The Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT)

General Purpose of the Test:  Measures ability without the requirement of reading, writing, or speaking.  Focuses on reasoning and problem-solving skills. The test is considered ideal for those with limited English proficiency, as such is considered cultural-fair.

Used to identify:

• Gifted students for whom English is a second language

• Students whose school performance may be poor because of limited English proficiency

• At-risk students whose low nonverbal reasoning ability may indicate potential academic problems

• Students who may have a learning disability and require further diagnostic testing

Time:  Students given 30 minutes to complete 39 multiple choice questions.  Total test time is approximately 40 minutes.

Segments:  Pattern Completion, Reasoning by Analogy, Serial Reasoning, and Spatial Visualization
 

 Resources for use in building reasoning and problem-solving skills:

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