Qualifying+Criteria

In 3rd through 5th grades, qualifying test scores are needed to receive direct service, which means students are part of a regular pull out group that learns advanced skills and concepts. The Program page describes this level of service in more detail.

To qualify for direct service, students should have 2 or more of the following:
 * 130 or better on the CogAT (cognitive ability test)
 * Two recent scores at the 95th percentile or above in math or reading on the MAP
 * 4's on report card for the past 2 out of 3 trimesters

2nd Grade & 5th Grade All students in 2nd and 5th grades are given the CogAT, which consists of 3 subtests: Verbal, Quantitative, and Nonverbal.