GT Testing Training CogAT Online October 2015
Agenda Welcome Before the Test Sessions needed Create a Session Self-Paced Sessions Proctor 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,1 st and 2 nd 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.com Login in with your proctor ID/password Please email scontreras@saisd.net if 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!
C o g A T Create a test session Test Event: Choose Fall 2015 GT Testing Grade: Choose Grade Test Group: Choose CogAT
C o g A T Level: Defaults according to grade selected Battery Subtest: CogAT Getting Started (All) Picture Analogies (K 8th) Verbal Analogies (9 th 12th) Test Administration Type: Proctor Led (K,1 st,2 nd ) Audio English/ Spanish (3 rd and above)
C o g A T Battery Subtest: Picture Analogies (K 8th) Verbal Analogies (9 th 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
C o g A T 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)
C o g A T Name the Assessment with the CAMPUS name FIRST! Ex: Lanier 9 th CogAT Click Create Session You should get a message that says: Test Session Saved The session name will show up under Created Sessions
IMPORTANT! Be sure the Data Manager Secure Browser has been downloaded to computers or laptops being used for testing
http://www.riversidepublishing.com/product s/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 code Student(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 selfpaced 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, 1 st and 2 nd Grade Sample questions Grade 3 and above
Students login and are approved as with the self paced tests Select 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, 1 st, and 2 nd 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
Assessment: CogAT Test Admin Date: Fall 2015 GT Testing Display Type: Student Profile Narrative Choose Grades Scores: National Percentile Rank. Grade Equivalent, Standard Score National Stanine
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
Shara Contreras scontreras@saisd.net 554-2465