Frisco ISD Gifted & CogAT Testing — Parent FAQs
Key dates for Frisco ISD families
- Grade 5: September: Fifth-grade CogAT - Fifth-grade students take the CogAT at their elementary schools.
- Grade 3: October: Third-grade CogAT - Third-grade students take the CogAT at their elementary schools.
- Grade 1: November: First-grade CogAT - First-grade students take the CogAT at their elementary schools.
Dates are subject to change. Always confirm testing dates and other information with your child’s school or Gifted programs office.
How Does Gifted Identification Work?
Frisco ISD uses multiple forms of evidence when evaluating students for gifted services. CogAT results may be considered together with academic performance and other district-selected information. A strong CogAT score alone does not guarantee gifted placement.
What Does the CogAT Measure?
The CogAT measures reasoning in three areas:
- Verbal reasoning: word relationships, analogies, and classification
- Quantitative reasoning: number patterns and mathematical relationships
- Nonverbal reasoning: figure patterns, visual analogies, and spatial relationships
CogAT Testing Format
The CogAT assesses your child's cognitive development in three key areas: verbal, quantitative, and non-verbal abilities. Rather than focusing on academic knowledge, it evaluates reasoning skills that your child uses to solve problems and think critically.
Note: There are some variances in the testing format for students in grades 3 and up. If your child is in grades 3–5, click on the Level 3–5 tab below to learn more about the test format for those grades.
This section assesses your child's ability to understand and use language. It includes the following three sections:
Picture Analogies
Picture Classification
Sentence Completion
How to Prepare for Frisco ISD CogAT Testing
Help your child prepare for the CogAT by building verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning skills rather than memorizing a single question type.
- Practice verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning questions.
- Use grade-appropriate question formats and directions.
- Review missed questions so your child understands the reasoning behind each answer.
- Use occasional timed practice to build pacing, stamina, and confidence.
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Quick FAQs
When is the CogAT administered in Frisco? In the most recent published calendar, Grade 5 tests in September, Grade 3 in October, and Grade 1 in November.
Does every student in those grades take it? The district calendar lists all students in Grades 1, 3, and 5 as participants.
Does CogAT alone determine gifted placement? No. Gifted identification uses multiple forms of evidence.
Official Frisco ISD resources
- Frisco ISD — Cognitive Ability Test (CogAT)
- Frisco ISD — Gifted Education Referral and Screening
- Frisco ISD 2025–26 Testing Calendar
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24
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