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The Bracken test is a standardized test given to children as young as 2 ½ years old to 2nd graders, given to determine the child’s readiness for school. Test results of such even comprise the bulk of the decision when determining whether a child is eligible enough to be accepted in special programs for gifted […]

Special-needs children are often in dire need of testing, and the KBIT-2 can provide this quickly and simply. While we tend to think of intelligence tests as being only for gifted children entering enrichment classes, this is untrue. Designed to be administered in approximately twenty minutes, the KBIT-2 provides a remarkably accurate snapshot of intelligence. […]

Many forms of intelligence testing have been used over the past few decades to understand various mental processes. It is useful to learn more about how a person can recall information, reasons, and understands, as evaluating these things will have a significant effect on their future. One of the most popular and effective forms of […]

Though the CogAT® is designed to test similar abilities in different ages, the fact that it is administered to such a wide range of ages means that the test is different for different age ranges. The key split is between second and third grade aged children. The CogAT® test for children in kindergarten through second grade […]

The Cognitive Abilities Test (or CogAT®) is a reasoning test given to students of all ages. There are levels of the test designed for kindergarteners all the way through high school seniors. While reasoning is the main skill tested by the CogAT®, it has other applications as well. Namely, it can help predict future achievement […]

For many parents, the thought of their children taking the CogAT® unprepared is a scary one. After all, it’s a big test, and can determine things like placement in gifted or talented classes. It’s only natural to want your child to do their best, and free sample questions for CogAT® are a great way to […]

The words “test” and “examination” strike immediate fear into the hearts of many children (and adults). This is usually because they associate stress and failure with tests. The very nature of test-taking can be stressful, if the examinee is overly worried about their performance. In some cases, a bit of “healthy” anxiety can be a […]

Last night, July 10, Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, joined Michael McCurdy and Karen Quinn for Testing Mom’s most popular tele-seminar yet, the 7 abilities your child needs for testing success. Karen Quinn shared tips on how to improve those 7 abilities in your children. She also shared how those 7 abilities are […]

If you’re a bit concerned about your child’s upcoming CogAT® exam, you’re not alone. Many parents worry that their child won’t perform well. However, there’s no need for concern. The CogAT® exam is designed to determine a student’s cognitive abilities. There are no right or wrong answers. In fact, the CogAT® exam is actually a […]

A big concern for parents and teachers of bi-lingual children is the fairness of standard intelligence tests. Often, if a child gives an answer in Spanish, it must be counted as incorrect, even if the corresponding Spanish answer is correct. This is a major flaw in standardized tests, especially considering the increasingly diverse world in […]