The CogAT in FCPS: Gifted Test Prep & Information
Is your child taking the CogAT? Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will be administering the CogAT to all 2nd graders in October, as well as to eligible students in grades 3-7. Learn how you can ensure that your child is ready to go on test day with our CogAT Online Courses.
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Who Takes the CogAT in FCPS?
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) uses the CogAT to identify students for their gifted and talented program. The test is administered to all students in 2nd grade, as well as to eligible students in grades 3-7. The test will be administered from October 2-20, 2023.
Start preparing your child for the test with our online CogAT courses today.
Elm Academy's Online CogAT Courses
Our CogAT courses are entirely online and can be done at your own pace. In addition to our full courses, you also have the option to buy our Last-Minute courses, which are designed for those who are short on time.
Full CogAT Courses
for Standard Preparation-
Hundreds of practice questions (see table below)
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1 full-length CogAT practice test
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9 quizzes
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9 detailed lessons covering each question type found on the CogAT
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Thorough explanations for every question
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Audio instructions for Sentence Completion questions (K-2 only)
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Parent guide with recommended study schedules & tips
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Suitable for the CogAT Form 7 and newer Form 8
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Instant online access via desktop, smartphone, or tablet
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1-year license
Last-Minute CogAT Courses
for Last-Minute Preparation-
1 full-length CogAT practice test
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Thorough explanations for every question
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Audio instructions for Sentence Completion questions (K-2 only)
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Suitable for the CogAT Form 7 and newer Form 8
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Instant online access via desktop, smartphone, or tablet
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30-day license
The exact number of practice questions found in each course is shown in the table below.
| Grade | Full Course (1 Test & 9 Quizzes) | Last-Minute Course (1 Test) |
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| Kindergarten (Level 5/6) | 208 Questions | 118 Questions |
| 1st Grade (Level 7) | 226 Questions | 136 Questions |
| 2nd Grade (Level 8) | 244 Questions | 154 Questions |
| 3rd Grade (Level 9) | 260 Questions | 170 Questions |
| 4th Grade (Level 10) | 266 Questions | 176 Questions |
| 5th Grade (Level 11) | 266 Questions | 176 Questions |
| 6th Grade (Level 12) | 266 Questions | 176 Questions |
Full CogAT Courses
Includes 1 full-length CogAT practice test, 9 detailed lessons, 9 quizzes, and a parent guide.
Last-Minute CogAT Courses
Includes 1 full-length CogAT practice test.
Features
Realistic Practice Test
Our full-length practice test is timed and includes audio instructions for Sentence Completion questions to make it as real of a simulation as possible. At the end of the test, you’ll be able to see a score report which includes a breakdown by question type.
Course Structure & Lessons
Available only in Full CogAT Course.
Too often, test prep companies will sell you the materials and let you figure out the rest. Young children may struggle when faced with preparing for such a daunting test without any instruction. As parents, it’s difficult to know how to guide them through the process.
This is why we’ve designed a detailed course outline, with topic-specific lessons for every question type found on the CogAT. The course also begins with a helpful parent guide, which includes recommended study schedules based on how far in advance you are starting your preparation and additional study tips.
Quizzes Per Question Type
Available only in Full CogAT Course.
Questions also include optional hints that you may use if you find your child feeling stuck on a question.
Audio Instructions
Available only in grades K-2 (Levels 5/6-8)
The CogAT for grades K-2 does not test reading ability, so Sentence Completion questions will be read aloud by the instructor. This tests an entirely different skillset related to listening and following directions. We have included audio instructions for these specific questions in our courses.
About Elm Academy
Elm Academy is a test preparation company that provides high-quality test preparation materials for children preparing for Gifted & Talented Tests. We’ve designed our online courses to minimize unnecessary stress and maximize your child’s performance. In addition to high-quality, realistic practice materials, each course comes with a helpful parent guide that includes recommended study schedules and additional tips to make your preparation experience go as smoothly and stress-free as possible. Start preparing your child for their gifted and talented test today.
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