SmarterMeasure is a self-assessment tool. It is an indicator of the degree to which distance learning will be a good fit for you. Upon completion of SmarterMeasure you will receive a score report that will not only help you understand your strengths and opportunities for improvement, but also provide resources to help you succeed. Remember, this assessment is strictly for your benefit.

The test will take about 25 to 35 minutes to complete. You can complete the test in more than one session. As long as you completed the first section (Personal Information) of the SmarterMeasure test before you stopped, you will receive a personal SmarterMeasure Pin in the email account you provided to SmarterMeasure. You can access your SmarterMeasure test or score report at any time later. Please take the time to rate yourself honestly. You are not penalized for guessing on the SmarterMeasure assessment. Make sure to enter an answer for each question on the assessment.

Need Help? Please contact SmarterMeasure directly for technical support. SmarterMeasure support contact is below. If you have questions related to use of SmarterMeasure for your COD Online classes, please contact COD Online at codonline@cod.edu or 630-942-2490.

Technical Requirements

To successfully use SmarterMeasure, you must:

1. Have Internet access with a 28.8K modem or faster. (A minimum 56k modem is recommended to download components such as audio files.)
2. Accept browser cookies.
3. Enable JavaScript on your Web browser.
4. Set your browser to refresh at every page.
5. Not be behind a firewall that blocks cookies or blocks access to a secure server.
6. Turn off pop-up blocking. (Internet Explorer users only)
7. Have speakers connected to your computer and turned on.

The following minimum plug-in versions may be required to access certain areas of the site. If your version precedes or differs from those listed, you may be prompted to download a new version.

1. Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher
2. Macromedia Flash Player

What is SmarterMeasure?

SmarterMeasure is a tool which helps you determine your level of readiness for taking online courses. On the next few web pages you will be asked questions on topics in the areas of how well you can use a computer; how motivated, organized, and self-directed you are; how you prefer to learn new information; and you will even be able to measure your on-screen SmarterMeasureng speed and comprehension.

But relax, SmarterMeasure is fun. Your scores on this assessment will not prevent you from being able to take online classes, nor will your scores impact your grades in courses you may already be taking. SmarterMeasure is just being provided by your school to help you understand your strengths and weaknesses better as you prepare to learn online. SmarterMeasure is a tool to help you succeed!

After completing SmarterMeasure you will view a webpage which will show you your scores in easy to interpret graphs and text. In addition to that, you may receive an email from your institution letting you know about sources for support in the areas in which you could use some assistance.