GT Testing Training

October 2015

CogAT Online

AgendaWelcome

Before the TestSessions neededCreate a Session

Self-Paced SessionsProctor Led Sessions

Reports Q & A

All Gifted and Talented Nominees will take the CogAT

The CogAT consists of 9 subtests Grades 3 and above are timed

10 minutes each –90 minutes total

K,1st and 2nd are untimed and take between

1.5 to 2 hours

Headphones are needed for audio tests (Audio English or Spanish)

Be sure to test that headsets are working and check volume Students have to exit test to adjust volume

• Scratch paper is allowed for tests 9-17/18 none for lower level test

• Some Accommodations are allowed – Please contact Shara

http://www.riversidedatamanager.comLogin in with your proctor ID/password –

Please email scontreras@saisd.netif you do not have login credentials

Click on Applications Switcher then click Assessments

Or click on the Paper/Pencil Icon on the bottom left

Click on the BLUE Icon next to GT Testing

Important:  DO NOT click Blue Icon next to LEP Identification  Testing. The data will be in the incorrect location!

Create a test sessionTest Event: Choose Fall 2015 GT Testing 

Grade: Choose GradeTest  Group: Choose CogAT

CogAT

Level: Defaults according to grade selectedBattery Subtest: CogAT‐ Getting Started (All)

‐ Picture Analogies (K – 8th)‐Verbal Analogies   (9th – 12th)

Test Administration Type: Proctor Led (K,1st,2nd)

Audio English/ Spanish (3rd and above)

CogAT

Battery Subtest: Picture Analogies (K – 8th)‐Verbal Analogies   (9th – 12th)

You only need to create a session for  the first subtest, the system 

automatically proceeds to the next subtest, as long as proctor selects  

Continue Testing All after each subtest

CogAT

Proctor Led – The test administrator reads each question while the students look at the answer 

choices. The TA advances the subtest to the next question after students have had 

sufficient time to answer. Audio English/ Spanish  ‐ Students hear the directions in English or Spanish for each subtest and work independently at their own pace. (Headphones needed)

CogAT

Name the Assessment with the CAMPUS name FIRST! Ex: Lanier 9th CogAT

Click Create Session You should get a message that says: 

Test Session SavedThe session name will show up under 

Created Sessions 

CogAT

IMPORTANT!

Be sure the Data Manager Secure Browser has been downloaded to

computers or laptops being used for testing

http://www.riversidepublishing.com/products/datamanager/platinum.html

Download the Secure Browser to the computer(s) you will use to test

students

or Email the IP Addresses to

scontreras@saisd.net to get browser loaded

*Make sure to leave Computers on

The Icon below should be on screen

Bilingual testing uses the same system, so it is possible that the browser is already on several computers at your school

Click the session name to open

NOTE: You MUST open session before students can login

Write the down the session codeStudent(s) will use this code

to login to test

Student(s) will click on the Secure Browser

Students log in using their student ID and the test session code

Students will see this until proctor initiates the test

As student(s) log in their names will appear in the

Waiting for Approval area

After the students have logged in, select Approve All

You can view students progress on your screen

Students begin test and proctor can view progress

When all students complete one subtest, select Continue Testing All to take them to

the next subtest

Once students have finished their subtests, they will be directed to the drawing screen

CogAT: Students take 9 subtests

DO NOT click on End Testing All until

students complete all 9 subtests

When ALL students complete all 9 subtests, select End Testing All

Students need to click End when finished with all 9 subtests

You can administer more than one self-paced audio test, simultaneously by opening multiple testing sessions

from the Manage tab. 

You can toggle between the screens

to Approve All and Continue Testing All to manage more than one – best practice: max of 3 sessions at

once

You can administer only one Proctor Led session at a time**Can’t combine proctor led and Audio

Proctor Led Sessions require the proctor to read instructions and questions to students as well as move entire testing group together through the test

• Getting Started Tutorial• Kinder, 1st and 2nd Grade • Sample questions – Grade 3

and above

Students login and are approved as with the self‐paced testsSelect the Proctor Led tab to 

access proctor directions and info

For proctor led sessions, directions/script for the proctor will be in the top half of the screen; the lower pane displays  what students see on their screen access proctor directions and info

Proctors should read verbatim the

text preceded SAY to students

Proctors should follow the instructions not preceded by SAY (but do not read to

students)

When the student answers the current question, a green check mark appears in the Answered column of the Student area

on the left

For some subtests, the proctor will read directions

or give instructions and then release students to

work independently at their own pace through

at timed subtest

For some subtests, the proctor will read directions

or give instructions through the sample

items as well as through every question on the

subtest

If the Proctor selects to Continue Testing All, the students will move to the next subtest in sequence. Once the next subtest is completed, the proctor

can again continue to the next subtest or end testing. This process

continues until the proctor selects to end testing. To end testing, the proctor will select End Testing All

Once all Iowa subtests are complete - students click End

K, 1st, and 2nd the test can be split up over 2 or 3 days as needed. For grades 3 and above, the entire CogAt should be completed in one session,

if possible.

Allow 24 hours after testing for data to be available to run reports

Click the Applications Switcher then click reports

or Click the Bar Graph Icon on the bottom left

Display Type: Student Profile Narrative Choose GradesScores: National Percentile Rank. Grade Equivalent, Standard Score National Stanine

Assessment: CogAT Test Admin Date: Fall 2015 GT Testing

Choose Building if you are at more than one campus

Click Run in Background

• Pop – up will appear • Name your Report• Click OK

Click on Report Center on left hand side

Report will show up under Completed Tab (May take a few minutes to process)

Reports remain in Data Manager for 5 days

Print for use in the GT identification process

Testing Department: 554-2465

SAISD Help Desk: 244- 2929

Riverside: 1-877-246-8337

scontreras@saisd.net

554-2465

Shara Contreras