Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Prep: 9 Keys to Success

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One half of the NYC Gifted and Talented exam, the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT), is a key determinant of admission to NYC’s fiercely-competitive city-wide programs. To gain a spot in the most popular schools, such as the Anderson school, NEST+m, or Brooklyn School of Inquiry, your child needs to score in the top one-percent of all pre-K students. Read on to find out more about the NNAT and Naglieri Nonverbal Ability test prep.

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Hunter College Elementary School Admissions: How To Get Into Hunter!

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Hunter College Elementary School (HCES) is a great option for gifted students in New York City, and it is free to attend given the Hunter partnership with CUNY. The school only admits a small group of students each year for kindergarten, and these students generally continue on to Hunter High School. The application process for Hunter Elementary is extensive, so parents should read on and decide whether Hunter might be a good match.    

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Accommodations for Gifted Students: What Do Gifted Kids Need?

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Gifted students often find themselves bored or unchallenged by the general curriculum and may “tune out” or even become disruptive as a result. Additionally, gifted students who are not adequately challenged may never learn to study or work hard, and they may never reach their fullest potential.

 This is why there are accommodations for gifted students as well. Here we’ll explore the support gifted kids need to reach their maximum potential.

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Is My Toddler Gifted?: 10 Signs to Look For

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Every parent knows the joy of watching your child reach new milestones, say new words, and learn new skills. As you watch your child learn and grow, you may find yourself asking, “Is my toddler gifted?” Many gifted children do not show signs until a bit later in life, but there are several potential clues that can indicate your toddler may be gifted.

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Stanford Binet IQ Test for Kids: What You Need to Know

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If you’re interested in determining what type of curriculum would be most appropriate for your child’s learning abilities, or if you want to assess your child’s intellectual strengths and weaknesses, an IQ test may be the way to go.  Your child may also be asked to take the Stanford Binet if she is applying to a school for gifted children, such as the Hunter College Elementary School (HCES) in New York City.

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NNAT®2 Question Type: Pattern Completion

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In this post, we start with an overview of  "Pattern Completion" question types, including what skills they measure and how many of these question types are on the NNAt®2 test. We also provide some sample questions, accompanied by tips and strategies that every student can use to perform successfully on "Pattern Completion" questions during the official NNAT-2® exam.

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NNAT®2 Question Type: Reasoning by Analogy

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In this post, we start with an overview of "Reasoning by Analogy" question types, including what skills they measure and how many of these question types are on the NNAt®2 test. We also provide some sample questions, accompanied by tips and strategies that every student can use to perform successfully on "Reasoning by Analogy" questions during the official NNAT-2® exam.

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OLSAT® Question Type: Series

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In this post, we start with an overview of "Series" question types, including what skills they measure and how many of these question types are on the OLSAT test. We also provide some sample questions, accompanied by tips and strategies to help your student perform successfully on "Series" questions during the official OLSAT® exam.

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OLSAT® Question Type: Classifications

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In this post, we start with an overview of  "Classifications" question types, including what skills they measure and how many of these question types are on the OLSAT test. We also provide some sample questions, accompanied by tips and strategies to help your student perform successfully on "Classifications" questions during the official OLSAT® exam.

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OLSAT® Question Type: Analogies

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In this post, we will start with an overview of  "Analogies" question types, including what skills they measure and how many of these question types are on the OLSAT test. We also provide some sample questions, accompanied by tips and strategies to help your student perform successfully on "Analogies" questions during the official OLSAT® exam.

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OLSAT® Question Type: Arithmetic Reasoning

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In this post, we start with an overview of  "Arithmetic Reasoning" question types, including what skills they measure and how many of these question types are on the OLSAT test. We also provide a sample question, accompanied by tips and strategies to help your student perform successfully on "Arithmetic Reasoning" questions during the official OLSAT® exam.

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OLSAT® Question Type: Aural Reasoning

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In this post, we begin with an overview of  "Aural Reasoning" question types, including what skills they measure and how many of these question types are on the OLSAT test. We also provide a sample question, accompanied by tips and strategies to help your student perform successfully on "Aural Reasoning" questions during the official OLSAT® exam.

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OLSAT® Question Type: Following Directions

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In this post, we will begin with an overview of  "Following Directions" question types, including what skills they measure and how many of these question types are on the OLSAT test. We also provide some sample questions, accompanied by tips and strategies to help your student perform successfully on "Following Directions" questions during the official OLSAT® exam.

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OLSAT® Question Type: Pattern Matrices

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In this post, we start with an overview of  "Pattern Matrices" question types, including what skills they measure and how many of these question types are on the OLSAT test. We also provide some sample questions, accompanied by tips and strategies to help your student perform successfully on "Pattern Matrices" questions during the official OLSAT® exam.

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OLSAT® Non-Verbal Questions

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Do you want to discover the kinds of questions types on the OLSAT® nonverbal section, and what skills are measured by these questions? Would you like some test prep strategies on how to prepare for specific OLSAT nonverbal questions and access some sample questions to help your child get ready for test day? In this article, we provide you with the answers to these common questions, as well as offer additional helpful information on the OLSAT non-verbal section.

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