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Bracken test results are converted to descriptive categories: “advanced” or “delayed”.  Since the Bracken exam is a standardized test developed in line with strict guidelines and measures, the test results also follows professional testing score guidelines. Raw scores achieved by the child are converted to percentile scores and later converted to descriptive categories to determine […]

The Stanford-Binet test is used to evaluate the cognitive abilities of the test taker through a series of tests that make use of both verbal and non-verbal activities. Apart from testing the intellectual abilities of a person, the test is also useful in other studies such as: early childhood assessment, neuropsychological and clinical assessment, educational […]

The KBIT-2 Test, also know as the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-2, is an intelligence test designed to quickly and simply determine an individual’s capacity. The Kaufman exam was designed to work effectively for all age groups, from pre-kindergarten through adulthood. In essence, the Kaufman test has three primary goals. Gifted children need special classes (in […]

It is highly recommended that parents let their children take IQ tests like the WPPSI earlier on in life. It is the best way for you to tell whether your child is gifted or has difficulty in learning. The WPPSI test is usually conducted by a certified clinical psychologist or psychiatrist but because many schools […]

The Stanford-Binet test, also known as the SB -5, is one of many types of intelligence tests administered to children to evaluate their innate abilities. The test is administered to children as young as pre-k but is also given to adults. However, you may wonder how the same test can be administered to both children […]

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The time has come!  Testing is now underway for New York City’s Gifted and Talented Program which means that thousands of children are lining up to take the OLSAT (Otis-Lennon School Abilities Test) and BSRA (Bracken School Readiness Assessment) through Feb. 10.  These talented tots are competing for a coveted spot in the G&T classrooms […]

If your child will be taking the CogAT test soon, you undoubtedly want to do all you can to help them do well. One way to do this is with free CogAT sample tests. These are available on a variety of websites and can be found for both lower and higher grade levels. Keep in […]

We all know that even truly gifted children can, in some cases, be at a disadvantage in traditional school settings. When children are not properly stimulated, they become bored and “tune out” what their teachers are saying. In the case of a highly intelligent student, this can happen very quickly. In a worst-case scenario, an […]

Crystallized intelligence, as measured by the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-2, is intelligence which has been learned. This can be through formal schooling, through informal teaching by parents, by life experiences or any other situation which teaches a child something new. Crystallized intelligence changes over time, unlike fluid intelligence which usually remains the same throughout a […]