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Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in the Naglieri General Ability Tests. Like the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Tests (NNAT), these tests are used for identifying gifted students. However, several important distinctions exist. The Naglieri General Ability Tests incorporate innovative approaches to test construction, allowing us to identify students with high intellectual ability in a fair manner. To achieve that goal, we created new tests that can be solved regardless of the language a student knows and with test questions that require only a small amount of knowledge.
The Naglieri General Ability Tests measure general ability using verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal test questions, whereas the NNAT measures general ability using only a nonverbal format. It is also important to note that the Naglieri General Ability Tests include verbal and quantitative components for a more diverse approach to measuring general ability. Additionally, the Naglieri General Ability Tests offer nonverbal versions with all new items.
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Instructions are presented to the students using animated videos which eliminates the need for comprehension of verbal directions.
The Verbal, Nonverbal, & Quantitative tests measure thinking with minimal influence of prior knowledge and can be solved regardless of a student’s language background.
To eliminate the role of verbal expression in the tests, students respond using a multiple-choice format. This ensures that answers reflect thinking ability rather than language skills.
Researchers have estimated that over 1,250,000 students in K–12 public schools may have qualified for gifted programs but were not identified. This issue could be addressed by using ability tests that are designed and validated to be fair for every student.
The Naglieri General Ability Tests, developed by Dr. Jack A. Naglieri, Dr. Dina M. Brulles, and Dr. Kimberly Lansdowne, were designed to provide a fair and effective assessment of gifted students, ensuring they receive educational opportunities that align with their abilities. Read more about this research here.
In this video, Dr. Jack A. Naglieri, Dr. Dina M. Brulles, and Dr. Kimberly Lansdowne discuss how the Naglieri General Ability Tests were developed to assess Verbal, Quantitative, and Nonverbal ability, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to be identified based on their thinking skills rather than prior knowledge.
Unlike traditional assessments, the Naglieri General Ability Tests are designed to be more engaging and accessible for all students. The test format helps students focus on thinking rather than memorization, reducing stress and improving performance.
In the article "Elevating Voice and Opportunity Through Effective Teaching Practices," authors Dina Brulles, Ph.D., Rebekah A. West Keur, Ed.D., and Alisa Johnson, MS, highlight the importance of creating supportive learning environments where gifted students can thrive. They discuss how thoughtful teaching strategies help educators understand students holistically—their thoughts, emotions, and unique perspectives.
A recent study on the Naglieri General Ability Tests found that this gifted assessment provides a strong measure of general ability while minimizing performance differences among student groups.
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These findings suggest that this approach to measuring general ability may help identify more students for gifted educational programs.
The Naglieri General Ability Tests are now available for purchase. If you simply need more information about the tests or if you are ready to purchase please contact our account executive below.
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