CPM: Why does the last item on the rapid tasks disappear before the student has three full seconds to respond?
- Thao.Yoder
Answer
For the smoothest administration on the rapid tasks, we recommend using the quick key arrows to record responses. Once the item has begun to fade, only tap the correct (“right”) arrow. If the item is incorrect, let the picture fade and wait for the new item to appear.
If you enter a correct response as soon as the letter/picture begins to fade, the response will be recorded and the next item will present accurately. If you press correct right on the edge of the ½ second when the item is about to change, it will skip to the next item, but the child will still be given the correct response for the previous item.
The child’s overall score and benchmark will not be affected by the skipped letter/picture as the child will still be provided 60 full seconds of item exposure. Please keep in mind this task captures automaticity of children’s letter/vocabulary recognition. If children are not responding within three seconds, you can simply wait for the next item to be presented.