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EA - ALM - ALR Testing Parent Information Meeting

EA - ALM - ALR Testing Parent Information Meeting. March 13, 2014. What the test measures. The test measures both general and specific reasoning abilities.

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EA - ALM - ALR Testing Parent Information Meeting

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  1. EA - ALM - ALR TestingParent Information Meeting March 13, 2014

  2. What the test measures • The test measures both general and specific reasoning abilities. • The general reasoning abilities reflect the overall cognitive processes and strategies that enable individuals to learn new tasks and solve problems. • These abilities are assessed in three CogAT batteries: the Verbal, Quantitative, and Nonverbal batteries.

  3. How HVRSD uses the results. • Determines further testing for ALM & ALR • EA WIN Placement • 3rd grade WIN groups (pilot at TGG)

  4. Scores Needed for EA • A score of 115 or greater in Verbal Reasoning to move on in ALR testing. • A score of 115 or greater in Quantitative battery to move on in ALM testing. • A 140 Composite (average of all three batteries) for EA WIN

  5. Grade 2 Testing Schedule • Practice: Week of March 17 • Helps students understand the process of the testing • Actual: Week of March 24 • Three days – about an hour each day.

  6. Test Components • CogATs are broken down into 3 batteries • Each battery is broken down into three 10 - 12 minute assessments, with breaks in between each assessment. • Day One - Verbal • Day Two - Quantitative • Day Three - Non-Verbal

  7. Results • Will be mailed to you from the Riverside Publishing Company – in about 2-4 weeks. • You will receive scores for each battery, along with a composite score. • You will also receive a “learning profile” based on your child’s cognitive ability.

  8. 2nd to 3rd ALM & ALR Testing Schedule • If your child receives a 115 or above in Verbal and/or Quantitative – he/she will then take internal testing for possible placement in ALR and/or ALM. • This testing will take place during the weeks of April 21st & April 28th(during WIN) • Placement letters will be sent to parents by the end of May.

  9. How to prepare your child for testing. • This is a cognitive ability test. • Studying or preparation is not necessary, except the practice tests that the teachers give in class the week before. • Make sure your child is well rested. • Make sure your child eats a good breakfast the day of the test.

  10. 3rd & 4th Grade Appeals • Students may re-test for ALM and/or ALR one time in their elementary career. • Students with a 115 or higher CogAT score will take internal testing only. • Students with a 114 or lower CogAT score will take the age appropriate CogAT and will move on in the testing process only if they score 115 or higher.

  11. 3rd & 4th Important Dates • Appeals must be in by March 28 to subject supervisor. • ALM – Mr. Peter James • ALR – Ms. Sara Graja • Testing will take place during the weeks of April 21st & 28th • Placement letters will be sent by the end of May.

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