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Cognitive Abilities Test Screener (CogAT)
Cognitive Abilities Test Screener (CogAT)
Approximately 12,000 students are tested for GATE eligibility each year using the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). All second-grade students are universally screened. Students, new to the district in the third, fourth, and fifth grades are also tested. For exact dates, please see your school's calendar or ask your school's administration.
Approximately 12,000 students are tested for GATE eligibility each year using the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). All second-grade students are universally screened. Students, new to the district in the third, fourth, and fifth grades are also tested. For exact dates, please see your school's calendar or ask your school's administration.
In addition, fifth-grade students who meet the retest criteria of a CogAt score above the 85%ile and Above Standard overall score for both English Language Arts and Math on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) assessment in third and fourth grade, will be re-administered the CogAT.
In addition, fifth-grade students who meet the retest criteria of a CogAt score above the 85%ile and Above Standard overall score for both English Language Arts and Math on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) assessment in third and fourth grade, will be re-administered the CogAT.
The multi-factor GATE eligibility matrix includes multiple data sources including test scores and grades. The matrix is weighted with each criterion and includes various factors related to economic challenges, transiency, special education and 504 services, and multi-lingual learners.
The multi-factor GATE eligibility matrix includes multiple data sources including test scores and grades. The matrix is weighted with each criterion and includes various factors related to economic challenges, transiency, special education and 504 services, and multi-lingual learners.
The CogAT is a psychometrically sound, norm-referenced cognitive computer-based assessment instrument. The CogAT provides 3 subtests that measure non-verbal abilities, quantitative abilities, and verbal abilities. This test provides a comprehensive assessment while maintaining the ability to test diverse learners through non-verbal abilities.
The CogAT is a psychometrically sound, norm-referenced cognitive computer-based assessment instrument. The CogAT provides 3 subtests that measure non-verbal abilities, quantitative abilities, and verbal abilities. This test provides a comprehensive assessment while maintaining the ability to test diverse learners through non-verbal abilities.
On-going examination of alignment with the Smarter Balanced Assessments and Common Core standards will be in effect.
On-going examination of alignment with the Smarter Balanced Assessments and Common Core standards will be in effect.
MULTI-CRITERION MATRIX
MULTI-CRITERION MATRIX
The identification determination components for GATE are as follows:
The identification determination components for GATE are as follows:
CogAt Screener Score:
CogAt Screener Score:
- A student’s comprehensive Standard Score (Age Equivalent) on the CogAt serves as the base number for the calculation.
Achievement:
Achievement:
- 2 points are given to students who Exceed Grade Level standards on 10 out of 11 areas in both English Language Arts and Math on standards-based report cards (SBRC) and 9 out of 10 areas for second graders.
- 2 points for students who achieve Above Standard in all areas of English Language Arts and Math performance areas on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) assessment.
Factors:
Factors:
- 5 points are added for English Learners (ELPAC Summative score 1 and 2).
- 5 points are added for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (free and reduced lunch).
- 2 points are added for students with Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).
- 1 point is added for relocation (3 or more school moves in elementary or military)
- 1 point is added if student receives points for two factors listed above (i.e. low socioeconomic backgrounds, English Learners, special education, relocation).
- 2 points added if student receives points for three or more factors listed above (i.e. low socioeconomic backgrounds English learners, special education, relocation).
Scores:
Scores:
- 121 or higher is recommended for GATE CLUSTER
- 135 or higher is recommended for GATE SEMINAR
- To obtain a copy of your student's GATE test results, please contact your school site's administrator or psychologist.
GATE identified . . . now what?
GATE identified . . . now what?
1 - Discuss as a family what you want out of a school experience and what are the positives and negatives of staying in current class vs moving to a GATE class?
1 - Discuss as a family what you want out of a school experience and what are the positives and negatives of staying in current class vs moving to a GATE class?
3 - Submit Intent to Enroll Form <Intent to Enroll Instructions> if the home school does not offer seminar classes.
3 - Submit Intent to Enroll Form <Intent to Enroll Instructions> if the home school does not offer seminar classes.
Policy Regarding Number of Tests per Student
Policy Regarding Number of Tests per Student
“BACKGROUND: Plan for Identifying Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Students Annually, about 12,000 district students are tested for GATE eligibility. Students in Grade 2 are universally tested and the identification process consists of five steps: search, assessment, documentation, review and identification/placement. In addition, students who were tested and found ineligible for GATE services, but scored at the 85 percentile or above (with two or more advanced SBAC scores) can be re-tested once. With regard to "new-to-district" students, current practice is to test transfer students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 only.”
“BACKGROUND: Plan for Identifying Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Students Annually, about 12,000 district students are tested for GATE eligibility. Students in Grade 2 are universally tested and the identification process consists of five steps: search, assessment, documentation, review and identification/placement. In addition, students who were tested and found ineligible for GATE services, but scored at the 85 percentile or above (with two or more advanced SBAC scores) can be re-tested once. With regard to "new-to-district" students, current practice is to test transfer students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 only.”
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