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Why is CogAT the national leader in measuring student ability?

The Essentials: Using Ability Tests in Gifted and Talented Identification

An overview of the fundamentals when CogAT and the CogAT Screening Form for GT identification - using cut scores, composite scores, Ability Profiles, validity and retesting

Introducing Form 8

Highlighting the items, test design, and equity and accessibility features in CogAT Forms 7 and 8 and the benefits of equivalent forms

How can my district administer CogAT equitably?

Universal Screening in Gifted and Talented Identification

See the research behind universal screening and how to implement with fidelity

Getting Value and Equity from Your Universal Screening Process

Learn the differences between universal screening instruments and what to look for when implementing them

What steps can my district take with CogAT data and insights to increase equity?

Why and How to Use Local Norms

See examples of why local norms can be valuable to districts whose typical students perform well above or well below national averages and learn how local norms may help with expanding the diversity of students identified.

Local Norms: A Closer Look

Dig deeper and study examples of when local norms will and will not improve representation. We will contrast the impact of district-level norms compared to local norms based on school building.

Using Score Profiles to Differentiate Instruction

See how to maximize the benefits of your CogAT administration by using the unique Ability Profile