Preparing Your Child for the Gifted and Talented Test

Origins Tutoring believes that preparation for the NYC Gifted and Talented test should not be a daunting and exasperating experience, but rather an important opportunity for children to demonstrate their abilities and showcase their potential. The test is designed to assess a child's cognitive aptitudes, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

The Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test (NNAT) is one of the two components that make up the NYC Gifted and Talented test. This assessment accounts for 50 percent of the final score and measures a child's ability to reason and problem-solve using nonverbal test items. The NNAT tests pattern completion, reasoning by analogy, serial reasoning, and spatial visualization.

The test is divided into two components: the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) and the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT). These assessments are designed to evaluate a child's cognitive abilities, including their ability to solve problems, think critically, and understand relationships between objects.

As your child prepares for the test, it is essential to support them by teaching strategies that can help them perform optimally. Encourage your child to practice with sample questions so they become familiar with what to expect on the day of the exam. This will help reduce anxiety and build confidence.

The NYC Gifted and Talented test is administered by the New York City Department of Education (DOE) to determine which children between 4 and 7 years old will be admitted to the NYC Gifted and Talented Program. The test has two components, which are derived from two widely-used assessments that measure a child's cognitive aptitudes.

In this article, we provide you with gifted and talented sample test questions for 4-6 year olds (Kindergarten and 1st grade entry), as well as links to further information on question types, section strategies, and other resources. By familiarizing yourself with the different question types, you can better support your child's preparation and help them achieve their full potential.

Remember, preparing your child for the Gifted and Talented test is not just about getting them ready for a single exam; it's about helping them develop important skills that will benefit them throughout their educational journey.

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