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Why did the District choose to focus on the total percentile for the cognitive abilities test and the non-verbal reasoning portion of this test and the mathematics portion of the achievement test?

April 26, 2017abilities cognitive district focus non-verbal Percentile reasoning Test total

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Why did the District choose to focus on the total percentile for the cognitive abilities test and the non-verbal reasoning portion of this test and the mathematics portion of the achievement test?

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The cognitive abilities test is designed to assess a student’s abilities in reasoning and problem solving using verbal and non-verbal questions. This test measures a student’s overall ability to process information and see relationships. The non-verbal portion of this test is given extra weight in the matrix because of its focus on assessing the complex reasoning ability needed for success in advanced mathematics courses. The achievement test evaluates a student’s knowledge of mathematics. This portion of the test assesses whether the student has the necessary prerequisite knowledge and skills required for an accelerated mathematics program.