Qualifying for the GATEWAY Program
Testing will take place on the following dates:
Fall Testing Session - August 20-31, 2018
Spring Testing Session - March 4-15, 2019
Each school has a screening committee to review test scores and other data that will aid in determining eligibility. Students who are referred for further evaluation are assessed in mental ability, achievement, motivation, and creativity. Students must meet the criteria in at least three of these four areas in order to be eligible for gifted services. The State Board of Education determines eligibility criteria for placement in the gifted program. For a summary of those criteria or for further information, please contact Mrs. Ceci at PLES.
Fall Testing Session - August 20-31, 2018
Spring Testing Session - March 4-15, 2019
Each school has a screening committee to review test scores and other data that will aid in determining eligibility. Students who are referred for further evaluation are assessed in mental ability, achievement, motivation, and creativity. Students must meet the criteria in at least three of these four areas in order to be eligible for gifted services. The State Board of Education determines eligibility criteria for placement in the gifted program. For a summary of those criteria or for further information, please contact Mrs. Ceci at PLES.
Mental Ability
Cognitive Aptitude Test (CogAT)
The CogAT battery of tests evaluates the following student abilities:
Verbal Reasoning
Generally, verbal reasoning refers to a student's ability in oral and writing expression, reading and comprehension skills, and literal
understanding and use of words. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve problems using words
Quantitative Reasoning
Generally, quantitative reasoning refers to a student's ability in understanding the elements of number theory, or the application and analysis of
number problems. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve problems using numbers.
Nonverbal Reasoning
Generally, nonverbal reasoning refers to a student's ability in spatial and abstract thinking. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve
problems using shapes and figures.
Students must score in the 96th percentile (or above) on at least one subtest OR score 96th percentile (or above) on the composite.
* Please note: This is NOT an IQ test.
CogAT explanation for parents: (Click on the link below)
es.lb65.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_5566160/File/Announcements/The%20CogAT%20Test%20Explanation%20for%20Parents.pdf
Cognitive Aptitude Test (CogAT)
The CogAT battery of tests evaluates the following student abilities:
Verbal Reasoning
Generally, verbal reasoning refers to a student's ability in oral and writing expression, reading and comprehension skills, and literal
understanding and use of words. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve problems using words
Quantitative Reasoning
Generally, quantitative reasoning refers to a student's ability in understanding the elements of number theory, or the application and analysis of
number problems. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve problems using numbers.
Nonverbal Reasoning
Generally, nonverbal reasoning refers to a student's ability in spatial and abstract thinking. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve
problems using shapes and figures.
Students must score in the 96th percentile (or above) on at least one subtest OR score 96th percentile (or above) on the composite.
* Please note: This is NOT an IQ test.
CogAT explanation for parents: (Click on the link below)
es.lb65.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_5566160/File/Announcements/The%20CogAT%20Test%20Explanation%20for%20Parents.pdf
Achievement
Iowa Assessments
Students will take the Reading, Vocabulary, Math Reasoning and Computation portions of the Iowa Assessments (these tests were formerly known as the ITBS). Reading and vocabulary together become the reading total. Math reasoning and computation become the math total.
Students must score in the 90th percentile or above on either the reading total or the math total.
Iowa Assessments
Students will take the Reading, Vocabulary, Math Reasoning and Computation portions of the Iowa Assessments (these tests were formerly known as the ITBS). Reading and vocabulary together become the reading total. Math reasoning and computation become the math total.
Students must score in the 90th percentile or above on either the reading total or the math total.
Creativity (F2OE)
TTCT - Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT).
Students will take this is a standardized test which assesses students in the areas of fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration.
Fluency - the ability to think of many ideas
Flexibility - the ability to think in different ways
Originality - the ability to think of new, original ideas
Elaboration - the ability to embellish ideas and add a lot of details
Students must score in the 90th percentile or above on the TTCT.
TTCT - Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT).
Students will take this is a standardized test which assesses students in the areas of fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration.
Fluency - the ability to think of many ideas
Flexibility - the ability to think in different ways
Originality - the ability to think of new, original ideas
Elaboration - the ability to embellish ideas and add a lot of details
Students must score in the 90th percentile or above on the TTCT.
Motivation
GRS-S Motivation Scale -
Either the referring teacher or the homeroom teacher will fill out a motivation scale on each student being tested.
Students must score in the 90th percentile or above on the GRS-S for their age.
GRS-S Motivation Scale -
Either the referring teacher or the homeroom teacher will fill out a motivation scale on each student being tested.
Students must score in the 90th percentile or above on the GRS-S for their age.
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