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ONLINE COMPARABILITY STUDY 2012

LEVELS 5/6–8 FORM 7

Directions for Online Administration

Cognitive Abilities Test™

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Cognitive Abilities Test™

David F. Lohman

Contents i

Contents

Part 1 Prepare for Testing ......................................................... 1

About This Guide................................................................................................. 1 Purpose ............................................................................................................ 1 How to Use This Guide ..................................................................................... 1

About CogAT ....................................................................................................... 1 Testing with Levels 5/6–8 ..................................................................................... 2

Question and Answer Format ........................................................................... 2 Practice Questions ............................................................................................ 2 Test Descriptions and Estimated Administration Times ..................................... 3

Online Testing with DataManager ....................................................................... 4 About DataManager ......................................................................................... 4 Using the Proctor Application .......................................................................... 4 About the Student View ................................................................................... 4 About the Navigation Tour............................................................................... 4

Test Administration Guidelines............................................................................ 5 Schedule the Test ................................................................................................ 6

Recommendations ............................................................................................ 6 Set Up Test Sessions .......................................................................................... 6

Obtain Materials and Equipment ......................................................................... 7 Emergencies and Irregularities During Testing .................................................... 7

Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 7 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 8

Pre-Testing Checklist ........................................................................................... 9

Part 2 Administer the Tests ..................................................... 11

Overview of the Test Administration Process ..................................................... 11 Log On to the DataManager Proctor Application .............................................. 12

Logging On with a Session Code..................................................................... 12 Logging On without a Session Code ............................................................... 13 Logging On with Additional Permissions ........................................................ 13

Open the Test Session........................................................................................ 15 Introduce the Test and Instruct Students to Log On .......................................... 15 Confirm the Student Roster for this Session ...................................................... 16

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Begin Testing .................................................................................................... 17 Follow On-Screen Directions ........................................................................... 17 During-Testing Checklist ................................................................................. 17 Start the Test (or Navigation Tour) ................................................................. 18

Complete the Test Session ................................................................................. 19

Part 3 DataManager Quick Reference ..................................... 21

About the Directions for Administration Area ................................................... 21 Refreshing Proctor-Led Testing Information ................................................... 22

About the Student Area .................................................................................... 22 Refreshing the Student Area .......................................................................... 23

Creating a Test Session ...................................................................................... 23 Deleting a Test Session ...................................................................................... 24 Exporting a Test Session List .............................................................................. 24 Finding Student Status Information................................................................... 25 Pausing and Resuming a Test Session for an Individual Student ........................ 26 Pausing and Resuming a Test Session for All Students ....................................... 26 Terminating a Test Session for an Individual Student ........................................ 27 Terminating a Test Session for All Students ....................................................... 27

Prepare for Testing 1

Part 1 Prepare for Testing

About This Guide Purpose

The Directions for Online Test Administration describes the procedures that test administrators should follow when administering the Cognitive Abilities Test™ (CogAT®) Online with Riverside DataManager™. It is important that you read this guide thoroughly before the first day of testing and follow the directions carefully. This will ensure that your test administration will be consistent with all others and that the scores will be meaningful and useful.

How to Use This Guide

This guide is to be used during the administration of Form 7 of the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Online, Levels 5/6–8.

• Part 1 provides information you will need in order to prepare for testing.

• Part 2 contains instructions for administering the tests using DataManager.

• Part 3 provides instructions for performing selected DataManager tasks.

About CogAT CogAT appraises the cognitive development of students from kindergarten through grade 12. The test measures students’ learned reasoning abilities. Although grounded in biological processes, these abilities are developed through in-school and out-of-school experiences.

The questions on CogAT require students to demonstrate their reasoning abilities in each of the three symbol systems most closely related to success in school: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and nonverbal reasoning.

• The Verbal Battery assesses students’ abilities to use search, retrieval, and comparison processes that are essential for verbal reasoning.

• The Quantitative Battery assesses students’ abilities to reason about patterns and relations using concepts that are essential in quantitative thinking.

• The Nonverbal Battery assesses students’ abilities to reason with somewhat more novel questions that use spatial and figural content.

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CogAT scores are used for three primary purposes:

• to guide efforts to adapt instruction to the needs and abilities of students

• to provide a measure of each student’s level of cognitive development that captures important information not represented in school grades or in other measures of school achievement

• to identify students whose predicted levels of achievement are markedly discrepant from their observed levels of achievement

For each of the nine tests, the class answers one or two practice questions together. The practice questions demonstrate how to answer the items on that test. They are kept simple to be certain all of the students understand what they are supposed to do. Questions in the tests range from those that most students will be able to answer correctly to those that only the most able students will answer correctly.

Testing with Levels 5/6–8 The Levels 5/6–8 tests are developmentally appropriate for students in the following grades.

Grade Test Level

K 5/6

1 7

2 8

The questions in the tests show how well students use their reasoning skills to solve problems they have not been directly taught. For this reason, the test questions do not parallel what the students are learning in school. You and your students need not be concerned if the material is new.

Question and Answer Format

Questions are in multiple-choice format and are entirely pictorial. No reading is required of students in any of the tests. Students review the pictorial questions and answer pictures and either click an answer choice with the mouse or press the number or letter key corresponding to the position of the answer choice. For example, students can type 1 or A for the first answer choice listed, 2 or B for the second answer choice listed, and so on.

Practice Questions

Each test begins with one or more practice questions to give students practice with the content and format of the test.


Test Descriptions and Estimated Administration Times

The following table describes each test and provides an estimate of the testing time for the typical classroom. The Levels 5/6–8 tests are not timed, so use the times given in the tables for planning purposes.

• Allow 10–15 minutes of additional time per testing session to log students on to the system, read directions to the students, and answer any questions.

• Allow an additional 5 minutes before the first testing session for students to take the Navigation Tour.

Battery/Test Description

Estimated Testing Time (Minutes)

Level 5/6

Level 7

Level 8

Verbal Battery

Picture Analogies Each question shows a 2 x 2 matrix with three pictures and one empty cell. Students examine the two pictures in the top row to determine how they are related. Then they apply this relationship to the picture in the bottom row and choose the answer that generates a second pair of pictures related to each other in the same way as the first pair.

15 13 13

Sentence Completion Students listen to a sentence or a question and then select the picture that best completes the sentence or answers the question.

14 13 14

Picture Classification In each question, students examine three pictures and think of ways in which the pictures are alike. Then the students select the answer picture that belongs in the same group.

14 12 13

Quantitative Battery

Number Analogies Each question shows a 2 x 2 matrix and requires the same processes as the Picture Analogies test, but it uses quantitative concepts rather than verbal concepts.

13 13 15

Number Puzzles (Levels 5/6 and 7) Each question presents two trains. Students select the answer picture that makes the second train carry the same number of objects as the first train.

(Level 8) Each question presents an equation in which one number is missing. Students must select the missing number from the four answer choices.

11 11 15

Number Series Each question shows several strings of beads. The beads make a pattern. Students must discover the pattern and then select the string of beads that comes next in the sequence.

14 13 15

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Test Descriptions and Estimated Administration Times, continued

Battery/Test Description

Estimated Testing Time (Minutes)

Level 5/6

Level 7

Level 8

Nonverbal Battery

Figure Matrices Each question shows a 2 x 2 matrix and requires the same processes as the Number Analogies and Picture Analogies tests, but uses spatial forms.

11 11 13

Paper Folding Students must imagine what happens to a piece of paper that is folded, usually cut in some way, and then unfolded.

10 10 11

Figure Classification As on the Picture Classification test, students must infer how three figures are similar and then select the figure that is most like the target set.

10 11 13

Online Testing with DataManager About DataManager

DataManager is a comprehensive online resource for managing your assessment program. DataManager enables you to organize, assign, and implement your test events and also to access and manage your test results online.

Using the Proctor Application

You will use the DataManager Proctor application to administer online tests. The Proctor application enables you to begin, pause, and end test sessions and monitor student progress during a session. The Proctor application also presents you with the exact words you will use to administer the test.

All tests at Levels 5/6–8 are proctor led. You will read aloud the directions for the test and each question. You will also control the pace of the test, advancing to the next question after students who are capable of answering the current question have done so.

About the Student View

The student view presents each question and the answer choices. Students either click an answer choice with the mouse or press the number or letter key corresponding to the position of the answer choice. For example, students can type 1 or A for the first answer choice listed, 2 or B for the second answer choice listed, and so on. The test administrator advances the test to the next question after students have had sufficient time to answer the current question.

About the Navigation Tour

All students must complete the Navigation Tour before the first testing session. The Navigation Tour helps familiarize students with the online testing environment. The tour presents two practice questions that students will answer with your guidance.


Test Administration Guidelines Students in the primary grades show considerable differences in their experiential backgrounds, attention spans, ability to work on their own, and persistence in staying with a task. In recognition of these individual differences, the test author and the publisher recommend the following guidelines.

• Decide how the test will be administered and by whom. CogAT is designed to be a group-administered test. The tests and directions are constructed for relatively easy administration by classroom teachers. The tests should be administered by someone who is familiar to the students and who has a good rapport with them. No special training in educational or psychological testing is required.

• Monitor students. Studies show that young students are quite capable of taking CogAT. Nevertheless, it is important to monitor students to make sure each one understands the test instructions and is using the computer to answer questions properly. The test format is easy for even young students to follow. However, if a class is large or if there are many students who are likely to need assistance, we strongly recommend that you arrange for qualified proctors to assist you during testing. Proctors can assist students as needed, allowing you to remain at your computer during testing. If possible, have one proctor for every 15 students.

• Review practice questions with students. Students cannot do their best if they do not understand the directions and the practice questions. Always try to ensure that students understand what they are supposed to do before starting the test. Follow the script as it is written, but feel free to repeat, explain, or provide additional examples as necessary before testing begins.

• Pace the test to fit the students. Levels 5/6–8 of the Cognitive Abilities Test are designed to measure how well, rather than how rapidly, students solve reasoning problems. For this reason, the tests are not timed. As you guide students through the practice questions and the test, adjust the pace of the testing to fit the skill level of the students. Pacing the test helps to ensure that students who would otherwise rush through the questions have time to examine each question and consider all of the answer choices.

The rate at which students are paced through the questions should vary for different groups of students. The pace should be made to fit the students; the students should not be required to fit the pace.


Schedule the Test Recommendations

When determining the testing schedule, please keep in mind the following points.

• The test administration schedule should allow sufficient time for:

− logging students on to the system

− explaining the testing task to students

− completing the Navigation Tour

− reading directions and working through practice questions

− answering students’ questions

− managing technical issues such as slow Internet speeds

• For Level 5/6, it is recommended that only one test from each battery be given per testing period. For example, the Picture Analogies, Picture Classification, and Sentence Completion tests should each be given in a different testing period. However, more than one testing period can be conducted in a day if students are allowed breaks between tests during which they engage in other activities.

• For Levels 7 and 8, it is recommended that no more than one battery of three tests be administered per day. It is generally best to schedule both morning and afternoon testing periods and include short breaks between tests given in the same period.

• When determining the number of sessions to schedule per day, consider the learning characteristics of your class. Students from kindergarten through second grade show considerable differences in their attention spans, their ability to work independently, and their persistence in staying on task. Some classes can comfortably take two tests per day. Some classes will do better taking one test each day. For accurate test results, monitor your students as they take the test and adjust the schedule as needed to prevent fatigue.

Set Up Test Sessions

For this research study, test sessions will be set up in DataManager for you in advance of testing.


Obtain Materials and Equipment The following items must be available when testing begins.

Directions for Online Administration

You will need a printed copy of this Directions for Online Administration booklet.

Student Logon Information

You will need the first name, last name, birth month, and birth day of each student. The logon information was provided to you by the Riverside research group.

Session Code You will need the session code corresponding to the test session

you are administering. You can find the session code on the DataManager Manage tab in the Created Sessions area.

Spare Computers Verify that one or two spare computers are available.

Emergencies and Irregularities During Testing Guidelines

It is not possible to provide specific guidance for emergencies and irregularities, but there are some principles that seem reasonable to consider under many circumstances.

• The welfare of the students should always be of primary concern. Whatever action might need to be taken should put the health and safety of students first.

• If the testing room must be evacuated, click Pause All to pause testing if possible. Tests that are not paused may time out after a period of inactivity. Tests that have timed out can be resumed at the point where students left off. If students resume testing the same day, the same session code may be used to log students back on to the test. If testing resumes on a different day, you must create a new session, which will generate a new session code.

• The security of the test must be maintained. If the testing room must be evacuated, lock the door if possible.

• Communicate the details of all testing irregularities to the Riverside research group at 1‐800‐767‐8420, extension 6071. These details will help to determine what actions may need to be taken so that useful scores can still be obtained. Notes on areas of confusion or unusual behavior of particular students can greatly assist in understanding unexpected test scores.


Troubleshooting

Certain types of interruptions are recoverable and will permit a continuation of the testing; others may require you to terminate the testing session.

Problem Resolution

A student’s behavior disrupts testing for the group.

Click Pause All to pause testing; remove the source of the problem and then click Resume All to resume testing when the group has calmed down.

A student is clearly ill or upset. Terminate the student’s test. See “Terminating a Test Session for an Individual Student” on page 27.

Noise or weather interrupts testing.

Click Pause All to pause testing; click Resume All to resume testing when the noise ceases or it is safe to begin testing again.

A power outage interrupts testing.

Resume testing when power is restored. Students will need to log on again using the same session code. You will resume testing at the same place you left off before power was interrupted.

The Internet connection is lost. If Internet connectivity is lost for only a few students, click Pause All to pause testing, and have the students log on to another computer. They will re-enter the test at the question currently being administered by the test administrator. Click Resume All to resume testing.

If Internet connectivity is lost for all students, click Pause All to pause testing, and wait for connectivity to be restored. Click Resume All to resume testing.

• If testing resumes during the same day, you can use the same test session and test session code to restore testing.

• If testing resumes the next day, you will need to create a new test session. After students log on to the new test session, you will resume testing at the same place you left off in the previous session.


Pre-Testing Checklist The following checklist will help you get ready for testing.

Day Before Testing

Read Part 2 of this guide to familiarize yourself with the administration procedures.

Review the online help topics for the DataManager Proctor application and ensure you are familiar with how to operate the application. You can access the DataManager online help by clicking Help in the upper right corner of the DataManager window.

Check the availability of the materials listed in “Obtain Materials and Equipment” on page 7.

Confirm the phone number of your local technical support personnel.

Verify that you have the user name and password for logging on to DataManager.

Verify that you have log-on information for each student. You will need the first name, last name, birth month, and birth day of each student. This information was provided to you by the Riverside research group.

Arrange for a testing area that is comfortable and well lit.

Day of Testing

If possible, arrange the room so the test administrator can see the students’ screens; for example, locate the test administrator’s computer in the back of the room to enable the test administrator to see the students’ screens.

Arrange the room so students will be separated from one another as much as the room allows. If needed, place dividers between computers to ensure students are separated.

Ensure proctors know what is expected of them during testing.

Open the browser on each student computer and display the DataManager Log In page.

Take steps to avoid interruptions of the testing sessions by fire drills or announcements over the public address system. Prepare a “Testing—Please do not disturb” sign to place on the door during testing.

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Part 2 Administer the Tests

Overview of the Test Administration Process This section provides an overview of the online test administration process. Detailed instructions for performing each of the steps listed below appear in this part of the guide.

You must administer the Navigation Tour first, followed by each test in the order given in “Test Descriptions and Estimated Administration Times” on page 3.

Step 1: Log on to the DataManager Proctor application

Log on to DataManager and start the Proctor application.

Step 2: Open the test session

Find and open the test session for the Navigation Tour or for the test you are administering.

Step 3: Introduce the test and instruct students to log on

Follow the instructions in this guide to direct students to log on to the test.

Step 4: Confirm the student roster for this session

Review the list of students logged on, and assist students who are having problems. Resolve any student roster issues such as last-minute additions or deletions.

Step 5: Begin testing

Begin the testing session or Navigation Tour.

Step 6: Complete the test session

Verify that students have completed the test.


Log On to the DataManager Proctor Application To log on to the DataManager Proctor application, do one of the following:

If you are assigned these DataManager permissions…

And you… Follow these instructions…

Proctor only Have a session code “Logging On with a Session Code” below

Proctor only Do not have a session code “Logging On without a Session Code” on page 13

Proctor and other permissions “Logging On with Additional Permissions” on page 13

Logging On with a Session Code

If you are assigned Proctor permissions only and know your session code, you can log on directly to your test session in the Proctor application from the DataManager Log On page.

After you launch DataManager, the Log On page appears and you are prompted to enter your log-on information.

To log on to DataManager with a session code:

1. In the User Name box, type your user name.

2. In the Password box, type your password.

3. Click Proctor my online testing session now. The Session Code box appears.

4. In the Session Code box, enter your session code and then click Log On. The Proctor Session and Proctor Led tabs appear.

5. Continue with “Introduce the Test and Instruct Students to Log On” on page 15.


Logging On without a Session Code

If you are assigned Proctor permissions only and do not have a session code or do not know your session code, you can log on to the Proctor application from the DataManager Log On page.

After you launch DataManager, the Log On page appears and you are prompted to enter your log on information.

To log on to DataManager without a session code:



3. Click Log On. The Proctor application and Manage tab appear, with all of your created and expired sessions.

4. Continue with “Open the Test Session” on page 15.

Logging On with Additional Permissions

If you have been assigned additional permissions beyond Proctor, you can access the Proctor application through DataManager.

After you launch DataManager, the Log On page appears and you are prompted to enter your log on information.


To log on to the Proctor application with additional permissions:



3. Click Log On. The DataManager Overview page appears.

4. Click the Application Switcher button ( ). The Application Switcher appears.

5. Click Assessments. The Find Assessments page appears.

6. Select your test event. To narrow your search by year, scope, or both:

a. In the Year list, click None. The available test years appear. Select a school year.

b. In the Scope list, click None. The available test types appear. Select CogAT.

c. Click Search. The test events that meet the year and scope criteria appear.

7. In the Title column, select the test assessment to view details about a specific event. The Edit Test Event page appears and displays the test event details.


8. Click Proctor an online testing session in the Complete Tasks for this Test Event area.

The Manage tab in the Proctor application appears and displays all of your existing and expired test sessions.

9. Continue with “Open the Test Session” below.

Open the Test Session To open a test session (or Navigation Tour) from the Manage tab:

1. On the Manage tab, find the test session or Navigation Tour by sorting any of the columns with the sort button ( ) next to them.

You must administer the Navigation Tour first, followed by each test in the order given in “Test Descriptions and Estimated Administration Times” on page 3.

2. In the Session Name column, click the name of the test session you want to proctor. The Proctor Session and the Proctor Led tabs appear. You can administer only one proctor-led session at a time.

Introduce the Test and Instruct Students to Log On Follow the steps in this section to explain the test to the students and instruct them to log on to the test.

To introduce the test and instruct students to log on:

1. Write the session code on the board.

2. Tell students about the test (or Navigation Tour) they are about to take. Remind them to remain quiet during the test and to stay in their seats during and after the test.

3. Distribute student log-on information cards to each student. Log-on information consists of each student’s first and last name, birth month, and birth day.


4. Tell students to type their name, exactly as shown on their log-on information cards, into the First Name and Last Name boxes on the student log-in page. Tell students to click the down arrow in the Birth Month box and select their birth month from the list. Then tell students to click the down arrow in the Birth Day box and select their birth day from the list.

5. Tell students to type the session code shown on the board into the Session Code box.

6. Tell students to click the Login button. Students should see the “Draw Here” page.

Confirm the Student Roster for this Session After students have logged on, you must confirm that the roster for the testing session includes the students you want to test.

To confirm the student roster:

1. Click the Proctor Sessions tab. The Proctor Session page appears.

2. Review the students listed in the Exceptions area. Students appear in the Exceptions area if they are not assigned to the test session for one of the following reasons:

− The student is not assigned to take the test.

− The student is not assigned to take the test at the level being tested.

3. For each student in the Exceptions area, do one of the following:

− If the student should take the test, approve the student by clicking the approve button ( ) in the Actions column on the row where the student’s name appears. The student moves to the Approved Students area.

− If the student should not take the test, deny the student by clicking the deny button ( ) in the Actions column on the row where the student’s name appears. The student is removed from the Exceptions area.

4. Review the list of students in the Waiting for Approval area to verify that all students listed should take the test.

Ensure that the student roster includes all students who should take the test. You will not be able to add students after testing begins. If you need assistance, contact the Riverside research group at 1‐800‐767‐8420, extension 6071.


Begin Testing Follow On-Screen Directions

Follow the on-screen directions exactly.

• Read aloud word for word the text preceded by the word SAY in red type. The text that is not preceded by SAY is important information, but it should not be read to students.

• Use a natural speech pattern when administering the test. Read all directions and practice questions clearly. Pause frequently to give students time to think about test procedures.

• You may repeat the directions as many times as needed.

During-Testing Checklist

During the assessment, check student activities regularly.

Make sure students understand the test directions and the practice questions before you begin each test.

• Answer any questions about the practice questions and help any students having difficulty.

• Do not begin the test until students understand what they are supposed to do.

• Once testing begins, you may not answer questions about specific items. For example, do not identify pictures for students. However, questions about procedures and the mechanics of test taking may be answered anytime.

When the word Pause is used in the directions, allow a reasonable time for all the students to consider the question. Pause after reading each question to allow students time to select their answers. Always allow enough time for students who are able to answer a question to do so before advancing students to the next question.

Check that each student is working independently.

Before you begin reading each question, ask students to check the question number in the upper right corner of their screens and verify that they are on the correct question.

Note and report to your test coordinator any incident that could have an adverse effect on the test results.


Start the Test (or Navigation Tour)

To approve students and start the test:

1. Students who meet the assigned criteria appear in the Waiting for Approval area. Review the students listed in the Waiting for Approval area, and do one of the following:

− Approve all students to begin testing by clicking Approve All on the Waiting for Approval bar. All of the students in the Waiting for Approval area move to the Approved Students area. Approved students see a “Draw Here” page until you begin the test.

− Approve individual students by clicking the approve button ( ) in the Actions column on the row where each student’s name appears. The student moves to the Approved Students area. Approved students see a “Draw Here” page until you begin the test.

− Deny all students by clicking Deny All in the Waiting for Approval bar. All students are removed from the Waiting for Approval area.

− Deny individual students by clicking the deny button ( ) in the Actions column on the row where each student's name appears. The student is removed from the Waiting for Approval area.

2. After all students have been approved, click the Proctor Led tab. The Welcome page appears.

3. Click Go in the lower right corner to advance to the first practice question. Follow the directions in the Directions for Administration area. You may need to scroll down in the Directions for Administration area to see all of the directions. See “About the Directions for Administration Area” on page 21 for more information on this area.

4. After you have completed the practice questions and are confident that students know what to do, click Go in the lower right corner to start the test.

5. Follow the directions in the Directions for Administration area.

− Read the test question. Pause to give students time to answer each question. Remember that you control their screens.

− Allow enough time for all students who are capable of answering each question to do so.

− To advance to the next question, click Go. All students’ screens will advance to the next question. Screens may advance at different rates, so ask students to check the question number in the upper right corner of their screens to verify they are on the correct question before you begin reading. Check the Student area of the Proctor Led tab to help confirm that students are on the correct question.


6. Use the tools on the Proctor Led tab to monitor testing.

− A pacing clock above the Student area starts when the test begins. Use the pacing clock to help you gauge the amount of time to give students to answer the question before advancing to the next question.

− The question the students are working on appears in the Question column of the student’s row.

− When the student answers the current question, a green check mark appears in the Answered column on the student’s row. Note that the check mark does not indicate whether the student answered correctly.

Complete the Test Session When students are finished testing, verify that each student has completed the test.

To end the test session:

1. On the Proctor Led tab, click Done. A message appears asking you to confirm that students are finished testing.

2. Click OK. The Thank You page appears.

3. Read the directions to students from the Directions for Administration area.

4. Click End on the Proctor Led tab to close the test.

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Part 3 DataManager Quick Reference

About the Directions for Administration Area The Directions for Administration area of the Proctor Led tab provides instructions and text that you read to the students. The Directions for Administration area looks like this:

The top pane displays the Directions for Administration:

• Verify that all students are on the correct question.

• Read the text preceded by SAY to students.

• Follow the instructions not preceded by SAY, but do not read them out loud to students. You may need to scroll down to see all of the directions.

Note: If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer®, press F11 to change the browser to full screen and expand the viewable space for the Directions for Administration area.

The lower section displays the question that students see. You may need to scroll down to see the entire question.


Refreshing Proctor-Led Testing Information

If test information is not displaying correctly in the Directions for Administration area, click the Refresh button located to the left of the Directions for Administration area to update the proctor's test screen.

About the Student Area The Student area on the Proctor Led tab provides test information for each student, enabling you to monitor progress during the test. The information in the Student area includes:

the elapsed time since the test started

the total number of students in the test session

the names of students in alphabetical order in the Name column

the question number the student is working on in the Question column

a confirmation that the question the student is working on is answered in the form of a green check mark ( ) in the Answered column


Refreshing the Student Area

If student information is not displaying correctly in the Student area, click the browser Refresh button to update each column of student information.

Note: The Refresh button may look different and be positioned in a different location based on the browser application you are using.

Creating a Test Session For this research study, test sessions will be set up for you in advance of testing. The following directions are included in case a situation arises where you will need to set up your own test sessions.

To create a test session:

1. Open the Proctor application.

− If you open the Proctor application without a session code, the Manage tab appears automatically.

− If you open the Proctor application with a session code, click the Manage tab, and the Manage tab appears.

2. In the Test Event list, select CogAT.

3. In the Grade list, select your grade.

4. In the Test Group list, select CogAT 7 Complete.

5. In the Level list, select the test level that you will be administering or that is assigned to the students you will be testing.

6. In the Battery/Subtest list, select the battery or subtest to administer.

7. In the Test Admin Type list, select Proctor Led.

8. In the Session Name box, type a session name. You can type any name for the session. It is recommended that you enter a logical name to help you identify the session, such as using the following format: teacher name/grade/subtest (for example, Hanson 2 Number Series). The session name must be unique.


9. Click Create Session. Your session appears in the Created Sessions area below and is ready for you to proctor.

Deleting a Test Session You can delete a test session to remove sessions that were created incorrectly or are no longer needed. A test session cannot be deleted if students are logged in and are approved for testing.

To delete a test session:

1. On the Manage tab, find the test session you want to delete by sorting any of the columns with the sort button ( ) next to them.

2. In the Actions column, click the delete button ( ) to delete the test session.

Exporting a Test Session List You can export test session information to better organize test administration tasks on the day of testing and to help prepare for test set-up between periods.

1. On the Manage tab, click the print button ( ) on the Created Sessions bar. The File Download dialog box appears.


Note: The File Download dialog box may be different based on the browser application you are using.

2. Do one of the following from the File Download dialog box:

− Click Open to open a PDF file of the session list in Adobe Acrobat. A list of all the sessions appears in a PDF file in the same order in which they appear on the tab.

− Click Save to save the list as a PDF file. On the Save As dialog box, select the folder and enter a file name, and then click Save. The file is saved to the folder you selected.

− Click Cancel to return to the Manage tab without creating a PDF file.

Finding Student Status Information The Student Status tab provides a Search area to enter rostered student search criteria. You can search for students using one or more of the search fields.

Note: If your search criteria do not return an expected result, contact your test administrator to see whether the student was incorrectly assigned to a test or the student was not rostered.

To find student status information:

1. Click the Student Lookup button located in the upper right of the Proctor Session page. The Student Status tab appears.

2. Enter and/or select search criteria in one or more of the following search criteria fields to narrow your results:

a. In the First Name box, type the student's first name.

b. In the Last Name box, type the student's last name.

c. In the Date of Birth drop-down list boxes, select the month, day, and year.

d. In the Test Event drop-down list box, select a test event.

e. In the Location box, select a level. If you search by location, the location must be made at the building level or below.


3. Click Search. The Student Status table appears and lists the results that meet the selected search criteria.

Note: If the search returns more than 100 items, a dialog box appears and asks you to refine your search criteria.

4. Click Reset to clear the Search area and enter new search criteria.

Pausing and Resuming a Test Session for an Individual Student To pause a test session for an individual student:

• On the Proctor Session tab, click the pause button ( ) in the Approved Students area in the row where the student’s name appears. The student's test session is paused and the pause button becomes a play button ( ).

To resume a test session for an individual student:

• On the Proctor Session tab, click the play button ( ) in the Approved Students area in the row where the student’s name appears. The student's test session resumes

and the play button becomes a pause button ( ).

Pausing and Resuming a Test Session for All Students To pause a test session for all students:

• On the Proctor Session tab, click Pause All on the Approved Students bar. The students’ test sessions are paused, and the Pause All button becomes the Resume All button.

To resume a test session for all students:

• On the Proctor Session tab, click Resume All on the Approved Students bar. The students’ test sessions resume.


Terminating a Test Session for an Individual Student To terminate a test session for an individual student:

• On the Proctor Session tab, click the Terminate button ( ) in the Approved Students area on the row where the student’s name appears. The student is removed from the Approved Students area, and that student’s test session ends.

Note: Terminating a student erases all completed test answers and returns the student to the testing pool. Use this action with discretion.

Terminating a Test Session for All Students To terminate a test session for all students:

• On the Proctor Session tab, click Terminate All on the Approved Students bar. All of the students are removed from the Approved Students area, and their test sessions are ended.

Note: Terminating a student erases all completed test answers and returns the student to the testing pool. Use this action with discretion.

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