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It is not designed to test a student’s academic achievement but rather their potential.  \nWhy is CogAT being administered?  \nCogAT will be administered to all third and fifth graders. It will help educators understand a student’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses and assists with adapting instruction to meet the needs and abilities of each student. It will also provide data for students’ placement into fourth grade G/T mathematics classes or middle school G/T content classes.  \nWhat does CogAT measure?  \nThe test consists of three batteries – Verbal, Quantitative, and Nonverbal. Each section takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.  \nWhen will CogAT be given?  \nCogAT will be administered within a time period from December 1 – December 12, 2014.  \nWho will administer CogAT?  \nIt will be administered by classroom teachers and other certified Howard County Public School teachers.  \nWhat should I do to prepare my child for the test?  \nA good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast are the only preparation necessary. All test administrators will review sample items with the students before administering each part of the test.  \nWhat if my child is absent on the days the test is administered at his/her school?  \nEach school will schedule a make-up day during the testing window for students who were absent for a portion of the test.  \nWhat if my child has an IEP/504 Plan?  \nTesting accommodations as noted in the IEP or 504 Plan will be followed for all CogATtesting.","cbCaitvR27IRNBzb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitvR27IRNBzb","pdf",71897,"English","# What is CogAT?\n# Why is CogAT being administered?\n# What does CogAT measure?\n# When will CogAT be given?\n# Who will administer CogAT?\n# How should I prepare my child?\n# What if my child is absent?\n# What if my child has an IEP/504 Plan?","[{\"question\":\"What is CogAT and what does it measure?\",\"answer\":\"CogAT is a group-administered abilities test that measures students’ reasoning abilities, reflecting potential rather than academic achievement. 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