At Riverside Insights, we believe every student deserves a fair chance to succeed, regardless of their background. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that CogAT®, our flagship cognitive abilities assessment, has been named a winner of the 2024 Excellence in Equity – Industry Impact Award for Multilingual Learners Solutions by the American Consortium for Equity in Education. This prestigious award recognizes our commitment to advancing educational equity and the innovative ways CogAT empowers multilingual learners across the nation.
For over 50 years, CogAT has been the nation’s most trusted tool for measuring students’ reasoning abilities and learning potential. This recognition reinforces its position as the gold standard in cognitive abilities assessment, ensuring that every student—regardless of linguistic, ethnic, or socioeconomic background—has their potential recognized and supported.
“We are honored to receive this award, which underscores our mission to deliver equitable, reliable, and comprehensive assessments for all learners,” said Jim Bowler, General Manager of Riverside Insights. “CogAT enables educators to unlock each student’s unique strengths, providing the data they need to tailor instruction and support meaningful learning outcomes.”
CogAT’s innovative features are designed to ensure that every learner is given an equal opportunity to shine. Here’s what sets it apart:
Comprehensive Cognitive Measurement: Evaluates Verbal, Quantitative, and Figural reasoning abilities in under two class periods.
Language-Neutral Testing: Includes picture-based subtests and Alternate-Verbal administration for Grades K–2, requiring no specific language proficiency.
Multilingual Support: Offers audio test directions in eight languages, including Spanish, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Arabic, Somali, Russian, and Vietnamese.
Age-Specific Scoring: Provides detailed comparisons at local and national levels for nuanced insights.
Actionable Ability Profiles™: Delivers tailored recommendations for differentiated instruction, enabling educators to meet students where they are.
Flexible Administration Options: Features separate levels for Grades K–6 and banded levels for Grades 7–12, with two equivalent forms for easy retesting.
As the American Consortium for Equity in Education’s Maia Appleby noted, “It’s a joy to announce these winners, highlight their meaningful contributions to education, and it will be just as exciting to see what they do next.”
For Riverside Insights, this award is not just a recognition of past achievements but a call to continue leading the charge toward equitable education. We’re inspired to keep innovating and ensuring that every learner has access to tools that reveal their true potential.
Discover how CogAT can support your school or district in creating equitable opportunities for all students. Visit Riverside Insights to explore our full portfolio of assessment solutions and learn more about our mission to advance equity in education.
Together, we can ensure every student is seen, supported, and empowered to succeed.