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Guilford County Schools: gifted testing
Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AG)
Grades K-12All second graders take the CogAT in the district screening window. Students at the 70th percentile or higher on any CogAT score go on to Iowa achievement tests in math and reading. Pull-out enrichment starts in grade 3.
| Test | Grades | Who | When | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CogAT | 2 | All students tested | District screening window (dates not in the plan) | source |
| Iowa Assessments | 2 | 70th percentile or higher on one or more CogAT scores | After the CogAT | source |
Published criteria
- Intellectually Gifted (IG): a composite aptitude score at the 98th percentile or higher on a nationally normed test. source
- Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AI), pathway 1: composite or partial composite aptitude at the 90th percentile or higher plus an achievement criterion. Achievement only (AM/AR/AG): 90th percentile or higher on a nationally normed achievement test, or Level 5 on the NC EOG. source
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- Guilford County Schools Local AIG Plan 2025-2028 (NC DPI) (checked 2026-10-23)
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