Third Grade Testing Information
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What tests do they take?
All 3rd grade students in Wake County take the CogAT, which is an aptitude test. This is to identify students who may have the potential to be gifted, but is also used to identify students with possible learning disabilities or deficiencies.
If the child makes a score with a percentile of at least 85% they will then take the Iowa, an achievement test, and decisions about AIG identification will be made based on both test results. If they do not score at least an 85% on the CogAT, the testing process ends there because they do not demonstrate a need for further evaluation.
If the child makes a score with a percentile of at least 85% they will then take the Iowa, an achievement test, and decisions about AIG identification will be made based on both test results. If they do not score at least an 85% on the CogAT, the testing process ends there because they do not demonstrate a need for further evaluation.
After the tests...
For students who took the second level of testing, the Iowa, scores are received and analyzed by the AIG teacher. In some situations, further testing may be necessary to determine if AIG services are needed.
The School Based Committee for Gifted Education (SBCGE) meets to review the students who have scores high enough to qualify for services (at least 92%). Informal indicators such as grades, work samples, teacher and parent checklists, and other factors will be considered when identifying a student as having a Moderate, Strong, or Very Strong need.
Testing will take place this October. Though testing is taking place in the fall, it is a year long process for 3rd graders and final decisions will not be made regarding AIG identification until the end of the school year.
The School Based Committee for Gifted Education (SBCGE) meets to review the students who have scores high enough to qualify for services (at least 92%). Informal indicators such as grades, work samples, teacher and parent checklists, and other factors will be considered when identifying a student as having a Moderate, Strong, or Very Strong need.
Testing will take place this October. Though testing is taking place in the fall, it is a year long process for 3rd graders and final decisions will not be made regarding AIG identification until the end of the school year.