AIG Information
Items on the AIG Page Include:
- CogAT Information (Info at bottom of page)
- NCPS AIG District Site Link
- Growth Mindset Information
- Myths About Gifted Learners
- BreakOutED
- Thinking Maps
- Math SuperStars
- Habits of Happy Kids
- Thinking Like a Lawyer
- M2 Math
- Mash Up Math
- PBL
- Byrdseed TV
- & More
The CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) is given to all NCPS Second Graders
What is the CogAT?
The CogAT Test measures the level and pattern of cognitive development of a student compared to age mates and grade mates. These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school.
The CogAT measures three different cognitive abilities.
• The verbal section measures a child’s ability to remember and transform sequences of English words, to understand them and to make inferences and judgments about them.
• The quantitative section measures a child’s understanding of basic quantitative concepts and relationships.
• The non-verbal section measures reasoning using pictures and geometric shapes. This section reduces the impact of language on the student’s score
• The composite score is a total score for all three batteries.
See Google Slides Presentation
& Website Link to the Right.
Please Note: The TestingMom.com site allows you to sign up. There is Free Access to 100 CogAT style questions in a game format. You DO NOT have to pay anything at this site. If you pay for anything on this site, that is your personal decision. I am not promoting that you pay money to join, just utilize the free practice questions for the CogAT 2nd grade.
Once students have completed the CogAT Screener at school, an Individual Student Profile Narrative Report will be sent home to parents. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Kristi Adkins with any questions you may have regarding your child's results. Also, here is a CogAT Test Explanation for Parents that you may find very useful as well.
NCPS AIG Info at the District Site
Also, please go to the App store on your cell phone to download the NCPS App so you too can receive NCPS information as well as specific information for your child's school.
Growth Mindset Matters!
Children's Books focused on Growth Mindset!
What is Growth Mindset All About?
Thinking Maps
Remember all maps can have a frame of reference added to them. The questions in the frame of reference are to cause students to think more indepth about the information found on the thinking map.
Color coding can help organize the information on a thinking map. It can also make the map easier to read and follow. Have your students color code their maps and see how in improves their understanding.
Using Thinking Maps with Math
Key Words for each thinking map
key_words_in_math_for_thinking_handout.pdf
Good examples of thinking maps created during math lessons
k-12_math_1a.ppt
k-12_math_2.ppt
THINKING MAPS.pdf
Change is Inevitable,
Growth is Optional!
You have to want it and work for it to truly earn it, learn from it & achieve it!
Math Mash-Up
PBL
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered approach in which students learn about a complex real-world issue to solve an open-ended problem. This problem is what drives motivation and the learning. PBL can promote the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. It can also provide opportunities for working in groups, finding and evaluating research materials, and life-long learning.
Parents: view more about PBL with this short video.
Visit this site to view many PBL activities and lessons. Once logged in, click PBL Weekly Warm-ups
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