ATD Item Writing Screen – Help

The Item Writing Screen is where you will provide all information for a single item.

 "Update" Button = "Save"

IMPORTANT: You MUST click the “Update” button at the bottom of the Item Writing Screen to save your work. The Portal does NOT automatically save your input. Any input not saved will be lost!

You should click the "Update" button to save your work any time you exit the Item Writing Screen, even if you are not finished with your item. You should also update/save your work frequently to avoid any unforeseen interruptions affecting your item.

Clicking the “Update” button returns you to the Dashboard after it saves the item.

 Field Definitions:

For more information on a data field (such what it is or whether it is required/optional), hover over the blue question mark icon (      ) by that field.

The item number, test name, and assigned capability (content area) are provided at the top of each item.

The full list of capabilities tested on the exam are listed in the exam's content outline, which you can access by clicking on the "Writer Resources" link at the top of the Item Writing Screen.

Make sure the item you write tests a concept within the capability listed, and make sure the item you write is appropriate for the test listed (APTD or CPTD).

 Required Fields:

-        Stem

-        Key

-        Choices 2, 3, 4

-        Reference

-        Reference Page Number(s)

-        Rationale

 Submitting Your Items:

When you finish working on an item, you need to submit it for review by checking the “Ready for Staff Review” box at the bottom of the Item Writing Screen and clicking the "Update" button to save your selection. This lets the Caviart editor know that your item is ready for review.

Once you submit an item, it will disappear from the Dashboard. It will only reappear on the Dashboard if feedback is provided to you and/or changes to the item are requested.

 Writer Resources

For further information, click on the "Writer Resources" link at the top of the Item Writing Screen.

 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at atd@thecaviartgroup.com.