Grade 6 Mathematics Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)

Grade 6 Mathematics: Test Blueprint Computer 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

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Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation 4 If Answered Correctly If Answered Incorrectly If Answered Correctly If Answered Incorrectly If Answered Correctly If Answered Incorrectly Communications with the Pearson Servers and a local Proctor Caching Server begin. Initial test items begin to download to the student workstation.

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

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

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

Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation 8 Test Item 2 Potential Test Item 3 (downloaded) Potential Test Item 4 (downloaded)

Proctor Caching for CAT: A Visual Representation 9 As the student considers Test Item 3… As the student considers Test Item 3, four additional test items are downloaded into the workstation’s memory. If Answered Correctly If Answered Incorrectly If Answered Correctly If Answered Incorrectly 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. 10

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 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 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 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 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 site

Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) Resources Grade 6 Mathematics Test Blueprint now includes information for CAT. The CAT Training Test provides students with practice navigating the CAT test taking experience but contains fewer items than an actual test. A document with a Comparison of a Computer Adaptive Test and a Traditional Test is now available on the DOE Web site