How Do I Administer Accommodations on the Mental Agility Test?

🔍 Overview

The Mental Agility Test (MAT) is a 15-minute timed assessment designed to measure general cognitive ability. The standard time limit is a core component of the test’s design and interpretation. However, in alignment with accessibility best practices and local legislation, customers may offer accommodations — including additional time — when a valid need is identified.

McQuaig supports two approaches for delivering accommodations:

1. Online Testing with Extended Time (via digital setting)
2. Paper-Based Administration (manual process)

🖥️ Option 1: Adjusting Time Digitally 

What is it?
A new feature in the McQuaig platform will allow test administrators to extend the time limit for the MAT on a per-candidate basis.

How to Use It:

1. When assigning the MAT, you’ll see a new “Time Limit (Minutes)” field in the test setup options.
2. The default is 15 minutes.
3. You may select a longer duration (e.g., 20 or 25 minutes) by entering the number of minutes.
4. Save and assign the test as usual.

Best Practice:
Only adjust the time if the candidate has formally requested an accommodation through your organization’s established process. Be sure to document the reason and duration for internal records.

📝 Option 2: Administering a Paper-Based Test

When to Use:
Use the paper version if:

• You need to provide extended time and digital adjustments are not yet available or appropriate
• The candidate prefers or requires a non-digital format
• You plan to administer the test in person under supervised conditions

Steps:

1. Request the paper version of the MAT from your McQuaig account representative.
2. Print the test and prepare a quiet testing environment.
3. Use a stopwatch or timer to provide the adjusted duration.
4. Submit the candidate’s responses manually using the Transcribe feature in the McQuaig app.

📊 How to Interpret Results When Time Is Adjusted

The MAT is normed for a 15-minute completion time. Extending the time limit changes the testing conditions and may impact the comparability of results.

Guidelines for Interpretation:

• Do not directly compare extended-time scores with standard results.
• Focus on relative strengths and patterns, not raw percentiles.
• Use discretion when including extended-time results in high-stakes decision-making.

❗ Important Notes

• McQuaig does not collect or store accommodation details or medical information.
• All accommodation requests must be managed by your organization.
• Ensure fairness by applying consistent documentation and standards when offering accommodations.

💬 Questions?

For questions about the extended-time feature or obtaining paper versions of the MAT, contact us at: 📧 [e-mail]