The Interlocal Agreement is one (1) of seven (7) approved methods of purchasing allowed under Texas Education Code, Section 44.031. The agreement with Riverside Insights, for the CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test), allows standardized testing designed to measure a student's reasoning ability in three key areas: verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal. 

The Advanced Academics Department is seeking to purchase Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Form 8 Online Testing Levels, and Onsite CogAT professional development that will allow students' verbal, quantitative, and figural (nonverbal) reasoning in less than two (2) class periods through multiple engaging measures that reflect students' potential for learning. CogAt provides reliable, valid, and accurate data for all students regardless of language, ethnic background, and socioeconomic status.  

CogAT provides age-specific, up-to-date national and local norms calculated to the same exacting standards.  Individual domain scores, partial composites, and complete test composites are available for every student that finishes the test. This provides a multifaceted view of student ability. Separate test levels are available, for grades K through 6 and banded levels for grades 7-12, to ensure that every aspect of the test's format is developmentally appropriate at each grade.