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Cognitive Abilities Test
3 batteries (Verbal, Quantitative, Nonverbal), SAS scoring. Most widely used gifted screener nationwide.
Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test
Purely nonverbal, language-independent. 48 progressive matrix questions across 7 levels.
Otis-Lennon School Ability Test
Verbal and nonverbal reasoning. Primary gifted screener in New York City and many other districts.
School and College Ability Test
Above-level testing for Johns Hopkins CTY. Verbal analogies + quantitative comparisons for grades 2–9.
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
Gold standard IQ test for ages 6–16. 5 index scores: Verbal Comprehension, Visual Spatial, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory, Processing Speed.
Wechsler Preschool & Primary Scale
IQ evaluation for ages 2:6–7:7. The standard tool for early gifted identification and kindergarten acceleration decisions.
SB5 — Full Scale IQ
10 subtests across 5 factors (Fluid, Knowledge, Quantitative, Visual-Spatial, Working Memory). Ages 2–85+.
Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test
Brief IQ screener (15–30 min) covering verbal and nonverbal intelligence. Used to flag students for full evaluation.
Measures of Academic Progress
Adaptive NWEA test measuring reading and math growth. Used nationwide to track academic progress 3× per year.
i-Ready Diagnostic Assessment
Curriculum Associates adaptive diagnostic for reading and math. Scaled 0–800; generates placement level (Below/On/Above).
Iowa Test of Basic Skills
Reading, language arts, and math. National percentile ranking (NPR) used to compare with national peers.
Comprehensive Testing Program
Used by independent private schools. Measures verbal reasoning, reading, writing, and math vs. independent school norms.
Independent School Entrance Exam
4 scored sections + essay. Stanine 1–9. Used by hundreds of independent private schools for grades 4–11.
Secondary School Admission Test
Verbal, quantitative, and reading comprehension. Wrong answer penalty (−¼). Scaled percentile vs. same-level applicants.
Specialized High School Admissions Test
NYC's Stuyvesant/Bronx Science admissions test. ELA + Math. Cutoff scores vary by school and year.
The OpenKidsPrep Editorial Team
This study guide is written and reviewed by the OpenKidsPrep Editorial Team with input from K–8 educators, gifted program coordinators, and parents who have navigated the gifted testing process. Content is reviewed annually and updated when test formats or scoring change. Found an error? Contact us →
Last reviewed: June 2026