Directions for Administration

Directions for Administration
Copyright © 2007 by NCS Pearson, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from
the publisher. Pearson, Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test and NNAT are trademarks of Pearson registered in the United States of America and/or other
jurisdictions. Portions of this work were previously published. Printed in the United States of America.
ISBN 0158687574
Copyright © 2007 by NCS Pearson, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing
from the publisher.
Pearson, Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test and NNAT are trademarks of Pearson registered in the United States of America and/or
other jurisdictions.
Portions of this work were previously published. Printed in the United States of America.
Table of Contents
General Information
1
Introduction
1
Applications
2
Structure
3
Test Development and Content
3
Test Security
3
Ethical and Legal Issues
4
Testing Considerations
5
General Testing Considerations
5
Preliminary Planning
5
Materials Required By the Test Administrator for Paper-Based Testing
5
Materials Required By the Test Administrator for Computer-Based Testing
6
Materials Required By Each Student for Paper-Based Testing
6
Scheduling the Test
6
About Machine-Scorable Documents
6
Before Paper-Based Testing
7
Before Computer-Based Testing
7
During Testing
7
After Testing
8
Paper-Based Testing Without an Answer Document (Levels A, B, C, and D)
8
Paper-Based Testing With an Answer Document (Levels C, D, E, F, and G)
10
Specific Directions for Administration
Paper-Based Administration Using Levels A, B, C and D
(without a separate answer document)
13
13
Beginning the Testing Session
13
Administering the Test: Pictorial Directions and Sample Items
14
Paper-Based Administration Using Levels C, D, E, F, and G
(using a separate answer document)
17
Beginning the Testing Session
17
Administering the Test: Pictorial Directions and Sample Items
18
III
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec2:III
8/21/07
8:39:09 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
Computer-Based Administration for all NNAT2 Levels
21
Beginning The Testing Session
21
Administering the Test: Pictorial Directions and Sample Items
21
Administering the Paper-Based Test in Spanish for Levels A, B, C, and D:
Pictorial Directions and Sample Items
23
Administering the Paper-Based Test in Spanish for Levels C, D, E, F, and G:
Pictorial Directions and Sample Items
26
Administering the Computer-Based Test in Spanish:
Pictorial Directions and Sample Items
29
References
31
IV
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec2:IV
8/21/07
8:39:10 AM
General Information
Introduction
The Naglieri Nonverbal Test of Ability—Second Edition (NNAT2) is a brief, nonverbal measure
of general ability that is administered to groups of students in grades K–12. The NNAT2 is based
on a method that is supported by nearly a century of research. This research has demonstrated
that a person’s general ability can be measured validly and reliably without requiring the
student to read, write, or speak. The value of nonverbal tests was initially recognized by
Yoakum and Yerkes (1920) when they wrote how examinees could fail a verbal test of general
ability because of limited skills in English. When these examinees were then tested with a
nonverbal test of ability, they often performed well, and therefore this approach avoided
“injustice by reason of relative unfamiliarity with English” (p. 19). This logic describing the
value of a nonverbal test is as sound today as it was then.
Each student’s ability is measured using a set of items, sometimes referred to as a figural
matrix, containing pictures that form a pattern (see Figure 1). The items are considered
nonverbal because designs requiring spatial analysis are used and verbal knowledge and
skills are not required. Figural matrices are used instead of questions that require factual
knowledge such as vocabulary, mathematics, and reading skills so that the test is appropriate
for a wide variety of students. Because all of the information needed to solve each question
is presented in the item, the test scores are not influenced by a student’s verbal and quantitative knowledge. This approach not only provides a reliable and valid evaluation of any
student’s ability, but also the use of figural matrices makes the test useful for culturally and
linguistically diverse populations.
Figure 1. Sample Figural Matrices
1
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:1
8/21/07
8:39:11 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
Applications
The NNAT2, like its predecessor the NNAT (Naglieri, 1997), was designed to provide a measure
of general ability that can be given to a wide variety of students who would be disadvantaged if
administered a traditional measure of intelligence that has verbal and quantitative questions.
This is particularly important because of increasing rates of immigration and mobility in
the U. S. and the growing numbers of minority children, especially those of Hispanic origin
(Ramirez & de la Cruz, 2002). These increasing rates have resulted in an increased need
to provide measures that can accurately evaluate general ability for those from culturally
and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Nonverbal tests of general ability are also useful
for those who have limited expressive and receptive language skills, those who are deaf
or hard of hearing, and those students from minority groups who are being evaluated for
gifted programming (Bracken & Naglieri, 2003). Finally, these tests are also appropriate for
all students for whom a measure of general ability is needed.
The NNAT2 has a variety of educational applications. It is appropriate as a measure of general
ability and as a predictor of scholastic achievement for students in all grades. It can be used
to identify students whose low general ability may indicate potential academic problems, as
well as identifying gifted and talented students with high general ability.
The NNAT2 is appropriate for students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds,
including students whose school performance may be poor because of limited proficiency
in English and those gifted and talented students who do not speak English or are learning
English. The NNAT2 is designed for fair assessment of socially or economically disadvantaged
students. The NNAT2 may also be used as an aid in identifying students who have mental
handicaps or learning difficulties. Finally, the NNAT2 is appropriate for students with hearing,
language, motor, or color-vision impairments.
When used in conjunction with achievement test results, the NNAT2 can provide a broader
picture of a student’s performance. A comparison of results from achievement tests
(e.g., Stanford Achievement Test Series, Tenth Edition, copyright © 2003, NCS Pearson, Inc.)
with results from the NNAT2 will allow for identification of underachieving students.
2
Directions for Administration NNAT 2
Structure
The NNAT2 is organized into seven groups of items labeled Levels A though G, each of
which is specifically designed for students from kindergarten through grade 12. Each level
contains 48 items carefully chosen to be appropriate for students at the grade or grades for
which that level is intended. Separate test levels for each grade from kindergarten through
grade 2 reflect the rapid growth in ability in the early school years. One level serves grades
3 and 4, and another level serves grades 5 and 6. The next level is provided for the middle
school years and the transition to high school (i.e., grades 7, 8, and 9). The final level serves
the last three high school grade levels (i.e., grades 10, 11, and 12). The levels and the grades
for which they are intended are shown in Table 1.
Table 1. NNAT2 Levels and
Corresponding Grades
Level
Grade(s)
A
K
B
1
C
2
D
3, 4
E
5, 6
F
7, 8, 9
G
10, 11, 12
Test Development and Content
The NNAT2 is predictive of academic success because school learning depends upon
general ability. This test measures general ability nonverbally using test questions that
share the same essential requirement—the student must understand the relationships
among the parts of a figural matrix to determine which response is correct. All the information needed to solve the problem is provided in the item. The student’s performance on
each item is added to get a total raw score, which is used to obtain the scaled score and the
Naglieri Ability Index (NAI).
Test Security
The test administrator must ensure that the test materials remain secure and are shown or
released only to qualified professionals who will safeguard them.
3
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:3
8/21/07
8:39:12 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
Ethical and Legal Issues
NCS Pearson, Inc. (Pearson) owns the copyright to all NNAT2 test items, norms, and other
testing materials; therefore, the Legal Department at Pearson must approve, in writing,
the copying or reproduction of any test materials. The sole exception to this requirement
is the reproduction of a completed Record Form by a school professional for the purpose of
conveying a student’s records to another qualified professional bound by the same ethical
obligations to maintain test security.
These test security policies and copyright restrictions are consistent with the guidelines
set forth in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, authored by a joint
committee of the American Education Research Association, the American Psychological
Association, and the National Council on Measurement in Education (1999).
The NNAT2 results should be interpreted in light of the student’s background, including
classroom performance, personality traits, levels of attention, motivation, and language
comprehension.
4
Testing Considerations
General Testing Considerations
Test administrators should carefully follow all administration directions. Deviations from
the directions provided could reduce the validity of the test results.
Preliminary Planning
1. Read the directions in this manual thoroughly and carefully.
2. Familiarize yourself with the test by actually taking the test in the mode you will
administer it (i.e., paper-based or computer-based).
3. Prepare your students for taking the test. Many students at the lower grades are
inexperienced at taking standardized tests and the mechanics of following directions
and filling in answer documents or responding on the computer may be unfamiliar to
them. It is appropriate for test administrators to provide young students with instruction regarding issues such as how to fill in an answer and how to change a response.
4. Make sure the physical conditions in the testing room are satisfactory. There should
be adequate lighting for all students, and students should be seated so that there is
enough space between them.
5. If necessary, post a “Testing—Do Not Disturb” sign on the door.
6. If the group is larger than a normal-sized class, there should be one assistant for every
twenty-five students.
7. For the paper-based administration, ensure that you have the correct test book and,
if applicable, the correct answer document for each student. Levels A and B are
administered without answer documents; levels C and D can be administered with
or without answer documents; and levels E, F, and G are administered with answer
documents.
Materials Required By the Test Administrator
for Paper-Based Testing
1. A copy of these directions
2. A supply of the relevant levels of NNAT2 test books, including one for demonstration
3. If needed, a supply of answer documents, including one for demonstration
4. A supply of sharpened soft-lead No. 2 pencils with erasers. Extra pencils should be on
hand
5. A clock to limit testing to 30 minutes
5
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:5
8/21/07
8:39:13 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
Materials Required By the Test Administrator
for Computer-Based Testing
1. A copy of these directions
2. A copy of the additional computer-based directions from http://teacher.nnat2.com.
Materials Required By Each Student for
Paper-Based Testing
1. The grade-level appropriate NNAT2 test book
2. An answer document (only for students taking Levels E through G, or if the test
administrator prefers that the student use an answer document with Levels C or D)
3. Two soft-lead No. 2 pencils with erasers
Scheduling the Test
Students are allowed 30 minutes to complete the 48 test items on the NNAT2. Completion
of the sample items takes approximately 5 minutes and is not included in the 30 minute
time limit. Students must be allowed exactly 30 minutes to complete the 48 item test. Test
administrators should anticipate that administration of the test will also require about
10 minutes for distribution and collection of the forms. Test administrators should, therefore
allot approximately 45 minutes for the entire session. If students have little experience with
this type of form, the demographic information can be completed with assistance. The test
administrator should not schedule the test if there is any doubt that sufficient time is available
for students to complete the NNAT2.
About Machine-Scorable Documents
Machine-scorable test books may be processed with almost 100% accuracy if they are marked
properly and kept in good physical condition.
1. Marking: Students must use a soft-lead No. 2 pencil with an eraser and cannot use
crayons, ink pens, and colored pencils to mark their answers. Students should be
encouraged to mark their answers as completely as possible. Although it is necessary
to impress on students the importance of marking their responses carefully, students
should not be so meticulous or concerned that they lose testing time or become
anxious.
2. Erasures: All unintended responses and markings must be thoroughly erased.
6
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:6
8/21/07
8:39:14 AM
Directions for Administration NNAT 2
3. Physical Condition: Book pages or answer documents cannot be scored if they have
been stapled, torn, or otherwise mutilated. Pages must not be folded back during
testing.
Note: Levels C and D are the only levels that allows the student to write their answers directly
in the test book or fill in their answers on a separate answer document.
Before Paper-Based Testing
1. Ensure that all students’ desks or tables are free of books and paper.
2. For students taking Levels A, B, C, or D (without an answer document), enter the
student’s name on the student demographic page on the back cover of the book.
Directions for filling in the student demographic grids on the machine-scorable books
appear in a later section of these directions, “After Testing.”
Before Computer-Based Testing
1. Ensure that all students’ desks or tables are free of books and paper.
2. Ensure that all computers have an adequate internet connection by using the system
check on the website.
3. Load the secure browser on each computer that will be used for testing.
4. Log in and verify that your students are in the system.
During Testing
1. Try to maintain a natural classroom atmosphere during the test administration.
2. The NNAT2 instructions include several sample items that are completed before the
students take the test.
3. During presentation of the sample items, you are permitted to help students understand what they are to do and how they are to mark their answers. Ensure that the
students understand that they are to look at the question, choose their answer, and
record their answer. Also, if they want to change an answer on the paper-based test, it
must be erased completely before recording the new answer. If necessary, repeat the
sample directions and redo the sample items. This is not an opportunity for the test
administrator to give instruction on how to solve the problem; rather, this is the time
the test administrator can ensure that the students understand what they need to do.
Never make up your own samples.
7
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:7
8/21/07
8:39:14 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
4. Once testing begins, give students whatever help they need with marking or turning
pages, but do not help them with specific test items.
5. During the paper-based test, check to make sure that students are marking their
responses in the appropriate spaces on the test books (Levels A, B, C, and D only) or
answer documents (Levels C, D, E, F, and G only).
6. Encourage students who appear to give up to continue doing their best.
After Testing
Paper-Based Testing Without an Answer Document
(Levels A, B, C, and D)
1. Enter the remaining information required on the student demographic page on the
back cover of the test book. (The student’s name was entered prior to testing.) Consult
each student’s permanent record to verify the date of birth.
2. Fill in the student demographic information.
a. In Box 2, confirm the student’s name (last, first, middle initial), which was entered
prior to testing. Fill in each bubble that corresponds to the letter printed at the
top of the column. For each column that does not include a letter, fill in the blank
bubble directly below each empty box.
b. In Box 3, verify or complete the “Date of Birth” box. First, fill in the appropriate
bubble for the month. Then write in the day as a two-digit number (e.g., 05) and
fill in the corresponding bubbles. Next, fill in the bubble for the first two digits
of the year of birth. Finally, write in the last two digits of the year and fill in the
corresponding bubbles.
c. In Box 4, fill in the bubble corresponding to the student’s gender.
d. In Box 5, fill in the bubble corresponding to the ethnicity with which the student
most identifies.
e. In Box 6, fill in the circle corresponding to the student’s grade.
f.
In Box 7, fill in the bubble corresponding to the level of NNAT2 test that was
administered to the student.
g. In Box 8, print the student’s number. Write one number in each of the small white
boxes; then fill in each bubble that corresponds to the number you have printed
at the top of the column.
8
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:8
8/21/07
8:39:15 AM
Directions for Administration NNAT 2
h. If the district or school has elected to use any of these featured, complete the boxes
for “Other Information,” “Special Services,” “Special Conditions,” Number of Years
in Bilingual Program,” and “EC Status.”
i.
Code the “Other Information” box as directed by your district or school.
ii. If the student is in a special program, code the “Special Services” box by
using the key below. Grid all special programs that the student participated
in this year.
A
ESEA Title 1
B
Migrant Education
C
Special Education IEP
D
Otherwise qualified handicapped under Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
E
Gifted and Talented
iii. If the student has a special condition, code the “Special Conditions” box by
using the key below. Grid all special conditions that apply.
1
Autism
2
Visual Impairment
3
Deaf-Blindness
4
Developmental Delay
5
Hearing Impairment
6
Orthopedic Impairments
7
Multiple Disabilities
8
Mental Retardation
9
Emotional Disturbance
10
Speech and Language Disorders
11
Specific Learning Disabilities
12
Other Health Care Needs
13
Traumatic Brain Injury
14–18 Reserved
19
Accommodations/standard administration
20
Accommodations/non-standard administration
iv. Code the “Number of Years in Bilingual Program” to indicate how many
years the student has been in a bilingual program.
v. Code the “EC Status” box by using the key below.
A
YES
The student is economically disadvantaged
B
NO
The student is NOT economically disadvantaged
i.
Do not write anything in the space reserved for a Pre-ID label.
3. Check students’ test books. Ensure that the response circles have been properly filled
in and that no stray marks appear on any of the pages.
9
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:9
8/21/07
8:39:15 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
Paper-Based Testing With an Answer Document
(Levels C, D, E, F, and G)
Check students’ answer documents.
1. The student demographic page should be coded properly with all required
information.
2. Ensure that Boxes 2 and 3 are complete and the information entered in the boxes is
in the correct location. For Box 2, the “Last Name, First Name, and I” sections, ensure
that each column that does not include a letter has the blank bubble directly below
each empty box filled in. For Box 3, the “Date of Birth” section, ensure that the student
has entered the day as a two-digit number (e.g., 05).
3. If the district or school has elected to use any of these featured, complete the boxes
for “Other Information,” “Special Services,” “Special Conditions,” Number of Years in
Bilingual Program,” and “EC Status.”
i.
Code the “Other Information” box as directed by your district or school.
ii. If the student is in a special program, code the “Special Services” box by
using the key below. Grid all special programs that the student participated
in this year.
A
ESEA Title 1
B
Migrant Education
C
Special Education IEP
D
Otherwise qualified handicapped under Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
E
Gifted and Talented
iii. If the student has a special condition, code the “Special Conditions” box by
using the key below. Grid all special conditions that apply.
1
Autism
2
Visual Impairment
3
Deaf-Blindness
4
Developmental Delay
5
Hearing Impairment
6
Orthopedic Impairments
7
Multiple Disabilities
8
Mental Retardation
9
Emotional Disturbance
10
Speech and Language Disorders
10
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:10
8/21/07
8:39:16 AM
Directions for Administration NNAT 2
11
12
13
14–18
19
20
Specific Learning Disabilities
Other Health Care Needs
Traumatic Brain Injury
Reserved
Accommodations/standard administration
Accommodations/non-standard administration
iv. Code the “Number of Years in Bilingual Program” to indicate how many
years the student has been in a bilingual program.
v. Code the “EC Status” box by using the key below.
A
YES
The student is economically disadvantaged
B
NO
The student is NOT economically disadvantaged
4. Ensure that the response circles have been properly filled in and that no stray marks
appear on any of the pages.
11
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:11
8/21/07
8:39:16 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
12
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:12
8/21/07
8:39:17 AM
Specific Directions for Administration
Paper-Based Administration Using Levels A, B, C, and D
(without a separate answer document)
Beginning the Testing Session
1. Ensure the following:
a. All desks or tables are cleared of books and other materials not related to
testing.
b. Students are sufficiently separated to ensure that they work independently and do
not distract each other.
c. All students are comfortably seated.
d. Each student has two No. 2 soft-lead pencils with erasers.
2. Pass out the NNAT2 test books. Be sure that students receive the test book that you
pre-labeled for them. Do not let students open the books until told to do so.
3. Read the following boldface instructions exactly as they are written to the students.
If necessary, you may supplement the directions with your own explanations, but do
not give help on specific test questions. The text that is not bold is further instruction
for the test administrator and should not be read aloud.
Note: If the NNAT2 will be administered in Spanish, turn to page 23.
13
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:13
8/21/07
8:39:17 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
Administering the Test:
Pictorial Directions and Sample Items
Say
Open your test book to the first page and look at the pictures.
Hold up the test book with the first pages visible and point to the Pictorial Directions
and Sample A (on the left page).
Say
Look at what the boy is doing.
Give the students about 10–15 seconds to look at the pictorial direction.
Say
He is looking for the answer.
Answer any questions about what the boy is doing.
Say
Number 2 is the answer because it is a blue square. Fill in the circle under that
answer.
Point to the answer location.
Sample B
Say
Now look here.
Hold up the test book with the same pages visible and point to Sample B at the top of
the right page.
Say
There is a piece missing here.
Point to the question mark in Sample B.
Say
Which one of these
Point to the answers in a sweeping motion from left to right.
Say
goes here?
Point to the question mark.
Say
Fill in the circle under the correct answer.
Pause for up to five seconds to allow the students to choose and fill in an answer.
14
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:14
8/21/07
8:39:17 AM
Directions for Administration NNAT 2
Say
Number 4 is the answer because it is yellow and the lines go this way.
Point to the horizontal lines in the answer.
Sample C
Say
Now look at this picture.
Hold up the test book with the same pages visible and point to Sample C (at the bottom of the right page).
Say
There is a piece missing here.
Point to the question mark in Sample C.
Say
Which one of these
Point to the answers in a sweeping motion from left to right.
Say
goes here?
Point to the question mark.
Say
Fill in the circle for the answer.
Allow students time to answer Sample C. Check to make sure students are filling
in the circle correctly. The instructions may be repeated or assistance provided as
needed.
Say
You should have filled in number 1. Number 1 is the answer because it is all
blue.
Answer any questions but do not teach the students strategies for solving the items.
Test Items
Say
In this book there are more questions to answer. Look at each one carefully
and pick the answer you think is best. Do not spend too much time on any
one picture. Do as many as you can. If you want to change your answer, erase
the mark you made and fill in the circle for your new answer. Are there any
questions?
Answer all questions.
Say
You may begin.
Start timing. Allow 30 minutes. Do not provide additional instruction after the test
has begun. Do not write start or stop times on the board or announce them to the
students.
15
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:15
8/21/07
8:39:18 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
After 30 minutes have elapsed,
Say
Stop. Put down your pencil and close your test book.
Collect all test books. Remember to follow the after-testing procedures outlined on
pages 8–9 of this manual.
16
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:16
8/21/07
8:39:18 AM
Directions for Administration NNAT 2
Paper-Based Administration using Levels C, D, E, F, and G
(using a separate answer document)
Beginning the Testing Session
1. Ensure the following:
a. All desks or tables are cleared of books and other materials not related to
testing.
b. Students are sufficiently separated to ensure that they work independently and do
not distract each other.
c. All students are comfortably seated.
d. Each student has two No. 2 soft-lead pencils with erasers.
2. Pass out the NNAT2 test books (do not let students open the books until told to
do so).
3. Pass out the answer documents.
4. Instruct the students to neatly print or provide the information asked for on the student
demographic page (i.e., boxes 1–8). Provide help as needed.
5. When the students have completed the information, continue with the directions for
test administration that follow. Read the following boldface instructions to the students.
If necessary, you may supplement the directions with your own explanations, but do
not give help on specific test questions. The text that is not bold is further instruction
for the test administrator and should not be read aloud.
Note: If the NNAT2 will be administered in Spanish, turn to page 26.
17
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:17
8/21/07
8:39:19 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
Administering the Test:
Pictorial Directions and Sample Items
Say
Open the book to the first page and look at the pictures.
Hold up the test book with the first pages visible and point to the Pictorial Directions
and Sample A (on the left page).
Say
Look at what the boy is doing.
Give the students about 10–15 seconds to look at the pictorial direction.
Say
He is looking for the answer.
Answer any questions about what the boy is doing.
Say
Number 2 is the answer because it is a blue square. Fill in the circle on your
answer document to mark your answer.
Point to the answer location on the answer document.
Sample B
Say
Now look here.
Hold up the test book with the same first pages visible and point to Sample A at the top
of the right page.
Say
There is a piece missing here.
Point to the question mark in Sample B.
Say
Which one of these
Point to the answers in a sweeping motion from left to right.
Say
goes here?
Point to the question mark.
Say
Fill in the circle on the answer document
Point to the answer document.
18
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:18
8/21/07
8:39:19 AM
Directions for Administration NNAT 2
Say
to mark your answer.
Pause for up to five seconds to allow the students to choose and fill in an answer.
Say
Number 4 is the answer because it is yellow and the lines go this way.
Point to the horizontal lines in the answer.
Sample C
Say
Now look at this picture.
Hold up the test book with the same first pages visible and point to Sample C (at the
bottom of the right page).
Say
There is a piece missing here.
Point to the question mark in Sample C.
Say
Which one of these
Point to the answers in a sweeping motion from left to right.
Say
goes here?
Point to the question mark.
Say
Fill in the circle for the answer.
Allow students time to answer Sample C. Check to make sure students are filling
in the bubble correctly. The instructions may be repeated or assistance provided as
needed.
Say
You should have filled in number 1. Number 1 is the answer because it is all
blue.
Answer any questions but do not teach the students strategies for solving the items.
Test Items
Say
In this book there are more questions to answer. Look at each one carefully
and pick the answer you think is best. Do not spend too much time on any
one picture. Do as many as you can. If you want to change your answer, erase
the mark you made and fill in the circle for your new answer. Are there any
questions?
Answer all questions.
Say
You may begin.
19
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:19
8/21/07
8:39:20 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
Start timing. Allow 30 minutes. Do not provide additional instruction after the test
has begun. Do not write start or stop times on the board or announce them to the
students.
After 30 minutes have elapsed,
Say
Stop. Put down your pencil and close your test book.
Collect all test books. Remember to follow the after-testing procedures outlined on
pages 8–9 of this manual.
20
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:20
8/21/07
8:39:20 AM
Directions for Administration NNAT 2
Computer-Based Administration for all NNAT2 Levels
Beginning The Testing Session
1. Open the NNAT2 secure browser on each computer, or have the students do so.
2. When the students have entered their information, continue with the directions for
test administration that follow. Read the boldface instructions to the students. The
text that is not bold is further instruction for the test administrator and should not be
read aloud.
Note: If the computer-based NNAT2 will be administered in Spanish, turn to page 29.
Administering the Test:
Pictorial Directions and Sample Items
Say
Click on the arrow on the bottom right of your screen.
Say
Look at what the boy is doing in the pictures.
Say
He is looking for the answer.
After 3 seconds the answer will move into place on the screen.
Say
Number 2 is the answer because it is a blue square.
Say
Click on the arrow at the bottom of your screen to see the next picture.
Sample B
Say
Look at this picture. There is a piece missing. Which one is the answer?
Say
Click on the answer, or enter its number.
Pause for up to five seconds to allow the students to choose and fill in an answer.
Say
Number 4 is the answer because it is yellow and the lines go this way.
Gesture horizontally, from side to side.
21
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:21
8/21/07
8:39:20 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
Sample C
Say
Look at this picture. There is a piece missing. Which one is the answer?
Say
Click on the answer, or enter its number.
Allow students time to answer Sample C. Check to make sure students are clicking
or entering a response. The instructions may be repeated or assistance provided as
needed.
Say
You should have entered number 1. Number 1 is the answer because it is all
blue.
Answer any questions but do not teach the students strategies for solving the items.
Test Items
Say
There are more questions to answer. Look at each one carefully and pick the
answer you think is best. Do not spend too much time on any one picture.
Do as many as you can. If you want to change your answer, click on your new
answer, or enter it’s number. Are there any questions?
Answer all questions.
Say
You may begin.
Do not provide additional instruction after the test has begun.
After 30 minutes have elapsed, the test will time out.
22
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:22
8/21/07
8:39:21 AM
Directions for Administration NNAT 2
Administering the Paper-Based Test in Spanish for Levels A,
B, C, and D: Pictorial Directions and Sample Items
Say
Abran sus libretas de prueba a la primera página y miren los dibujos.
Hold up the test book with the first pages visible and point to the Pictorial Directions
and Sample A (on the left page).
Say
Miren lo que está haciendo el niño.
Give the students about 10–15 seconds to look at the pictorial direction.
Say
Está buscando la respuesta.
Answer any questions about what the boy is doing.
Say
El número 2 es la respuesta correcta porque es un cuadrado azul. Llenen el
círculo debajo de esa respuesta.
Point to the answer location.
Sample B
Say
Ahora miren aquí.
Hold up the test book with the same pages visible and point to Sample B at the top of
the right page.
Say
Hay una pieza que falta aquí.
Point to the question mark in Sample B.
Say
¿Cuál de éstas
Point to the answers in a sweeping motion from left to right.
Say
va aquí?
Point to the question mark.
Say
Llenen el círculo debajo de la respuesta correcta.
Pause for up to five seconds to allow the students to choose and fill in an answer.
23
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:23
8/21/07
8:39:21 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
Say
El número 4 es la respuesta correcta porque es de color amarillo y las líneas
van en esta dirección.
Point to the horizontal lines in the answer.
Sample C
Say
Ahora miren este dibujo.
Hold up the test book with the same pages visible and point to Sample C (at the bottom of the right page).
Say
Hay una pieza que falta aquí.
Point to the question mark in Sample C.
Say
¿Cuál de éstas
Point to the answers in a sweeping motion from left to right.
Say
va aquí?
Point to the question mark.
Say
Llenen el círculo para la respuesta correcta.
Allow students time to answer Sample C. Check to make sure students are filling
in the circle correctly. The instructions may be repeated or assistance provided as
needed.
Say
Deberían de haber llenado el número 1. El número 1 es la respuesta correcta
porque es completamente azul.
Answer any questions but do not teach the students strategies for solving the items.
Test Items
Say
En esta libreta hay más preguntas para contestar. Miren cada una cuidadosamente
y escogan la respuesta que creen que sea la mejor. No dediquen demasiado
tiempo a un solo dibujo. Hagan todas las que puedan. Si quieren cambiar sus
respuestas, borren la marca que hicieron y llenen el círculo para sus nuevas
respuestas. ¿Hay alguna pregunta?
Answer all questions.
Say
Pueden empezar.
Start timing. Allow 30 minutes. Do not provide additional instruction after the test
has begun. Do not write start or stop times on the board or announce them to the
students.
24
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:24
8/21/07
8:39:22 AM
Directions for Administration NNAT 2
After 30 minutes have elapsed,
Say
Paren. Pongan sus lápices sobre la mesa y cierren sus libretas de prueba.
Collect all test books. Remember to follow the after-testing procedures outlined on
pages 8–9 of this manual.
25
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:25
8/21/07
8:39:22 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
Administering the Paper-Based Test in Spanish for Levels C,
D, E, F, and G: Pictorial Directions and Sample Items
Say
Abran la libreta a la primera página y miren los dibujos.
Hold up the test book with the first pages visible and point to the Pictorial Directions
and Sample A (on the left page).
Say
Miren lo que está haciendo el niño.
Give the students about 10–15 seconds to look at the pictorial direction.
Say
Está buscando la respuesta.
Answer any questions about what the boy is doing.
Say
El número 2 es la respuesta correcta porque es un cuadrado azul. Llenen el
círculo en sus documentos de respuesta para marcar sus respuestas.
Point to the answer location on the answer document.
Sample B
Say
Ahora miren aquí.
Hold up the test book with the same first pages visible and point to Sample A at the top
of the right page.
Say
Hay una pieza que falta aquí.
Point to the question mark in Sample B.
Say
¿Cuál de éstas
Point to the answers in a sweeping motion from left to right.
Say
va aquí?
Point to the question mark.
Say
Llenen el círculo en el documento de respuesta
Point to the answer document.
26
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:26
8/21/07
8:39:23 AM
Directions for Administration NNAT 2
Say
para marcar sus respuestas.
Pause for up to five seconds to allow the students to choose and fill in an answer.
Say
El número 4 es la respuesta correcta porque es de color amarillo y las líneas
van en esta dirección.
Point to the horizontal lines in the answer.
Sample C
Say
Ahora miren este dibujo.
Hold up the test book with the same first pages visible and point to Sample C (at the
bottom of the right page).
Say
Hay una pieza que falta aquí.
Point to the question mark in Sample C.
Say
¿Cuál de éstas
Point to the answers in a sweeping motion from left to right.
Say
va aquí?
Point to the question mark.
Say
Llenen el círculo para la respuesta.
Allow students time to answer Sample C. Check to make sure students are filling
in the bubble correctly. The instructions may be repeated or assistance provided as
needed.
Say
Deberían de haber llenado el número 1. El número 1 es la respuesta correcta
porque es completamente azul.
Answer any questions but do not teach the students strategies for solving the items.
Test Items
Say
En esta libreta hay más preguntas para contestar. Miren cada una cuidadosamente
y escogan la respuesta que creen que sea la mejor. No dediquen demasiado
tiempo a un solo dibujo. Hagan todas las que puedan. Si quieren cambiar sus
respuestas, borren la marca que hicieron y llenen el círculo para sus nuevas
respuestas. ¿Hay alguna pregunta?
Answer all questions.
27
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:27
8/21/07
8:39:23 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
Say
Pueden empezar.
Start timing. Allow 30 minutes. Do not provide additional instruction after the test has
begun. Do not write start or stop times on the board or announce them to the
students.
After 30 minutes have elapsed,
Say
Paren. Pongan sus lápices sobre la mesa y cierren sus libretas de prueba.
Collect all test books. Remember to follow the after-testing procedures outlined on
page 8–10 of this manual.
28
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:28
8/21/07
8:39:24 AM
Directions for Administration NNAT 2
Administering the Computer-Based Test in Spanish:
Pictorial Directions and Sample Items
Say
Hagan clic en la flecha que está en la parte derecha de abajo de su pantalla.
Say
Miren lo que está haciendo el niño en los dibujos.
Say
Está buscando la respuesta.
After 3 seconds the answer will move into place on the screen.
Say
El número 2 es la respuesta correcta porque es un cuadrado azul.
Say
Hagan clic en la flecha que está en la parte de abajo de su pantalla para ver el
siguiente dibujo.
Sample B
Say
Ahora miren aquí. Hay una pieza que falta aquí. ¿Cuál de éstas va aquí?
Say
Hagan clic en la respuesta, o pongan el número de esa respuesta.
Pause for up to five seconds to allow the students to choose and fill in an answer.
Say
El número 4 es la respuesta correcta porque es de color amarillo y las líneas
van en esta dirección.
Gesture horizontally, from side to side.
Sample C
Say
Ahora miren aquí. Hay una pieza que falta aquí. ¿Cuál de éstas va aquí?
Say
Hagan clic en la respuesta, o pongan el número de esa respuesta.
Allow students time to answer Sample C. Check to make sure students are clicking
or entering a response. The instructions may be repeated or assistance provided as
needed.
Say
El número 1 es la respuesta correcta porque es completamente azul.
Answer any questions but do not teach the students strategies for solving the items.
29
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:29
8/21/07
8:39:24 AM
NNAT 2 Directions for Administration
Test Items
Say
Habrá más preguntas para contester. Miren cada pregunta cuidadosamente
y escogan la respuesta que creen que sea la mejor. No dediquen demasiado
tiempo a un solo dibujo. Hagan todas las preguntas que puedan. Si quieren
cambiar su respuesta, hagan clic en su respuesta nueva, o pongan el número
de esa respuesta.
¿Hay alguna pregunta?
Answer all questions.
Say
Pueden empezar.
Do not provide additional instruction after the test has begun.
After 30 minutes have elapsed, the test will time out.
30
NNAT2_DFA_CrXX.indd
Sec3:30
8/21/07
8:39:24 AM
Directions for Administration NNAT 2
References
American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association, and National Council on
Measurement in Education. (1999). Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing 1999.
Washington D.C.: Author.
Bracken, B. A., & Naglieri, J. A. (2003). Assessing Diverse Populations with Nonverbal Tests of General Intelligence.
In C. R. Reynolds & R. W. Kamphaus (Eds.) Handbook of psychological and educational assessment of
children (2nd Ed.). New York: Guilford.
Naglieri, J. A. (1997). Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test—Multilevel. San Antonio, TX: The Psychological Corporation.
Ramirez, R. R., & de la Cruz, G. P. (2002). The Hispanic population in the United States: March 2002. Current
population reports, P 20–545. Washington DC: U.S. Census Bureau.
Stanford Achievement Test Series (10th ed.). (2002). San Antonio, TX: Pearson.
Yoakum, C. S., & Yerkes, R. M. (1920). Army mental tests. New York: Holt.
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 A
B
C
D
E