Parents/guardians of students identified for CogAT testing will receiving the following notification from the school:

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Your student has been identified to complete the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) at __________ School on the following day(s): __________. This assessment provides important information about your student's cognitive abilities and reasoning skills that may inform instructional programs and services, including eligibility for participation in Advanced Academics Services in Falls Church City Public Schools.

The CogAT assessment can show abilities to identify patterns and relationships, reason abstractly, and demonstrate problem-solving skills. The test includes content that students are likely to have experienced in school, but the types of questions and tasks may be presented in unique and challenging ways. The CogAT includes verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative batteries (sections), each consisting of several subsections. Students will be given opportunities to practice with sample items before beginning the test; however, students are not expected to study before taking the CogAT. Additional CogAT information is available online.

Please complete the 2024-25 FCCPS Permission to Test: NNAT3 and CogAT Form to grant or deny permission for FCCPS to administer this assessment to your student. (Note: This form should only be submitted in response to a school staff member notifying you/your student of a CogAT testing window and is not used to request testing or advanced academics services.)

Score reports will be provided to parents/guardians after results become available. If you have any questions, please contact the Advanced Academics Specialist at your student's school.

Falls Church City Public Schools

Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)

Purpose of assessment

Student participation

Parent/guardian notification of testing

Sample score report & interpretation resouces