Anonymous wrote:What's the difference between these two tests? Also, is it customary for a school to just use the previous year's disqualifng score instead of testing the following year during the screening window. Seems like any easy way to find a child inelligible when they aren't testing.

NNAT-- spatial reasoning and measure of general intellectual ability. Test does not have any words or numbers-- strictly picture puzzles. 48 questions-- times out after 30 minutes.

CogAT: Verbal, Quantitative and Non-Verbal sections. Verbal and Quantitative scores can often be influenced by a child who has a richer background in language and numbers. Much longer test, so a more comprehensive picture of a child's strengths and weaknesses.

Everyone in FCPS takes both the NNAT and COGAT. Both are submitted as part of the AAP portfolio. I believe you're entitled to one retake if you feel the performance doesn't reflect the child's ability.

What's the difference between these two tests? Also, is it customary for a school to just use the previous year's disqualifng score instead of testing the following year during the screening window. Seems like any easy way to find a child inelligible when they aren't testing.