ASSESSMENT OF GIFTED STUDENTS USING THe
Naglieri General Ability Tests: Verbal, Nonverbal & Quantitative
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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 minimum influence of knowing and can be solved regardless of the student’s language.
To eliminate the role of verbal expression in the tests, students respond using a multiple-choice format.
Recently, researchers have estimated that more than 1,250,000 African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students in K-12 public schools today could have been identified for gifted programs but were not. This problem could be addressed by using ability tests designed and validated to be fair for all students.
The Naglieri General Ability Tests by Jack A. Naglieri, PhD, Dina M. Brulles, PhD, and Kimberly Lansdowne, PhD, were explicitly developed to address the need for fair assessment of gifted students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds so they can receive educational opportunities appropriate for their ability. Read more about this research here. Read more about this research here.
The authors propose that general ability can be assessed equitably if academic skills are omitted from the measurement of intelligence.
The authors explain the how the Naglieri General Ability Tests differ from other gifted tests and why it seems to ease students’ test anxiety.
In the article, "Elevating Voice and Opportunity Through Culturally Sustainable Practices," authors Dina Brulles, Ph.D., Rebekah A. West Keur, Ed.D., and Alisa Johnson, MS, emphasize the importance of creating inclusive spaces that empower gifted students to contribute meaningfully to diverse communities. By adopting culturally responsive and sustainable teaching practices, educators can foster a sense of belonging, understanding students holistically—their thoughts, feelings, and cultural backgrounds.
The article offers practical strategies and tools for expanding classroom perspectives, promoting cultural awareness, and integrating equity-driven approaches to support the growth and success of all gifted students.
A recent study on the Naglieri General Ability Tests has shown that this gifted assessment provides a strong measure of general ability across diverse populations while minimizing demographic group performance differences.
Read the full report here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pits.23304
These initial findings suggest that this approach to measuring general ability may ultimately help identify students from diverse backgrounds for possible inclusion in 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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