LizzyBee Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 If you use the IOWA tests for your kids, do you also use the cogAT? I am wondering whether it's worth the extra $40 for each child. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I did for 4th and 5th grade, but after that stopped it. Testing is expensive as it is! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Partly because my kids think it's the most fun part of the test, and partly just because I like the additional information. I order the ITBS/CogAt combined from BJUP and it's only an extra $17.50 for each child. If you order them separately, it's an extra $32. The CogAT is a very short and easy test to administer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 If you use the IOWA tests for your kids, do you also use the cogAT? I am wondering whether it's worth the extra $40 for each child. Thanks! nt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I used it the first time. I like the additional information it gives. But, it takes a lot more time, in addition to the extra cost. I skipped it for two years, then gave it again last year. I won't do it this year, but will probably do it again in a couple more years. I'm thinking every three years will be enough for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Thanks, ladies. I splurged and ordered it, but I doubt we'll use it every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizam Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I would consider it because, if I remember right, it is similar to the TCS (Test of Cognitive Skills) that goes along with the CAT testing offered by Bayside and Seton. I found out quite quickly when my ds went into PS 7th grade that the TCS plus grades were how the kids qualified for AG ("gifted"). I wish I had known and had those scores on file, because what if he had scored well and been able to be in AG? The PS never offered that option--they just assume homeschoolers will NOT be in AG classes because they haven't been in PS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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