DAT FOR GUIDANCE
MACHINE SCORE INSTRUCTIONS
(TO BE USED WITH MACHINE SCORE ANSWER
SHEETS ONLY. FOR HANDSCORE ANSWER SHEETS PLEASE USE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL)
These instructions are to be used to administer the DAT on the Machine Score Answer Sheets. Packaged with these answer sheets is the Perceptual Speed and Accuracy – Part 1 Answer Sheet. Do not distribute this Answer Sheet until you are ready to administer the Perceptual Speed and Accuracy test.
Say: You are going to take several tests with different kinds of problems. I will give each of you an answer sheet. When you get it, leave it on your desk. Do not write anything on it until I tell you what to do.
Distribute the Answer Sheets with “Personal Details” facing up.
Say: Please do not mark any part of the Answer Sheet other that the Answers and requested sections in the Personal Details. A pencil must be used. Do not use a pen anywhere on the Answer Sheet. If you make a mistake please use an eraser and make sure the mistake is completed erased . Do not bend the Answer Sheet.
After giving the instructions.
Say: Now find the red line labelled Surname (point). Just below this line in the boxes, starting at the very first box write in your Surname – one letter in each box. Below each box you with see a column with the letters of the alphabet in each column. Colour in the circle using your pencil with the letter matching the letter in the box at the top of the column. ONLY ONE LETTER IN EACH COLUMN SHOULD BE MARKED. BE SURE TO FILL IN THE FULL CIRCLE HEAVELY BUT DO NOT GO OUTSIDE THE CIRCLE.
Now find the red line labelled Forename (point). Just below this line in the boxes write in your Forename – one letter in each box. In the columns below containing the letters of the alphabet, please fill in the letters of your forename – one in each column – as your did with your surname.
Below is similar to how it should look – the Answer Sheets has circles rather than square.
SURNAME / FORENAMEB / L / O / G / G / S / J / O / E
A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
B / B / B / B / B / B / B / B / B
C / C / C / C / C / C / C / C / C
D / D / D / D / D / D / D / D / D
E / E / E / E / E / E / E / E / E
F / F / F / F / F / F / F / F / F
G / G / G / G / G / G / G / G / G
H / H / H / H / H / H / H / H / H
I / I / I / I / I / I / I / I / I
J / J / J / J / J / J / J / J / J
K / K / K / K / K / K / K / K / K
L / L / L / L / L / L / L / L / L
M / M / M / M / M / M / M / M / M
N / N / N / N / N / N / N / N / N
O / O / O / O / O / O / O / O / O
P / P / P / P / P / P / P / P / P
Q / Q / Q / Q / Q / Q / Q / Q / Q
R / R / R / R / R / R / R / R / R
S / S / S / S / S / S / S / S / S
T / T / T / T / T / T / T / T / T
U / U / U / U / U / U / U / U / U
V / V / V / V / V / V / V / V / V
W / W / W / W / W / W / W / W / W
X / X / X / X / X / X / X / X / X
Y / Y / Y / Y / Y / Y / Y / Y / Y
Z / Z / Z / Z / Z / Z / Z / Z / Z
Say: Now find the red line labelled “Date of Birth” In the first column below “D” please fill in the circle of the actual date you were born. If you where born on the 7th of the month, simply colour in the number 7. If you where born the 27th colour in the number 20 and also the number 7.
After candidates have finished,
Say: In the second column below “M” please fill in the circle of the actual month you where born. If you where born in September – the 9th month, simply colour in the number 9. If you where born in November – the 11th month, please colour the number 10 and number 1, or December – the 12th month, please colour in number 10 and number 2.
After candidates have finished,
Say: In the third column below “YR” please fill in the circle of the actual year you where born. If you where born in 1989, colour in the number 80 and the number 9. If you where born in 1990, you only have to colour in the number 90. If you where born in 1991, colour in number 90 and number 1.
After candidates have finished.
Say: just below the outside of the box, in light pencil please write your age at the date of testing.
Below are samples of how some date of births should look on the Answer sheet – the Answer Sheet will have circles rather than square.
DATE OF BIRTHD / M / YR
10 / 1 / 10 / 1 / 10 / 1
20 / 2 / 2 / 20 / 2
30 / 3 / 3 / 30 / 3
4 / 4 / 40 / 4
5 / 5 / 50 / 5
6 / 6 / 60 / 6
7 / 7 / 70 / 7
8 / 8 / 80 / 8
9 / 9 / 90 / 9
13/12/1990
DATE OF BIRTHD / M / YR
10 / 1 / 10 / 1 / 10 / 1
20 / 2 / 2 / 20 / 2
30 / 3 / 3 / 30 / 3
4 / 4 / 40 / 4
5 / 5 / 50 / 5
6 / 6 / 60 / 6
7 / 7 / 70 / 7
8 / 8 / 80 / 8
9 / 9 / 90 / 9
2/5/89
DATE OF BIRTHD / M / YR
10 / 1 / 10 / 1 / 10 / 1
20 / 2 / 2 / 20 / 2
30 / 3 / 3 / 30 / 3
4 / 4 / 40 / 4
5 / 5 / 50 / 5
6 / 6 / 60 / 6
7 / 7 / 70 / 7
8 / 8 / 80 / 8
9 / 9 / 90 / 9
25/10/9
After candidates have finished,
Say: Now find the red line labelled “Gender”. If you are male, colour in the circle labelled Male. If you are female, colour in the circle labelled female. Are there any questions?
The last two sections “Which Group do you belong to?” and “Candidate Number” are both optional. If you decide to use a Candidate Number, you must use a different number for each candidate and only one number per column can be filled in.
Answer candidates questions. Make sure all candidates understand how to change their answers.
Say: Now I will give you your test booklet. When you get your booklet, leave it on your desk. Do not open it or write anything on it. Your will mark all of your answers on your answer sheets. Do not make any marks on your booklet.
Distribute the Test Booklets.
Continue with the instructions for administering the DAT Verbal Reasoning as follows.
Test 1 – Verbal Reasoning
Say: Open your Test Booklet to Verbal Reasoning on page 2. (Demonstrate)
Make sure all candidates have turned to the correct page.
Say: Look at the instructions. Read them to yourself as I read them aloud. “Instructions: Find the space for Verbal Reasoning on your Answer Sheet. You are to mark all of your answers on your Answer Sheet. Do not write in this Test Booklet.”
Check to see that all candidates have located the section labelled Verbal Reasoning on their Answer Sheet.
Say: “This is a test to see how well you can reason with words. Each sentence has two words missing – the first word and the last word. Each answer choice has a pair of words that is related to the words in the sentence in some way. The first word of the pair should fit at the beginning of the sentence so that the first two words in the sentence are related to each other in a certain way. The second word of the pair should fit at the end of the sentence so that the second two words in the sentence are related to each other in the same way as the first two words. When you have chosen the pair that you feel best completes the sentence, mark the letter of that pair on your Answer Sheet.” Are there any questions?
Answer candidates Questions.
Say: Now lets look at Example A. (Pause to allow candidates time to look at the example) “In order to choose the correct answer for Example A, look carefully at each pair of words. Only one pair of words will complete the sentence so that the first two words are related to each other in the same way as the last two words.” Are there any questions?
Answer candidates Questions.
Say: Answer A is wrong because miaow and bark are not related in the same way as cat is related to kitten. Answer C is wrong because although a dog barks and a cat scratches, the actions are not the same type. Answer D is wrong because although a seal barks, cat and kitten are not related in the same way. Answer E is wrong because tree and bark are not related in the same way as cat is related to scratch. The answer is B because dog and bark are related in the same way as cat and miaow. Circle B for example A has been filled in on your Answer Sheet.” Are there any questions?
Answer candidates Questions.
Say: Now look at Example B. (Pause to allow candidates time to look at the example). “In order to choose the correct answer for Example B, look carefully at each pair of words. Which pair of words will complete the sentence so that the first two words are related in the same way as the last two words? (Pause for replies.) The answer is K because left and right are related in the same way as west and east. Left is the opposite of right, and west is the opposite of east. Fill in circle K for Example B on your Answer Sheet.” Are there any questions?
Answer candidates Questions.
Say: Now look at Example C. (Pause to allow candidates time to look at the Examples.) “In order to choose the correct answer for Example C, look carefully at each pair of words. Which pair of words will complete the sentence so that the first two words are related in the same say as the last two words? (Pause for replies.) The answer is D because lead and pencil are related in the same way as ink and pen. The lead of a pencil and the ink of a pen both produce marks on paper. Fill in circle D for Example C on your Answer Sheet.” Are there any questions?
Answer candidates Questions.
Say: “Remember, you are to choose the pair of words that completes the sentence so that the first two words are related to each other in the same way as the last two words. If you have difficulty with a particular problem, leave it and do the ones you find easier. Then, if you have time, go back to the problems on this test you have missed. Do not go on to the next test. Stop and wait for further instructions”. You will have 25 minutes to work on this test. Turn the page. You may start working now.
While candidates are working, walk round the room to see that they are following instructions, completing the correct section of the Answer Sheet, and that they are not looking at any other tests.
After 25 minutes (or sooner, if all have finished),
Say Stop. Put your pencil down now and close your booklet so that the front cover is facing up. Put your Answer Sheet inside the front cover of our booklet..
If you wish to end the testing session here, collect the Test Booklets with the Answer Sheets inside. If testing is to continue, give candidates a brief rest period; then continue with the instructions for administering the next test.
Test 2 – Numerical Reasoning
If you are beginning a new testing session,
Be sure that all desks are cleared and see that each candidate has two soft-lead pencils.
Say: I am going to give you your Test Booklet and Answer Sheet again. Don’t open your booklet or take out your Answer Sheet until I tell you what to do.
Distribute the Test Booklets with the Answer Sheets inside. Check to see that each candidate gets the right booklet and Answer Sheet.
Say: Take out your Answer Sheet and open your booklet to Numerical Reasoning on Page 9. (Demonstrate)
If you are continuing a testing session,
Say: Open your Test Booklet to Numerical Reasoning on Page 9. (Demonstrate)
Make sure all candidates have turned to the correct page.
Say: Look at the instructions. Read them to yourself as I read them aloud. “Instructions: Find the space for Numerical Reasoning on your Answer Sheet. You are to mark all of your answers on your Answer Sheet. Do not write in this Test Booklet.”
Check to see that all candidates have located the Numerical Reasoning section on their Answer Sheets.
Say: “This is a test to see how well you can reason with numbers. Read each problem. If necessary, work out your answer on rough paper. You may not use a calculator. Look at the possible answers listed and decide which answer is best. Then mark the space on your Answer Sheet for the answer you have chosen. Some of the problems have no correct answer listed. If you do not find a correct answer, mark the space for the letter next to None of these, which means that a correct answer is not among the choices given.” Are there any questions?
Answer candidates Questions
Say Now let’s look at Example A. (Pause to allow candidates time to look at the example.) “In Example A, the correct answer is 10 because when you count by 2’s, 10 follows 8 in the counting sequence. Circle B for Example A has been filled in on your Answer Sheet.” Are there any questions?
Answer candidates Questions.
Say: Let’s look at Example B. (Pause to allow candidates time to look at the
example.) “In Example B, the correct answer is 6 because 5P + 2 equals 58, and only 6 can replace the P in this addition example. Since 6 is not listed among the choices given, the answer is None of these. Fill in the circle K for Example B on your Answer Sheet.” Are there any questions about what you are to do?
Answer candidates Questions
Say: “If you have difficulty with a particular problem, leave it and do the ones you find easier. Then, if you have time, go back to the problems you have missed on this test only. Do not go on to the next test. Stop and wait for further instructions.” You will have 30 minutes to work on this test. Turn the page. You may start working now.
While candidates are working, walk round the room to see that they are following instructions and that they are not looking at any other tests.
After 30 minutes (or sooner, if all have finished),
Say: Stop. Put your pencil down now and close your booklet so that the front cover is facing up. Put your Answer Sheet inside the front cover of your booklet.