COGAT Scores

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Quantitative 143
Nonverbal 123
Verbal 118
VQN Total 136

mid-high tier SES school.

NNAT was 136 as well...

Borderline scores - testing is pretty darn consistent. Kids a trouble-maker in class though, so not expecting a high GRBS. I was hoping for a clear indication one way or another, but right on the edge. Time to throw the name in the hat and start looking for work samples to apply.

This is my kid down to a T: same 136 total on COGAT, mid-high tier SES school and a trouble-maker in class. Only differences would be my kid's verbal is quite a bit higher on COGAT, but NNAT is much lower (119). He got in on the first-round. I had worried behavior would impact him too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Quantitative 143
Nonverbal 123
Verbal 118
VQN Total 136

mid-high tier SES school.

NNAT was 136 as well...

Borderline scores - testing is pretty darn consistent. Kids a trouble-maker in class though, so not expecting a high GRBS. I was hoping for a clear indication one way or another, but right on the edge. Time to throw the name in the hat and start looking for work samples to apply.

That doesn't follow - your DC is on the teacher's radar, that won't hurt.

[Anonymous]

Hi Parents! I just noticed that my 2nd grader's CogAT scores are posted in ParentVUE. However, only the score is posted not a percentage. Does anyone know how to interrupt this?

[Anonymous]

My child's scores are posted for Verbal and Nonverbal only, no Quantitative or Composite is listed, anyone knows what's going on?

[Anonymous]

Can someone help me interpret this?

Quan-112
NV-137
Ver-117
VQN-126

I believe most of the scores are right about average, correct? Not high enough to qualify for anything?

[Anonymous]

Typically 85-115 is the “average range” with anything over 115 considered “above average.”

Everyone should parent refer their children. FCPS has the resources to provided AAP to more than just the top 5% of its students who are gifted.

[Anonymous]

Sorry OP I’m using your board to ask question. Mine did bad with 117 verbal, since there’s no more DRA or reading group this year, should I include iready score from 2nd grade fall and 1st grade spring to show AART DC’s actually not that terrible at language art? I know they can see themselves, but I’m worried they may just put DC’s package aside after seeing the low verbal score.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can someone help me interpret this?

Quan-112
NV-137
Ver-117
VQN-126

I believe most of the scores are right about average, correct? Not high enough to qualify for anything?

That non-verbal score might be enough to put you in-pool depending on whether they go by any individual component in the top 10% or composite score in the top 10%. It seems like they do this differently every year. Either way, if you think your kid would benefit and can handle the material, I’d parent-refer.

[Anonymous]

Yikes. What do you make of this?

Q-139
NV-133
V-108
VQN-134

I am really surprised by the verbal score. He did well on the fall Iready for reading, so I have no idea what to make of this. Any thoughts and thank you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yikes. What do you make of this?

Q-139
NV-133
V-108
VQN-134

I am really surprised by the verbal score. He did well on the fall Iready for reading, so I have no idea what to make of this. Any thoughts and thank you!

I think you’ve got a really strong case for advanced math. Full level IV will be a tougher sell but a lot depends on the teacher and what he/she thinks. Also depends on the elementary.

One of my kids got in with a verbal score of only 113 but the teacher provided a strong writing sample. We were also applying from a Title I school, which can make a big difference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yikes. What do you make of this?

Q-139
NV-133
V-108
VQN-134

I am really surprised by the verbal score. He did well on the fall Iready for reading, so I have no idea what to make of this. Any thoughts and thank you!

Verbal CogAT doesn't use words or reading. Instead, the kids must select pictures to answer the questions. Some kids are good at language arts but bad at interpreting the pictures.

If you think the verbal score is not an accurate reflection of your child's abilities, the most important thing is to demonstrate in your packet that your child is strong in language arts. Include a short story or something showing advanced writing skills. In the parent questionnaire, give examples of your child's advanced verbal ability. See if you can include iready scores or some other evidence of being advanced in language arts.

I was in a similar boat years ago. Kid taught himself to read at age 4, was always in the highest reading group, and was a strong writer in 2nd grade. He had a 98th percentile score in WISC Verbal section.
Got a 113 Verbal CogAT. He has found AAP language arts extremely easy, despite the low CogAT Verbal score.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yikes. What do you make of this?

Q-139
NV-133
V-108
VQN-134

I am really surprised by the verbal score. He did well on the fall Iready for reading, so I have no idea what to make of this. Any thoughts and thank you!

Verbal CogAT doesn't use words or reading. Instead, the kids must select pictures to answer the questions. Some kids are good at language arts but bad at interpreting the pictures.

If you think the verbal score is not an accurate reflection of your child's abilities, the most important thing is to demonstrate in your packet that your child is strong in language arts. Include a short story or something showing advanced writing skills. In the parent questionnaire, give examples of your child's advanced verbal ability. See if you can include iready scores or some other evidence of being advanced in language arts.

I was in a similar boat years ago. Kid taught himself to read at age 4, was always in the highest reading group, and was a strong writer in 2nd grade. He had a 98th percentile score in WISC Verbal section.
Got a 113 Verbal CogAT. He has found AAP language arts extremely easy, despite the low CogAT Verbal score.

Thanks, PP. May I ask whether you did or would recommend that I address this score explicitly in the parent referral packet or just focus on his LA strengths?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yikes. What do you make of this?

Q-139
NV-133
V-108
VQN-134

I am really surprised by the verbal score. He did well on the fall Iready for reading, so I have no idea what to make of this. Any thoughts and thank you!

Verbal CogAT doesn't use words or reading. Instead, the kids must select pictures to answer the questions. Some kids are good at language arts but bad at interpreting the pictures.

If you think the verbal score is not an accurate reflection of your child's abilities, the most important thing is to demonstrate in your packet that your child is strong in language arts. Include a short story or something showing advanced writing skills. In the parent questionnaire, give examples of your child's advanced verbal ability. See if you can include iready scores or some other evidence of being advanced in language arts.

I was in a similar boat years ago. Kid taught himself to read at age 4, was always in the highest reading group, and was a strong writer in 2nd grade. He had a 98th percentile score in WISC Verbal section.
Got a 113 Verbal CogAT. He has found AAP language arts extremely easy, despite the low CogAT Verbal score.

Thanks, PP. May I ask whether you did or would recommend that I address this score explicitly in the parent referral packet or just focus on his LA strengths?

Don't try to explicitly rebut the score. Just focus on LA strengths. Make it clear that your child will have no problems at all with handling advanced language arts.

[Anonymous]

Our school AART teacher said the lowest score she saw in the accepted students last year is 142. That seems unrealistic high for me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our school AART teacher said the lowest score she saw in the accepted students last year is 142. That seems unrealistic high for me.

No way that is true.