grade 6 mathematics computer adaptive test (cat)

Grade 6 Mathematics Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)

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

(8 Items are numbered 1 – 8)

Calculator Screen(TestNav 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 in PowerPoint

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Communications with the Pearson

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The student answers

Item 1 and selects Next...

In this example, the student’s response is

scored as correct.

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As the student considers Test Item 2…As the student considers Test Item 2, fouradditional test items are downloaded into

the workstation’s memory.

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Item 2 and selects Next...

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scored as incorrect.

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As the student considers Test Item 3…As the student considers Test Item 3, fouradditional test items are downloaded into

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This process repeats through the end of the student’s computer adaptive test.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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#

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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_math6.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/epatLogin.jsp?testnavTestId=TR6136&testnavFormId=MCTP4

• 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.pdf

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