1. Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Proctor Training
November 2016

2. Objectives Collect Nominations Forms
Reminder for Alt-Verbal accommodation
Brief Overview of CogAT
Experience Proctoring/Taking the CogAT (self-paced/proctor-led)
Important Resources: Q&A Reference
Make sure all of you can log into Data Manager

3. What is the CogAT & How is it Administered?
Battery
Subtests
Verbal
Picture Analogies
Sentence Completion*
Picture Classification
Quantitative
Number Analogies
Number Puzzles
Number Series
Non-Verbal
Figure Matrices
Paper Folding
Figure Classification
Measures Verbal Reasoning Process
Measures Quantitative Reasoning Process
Measures Spatial/Logic Reasoning Process
For more information on the test, see CogAT Form 7: A Short Guide for Teachers

4. What is the CogAT & How is it Administered?
Battery
Subtests
Verbal
Picture Analogies
Sentence Completion*
Picture Classification
Quantitative
Number Analogies
Number Puzzles
Number Series
Non-Verbal
Figure Matrices
Paper Folding
Figure Classification
Ways to Administer the Online CogAT
Measures Verbal Reasoning Process
Audio-English
Audio-Spanish
Proctor-Led
Self-paced
Measures Quantitative Reasoning Process
Teacher-paced
Measures Spatial/Logic Reasoning Process
* Requires student to listen to either the computer or a proctor to answer the question. This subtest is omitted in the Alt Verbal (ELL accommodation) version of the test.

5. What is the CogAT & How is it Administered?
Ways to Administer the Online CogAT
Mandatory: 2nd Grade and up
Audio-English
Audio-Spanish
Proctor-Led
Self-paced
Optional: Kindergarten, 1st Grade
Teacher-paced

6. ELL Accommodation (ONLY for lower-level CogAT)
Battery
Subtests
Verbal
Picture Analogies
Sentence Completion*
Picture Classification
Quantitative
Number Analogies
Number Puzzles
Number Series
Non-Verbal
Figure Matrices
Paper Folding
Figure Classification
Alternate Verbal Test
(ALT VERBAL)
ALT VERBAL
ALT VERBAL
Question: Do Spanish Speakers need this accommodation?
* Requires student to listen to either the computer or a proctor to answer the question. This subtest is omitted in the Alt Verbal (ELL accommodation) version of the test.

7. ELL Accommodation (ONLY for lower-level CogAT)
Battery
Subtests
Verbal
Picture Analogies
Sentence Completion*
Picture Classification
Quantitative
Number Analogies
Number Puzzles
Number Series
Non-Verbal
Figure Matrices
Paper Folding
Figure Classification
Alternate Verbal Test
(ALT VERBAL)
ALT VERBAL
ALT VERBAL
Question: Do Spanish Speakers need this accommodation?
Answer: No. They would take the Audio-Spanish version.
* Requires student to listen to either the computer or a proctor to answer the question. This subtest is omitted in the Alt Verbal (ELL accommodation) version of the test.

8. No ELL Accommodation for Upper-level CogAT but…
Battery
Subtests
Verbal
Picture Analogies
Sentence Completion*
Picture Classification
Quantitative
Number Analogies
Number Puzzles
Number Series
Non-Verbal
Figure Matrices
Paper Folding
Figure Classification
Riverside Suggestion: Omit Verbal Battery for ELL Students. Student won’t get an overall composite but will receive composite scores for the other 2 batteries.
Translate only beginning directions
* Requires student to listen to either the computer or a proctor to answer the question. This subtest is omitted in the Alt Verbal (ELL accommodation) version of the test.

9. Proctoring the Online CogAT
Most Difficult Online Test in KSD to administer!
Browser issues (use NBL browser)
Multiple “virtual” classrooms within one classroom
Proctor computer often is slow to refresh
Convenient buttons, such as “continue testing all” sometimes do not work
Test Tickets devoid of important information for proctor to know
etc.

10. Proctoring the Online CogAT
It’s all about Session Codes….and managing them

11. Multiple Sessions Codes often needed in on Classroom
(these are Virtual Classrooms)
Grade
Subtest
Test Admin Type
Session Code K 1 2 3 4 5 6
Picture Analogies
ALT-VERBAL/Picture Analogies
Sentence Completion
Picture Classification
ALT VERBAL/Picture Classification
Number Analogies
Number Puzzles
Number Series
Figure Matrices
Paper Folding
Figure Classification
Audio-English
Audio-Spanish
Proctor-Led

12. Multiple Sessions Codes often needed in on Classroom
(these are Virtual Classrooms)
Grade
Subtest
Test Admin Type
Session Code K 1 2 3 4 5 6
Picture Analogies
ALT-VERBAL/Picture Analogies
Sentence Completion
Picture Classification
ALT VERBAL/Picture Classification
Number Analogies
Number Puzzles
Number Series
Figure Matrices
Paper Folding
Figure Classification
Audio-English
Audio-Spanish
Proctor-Led

13. Multiple Sessions Codes often needed in on Classroom
(these are Virtual Classrooms)
Grade
Subtest
Test Admin Type
Session Code K 1 2 3 4 5 6
Picture Analogies
ALT-VERBAL/Picture Analogies
Sentence Completion
Picture Classification
ALT VERBAL/Picture Classification
Number Analogies
Number Puzzles
Number Series
Figure Matrices
Paper Folding
Figure Classification
Audio-English
Audio-Spanish
Proctor-Led

14. Multiple Sessions Codes often needed in on Classroom
(these are Virtual Classrooms)
Grade
Subtest
Test Admin Type
Session Code K 1 2 3 4 5 6
Picture Analogies
ALT-VERBAL/Picture Analogies
Sentence Completion
Picture Classification
ALT VERBAL/Picture Classification
Number Analogies
Number Puzzles
Number Series
Figure Matrices
Paper Folding
Figure Classification
Audio-English
Audio-Spanish
Proctor-Led

15. Multiple Sessions Codes often needed in on Classroom
(these are Virtual Classrooms)
Grade
Subtest
Test Admin Type
Session Code K 1 2 3 4 5 6
Picture Analogies
ALT-VERBAL/Picture Analogies
Sentence Completion
Picture Classification
ALT VERBAL/Picture Classification
Number Analogies
Number Puzzles
Number Series
Figure Matrices
Paper Folding
Figure Classification
Audio-English
Audio-Spanish
Proctor-Led

16. The CogAT Administration Experience
The Proctor Experience…
The Student Experience…

17. Group of 4: 1 Proctor – 3 Students
Student login website:
Proctor login website:
Test Event:

18. Group of 4: 1 Proctor – 3 Students
Task #1:
Create Test Sessions for 3 students and log them in ahead of time
Use Test Event:

19. Group of 4: 1 Proctor – 3 Students
Task #2:
Students enter the room.
Proctor: Approve the students and let them work for a few minutes at least to question 5

20. Group of 4: 1 Proctor – 3 Students
Task #3:
30 Minute Recess!
Proctor: You must pause all students’ tests
Proctor: Use the Student look-up tool to see students’ progress.
TIP: View 100 items per page to see all students

21. Group of 4: 1 Proctor – 3 Students
Task #4:
Students return!
Proctor: Help students log back into the test

22. Group of 4: 1 Proctor – 3 Students
Task #5:
Browser slow to refresh
Proctor: Don’t be afraid: click the refresh button on your computer’s browser

23. Group of 4: 1 Proctor – 3 Students
Task #6:
Over Magnification! What’s going on?
Proctor: Reduce the magnification on a student’s browser (Control + 0) or (Control + “-”)

24. Group of 4: 1 Proctor – 3 Students
Task #7:
Screen is sideways/upside down! What’s going on?
Proctor: Use (Control + alt + up arrow) to remedy.

25. Group of 4: 1 Proctor – 3 Students
Task #8:
Make-up student (3rd grader) walks into room – needs to start the quantitative battery
Proctor: Create a new test session for the first subtest of the quantitative battery and help this student get into it!

26. Group of 4: 1 Proctor – 3 Students
Task #9:
The same 3rd grade student needs a time extension!
Proctor: Extend a 3rd grader’s test by 5 minutes

27. Quick Break!

28. The Proctor-Led Experience
Before Proctor-Led Session:
Make sure students cannot see each others’ screens
Do not have any self paced Audio-English/Spanish sessions open.

29. Group of 2: 1 Proctor – 1 Students The Proctor-Led Experience
Introduce Test
Tell students about the subtest (or the Getting Started Tutorial) they are about to take.
Remind students to remain quiet during testing and to stay in their seats during and after testing
Talk with students about
the importance of doing their best.
to consider questions carefully before responding
raise their hands if they need help

30. Group of 2: 1 Proctor – 1 Students The Proctor-Led Experience
Task #10:
Kindergartener needs to be tested
Proctor: Prepare Kindergartener’s computer to take the first verbal battery (create proctor-led test session and log them in)

31. Group of 2: 1 Proctor – 1 Students The Proctor-Led Experience
Task #11:
Explore the Proctor-led session tab
Proctor: Find the area where you can see if students have responded in real-time:
Students: Attempt to advance to the next question yourself. Does it let you?

32. Reflections and Tips from Experience
Test Ticket: include test mode (Alt-Verbal, Audio-Spanish, etc.)
Sit students together who are taking the same test mode (keep make-up sessions by grade)
Create dividers

33. Some Additions to Q&A Reference
CogAT Preparation Cheat Sheet
New Questions in “During Testing” Section
Touchpad stops working
Overly magnified screen
“Continue Testing All” button not working

34. What is the difference between the lower and upper level CogAT?

35. What is the difference between the lower and upper level CogAT?
Lower Level CogAT
Grades K-2
(Level 5/6-8)
Upper Level CogAT
Grades 3+
(Level 9-17/18)
What is the difference between the lower and upper level CogAT?

36. Scratch Paper/Pencil Allowed?
Lower Level CogAT
Grades K-2
(Level 5/6-8)
Upper Level CogAT
Grades 3+
(Level 9-17/18)
Battery
Subtests
Verbal
Picture Analogies
Sentence Completion*
Picture Classification
Quantitative
Number Analogies
Number Puzzles
Number Series
Non-Verbal
Figure Matrices
Paper Folding
Figure Classification
Battery
Subtests
Verbal
Picture Analogies
Sentence Completion*
Picture Classification
Quantitative
Number Analogies
Number Puzzles
Number Series
Non-Verbal
Figure Matrices
Paper Folding
Figure Classification

37. Scratch Paper/Pencil Allowed?
Lower Level CogAT
Grades K-2
(Level 5/6-8)
Upper Level CogAT
Grades 3+
(Level 9-17/18)
Battery
Subtests
Verbal
Picture Analogies
Sentence Completion*
Picture Classification
Quantitative
Number Analogies
Number Puzzles
Number Series
Non-Verbal
Figure Matrices
Paper Folding
Figure Classification
Battery
Subtests
Verbal
Picture Analogies
Sentence Completion*
Picture Classification
Quantitative
Number Analogies
Number Puzzles
Number Series
Non-Verbal
Figure Matrices
Paper Folding
Figure Classification

38. Differences between the upper/lower level CogAT
Lower-level CogAT: Levels 5/6-8
(For grades K-2)
Upper-level CogAT: Levels 9-7/18
(For grades 3 and up)
Has an ELL accommodation (a.k.a. “Alt Verbal”)
There is no ELL accommodation (a.k.a. no “Alt Verbal” version)
Picture-based, teacher-paced, verbal and quantitative subtests
Text- and numeric-based, timed, verbal and quantitative subtests
The test is not timed
The test is timed.
Total test time is longer: Students can take as long as they need with recommended testing times from 10 to 15 minutes for each subtest
Total test time is shorter: Students are given 10 minutes do complete each subtest
Test is not timed
Proctor can extend time for test-takers while student is taking test
Scratch paper pencil not permitted
You need to provide scratch paper and pencil for the Quantitative Battery
No mention of students using a glossary
Glossary (Language word-to-word dictionary) permitted for certain students
No mark function exists for students
Students have option to mark questions to revisit before submitting the test
No review option exists for students
Review question option at end of test

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40. Important Resources Assessment Website
Grades K-2 CogAT Q & A Reference (Don’t Print because it is refreshed daily)
Grades 3+ CogAT Q & A Reference (Don’t Print because it is refreshed daily)
Grade K-2 Test Administration Manual (Don’t Print because it was printed last year)
Grade 3+ Test Administration Manual (Don’t Print because it is not necessary; save time and see the link below for differences between the K-2 and 3+ version)
Similarities & Differences between upper/lower level CogAT
Creating, Starting & Managing a Test Session