ITASCA, Ill., Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Consortium for Equity in Education named CogAT by Riverside Insights a winner of the 2024 Excellence in Equity – Industry Impact Award in the Multilingual Learners Solution category. Since 1968, CogAT has been the nation's most trusted and comprehensive assessment for measuring students' reasoning abilities and learning potential."This recognition reinforces CogAT's position as the gold standard in cognitive abilities assessment," said Jim Bowler, General Manager of Riverside Insights. "For over 50 years, CogAT has led the way in ensuring all students, regardless of linguistic background, have their learning potential accurately measured. Our comprehensive approach to assessment helps educators understand each student's unique cognitive strengths and learning style, enabling truly personalized instruction that maximizes student success."The Excellence in Equity Award specifically recognizes CogAT's capability to provide reliable, valid, and accurate data for all students, regardless of language, ethnic background, or socioeconomic status. The assessment's universal screening capabilities help locate high-aptitude students while informing instruction for entire student populations, making it an invaluable tool for educators committed to equitable education.CogAT leads the industry in providing equitable assessment through numerous innovative features:Comprehensive measurement of Verbal, Quantitative, and Figural reasoning abilities completed in less than two class periodsPicture-based subtests and Alternate-Verbal administration for grades K through 2, requiring no specific language proficiencyAudio test directions available in eight languages including Spanish, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Arabic, Somali, Russian, and VietnameseAge-specific scoring that provides detailed local and national comparisonsUnique Ability Profile™ offering actionable insights for differentiated instructionSeparate test levels for Grades K through 6 and banded levels for Grades 7-12 ensuring developmentally appropriate formatTwo equivalent forms for flexible administration and retesting options"Congratulations to all the deserving winners of the Industry Impact Awards, and a heartfelt thank you for the work you do to support educators and students," said Maia Appleby, communications and editorial director for the American Consortium for Equity in Education

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