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Grades 3-4-5 Standardized test results at or near the 95th percentile in Reading and/or Math are indicators that students should be
considered for testing for gifted services.
Test scores are valid for 2 years in grades 3-5, so only students who have not been previously tested in in the last 2 years are
eligible to test at this time.
K-2 Optional Testing Math and reading placement decisions are based on district measures of classroom performance and
achievement; and, in line with state law, a test of abstract reasoning ability such as the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) is also
offered. Since classroom performance tends to be a more reliable indicator of instructional need than cognitive ability testing in the
primary grades, CFSD does not require scores of abstract reasoning ability for placement in extended reading or math groups in the
primary grades, K-2.
District Offerings
Extended Reading: Accelerated and above grade level language arts instruction is offered at every grade level and is provided by
classroom teachers. District assessments for reading placements are administered to all students at the beginning of the year by their
grade level teachers and the reading specialist.
Extended Math: Accelerated and above grade level math is offered at every grade level and is provided by classroom teachers.
District assessments for math placement are administered to all students at the beginning of the year by their grade level teachers.
Testing for Gifted Services The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) is used to measure abstract reasoning. The gifted
specialist will administer the CogAT at Sunrise Drive Elementary School. Please arrive for all testing days by
7:15 A.M. Testing will be in the IDS classroom; please follow the signs pointing the way.
Parents who wish to have their students tested must complete the Permission to Test form. The form is available in the
school office or your schools gifted specialists web page https://sites.google.com/cfsd16.org/mflorek/home?authuser=0
The permission form needs to be turned in to the school office by Friday, January 12, 2018.
If you have questions, please contact the gifted specialist at your childs school by phone or email.
2101 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 209-7500 (520) 209-7570 FAX www.cfsd16.org
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Mother_________________________________________________
Signing this form gives Catalina Foothills School District permission to test the above
named student for potential gifted services.
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date