Bluebook and Test Day Toolkit Overview
Digital AP Exams (fully digital and hybrid digital) are delivered through the Bluebook testing application. For information about AP Exams that aren’t delivered through Bluebook or that have unique requirements, see Subject-Specific Information for AP Exams.
What Are Bluebook and Test Day Toolkit?
Bluebook and Test Day Toolkit work together to make testing possible for digital AP Exams, PSAT-related assessments, and the SAT.
Students take digital AP Exams through the Bluebook testing application. The app must be installed on testing devices before exam day. Students can access test previews in the app and try out the tools once Bluebook is installed on their device.
The AP coordinator uses Test Day Toolkit, a web application, to prepare for testing and oversee exam day. AP coordinators receive an email in the spring to access and set up Test Day Toolkit. Proctors use Test Day Toolkit to take attendance, read the script, provide students with codes, monitor testing, and dismiss students. Test Day Toolkit doesn’t need to be installed and can be used on any device that connects to the internet. Staff sign in with a College Board professional account.
AP coordinators can reference the AP Coordinator Checklist for Digital AP Exams for an overview of the timeline they should follow to ensure Bluebook and Test Day Toolkit are ready to go for exam day.
Identifying a Technology Coordinator
The AP coordinator identifies a technology coordinator in AP Registration and Ordering. The technology coordinator is responsible for configuring the school network and installing apps on school-managed devices. The AP Program will email important information and updates to the designated technology coordinator throughout the school year, so it’s important that the correct person is designated in AP Registration and Ordering.
Working with the School’s IT Department
The AP coordinator should check in regularly and work with their school or district technology coordinator and IT staff to ensure digital AP Exam readiness tasks are completed following the Technical Readiness Checklist. The checklist includes step-by-step readiness tasks, and all the information needed about device and network requirements.
Selecting Technology Monitors
Technology monitors are selected by the AP coordinator or technology coordinator to support students and staff on exam day by resolving technical issues in Bluebook and Test Day Toolkit. Technical expertise isn’t required, and technology monitors are only expected to follow the troubleshooting tips in the AP Technical Troubleshooting Guide, available to AP coordinators in the spring.