Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)

In Jeffco, the Cognitive Abilities Test is used as a universal screener for all second graders, and 6th graders from select pilot schools for the 24/25 school year.

CogAT is made up of three sections, called batteries: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Nonverbal/Figurative Reasoning. Each battery is designed to assess specific reasoning skills in each area that correlate strongly to academic success.  

CogAT provides:

• Universal screening to support identification and programming for student strengths (HB1102). 
• A data point to help teachers understand the instructional informational needs of every learner.
• A communication tool to help parents understand their child's strengths.
• Under Colorado State HB1077 Exceptional Children’s Educational Act (ECEA), Jeffco Public Schools also uses CogAT data as part of a body of evidence to help identify students for Jeffco Gifted and Talented programming. 

Jeffco typically administers the CogAT to second graders in October. 6th grade pilot schools may have a different timeline.

• CogAT Flyer English
• CogAT Flyer Arabic
• CogAT Flyer Russian
• CogAT Flyer Simplified Chinese
• CogAT Flyer Spanish
• CogAT Flyer Vietnamese

Schools will share student reports, results and potential next-steps with families on November 22, 2024. 

CogAT Translated Handouts for Family Night