This fall Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) will screen second grade students as the first step to determine eligibility for the Talent Development program which serves our academically gifted and advanced students. The screening will include administration of the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). This test will be given in multiple sessions over several days.
OUR TEST DAYS ARE SEPTEMBER 6th, 7th, and 9th!
The CogAT includes verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative reasoning questions. There is no way to study or prepare for the CogAT. You can find sample CogAT questions at http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/academics/assessment/CogAT.aspx.
It is better to encourage your child to be relaxed, get plenty of sleep and have a good breakfast.
Special needs students will be given an alternate assessment based upon the requirements of their Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan.
Students whose age-composite score is 96% or greater on the CogAT will identify as AIG in both reading and math with parent written permission.
Students who score between an 87-95% on the CogAT will be referred for additional testing using the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). This nationally-normed test identifies your child’s achievement in both reading and math. You will be notified and required to give written permission for testing if your child is referred to participate in the ITBS.
CMS students who score between an 92-95% on the CogAT or have three t-scores of 65 or higher on the Gifted Rating Scale will be eligible to participate in the CMS portfolio identification process if necessary.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or visit the CMS website: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/ci/astd/Pages/default.aspx
Thank you for your support!
Lisa Maccaferri
Torrence Creek TD Teacher
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