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Grade 6 Mathematics Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)

Grade 6 Mathematics Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)

Grade 6 Mathematics: Test Blueprint Computer Adaptive Test (online only): 1. Non-calculator Section: (8

Grade 6 Mathematics: Test Blueprint Computer Adaptive Test (online only): 1. Non-calculator Section: (8 Items are numbered 1 – 8) Calculator Screen (Test. Nav sees this is # 9) 2. Calculator Section: (45 Items are numbered 10 – 54) Traditional Test (paper only): • Non-calculator section • Calculator section • 60 Total Items • No change

The next slides (4 through 9) need to be viewed in “Slide Show” mode

The next slides (4 through 9) need to be viewed in “Slide Show” mode in Power. Point 3

Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation Initial test items begin to download to

Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation Initial test items begin to download to the student workstation. If Answered Correctly Potential Test Item 2 (downloaded) If Answered Incorrectly Current Test Item 1 Communications If Answered with the Pearson Servers and a Incorrectly local Proctor Caching Server begin. 4 If Answered Correctly Potential Test Item 2 (downloaded) If Answered Incorrectly Potential Test Item 3 (downloaded)

Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation In this example, The student the student’s

Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation In this example, The student the student’s answers response is Item 1 and scored as correct. If Answered selects Correctly Next. . . If Answered Correctly Potential Current Test Item 2 (downloaded) If Answered Incorrectly Current Test Item 1 If Answered Correctly If Answered Incorrectly Potential Test Item 2 (downloaded) If Answered Incorrectly 5 Potential Test Item 3 (downloaded)

Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation As the student considers Test Item 2…

Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation As the student considers Test Item 2… 2, four additional test items are downloaded into the workstation’s memory. Potential Current Test Item 2 (downloaded) If Answered Correctly If Answered Incorrectly 6 Potential Test Item 3 Test Item 4 (downloaded) Potential Test Item 4 (downloaded)

Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation The student In this example, the answers

Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation The student In this example, the answers student’s response is Item 2 and scored as. Ifincorrect. Answered selects Correctly Next. . . If Answered Correctly Potential Test Item 3 (downloaded) If Answered Incorrectly Current Test Item 2 If Answered Correctly If Answered Incorrectly Potential Current Test Item 3 (downloaded) If Answered Incorrectly 7 Potential Test Item 4 (downloaded)

Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation If Answered Correctly Potential Test Item 3

Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation If Answered Correctly Potential Test Item 3 (downloaded) If Answered Incorrectly Current Test Item 2 If Answered Correctly Potential Current Test Item 3 (downloaded) If Answered Incorrectly 8 Potential Test Item 4 (downloaded)

Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation As the student considers Test Item 3…

Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation As the student considers Test Item 3… 3, four additional test items are downloaded into the workstation’s memory. If Answered Correctly If Answered Incorrectly If Answered If. Correctly Answered Correctly Potential Current Test Item 3 repeats(downloaded) through This process the end of the student’s computer adaptive test. 9 If Answered Incorrectly Potential Test Item 5 (downloaded) Potential Test. Item 54 Test (downloaded) Potential Test Item 5 Test Item 4 (downloaded)

Grade 6 Mathematics CAT: Section Break Description • Grade 6 Mathematics SOL format will

Grade 6 Mathematics CAT: Section Break Description • Grade 6 Mathematics SOL format will be a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT), including Plain English Math • Grade 6 Mathematics (CAT) – A screen with new graphics has been added between the non-calculator section & calculator section • Indicates a calculator may be used on remaining questions. • The student is directed to raise his/her hand to receive a calculator. • A check box is available for students to indicate they received a calculator. 10

Grade 6 Mathematics CAT: Section Break Description • Note: Students will be able to

Grade 6 Mathematics CAT: Section Break Description • Note: Students will be able to proceed past this screen by hitting the Next button without entering a seal code and without checking the box. 11

Grade 6 Mathematics CAT: Section Break Description • Grade 6 Mathematics (CAT) – Test

Grade 6 Mathematics CAT: Section Break Description • Grade 6 Mathematics (CAT) – Test Examiners/Proctors will need to be vigilant in monitoring students between the non-calculator and calculator sections of the test. 12

New Icon for Grade 6 Mathematics CAT • Grade 6 Mathematics (CAT) – To

New Icon for Grade 6 Mathematics CAT • Grade 6 Mathematics (CAT) – To assist Test Examiners/Proctors monitor the SOL, a “No Calculator” icon will appear on the first section of the test in the upper right-hand corner of the screen below the toolbar. – This icon now appears on the Grade 6 Mathematics Computer Adaptive Training Test on the Virginia Department of Education website. 13

Grade 6 Mathematics CAT • Grade 6 Mathematics (CAT) – Students may take an

Grade 6 Mathematics CAT • Grade 6 Mathematics (CAT) – Students may take an individual break during test. – “Classroom” breaks are not allowed. – The CAT test requires the student to respond to a question before advancing to the next test item. – The student cannot flag items for review or go back to previous items. Thus, the following buttons are not available for review: • Flag for Review • Previous • Section Review 14

Grade 6 Mathematics CAT • Grade 6 Mathematics (CAT) – An audio format is

Grade 6 Mathematics CAT • Grade 6 Mathematics (CAT) – An audio format is available. – Read alouds on the CAT must be administered in an one-on-one setting. 15

Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) Resources Two CAT videos are available on the VDOE Web

Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) Resources Two CAT videos are available on the VDOE Web site. http: //www. doe. virginia. gov/testing/index. shtml# http: //www. doe. virginia. gov/testing/test_administration/cat/index. shtml# 16

Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) Resources • Grade 6 Mathematics Test Blueprint now includes information

Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) Resources • Grade 6 Mathematics Test Blueprint now includes information for CAT. http: //www. doe. virginia. gov/testing/sol/blueprints/mathematics_blueprints/2009/blueprint_math 6. pdf • The CAT Training Test provides students with practice navigating the CAT test taking experience but contains fewer items than an actual test. https: //vastatic. testnav. com/vatrngqc/testnav-7. 5. 22. 36/epat. Login. jsp? testnav. Test. Id=TR 6136&testnav. Form. Id=MCTP 4 • A document with a Comparison of a Computer Adaptive Test and a Traditional Test is now available on the DOE Web site. http: //www. doe. virginia. gov/testing/test_administration/cat/comparison_cat_traditional. pd f 17