What are verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and nonverbal reasoning, and how are they measured on the CogAT?
The Cognitive Abilities Test for students in K-2 is an untimed, multiple choice test that is hand-scored. The students make their answer selections in the test booklet. There are three sections, one each for verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal. Beginning at the third grade level, the CogAT is a timed, multiple choice test with an electronically or hand-scored answer sheet on which students select their choices. There are nine subtests that comprise the three batteries. • Generally, verbal reasoning refers to a student’s ability in oral and written expression, reading and comprehension skills, and literal understanding and use of words. This reasoning also refers to how well students solve problems using words. The CogAT Verbal Battery measures flexibility, fluency, and adaptability in reasoning with verbal materials and in solving verbal problems. These reasoning abilities play an important role in reading comprehension, critical thinking, writing, and virtually all verbal learning tas
