This lesson compares online testing workflows using the Student Portal vs. a Quick Code. Illuminate provides two routes for students to access an online assessment: through the (1) Student Portal or (2) Quick Code. Both methods require different setup and login processes.
Overview
To learn how to access the Online Testing page, select your assessment type: Flexible Assessment or Legacy Assessment
| Option 1: Student Portal | Option 2: Quick Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Creating a testing session | Test in Portal button | Test with Quick Code button |
| Teacher workflow | Needs to select students / classes to test | Does not need to select students |
| Student roster starting count | Students: N (N = number of students selected) | Students: 0 (increases as students log in) |
| Student login website |
yourdistrict.illuminatehc.com |
illuminate.online (re-directs to https://testing.illuminateed.com/auth/quick) |
| Assessment login requirements | Student Portal Username and Password | Student ID, SSID, Username, or Email AND Access Code |
Option 1: Test in Portal Login Page
Option 2: Test with Quick Code Login Page
Next Steps
Ready to assign an assessment to your students? See the guides Online Testing Setup Using the Student Portal or Online Testing Setup Using a Quick Code.