CogAT Grade 3 case studies
CogAT Grade 3 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) is a K–12 cognitive abilities assessment published by Riverside Insights and used mainly for gifted and talented identification and placement. Its stated purpose is to identify advanced academic potential, and it is described as the only assessment that measures verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning together, giving a complete picture of student potential. Grade 3 is one of the levels within the K–12 range. Because the test is administered by schools rather than taken on demand, families usually encounter it through a district screening window, and preparation is about familiarity with reasoning task types rather than memorizing content. Topics on this exam: Verbal reasoning, Quantitative reasoning, and Nonverbal reasoning. The CogAT Grade 3 case studies are 5 cases and about 3,181 words.
1The Word Family That Split the Class
Delgado's Grade 3 class is building "word families" on the board. A family is a set of pairs that all show the same relationship.
704 words, about 4 min2The Missing Word in the Read-Aloud
Bhatt's class plays "Word in the Gap," and the rule is that you must cover the answer choices before you think. Three sentences are on the board: 1.
630 words, about 3 min3The Number Machine and the Rule That Fit Once
Ibarra's math center has a number machine. A card goes in, the machine follows one hidden rule, and a card comes out.
633 words, about 3 min4The Balance Table With a Tipped Pan
In the science corner, Ms. Okafor has set out three balance cards.
599 words, about 3 min5Four Layers, but Not Always Four Holes
Nia is working through a paper-folding card set. She takes a square sheet, folds it exactly in half so the top edge meets the bottom edge, and creases it.
615 words, about 3 min