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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 Headphones are needed for audio tests (Audio English or Spanish) (Audio English or Spanish)
Be sure to test that headsets Be sure to test that headsets are working and check are working and check volume volume Students have to exit test to Students have to exit test to adjust volumeadjust 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.comhttp://www.riversidedatamanager.comLogin in with your proctor ID/password –
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Please email [email protected] if you do not have login credentials
Procto
r Click on Applications Switcher then click Assessments
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r Or click on the Paper/Pencil Icon on the bottom left
Procto
r 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!
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r Create a test sessionTest Event: Choose Fall 2015 GT Testing
Grade: Choose GradeTest Group: Choose CogAT
CogAT
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r 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
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r 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
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r 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
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rName the Assessment with the CAMPUS
name FIRST! Ex: Lanier 9th CogAT Click Create Session
You should get a message that says: Test Session Saved
The session name will show up under Created Sessions
CogAT
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t Comput
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IMPORTANT!
Be sure the Data Manager Secure Browser has been
downloaded to computers or laptops being used
for testing
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http://www.riversidepublishing.com/products/datamanager/platinum.htmlDownload the Secure Browser to the
computer(s) you will use to test students
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t Comput
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Email the IP Addresses to [email protected] to get browser
loaded*Make sure to leave
Computers on
Studen
t Comput
erThe Icon below should be on screenThe 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
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r Click the session name to open
NOTE: You MUST open session before students can login
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r Write the down the session codeStudent(s) will use this code
to login to test
Studen
t Comput
er Student(s) will click on the Student(s) will click on the Secure BrowserSecure Browser
Studen
t Comput
erStudents log in using their Students log in using their student ID and the test session student ID and the test session codecode
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erStudents will see this until Students will see this until proctor initiates the testproctor initiates the test
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rAs student(s) log in their names will appear in the
Waiting for Approval area
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rAfter the students have logged in, select Approve All
You can view students progress on your screen
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r Students begin test and proctor can view progress
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rWhen all students complete one subtest, select Continue Testing All to take them to the
next subtest
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Once students have finished their subtests, they will be directed to the drawing screen
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r CogAT: Students take 9 subtests
DO NOT click on End Testing All until
students complete all 9 subtests
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rWhen ALL students complete all 9 subtests, select End Testing All
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Students need to click End when finished with all 9 subtests
Procto
r You can administer more than one self-paced audio test, simultaneously by opening multiple
testing sessions from the Manage tab.
Procto
r 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
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r You can administer only one Proctor Led session at a time**Can’t combine proctor led and Audio
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r 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
Procto
r Students login and are approved as with the self-paced tests
Select the Proctor Led tab to access proctor directions and info
Procto
rFor 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
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r Proctors should read
verbatim thetext preceded SAY to
students
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r
Procto
r Proctors should follow the
instructions not preceded by SAY (but do not read to
students)
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r
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r When the student answers the current question, a green check mark appears in the Answered column of the Student area on
the left
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r 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
Procto
r For some subtests, the proctor will read directions or give instructions through
the sample items as well as through every question on
the subtest
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r 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
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r Once all Iowa subtests are complete - students click End
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r 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
