Free resources to help you understand the test and prepare your child effectively.
Everything parents need to know about the Cognitive Abilities Test — what it measures, how it's scored, and which grades take it.
The three most common gifted program admission tests compared — what they measure, how they differ, and how to prepare for each.
A breakdown of the verbal battery's three question types — verbal analogies, sentence completion, and verbal classification — with practice strategies.
The non-verbal battery tests visual-spatial reasoning without words. Learn what each question type looks like and how to help your child prepare.
The quantitative battery tests mathematical reasoning — not arithmetic. Here's what the three question types look like and how to build the skills.
A practical week-by-week preparation plan for parents. How much practice is enough, what materials work, and what to avoid.
What does a CogAT score actually mean? A plain-English guide to interpreting your child's results — standard age scores, percentiles, and stanines.
Second grade is the most common entry point for gifted programs. Here's exactly what the test looks like at that level, with sample questions.
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