BDAT Administration Instructions Guidelines Manual

BDAT Administration Guide
Overview and Instructions
Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology

September 2021
BDAT Overview and Instructions for Administration
Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Diagnostic Testing ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Components of the BDAT ................................................................................................................................. 1
BDAT Administration............................................................................................................................................. 2
TWO-DAY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (Infant 1 and Infant 2) ................................................................. 2
TWO-DAY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (Standard 1- Standard 6) ............................................................ 2
Recommended Activity Duration ...................................................................................................................... 2
Role of the Invigilator........................................................................................................................................ 3
Recording Test Answers .................................................................................................................................... 4
Multiple Choice ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Short Response ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Extended Response/ Problem Solving .......................................................................................................... 5
Before The Test ................................................................................................................................................. 5
On The Day of the Test.................................................................................................................................... 5
During the test .................................................................................................................................................. 6
General Guidelines to Invigilators:........................................................................................................................ 6
ALL LEVELS......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Guidelines for Lower Division ............................................................................................................................... 7
Inf1 &Inf2 .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Guidelines for reading to students (Language Arts) ..................................................................................... 7
Guidelines for reading to students (Mathematics) ....................................................................................... 9
BDAT INFANT 1 Language Arts and Mathematics............................................................................................... 11
BDAT Inf1 Language Arts 1 – Multiple Choice ................................................................................................ 11
BDAT Inf1 Language Arts Paper 2: Short Response ....................................................................................... 12
BDAT Inf1 Mathematics Paper 1 ..................................................................................................................... 12
BDAT Inf1 Mathematics Paper 2: Short Response .......................................................................................... 13
Samples for Language Arts.......................................................................................................................... 14
BDAT INFANT 2 Language Arts and Mathematics....................................................................................... 15
BDAT Inf2 Language Arts Paper 1: Multiple Choice ....................................................................................... 15
BDAT Inf 2 Language Arts Paper 2: Short Response ....................................................................................... 16
BDAT Inf 2 Mathematics Paper 1: Multiple Choice........................................................................................ 17
BDAT Inf 2 Mathematics Paper 2: Short Response ........................................................................................ 17
Samples for Language Arts.......................................................................................................................... 18
i|Page
.................................................................................................................................................................... 18
BDAT 1 Language Arts and Mathematics............................................................................................................ 19
BDAT 1 Language Arts Paper 1: Multiple Choice ............................................................................................ 19
BDAT 1 Language Arts Paper 2: Short Response ............................................................................................ 20
BDAT 1 Language Arts Paper 3: Extended Response ...................................................................................... 20
BDAT 1 Mathematics Paper 1: Multiple Choice .............................................................................................. 20
BDAT 1 Mathematics Paper 2: Short Response .............................................................................................. 21
BDAT 1 Mathematics Paper 3: Problem Solving ............................................................................................. 21
BDAT 2 Language Arts and Mathematics ............................................................................................................ 22
BDAT 3 Language Arts and Mathematics Instructions........................................................................................ 25
BDAT 4 Language Arts and Mathematics ............................................................................................................ 27
BDAT 5 Language Arts and Mathematics............................................................................................................ 30
ii | P a g e
BDAT 6 Language Arts and Mathematics Instructions........................................................................................ 32
iii | P a g e
Introduction
The Belize Diagnostic Achievement Test (BDAT) - developed to address the interruptions in
the 2020 school year caused by Covid-19 - is an assessment tool that seeks to measure the
performance of returning students at all levels. (Initial BDATs did not include all levels). The
results of the activity and the analysis offered for the two tests – Language Arts and
Mathematics – will offer meaningful data that can be used to develop targeted interventions
by teachers and school leaders to help students get back on track after the lengthy absence
from school.
Diagnostic Testing Diagnostic tests are a

The BDAT Suite, like other diagnostic tests, is designed to form of pre-assessment
where teachers can
identify students’ strengths and weaknesses in relation to the evaluate students'
material that will be covered in the upcoming school year. It is strengths, weaknesses,
knowledge and skills
to help teachers adjust the curriculum to student needs, inform
before their
practices of differentiated instruction, and to help determine instruction.
required resources.
The BDAT is not a test that will tell schools HOW to fix student weaknesses; that is left up to
the expertise of the teacher and school administrators. In addition, it is not formative or
summative assessment, which take place during instruction and after instruction, respectively.
In addition, diagnostic tests are not done for a grade- there is no pass or fail. Lastly, the BDAT
is not a needs analysis, which aims to find out what students want to know or are interested
in.
Components of the BDAT

The BDAT Suite is comprised of tests in Language Arts and Mathematics at each class level:
BDAT Inf1, BDAT Inf2, BDAT 1, BDAT 2, BDAT 3, BDAT 4, BDAT 5, and BDAT 6. Each paper
requires students to do the following:
Paper 1: Multiple Choice –choose the correct answer from three or four given options
Paper 2: Short Response –fill in the blanks, match, circle, identify whether true or false, draw,
or give their answer in a phrase or sentence.
Paper 3: Extended Response (Language Arts)/ Problem Solving (Mathematics) – provide

evidence of their knowledge and understanding of specific content through poetry, letter,
report or story writing, and through application of mathematical concepts.
(Note: BDAT Inf 1 and BDAT Inf 2 do not have Paper 3 tests, only Papers 1 and 2).
Introduction 1|Page
BDAT Administration
Since the test is diagnostic, the class teacher can do the administration; however, where
possible, invigilators can be teachers from other class levels. All parts of the examination need
not be administered on the same day. It is recommended that the tests be administered
over a period of two to three days.
Below is a suggested timetable for administering the BDAT:
TWO-DAY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (Infant 1 and Infant 2)

DAY ONE DAY TWO
Time 9:00 – 9:25 (9:40)* 9:00 – 9:25 (9:40)*
Subject Language Arts Paper 1: Multiple Choice Mathematics Paper 1: Multiple Choice
Time 10:00 – 10:25 (11:00)* 10:00 – 10:25 (11:00)*
Subject Language Arts Paper 2: Short Response Mathematics Paper 2: Short Response
*Note: The time in brackets reflects the time if additional minutes are added.
TWO-DAY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (Standard 1- Standard 6)

DAY ONE DAY TWO
Time 9:00 – 9:45 (10:00)* 9:00 – 9:25 (9:40)*
Subject Language Arts Paper 1: Multiple Choice Mathematics Paper 1: Multiple Choice
Time 10:20 – 10:25 (11:00)* 10:00 – 10:25 (11:00)*
Subject Language Arts Paper 2: Short Response Mathematics Paper 2: Short Response
Time 1:00 – 2:30 (2:45)* 1:00 – 2:30 (2:45)*
Subject Language Arts Paper 3 Mathematics Paper 3
Some tests are designed to be administered to small groups, while other BDATs can be
administered to an entire class. Each student is different, and some make take longer than
others to complete the test.
Recommended Activity Duration

Diagnostic tests are to be administered under usual testing conditions – no communication
among students, no assistance from the teacher/ invigilator, quiet environment – with one
exception. Each test has a recommended duration in which it should be administered; this
means that additional time should be given because students may not have completed the
test. Depending on the factors – the student, the environment, the activity - five to fifteen
BDAT Administration & Guidelines 2|Page

minutes (or more) may be added to give students time to comfortably attempt all items on
the test.
Below are tables with the recommended duration for each test. Administrators may use
their discretion in determining the allocation of extra minutes where necessary.
MATHEMATICS
TEST Paper 1: Multiple Choice
Number Recommended
Paper 2: Short Response
Number Recommended
Paper 3: Constructed Response
Number of Recommended
of Items duration of Items duration Items duration
BDAT Inf1 20 25 20 30 No test No test
BDAT 1 25 45 14 45 5 45
BDAT 2 25 45 14 45 5 45
BDAT 3 25 45 25 45 10 90
BDAT 4 30 45 14 45 5 45
BDAT 5 30 45 15 45 5 45
BDAT 6 30 45 8 45 5 60
LANGUAGE ARTS
TEST Paper 1:Multiple Choice Paper 2: Short Response Paper 3: Extended Response
Number Recommended Number Recommended Number of Recommended
of Items duration of Items duration Items duration
BDAT 1 25 45 22 45 3 90
BDAT 2 25 45 20 45 3 90
BDAT 3 30 45 30 45 1 60
BDAT 4 25 45 17 45 3 90
BDAT 5 30 45 18 45 4 90
BDAT 6 30 45 11 45 1 60
Role of the Invigilator

Invigilators are responsible for the smooth, safe and secure administration of the
examination, as detailed by the guidelines:
• accounting for and returning of all examination materials issued

• recording attendance
• maintaining utmost alertness throughout the period of the examination
• communicating clearly to the students all relevant instructions as required, including
providing corrections or new instructions in accordance with ERRATA issued by the
Examinations Unit
• giving assistance to students, where needed, in filling in the required information on the
cover of the Test Booklets (and Answer Sheets, if used)
• providing, where possible, #2 HB pencils, sharpeners, erasers and pens to students who
do not have the necessary equipment for the assessment
N.B. Invigilators are not to assist students in interpreting items on the activity by giving students
any information on the subject matter. Students must interpret test questions for
themselves.
Recording Test Answers

Multiple Choice
For each multiple-choice item on the test there are three or four suggested answers - A, B, C,
(or D) given. (BDAT Inf 1 and BDAT Inf 2 have only three (3) options.) Only one is correct.
When the correct answer is chosen, students should shade or write the letter that corresponds
to the answer on the answer sheet or on their paper.
For example:
1. The opposite of good is:
A. worse B. better C. bad D. best
The correct answer is bad. So, on the answer sheet or on their own paper, students should
shade or write the letter “C” that corresponds with the answer next to the number that
corresponds with the item.
If a mistake is made, students should erase the mistake cleanly with a pencil eraser and then
shade or write the answer they chose.
Short Response
Each question has specific instructions on how to give a correct answer. Students may be
asked to circle, underline, draw, match, fill in the blanks, or to give their answer using a
number, word, or phrase. Students can write directly on the test booklet, but where alternate
materials (folder sheet, blanks/ notebooks, typing sheets) are used, the invigilator should
indicate where/ how the correct answer should be submitted.
For example: The question on the right requires

students to rewrite the mathematical statement.
Students should write their response in the space
provided.

Extended Response/ Problem Solving

Each question has specific instructions on how to give a correct answer. As hinted at in the
title of the paper, students will be expected to provide a more comprehensive indication of
their understanding of the content through writing or problem solving.
For example:
Like the Short Response paper, students can write directly on the test booklet; however, if
these are not used, then the invigilator should indicate where/ how the answer should be
submitted.
Before The Test

Teachers who are invigilating the tests are expected to familiarize themselves thoroughly
with the materials, instructions, and other guidance regarding the tests. Guidelines are
provided in this manual for tests that require reading aloud to students.
On The Day of the Test

Teachers who are invigilating the test should:
• conduct equipment check to ensure that all students have the necessary equipment to
do the test- #2 HB pencils, erasers, sharpeners, and pens;
• remind students that absolutely no communication is allowed once the activity begins,
so there will be no borrowing of equipment;
• conduct checks to ensure that students do not have any items that may be used to find
out the correct answer;
• distribute test material to all students;
• ensure that the Name, School Name and Class are written in the spaces provided.
(Invigilators are expected to give assistance, where needed, in filling out the students’
information since the accurate information is essential for data collection and reporting);
and
• read the instructions pertinent to the test(s) once the distribution of the activity
material and the filling in of student information are completed.

During the test

• read the instructions to the student so that he/she is aware of the test that is to follow;
• where alternate materials (notebook, typing sheets, folder sheets, etc.) are used to
record answers, give appropriate instructions on how to proceed;
• give students updates on time at appropriate intervals (at least after 15 minutes have
passed, and at least when there are fifteen, ten or five minutes remaining);
• instruct students to review their answers/ responses, then collect his/ her paper(s) and
have them sit quietly until everyone is finished; and
• use their discretion to extend the time by 5-15 minutes. (If the student still has not
completed the test after the extension, the papers are to be collected and a note recorded.
General Guidelines to Invigilators:

ALL LEVELS
The following is to be read to the students before the administration of tests begins.
We are going to do a number of activities in Language Arts and Mathematics. These activities
will help us to know more about what needs to be done to help with your learning.
I will let you when to begin, how much time remains, and when to stop. If you are finished
before the time is up, spend the remaining time checking your work. If you need more time to
complete the activity, please raise your hand.
There should be no talking once the activity begins, so there will be no borrowing of equipment.
Just relax, try to answer all the questions, and do your best! Make sure to write clearly.
(NOTE TO INVIGILATOR: If you observe students who are struggling to complete the
items, or who appear to need more time to complete the activity, you may extend the
time by a few more minutes [5-15 minutes]. Remember, the goal is to have students
attempt all items so extra time may be necessary for this to happen.)
The specific instructions for each paper are given in each of the following sections.
General Guidelines: All Levels 6 | P a g e

Guidelines for Lower Division

Inf1 &Inf2
BDATs administered at the Lower Division are dependent on the teacher’s assistance in
reading/ calling out what is on the test; all or some portions of the activity require the
teacher to read aloud passages and items / instructions to the students. The teacher
administering this assessment should review the activity to become familiar with the format,
content and notes for effective reading.
It is important that tests at this level be administered by the designated class teacher for the
student(s).
If the class teacher is not able to, then any other teacher may substitute, providing that
he/she has been given the required de-briefing and orientation to ensure competency to
properly administer the test and a full appreciation of its importance.
Tests at this level are to be administered preferably one-on-one, but for practical purposes
can be done with small groups of three to four students at a time. Exception must be made
in the case of special needs students, who will require one-on-one assistance.
Instructions for the teacher are provided. They are self-explanatory and tell
the teacher what to read and what to say if additional advice or explanation
is required to provide to the students.
Guidelines for reading to students (Language Arts)

The Invigilator must:
• project voice so that students hear clearly;
• read text exactly as written using a natural tone;
• pronounce words accurately so that students can correctly make meaning of the words
heard;
• minimize the use of voice inflection, word emphasis, or other reading styles, as this can
lead students toward a response or make the activity content confusing;
• read the activity question followed by the multiple-choice answer options;
• stop reading aloud if the text is misread - the Invigilator should stop and say, “No, that
is wrong. I must read it to you again.” – then re-read the text;
• adapt the pace of reading to ensure that students can follow along;
• sweep a finger under the answer choices with pictures (so that students are aware of
the options); and
• NOT explain, translate, or verbally interpret any portion of the activity items or answer
options. No assistance (e.g., describing any pictures that accompany the passages,
defining words, substituting words, attempting to clarify the intent of activity items,
etc.) may be provided to students.
General Guidelines: Lower Division 7 | P a g e

Listening Comprehension Reading Examples

The following examples are practice items intended to assist invigilators in reading various
reading test items. Some items have explanations as to why they are read a particular way
and notes of issues that could arise when reading a specific type of item. All test items are to
be read exactly as written using a natural tone and manner. If a mistake is made in reading a
test item, the Invigilator should stop and say, “No, that is wrong. I must read it to you again.”
Then re-read the test item.
Item Contains: Examples/Read as:

Ellipses: An ellipsis is a row of three Example:
periods after a word and is used to signify "After school I went to her house…and then
missing text in a sentence. When ellipses came home."
are present in activity items, the Invigilator
Read as:
should pause briefly and then continue the
"After school I went to her house (pause) and
rest of the statement.
then came home."
The Invigilator does not read “dot, dot,
dot,” in the passage or sentence, regardless
of the location of the ellipsis.
Commas: A comma is a punctuation mark Example:
that separates words, clauses, or ideas We had coffee, cheese and crackers, and
within a sentence. The Invigilator will read grapes.
activity items with commas using a short
Read as:
pause.
We had coffee (short pause) cheese and crackers
(short pause) and grapes.
Headers: Headers are subtitles or phrases Example:
that briefly describe a section of a passage.
When headers appear between paragraphs
in reading passages, the Invigilator should Read as:
read the headers with the same pause used How Volcanoes Can Be Helpful. (pause) After a
for titles. volcano erupts,(short pause) lava flows and then
hardens into rock.
Underlines: The Invigilators should not Example:
emphasize the underlined individual
words, sentences, or phrases within a
test item. Underlines are read the same
Read as:
across items. In all grades and content
…her words as Mrs. Watson continued to stare at
areas, the Invigilator will read
her with an almost, underline, belligerent, stop
“underline…stop underline.
underline, gaze.
Item Contains: Examples/Read as:
An underline should not be read when it Example:
designates a prefix/suffix. The prefix or Which word from the story uses –ing the same way
suffix should be read as separate letters. it is used in enduring?
The Invigilator should read the options A. string
exactly as written, using a natural tone, B. marching
C. anything
and without emphasizing the
D. bring
prefix/suffix in any word.
Read as:
Which word from the story uses i-n-g the same
way it is used in enduring?
A. string
B. marching
C. anything
D. bring
Authors: Read as:
• If the author is listed under the title, the Among the Leaves by Barbara Evans Stanush
name will be in italics and read as “By…” (pause).
You found it, high amid thick branches
Guidelines for reading to students (Mathematics)

When reading aloud Mathematics items, the invigilator
• should be familiar with all symbols that might be included in a specific type of test
question.
• should understand what the test item is questioning to avoid cueing the student by
reading the numbers in a specific way.
• must refer the student to the same figure or drawing immediately after reading the
section of the test item that directs the student when the item is based on a figure or
drawing.
• must ensure that reading information aloud does not clue the student to a response.
Reading Aloud Mathematical Items Examples

• Whole numbers should be read according to their common English usage as long as
place value is not part of the activity question. For example, the number 1,234 would
be read as “one thousand two hundred thirty-four” if the activity item was not
assessing place value. The number 1,234 would be read as “one comma two three
four” if the activity item is assessing place value (i.e., “What is the value of the 2 in the
number 1,234?”).

Whole Numbers Whole Numbers

(not assessing place value) (assessing place value)
16 Read as: sixteen 16 Read as: one six
56 Read as: fifty-six 56 Read as: five six
465 Read as: four hundred sixty-five 465 Read as: four six five
1,310 Read as: one thousand three hundred ten 1,310 Read as: one comma three one zero

BDAT INFANT 1 Language Arts and Mathematics

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOWER DIVISION:
I will let you know when to begin and when to stop. If you need more time to complete the
activity, please raise your hand.
There should be no talking once we begin, so make sure you have your pencil and eraser.
Just relax, try to answer all the questions, and do your best! Make sure to write neatly and
clearly.
Where alternate materials (notebook, typing sheets, folder sheets, etc.) are used to record
answers, give appropriate instructions on how to proceed.
attempt all items so extra time may be necessary for this to happen. In addition, while
the assessments have a recommended duration and students can be told about how
much time they have left, it may be more important for the teacher to monitor the
time and the students’ participation rather than giving them too many reminders
about time remaining. Students at this level may not be aware of the passage of
minutes and too frequent reminders may add to their anxiety.)
BDAT Inf1 Language Arts 1 – Multiple Choice

After reading the general instructions, say:
We are going to do Language Arts Paper 1. It is a multiple-choice activity. This paper

has five short passages. Each passage has multiple choice items. You are to choose the
correct answer from three options- A, B, or C. There is only ONE correct answer for each
question.
I will read each passage two times to you. When I am done reading the passage, I will
read the questions and the choices two times for you. Answer the question by writing
the correct answer on your paper.
For example, look at this box: (Show students the sample as

found in this manual. Read the contents of the text box as
an example of what they are to expect in the activity.)
BDAT Inf 1 Language Arts and Mathematics Instructions 11 | P a g e

Listen carefully as I read the first passage.
Read the passage using the guidelines for reading aloud. Then say:
Now I will read the passage again.
After reading the passage a second time, say:
Now I will each question two times.
Read the question and the options. Once students have completed the questions for the
passage, say:
Now I will read another passage for you. Listen carefully. I will read it two times.
This same process is to be repeated until the activity is completed. Remind students to
check their work carefully.
BDAT Inf1 Language Arts Paper 2: Short Response

We are going to do Language Arts Paper 2 – Short Response. This paper has three
passages. Each passage has Short Response items.
read the questions to you, and you are to answer the questions. You may be asked to
fill in the blanks, match, circle, draw a picture or tell whether true or false.
For example, look at this box: (Show students the sample as

found in this manual. Read the contents of the text box as
an example of what they are to expect in the activity.)
Now, listen carefully as I read the first passage.
After reading the passage again, say:
Now listen carefully as I read the questions to you, and then you will answer each of
them.
BDAT Inf1 Mathematics Paper 1

We are going to do Mathematics Paper 1. It is a multiple choice activity. This paper has
20 multiple choice items. You are to choose the correct answer from three choices - A, B,
or C.

I will read each item two times to you. Just follow the instructions that I give you so that
you can answer correctly. Answer by picking the correct choice. (The teacher’s copy
of the activity has instructions for each item. Follow the instructions as written.)
Read each item twice, and wait 90 seconds before moving on to the next question. If all
students have answered the question before the 90 seconds are up, move on to the next
item.
BDAT Inf1 Mathematics Paper 2: Short Response

We are going to do Mathematics Paper 2- Short Response. This paper has 20 short
response items. You may be asked to fill in the blanks, match, circle, draw, or tell
whether true or false.
I will read each question two times to you. Just follow the instructions that I give you so
that you can answer correctly.
(The teacher’s copy of the activity has instructions for each item. Follow the
instructions as written.)
item. Repeat this process until the activity is finished.

Samples for Language Arts

BDAT INFANT 2 Language Arts and Mathematics
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOWER DIVISION:
clearly.
BDAT Inf2 Language Arts Paper 1: Multiple Choice

We are going to do Language Arts Paper 1. It is a Multiple Choice activity. This paper
has four (4) passages and 20 multiple choice items. You are to choose the correct answer
from four options - A, B, C or D. There is only ONE correct answer.
I will read each passage twice to you. You will then read and answer the questions on
your own. You may circle or underline the correct answer.
For example, look at this box: (Show students the

sample as found in this manual. Read the contents
of the text box as an example of what they are to
expect in the activity.)

Now listen carefully as I read the passage.
Now you will read the questions on your own, and then answer them.
You may begin answering the questions.
Give students 90 seconds per question before moving on to the next passage. Once
students have completed the questions for the passage, say
BDAT Inf 2 Language Arts Paper 2: Short Response

We are going to do Language Arts Paper 2 – Short Response. This paper has three
passages. Each passage has short response items.
read the questions to you, and you are to answer the questions. You may be asked to
fill in the blanks, match, circle, draw a picture or tell whether true or false.
For example, look at this box: (Show students the sample

as found in this manual. Read the contents of the text
box as an example of what they are to expect in the
activity.)
Now listen carefully as I read the first passage.
Now you will read the questions on your own, and then answer the questions.

Give students 90 seconds per question before moving on to the next passage. Once
students have completed the questions for the passage, say
BDAT Inf 2 Mathematics Paper 1: Multiple Choice

We are going to do Mathematics paper 1. It is a multiple choice activity. This paper has
20 multiple choice items. You are to choose the correct answer from four choices - A, B,
C or D. There is only ONE correct answer.
I will read each question two times to you. You will answer by picking the correct choice.
You may circle, underline, or write your choice. (The teacher copy of the activity has
instructions for each item. Follow the instructions as written.)
BDAT Inf 2 Mathematics Paper 2: Short Response

We are going to do Mathematics Paper 2. This is a Short Response activity. This paper
consists of 20 short response items. You are to follow the instructions given for each item.
I will read each question two times to you. Just follow the instructions so that you can
answer correctly. You may be asked to fill in the blanks, match, circle, draw or tell
whether true or false.
Make sure to write neatly and clearly.
(The teacher copy of the activity has instructions for each item. Follow the
instructions as written.)

Samples for Language Arts

BDAT 1 Language Arts and Mathematics

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
clearly.
BDAT 1 Language Arts Paper 1: Multiple Choice

We are going to do Language Art Paper 1. It is a Multiple Choice activity. This paper
has 25 questions. There are two sections: Listening Comprehension and Reading
Comprehension.
Section A: Listening Comprehension- A passage will be read twice to you. Once the
second reading is complete, you should then begin to answer the five (5) questions.
After this section is finished, you should attempt Section B on your own.
Section B: Reading comprehension – You should read the passages and answer the
twenty (20) questions on your own.
You are to choose the correct answer from four choices - A, B, C or D. There is only ONE
correct answer.

BDAT 1 Language Arts and Mathematics Instructions 19 | P a g e
Now you will read the questions on your own, and then answer the questions.
When you are finished with this section, move on to Section B. You should read the
passages and answer the twenty (20) questions.
BDAT 1 Language Arts Paper 2: Short Response

We are going to do Language Arts Paper 2. This is a short response activity. This paper
has four (4) passages and 22 short response items. Answer each question as instructed.
You may be asked to circle, underline, draw, match, fill in the blanks, or to give your
answer using words.
Read and follow all instructions carefully. Make sure to write neatly and clearly.
You may begin.
BDAT 1 Language Arts Paper 3: Extended Response

We are going to do Language Arts Paper 3. It is an extended response activity. This
paper has three (3) questions:
Question 1: Poetry Writing

Question 2: Letter Writing
Question 3: Story (Narrative) Writing
Follow the instructions for each question carefully. Planning sheets have been provided
for you to plan your work.
Make sure to write neatly and clearly.
You may begin.

BDAT 1 Mathematics Paper 1: Multiple Choice
We are going to do Mathematics Paper 1. It is a multiple choice activity. This paper
consists of 25 multiple choice items. Choose the correct answer from options A, B, C or D.
There is only ONE correct answer.
You may begin.

BDAT 1 Mathematics Paper 2: Short Response
We are going to do Mathematics Paper 2. This is a short response activity. This paper
consists of 14 items. You are to complete each question as instructed. You may be asked
to circle, underline, draw, match, fill in the blanks, or to give your answer using numbers
or words.
Read and follow the instructions for each item carefully. Make sure to show your
working.
You may begin.
BDAT 1 Mathematics Paper 3: Problem Solving

We are going to do Mathematics Paper 3. This is a problem solving activity. This paper
consists of five (5) problem solving items. You are to attempt all five. Follow the
instructions for each of them carefully.
Make sure to show all your working.
You may begin.


We are going to do a series of activities in Language Arts and Mathematics. These

activities will help us to know more about what needs to be done to help with your
learning.
I will let you know when to begin, how much time remains, and when to stop. If you
are finished before the time is up, spend the remaining time checking your work. If you
need more time to complete the activity, please raise your hand.
There should be no talking once the activity begins, so there will be no borrowing of
equipment.
Remember to give students updates on time at appropriate intervals (at least after 15
minutes have passed, and at least when there are fifteen, ten or five minutes
remaining).

After reading the General Instructions, say:
We are going to do Language Art Paper 1. It is a Multiple Choice activity. This paper
has 25 items. There are two sections: Listening Comprehension and Reading
Comprehension
Section A: Listening Comprehension- A passage will be read two times to you. Once the
second reading is complete, you should then begin to answer the questions. After this
section is finished, you should attempt Section B on your own.
Section B: Reading comprehension – You should read the passages and answer the
twenty (20) questions on your own.
You are to choose the correct answer from four options - A, B, C or D. There is only ONE
correct answer.

Now you will read the questions on your own, and then answer them.
When you are finished with this section, move on to Section B. You should read the
passages and answer the twenty (20) questions.
This activity should take approximately 45 minutes. You may begin.

We are going to do Language Arts Paper 2. This is a short response activity. This paper
has three (3) passages and 20 short response items. Answer each question as instructed.
You may be asked to circle, underline, draw, match, or fill in the blanks.
Read and follow all instructions carefully. Make sure to write neatly and clearly.
This paper should take approximately 45 minutes. Use your time wisely.
You may begin.

We are going to do Language Arts Paper 3. This is an extended response activity. This
paper contains three (3) items:
Question 1: Expository Writing - Recipe

Question 3: Narrative Writing
You are to do ALL three.
Follow the instructions for each question carefully. A planning sheet is provided for each
question so that you can plan your work.
This activity should take approximately 60 minutes. Use your time wisely.
Make sure to write neatly and clearly. You may begin.

We are going to do Mathematics Paper 1. It is a multiple choice activity. This paper
consists of 25 multiple choice items.
You should choose the correct answer from the four options: A, B, C, or D. There is only
ONE correct answer.
Attempt all 25 items. Read each question carefully.
You may begin.

We are going to do Mathematics Paper 2. It is a short response activity. This paper
or words.
Read and follow the instructions for each question carefully. Make sure to show your
working.
This activity should take approximately 45 minutes.
You may begin.

has five (5) items. You are to attempt ALL five.
Make sure to show your working.
This activity should take approximately 45 minutes. Use your time wisely. You may
begin.

BDAT 3 Language Arts and Mathematics Instructions


activities will tell us what you know or don’t know, and this information will help us to
know more about what needs to be done to help with your learning.
equipment. No dictionaries or calculators are allowed.
remaining).

After reading the General Instructions, say
We are going to do Language Arts Paper 1. This is a multiple choice activity. This paper
consists of three (3) passages. There are 30 multiple choice questions. Choose the
correct answer from options A, B, C or D. There is only ONE correct answer.
Read the passages and questions carefully. You may begin.

We are going to do Language Arts paper 2. This is a short response activity. This paper
has four (4) passages and 30 short response items. Answer each question as instructed.
You may be asked to circle, underline, draw, match, fill in the blanks, or to give your
answer using a word or phrase.

Read and follow the instructions for each question carefully.
begin.

paper has ONE question. Use the pictures to write a story. Make sure to write neatly and
clearly.
A planning sheet has been provided for you to plan your story.
You may begin.

We are going to do Mathematics Paper 1. This is a multiple choice activity. This paper
consists of 25 multiple choice items. You should choose the correct answer from the
four options: A, B, C, or D. There is only ONE correct answer.
Attempt all 25 items.

or words.
working.
begin.

We are going to do Mathematics Paper 3. It is an extended response activity. This paper
has ten (10) questions. You are to attempt ALL ten questions.

begin.


learning.
I will let you when to begin, how much time remains, and when to stop. If you are
finished before the time is up, spend the remaining time checking your work. If you
Just relax, try to answer all the questions, and do your best! Make sure to write neatly
and clearly.
remaining).
If you observe students who are struggling to complete the items, or who appear to
need more time to complete the activity, you may extend the time by a few more
minutes (5-15 minutes). Remember, the goal is to have students attempt all items so
extra time may be necessary for this to happen.

We are going to do Language Arts Paper 1. It is a multiple choice activity. This paper
consists of three (3) passages. There are 25 multiple choice questions. Choose the
correct answer from options A, B, C or D. There is only ONE correct answer.
Read the passages and questions carefully. You may begin.

We are going to do Language Arts Paper 2. It is a short response activity. This paper
has three (3) passages and 17 items. Answer each question as directed in the

instructions. You may be asked to circle, underline, draw, match, fill in the blanks, or to
give your answer using a word or phrase.
Read and follow the instructions for each question carefully.

begin.

paper contains three (3) questions:
Question 1: Story Writing
Question 3: Expository Writing
You are to do all THREE questions. A Planning Sheet is provided for each section so
that you can plan your work. Make sure to write neatly and clearly.
You may begin.

consists of 30 questions. Choose the correct answer from options A, B, C or D. There is
only ONE correct answer.
Attempt all 30 items.

or words.
working.
begin.

consists of five (5) questions. You are to attempt ALL five questions.
This activity should take approximately 45minutes. Use your time wisely.
You may begin.



learning.
remaining).

We are going to do Language Arts Paper 1. This is a multiple choice activity. This paper
has three (3) passages and 25 questions. Read the passages carefully, and choose the
correct answer for each question from options A, B, C, or D. There is only ONE correct
answer.

We are going to do Language Arts Paper 2. This is short response activity. This paper
has four (4) passages and 18 questions. Read the passages carefully, and answer the
questions as instructed. You may be asked to circle, underline, draw, match, fill in the
blanks, or to give your answer using a word or phrase.
Read and follow the instructions for each question carefully. Make sure to write legibly.
begin.

paper contains three (4) questions:
Question 1: Writing about Poetry
Question 2: Report Writing
Question 4: Narrative Writing
You are to do ALL four questions. A Planning Sheet is provided for each section so that
you can plan your work. Make sure to write legibly.

has 30 questions. Read each question carefully, and choose the correct answer for each
question from options A, B, C, or D. There is only ONE correct answer.

has 15 questions. Read each question carefully, and answer each as directed in the
instructions. You may be asked to circle, underline, draw, match, fill in the blanks, or to
give your answer using a numbers or words.

has five (5) questions. Read each question carefully, and answer each as directed in the
instructions. You are to attempt all five questions.

BDAT 6 Language Arts and Mathematics Instructions

The following is to be read to the students before the administration of activitys begins.

learning.
I will let you when to begin, how much time remains, and when to stop. If you are
finished before the time is up, spend the remaining time checking your work. If you
equipment. Dictionaries nor calculators are allowed.
remaining).

After reading the General Instructions say:
We are going to do Language Arts Paper 1. It is a multiple choice activity. This paper
has four (4) passages and 30 questions. Read the passages carefully, and choose the
correct answer for each question from options A, B, C, or D. There is only ONE correct
answer.
Read and follow the instructions for each question carefully. Make sure to write legibly.
begin.

We are going to do Language Arts Paper 2. It is a short response activity. This paper
has two (2) passages and 11 questions. Read the passages carefully, and answer the
questions as directed in the instructions.
Make sure to write legibly.
begin.

paper has one (1) question. You are required to write a story.
A planning page has been provided for you to plan your story. Use a pen for all writing.
Make sure to write legibly.
begin.

We are going to do Mathematics Paper 1. It is a multiple choice activity. This paper has
30 questions. Read each question carefully, and choose the correct answer for each
question from options A, B, C, or D. There is only ONE correct answer.
begin.

We are going to do Mathematics Paper 2. It is a short response paper activity. This
paper has eight (8) questions. Read each question carefully, and answer each as
directed in the instructions. You may be asked to circle, underline, draw, match, fill in
the blanks, or to give your answer using number or words.

We are going to do Mathematics Paper 3. This paper has five (5) questions. Read each
question carefully, and answer as directed in the instructions.
You are to attempt all five questions. Make sure to show your working.

BDAT Administration Instructions Guidelines Manual

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

BDAT Administration Instructions Guidelines Manual

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

BDAT Administration Guide

Overview and Instructions

Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology

Diagnostic Testing Diagnostic tests are a

Components of the BDAT

Paper 3: Extended Response (Language Arts)/ Problem Solving (Mathematics) – provide

Below is a suggested timetable for administering the BDAT:

TWO-DAY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (Infant 1 and Infant 2)

TWO-DAY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (Standard 1- Standard 6)

Recommended Activity Duration

BDAT Administration & Guidelines 2|Page

Role of the Invigilator

• accounting for and returning of all examination materials issued

Recording Test Answers

For example: The question on the right requires

BDAT Administration & Guidelines 4|Page

Extended Response/ Problem Solving

Before The Test

On The Day of the Test

BDAT Administration & Guidelines 5|Page

During the test

General Guidelines to Invigilators:

General Guidelines: All Levels 6 | P a g e

Guidelines for Lower Division

Guidelines for reading to students (Language Arts)

General Guidelines: Lower Division 7 | P a g e

Listening Comprehension Reading Examples

Item Contains: Examples/Read as:

Guidelines for reading to students (Mathematics)

Reading Aloud Mathematical Items Examples

General Guidelines: Lower Division 9 | P a g e

Whole Numbers Whole Numbers

General Guidelines: Lower Division 10 | P a g e

BDAT INFANT 1 Language Arts and Mathematics

BDAT Inf1 Language Arts 1 – Multiple Choice

We are going to do Language Arts Paper 1. It is a multiple-choice activity. This paper

For example, look at this box: (Show students the sample as

BDAT Inf 1 Language Arts and Mathematics Instructions 11 | P a g e

Now I will read the passage again.

After reading the passage a second time, say:

Now I will each question two times.

BDAT Inf1 Language Arts Paper 2: Short Response

For example, look at this box: (Show students the sample as

Now, listen carefully as I read the first passage.

Now I will read the passage again.

After reading the passage again, say:

BDAT Inf1 Mathematics Paper 1

BDAT Inf 1 Language Arts and Mathematics Instructions 12 | P a g e

BDAT Inf1 Mathematics Paper 2: Short Response

BDAT Inf 1 Language Arts and Mathematics Instructions 13 | P a g e

BDAT Inf 1 Language Arts and Mathematics Instructions 14 | P a g e

BDAT Inf2 Language Arts Paper 1: Multiple Choice

For example, look at this box: (Show students the

BDAT Inf 2 Language Arts and Mathematics Instructions 15 | P a g e

Now I will read the passage again.

After reading the passage a second time, say:

You may begin answering the questions.

BDAT Inf 2 Language Arts Paper 2: Short Response

For example, look at this box: (Show students the sample

Now listen carefully as I read the first passage.

Now I will read the passage again.

After reading the passage a second time, say:

You may begin answering the questions.