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Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)

2011

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CogAT Test Configuration*

30 minutes**65Nonverbal

30 minutes**60Quantitative

30 minutes**65Verbal

Working Time ItemsBattery (Test Area)

*Please follow the schedule on page 12 of the DFA. **Schedule roughly 45 minutes to administer each battery

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Administration Schedule Grade 2

Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Grade 2 Monday , March 7- Wed. March 9, 2011

Make-Up Administrations Thursday, March 10th

Material Pick-Up Dates:Thursday, March 10th (If school has NO MAKE UPS)Friday, March 11th (ALL CogATreturned)

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Administration Schedule Grade 3

Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Grade 3 Monday , May 2- Wed. May 4, 2011

Make-Up Administrations Thursday, May 5th + Friday, May 6th

Material Pick-Up Dates:Friday, May 6th (If school has NO MAKE UPS)Monday, May 9th (ALL CogAT returned)

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Students To Be Tested

CogATAll Grade 2 Students (March)All Grade 3 Student (May)Visually impaired students may be exemptOpt-out procedure for parent refusal

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AdministrationAccommodations

Who is eligible?ESE students with current IEPs504 studentsELL students

Reasons for accommodationsArrangements made in advanceMake a note of the accommodation provided on the Admin RecordContact Psychological Services Dept:(754) 321-2460 for Temporary 504 PlansExtended Time or Presentation Accommodationsare not permitted for CogAt

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Materials NeededDirections for AdministeringTest Booklets (not consumable) and Answer Documents#2 PencilsClock or watch“Do Not Disturb” signs

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Necessary Hand GriddedInformation

Student Name, Gender, DOB, and SID number must be indicated in their corresponding fieldsSchool Number must be indicated in fields A-D in the “Test Administrator Use Only” box. 1 digit per field.Student Grade level must be indicated in the two spaces of Column G in the “Test Administrator Use Only” box. CogAT Level must be indicated as Level “A”

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School Number Grade Level

Name

Student ID #

Date of Birth

Gender

CogAT Level “A”

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Test Invalidationand

Security Procedures

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Test InvalidationWrite INVALID across the battery in REDmarker for CogAtIf any of the following occurs:

1. Cheating or disruptive behavior 2. Illness during testing3. Incorrect time

Transcribe all non-invalidated batteries (if any) onto a new sheet and submit for scoring.Keep the invalidated answer document on site.

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Administration RecordMaintain a record of

ALL Students Assigned to Testing RoomAttendance Information:

(P) Present(PI) Present but Invalidated(A) Absent(W) Withdrawn

Note ESE and ELL students’ accommodationsKeep a copy of the forms and return the originals to Student Assessment & School Performance

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Test SecurityDo NOT

Reveal or copy test itemsInterpret items for studentsChange or interfere with student responsesFail to follow security procedures andtest administration directions“Teach the Test”

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Test SecurityAdditional proctors when testing 25 ormore studentsNEVER leave materials unsecuredCollect materials dailyPlace materials in locked storageIf materials are missing or test books have been written in,

initiate a thorough investigationIMMEDIATELY contact Student Assessmentat (754) 321-4250

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Test AdministratorResponsibilities

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Test Administrator Responsibilities

Before Testing:Assemble materials & Prepare room for testingRemove or cover all visual aidsCheck hand gridded documents for errorsDistribute test materialsFamiliarize yourself with the Directions for AdministrationRead scripts verbatim (Level A)

During Testing:Ensure test securityEnsure students are not writing in books.

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Test Administrator Responsibilities

After Testing:Collect materialsCheck student grid sheets and test booksNotify School Coordinator of any missing materials or test books that have been written inComplete Administration record

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Test Administrator Material Return

Stack materials in this order:1. Absent students (hold for make-up)2. TO BE SCORED test materials3. Directions for Administering4. Administration Record5. All NOT TO BE SCORED materials

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School Testing Coordinator

Responsibilities

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School Coordinator Responsibilities

Before Testing:

Receive and inventory test materialsEmail: assessment.materials@browardschools.com for additional materials.Train Test Administrators and ProctorsArrange for implementation of accommodationsAssign proctors

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School Coordinator ResponsibilitiesDuring Testing:

Supervise test administrationMaintain test securitySupervise make-up administrations

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School Coordinator Responsibilities

After Testing:

Verify return of all secure materialsNotify Student Assessment & School Performance of any missing materials or if test books have been written inCheck and photocopy Administration RecordInventory and store reusable test materials in a secure area.

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CogAT Material Return Form

Complete one form for CogAt Grade 2 or Grade 3:This form will be emailed to you from the Student Assessment department Indicate the grade level, school number, school name and number of TO BE SCORED documents- Fax a copy to Student Assessment at 754-321-4291 on the last day of the assessment window (3/11 or 5/6)Do not use the Building Identification Sheet or Grade/Class identification sheet provided with your materials

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School Coordinator Material Return (SAT-10)

Stack materials in this order:1. CogAt TO BE SCORED (RED label)

answer documents with materials return form

2. CogAt Administration Records

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Material Pick-UP Grade 2Return ALL CogAT Materials via Pony on:

Thursday, March 10 (If school has NO Make Up exams)

Friday, March 11 (If school has Make Up exams)

Materials may be returned early if all testing is complete at your school.Materials that are not returned by pony on Friday, March 11 MUST be hand-delivered to the office of Student Assessment & School Performance

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Material Pick-UP Grade 3Return ALL CogAT Materials via Pony on:

Friday, May 6 (If school has NO Make Up exams)

Monday, May 9 (If school has Make Up exams)

Materials may be returned early if all testing is complete at your school.Materials that are not returned by pony on Monday, May 9 MUST be hand-delivered to the office of Student Assessment & School Performance

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Contact InformationStudent Assessment

and School Performance(754) 321-4250

Advanced Academics(754) 321-2119

Psychological Services(754)-321-2460