.com/certifications).

  2. Enter your voucher code next to the exam you are taking.

  3. Click Start Exam, read and sign the honor code, and begin.

Screenshot of the student Certifications page

If you have any questions or run into any issues on exam day, feel free to write to support@codehs.com for assistance.

For more details, check out the Using the Certifications App article.

Interested in bringing CodeHS Certifications to your school? Request a quote or contact our team at hello@codehs.com to learn how.

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