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Turn Ability Data into Action with the CogAT® Next-Step Planning Tool

The all new CogAT Next-Step Planning Tool translates classroom-level data results to provide differentiated student groupings and tailored instructional strategies. It gives teachers ready-to-use insights and strategies based on each student’s cognitive strengths.  

 

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From data to differentiated instruction in seconds. 

By uploading CogAT data and scores into the tool, educators receive: 

  • Student groupings based on ability data
  • Strategies aligned to standards and reasoning skills
  • Exportable lesson overviews, task cards, and exit tickets
  • Activities that are adaptable and ready for instruction

 

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Expedite learner growth through strength-based instruction. 

CogAT ability data captures the cognitive strengths traditional assessments overlook. Armed with the CogAT® Next-Step Planning Tool, educators can instantly identify potential, inform differentiated instruction, and support every learner’s path to growth. 

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Less time with spreadsheets. More time with students.

The CogAT Next-Step Planning Tool automatically groups students and generates differentiated strategies, transforming ability data into ready-to-use plans that enable teachers to focus on what truly matters: instruction and student success. 

 

Elevate instructional strategies through data-driven insights. 

With the CogAT Next Step Planning Tool, educators can seamlessly convert scores into balanced instructional groups and tailored lesson plans, allowing for differentiated instruction that meets each student's unique needs.

Product Resources

Access Implementation, Research, and User Guides to support a smooth start with the CogAT Next-Step Planning Tool and ensure evidence-based, effective use in your classroom.

Implementation Guide

Get the latest information on how to use the CogAT Next-Step Planning Tool to inform instructional planning. 

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Research & Development Guide

Review the research base, design choices, and validation that informs the CogAT Next-Step Planning Tool. 

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CogAT Next-Step  User Guide

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Frequenty Asked Questions

How does the CogAT Next Step Planning Tool use AI technology?
This tool uses AI to group students and suggest activities. These recommendations are designed to support teachers and should always be reviewed before assigning or using them in class. 
Who should use the CogAT Next-Step Planning Tool?
Classroom teachers, interventionists, and specialists who want to turn CogAT data into lesson-ready plans.
What type of data is required?
The tool requires CogAT standard age scores (Verbal, Quantitative, and Nonverbal).
My district only uses the CogAT Screening form. Can we still use the tool?
The CogAT Screening Form provides a single composite score, which isn’t sufficient for the tool. To unlock full functionality, students should be administered either the Post-Screener option or the CogAT Complete, which provide the separate Verbal, Quantitative, and Nonverbal scores required by the tool. 
How is student data protected?
All student names are anonymized during AI processing, and no personal data is stored. The tool follows Riverside’s Terms of Use and district privacy standards. It also follows all FERPA and COPPA federal protection guidelines. 

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