If you still have time, order the workbook on Amazon and have your child do a practice test, then go over the answers with them to make sure they understand how to solve the different types of puzzles, in a general way. It will go a long way towards reducing nerves and feeling confident, and if your child is in the ballpark to get into a CES, it might be a factor into getting them in.

To the PP, how long was the test. Why did your son think it was a full test?

Do they do practice tests first? Our son said the teacher said it was just a practice test, but seems like it was the full test from his description - not just a few questions.

Anonymous wrote:Did any of your kids already take the test this week? How was it, our test is next week and I wanted to know in general how it was.

My son took it this week and said he thought it was pretty easy. Don’t know whether that’s a good sign or bad. He’s smart but not genius level.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would just make sure she gets a good night sleep the night before, and eats breakfast that morning. If she's sick that day, keep her at home and she'll take the test at a later date.

Bullshit. These replies are coming from hippie white moms Of autistic savants who genuinely “don't believe in prepping or studying” and look down on the parents who help their normal kids with school because their kids are geniuses who don't need any help. Or they could possibly be tiger parents trying to thin the herd.
Point is, if you don't have your kid in dr. Li’s then you're screwed. Sorry

This is half bullshit. There are a myriad ways to prep for an easy test, starting with simply buying a practice book.

Did any of your kids already take the test this week? How was it, our test is next week and I wanted to know in general how it was.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would just make sure she gets a good night sleep the night before, and eats breakfast that morning. If she's sick that day, keep her at home and she'll take the test at a later date.

Bullshit. These replies are coming from hippie white moms Of autistic savants who genuinely “don't believe in prepping or studying” and look down on the parents who help their normal kids with school because their kids are geniuses who don't need any help. Or they could possibly be tiger parents trying to thin the herd.
Point is, if you don't have your kid in dr. Li’s then you're screwed. Sorry

So you're calling out autistic children and selling Dr. Li's program? Thanks for the help.

Anonymous wrote:I would just make sure she gets a good night sleep the night before, and eats breakfast that morning. If she's sick that day, keep her at home and she'll take the test at a later date.

Bullshit. These replies are coming from hippie white moms Of autistic savants who genuinely “don't believe in prepping or studying” and look down on the parents who help their normal kids with school because their kids are geniuses who don't need any help. Or they could possibly be tiger parents trying to thin the herd.
Point is, if you don't have your kid in dr. Li’s then you're screwed. Sorry

Anonymous wrote:Will we get notified of the actual scores, or just whether DC was selected for CES?

You’ll get scores.

Will we get notified of the actual scores, or just whether DC was selected for CES?

This is MCPS's description of the test day from the FAQ:

7. What was involved on test day?

On the day of testing, the students completed a wellness question, a non-scored brief essay prompt, and a
three part CogAT® assessment. The full duration for this was about an hour.
Students who did not feel well enough to take the test were asked to alert the teacher and stop. Students
were provided a make-up day. Students also completed a brief essay in response to a prompt. This is non-
scored. Student had 10 minutes to complete this exercise.
The CogAT® assessment was completed online by the student, and each section was a series of multiple-
choice reasoning ability questions. Each section was timed for 10 minutes each. During the 10 minutes
students can advance or go back to questions in the section. Students were able to complete sample
questions with the teacher prior to completing their own sections. The percentile provided is the result of
the three assessments combined to reflect a composite percentile.

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/curriculum/specialprograms/elementary/Understanding%20the%20CES%20Selection%20Process%204.419(1).pdf

If the test is this week, and your DC hasn't done anything to prepare for it yet, the best thing you can do is not panic DC by trying to cram in a bunch of prep at the last minute (assuming prep is even effective for the CoGAT test). If you can find some sample questions online, maybe 10-20, and have them spend a little time on them so that the question types are not completely new on test day, that's probably most helpful.

It's been a couple years since our DC took the 3rd grade test, but it was not long (an hour or less). I believe it's just the screener, which makes some unhappy with the test choice.

My son is going to take it this week too. Don't know how to prep, i just googled for some examples and showed them to him. How long is this cogat screener testing? Do they usually administer it in the morning or in the pm?

I would just make sure she gets a good night sleep the night before, and eats breakfast that morning. If she's sick that day, keep her at home and she'll take the test at a later date.

Hi all,

My daughters 3rd grade cogat is coming up. Anyway to prepare for it. Any suggestions from the community? TIA.