Testing Centers Using Different Penji Modes

This article is specifically for School Admins and Testing Center Proctors

Key Takeaways

Testing Centers can use Penji in a variety of ways depending on how they manage exams, appointments, and proctored testing sessions.

Penji offers three service modes:

• Appointments Mode — Best for individual and small group testing appointments where students reserve a specific time slot.
• Drop-In Mode — Best for walk-in testing environments where students arrive without scheduling ahead.
• Events Mode — Best for group testing sessions, exam blocks, placement testing, or other situations where multiple students attend the same testing session.

How Appointments Mode Works for Testing Centers

Appointments Mode is ideal for Testing Centers that require students to reserve a specific testing time in advance.

Common use cases include:

• Accommodated testing appointments
• Make-up exams
• Proctored exams
• Individual placement testing
• Small group testing sessions

The general workflow is:

1. Admin creates an Testing Appointment option via the Admin Panel.
2. Testing Center staff or proctors are assigned as Providers.
3. Providers configure their availability for testing appointments.
4. Students schedule an appointment.
5. Students attend their scheduled testing session.
6. Attendance is recorded when the appointment is completed.
7. Admins can export appointment and attendance data for reporting purposes.

How Drop-in Mode Works for Testing Centers

Drop-In Mode is ideal for Testing Centers that allow students to arrive without scheduling ahead of time.

Common use cases include:

• Open testing labs
• Walk-in testing services
• Flexible testing hours
• First-come, first-served testing environments

The general workflow is:

1. Admin creates a Testing Center Drop-in option via the Admin Panel.
2. Testing Center staff or proctors are assigned as Providers.
3. Students join the testing queue when they arrive.
4. Staff call students as space becomes available.
5. Attendance is recorded when the visit is completed.
6. Admins can export visit and attendance data for reporting purposes.

Drop-In Mode provides a simple workflow for Testing Centers that do not require advance reservations while still allowing staff to track student usage and attendance.

How Events Mode Works for Testing Centers

Events Mode is ideal for Testing Centers that host group testing sessions where multiple students attend the same scheduled testing block.

Common use cases include:

• Placement testing
• Group make-up exams
• Finals week testing blocks
• Orientation testing sessions
• Large-scale proctored testing events

The general workflow is:

1. Admin creates a Testing Event.
2. Students register or are invited to the event.
3. Providers or proctors are assigned.
4. Students check in on the testing date.
5. Attendance is recorded.
6. Admins can export attendance and participation data if needed.