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CoGAT/ Iowa Padlet
COGNITIVE ABILITY TEST (COGAT)/ IOWA TESTS OF BASIC SKILLS (ITBS): The
South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE), in accordance with State Board of
Education Regulation 43-220, requires the administration, scoring, and reporting of a
norm-referenced test system. The tests include aptitude (verbal, quantitative, and
nonverbal), achievement in reading comprehension, and achievement in mathematics
concepts and problem solving. The purpose of the assessments is to help identify potential
students for academically gifted and talented programs.
The norm-referenced tests (aptitude and achievement) for gifted and talented (Seagul)
screening are administered in the fall of each year to students in grade 2. Based on the
results from the norm-referenced tests, a secondary screening using a performance
assessment may be required for possible candidates.
