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title: Cognitive Abilities Test™ (CogAT®) Explained in 6 Minutes
description: CogAT author Dr. Joni Lakin explains why the assessment is administered, what it measures, and how to interpret CogAT score reports for families.
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# [Cognitive Abilities Test™ (CogAT®) Explained in 6 Minutes](https://blog.riversideinsights.com/cogat-explained-in-6-minutes)

 Written by [Riverside Insights](https://blog.riversideinsights.com/author/riverside-insights) | May 28, 2020 4:42:00 PM

Has your son or daughter been given *CogAT*® at school? Or, are you an educator looking to inform parents about what insights *CogAT* can provide? In this brief overview video, *CogAT* author Dr. Joni Lakin explains the purposes why the assessment is administered, what it measures, and how to interpret *CogAT* score reports for families. Dr. Lakin also explains Ability Profiles and how to use them to support learning.

 

 

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