CogAT Results… What’s Next?

What is the CogAT?Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)

ÄConsitsts of 3 abilities testsÄVerbal (V)ÄQuantitative (Q)ÄNon-Verbal (N)

ÄComposite scores are calculated from these tests and used to help determine placement.

ÄScores are percentiles (factoring in grade & monthly age)

Similar but different…

3rd Grade à 4th Grade

5th Grade à Middle School

What advanced level classes does my child have the possibility of

participating in next year (4th Grade)?

ÄGT Mathematics

ÄCEU Consideration

How will placement be determined?

Student ReviewÄEvery student is reviewed by the placement

committee. Ä We consider:

Ä CogAT scoresÄ MAP scoresÄ Quarterly grades for relevant subject areasÄ Classroom performance: conversations, questioning, connectionsÄ Work samplesÄ CEU participationÄ Motivation & task commitment

How will placement be determined for 4th Grade?

EligibilityÄFor 4th grade

– GT Mathematics (Composite of QN with a minimum of 88%ile)

When and how will I be notified of the test results and placement option(s)?

Letter and scores are mailed from Manor Woods on March 9th.

ÄYour mailing will contain 2 documentsÄYour child’s CogAT score reportÄPlacement Letter from HCPSS

If my child did not meet the eligibility requirements, but I believe he would be

successful in the program, what should I do?Request a Placement Review…

• Placement Review Process– Parent/Guardian requests a Placement Review by the date

identified in the notification letter. (Parent/Guardian requests must be in the form of a letter requesting placement in the GT Math class, and must cite reasons/examples with documentation that would support the child’s probable success within this class. Letter is sent to the GT Resource Teacher.)

– Collection of additional Placement Review Data by staff– Placement Review Committee Meeting including G/T staff,

administration, and classroom teachers– Parent notification of committee recommendation will be

mailed during the week of March 29th.

Next…5th Grade à Middle School

3rd Grade Families: Feel free to leave at this time. You may email us with any questions or stick around until the end of tonight’s presentation.

5th Grade à Middle SchoolWhat now?

What GT classes does my child have the possibility of participating in next

year in middle school?

ÄGT English

ÄGT Mathematics

ÄGT Science

ÄGT Social Studies

How will placement be determined?

Student ReviewÄEvery student is reviewed by the placement

committee. Ä We consider:

Ä CogAT scoresÄ MAP scoresÄ Quarterly grades for relevant subject areasÄ Classroom performance: conversations, questioning, connectionsÄ Work samplesÄ CEU participationÄ Motivation & task commitment

How will placements for middle school be determined?

EligibilityÄFor 6th grade GT Placements

– GT English (V minimum of 90%ile)– GT Mathematics (Composite of QN with a minimum of

92%ile)– GT Social Studies (Composite of VN with a minimum

of 90%ile)– GT Science (Composite of VQN with a minimum of

91%ile)

When and how will I be notified of the test results and placement option(s)?

Letter mailed from Manor Woods on February 23rd.

What’s included in my mailing?

– Student Score Report (Keep for your records)• Specific information about how your child scored in each test

battery as compared to Howard County and National Norms• Student Profile description and additional information on scores.

– Placement Letter (Return to teacher if applicable)

– Grade 6 GT Course Placement Review Form• Things to think about:

– Thoughtful placement process prior to mailing– Responsibility for “skipped” curriculum lies with the family– GT courses standards will remain the same– Potential lack of movement possibilities if your child isn’t successful

When and how will I be notified of the test results and placement option(s)?

ÄLetter will indicate all scores and any recommended placements.

When and how will I be notified of the test results and placement option(s)?

ÄReturn permission slip granting or withholding consent by CIRCLING desired classes from the printed choices.

What if my child is eligible for multiple GT classes but I don’t want

them to take all of them?

ÄYou and your child should select the courses that best match your child’s interests for the 6th

grade year. ÄYou may elect to place your child into the

remaining GT courses in the 7th grade year. (Please note, this option is only available for the courses that he/she Tested into with an eligible CogAT score. School placements do not carry over from year to year; however, you may request a placement review from the 6th grade teachers.)

What is a Research Class?

Ä Offered to students who are participating in both GT English and GT Mathematics by testing or school placement.

Ä What will my child do in this class?Ä Develop primary and secondary research skillsÄ Develop and incorporate advanced technology skillsÄ Conduct original research investigationsÄ Develop authentic products

What do I need to consider when making decisions about my child’s

class placements?

Ä Prioritize your child’s strong interests and passionsÄ Consider their task commitmentÄ Consider how your child manages time, stress, and

work loads Ä Consider your child’s level of participation in sports or

extra-curricular activitiesÄ Go to your school’s Middle School/GT orientationsÄ Contact your school’s Middle School GT Resource

Teacher

What is the future course of study for middle school and high school GT

Mathematics?

ÄGrade 6 - Pre-Algebra GTÄGrade 7 – Common Core Algebra I GTÄGrade 8 – Common Core Geometry GTÄHigh School – Common Core Algebra II

GT, Precalculus GT, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus C

What is the future course of study for middle school and high school GT

Mathematics?Coursework Prior to

Common Core Algebra I

Common CoreAlgebra I Seminar 1

Common CoreAlgebra I

Common CoreAlgebra I G/T

Common CoreGeometry Seminar 2

Common CoreGeometry

Common CoreAlgebra II

AP Statistics

Common CoreGeometry G/T

AP Calculus AB

Common CoreAlgebra II G/T

Precalculus G/T

Discrete MathematicsG/T

AP Calculus C -Multivariate Calculus

Advanced Algebraand Functions

TrigonometryHonors

MathematicalAnalysis Honors

BusinessCalculus G/T

AP Calculus AB

AND

DifferentialEquations G/T4

Note 1: Common Core Algebra 1 Seminar is an elective credit to be taken together with Common Core Algebra I.Note 2: Common Core Geometry Seminar is an elective credit to be taken together with Common Core Geometry.Note 3: A student may enroll in the one-semester, SAT Prep in any sequence after the completion of Common Core Geometry.Note 4: Differential Equations- G/T is an option for advanced mathematics students who have completed or are currently enrolled in Calculus C/Multivariate Calculus AP G/T.Note 5: Financial Literacy counts as an elective credit but not as a mathematics credit.

Mathematical Designor

MathematicalDesign - G/T

SAT Prep3

Common CoreAlgebra II Seminar

Financial Literacy5

College and CareerReadiness

Transition MathCourse

Who can I contact with questions about the rigor of middle school GT

courses?

ÄBurleigh Manor: 410.313.2507Ä6th/7th Grade Counselor: Laura PropertÄGT Resource Teacher: Robyn Page

ÄMount View: 410.313.5545Ä6th Grade Counselor: Angie SzaleckiÄGT Resource Teacher: Susan Mako

Questions?