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title: "The Essentials: Using Ability Tests in Gifted and Talented Identification Programs"
description: The Cognitive Abilities Test™ (CogAT®) Form 7 introduced many exciting new features such as a revised Primary Battery and new quantitative item formats. In this edition of Cognitively Speaking, we will cover key issues and strategies in the use of ability tests such as CogAT Form 7 for gifted and talented identification.
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# [The Essentials: Using Ability Tests in Gifted and Talented Identification Programs](https://blog.riversideinsights.com/ability-tests-gifted-talented-identification-programs)

 Written by [Dr. Joni M. Lakin](https://blog.riversideinsights.com/author/dr-joni-m-lakin) | Jan 28, 2019 8:49:00 PM

The **Cognitive Abilities Test**™ (**CogAT**®) Form 7 introduced many exciting new features  
such as a revised Primary Battery and new quantitative item formats. In this edition  
of Cognitively Speaking, we will cover key issues and strategies in the use of ability  
tests such as **CogAT** Form 7 for gifted and talented identification. Additional details  
about these topics may be found in the **CogAT** Form 7 Score Interpretation Guide as  
well as the Research and Development Guide. These resources offer comprehensive  
information on these topics.

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