Testing Survival Guide for the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test®, NNAT, NNAT2 and the NNAT3

by Testing Mom LLC

The Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test® (NNAT® Test) has been used for many years by school districts across the country evaluating their students for gifted and talented programs. Most recently, it was announced that the NNAT®2 test would replace the Bracken School Readiness Assessment™ (BSRA™ Test) as one of two tests used to assess children for the New York City Gifted and Talented program. Wherever you live, if your child will be taking this test, you will want to know more about the NNAT®-2 test (Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test®) This guide gives you practice questions for the NNAT® test, NNAT®-2 test, Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test® What does NNAT stand for? Naglieri - The first “N” in Naglieri stands for Dr. Jack Naglieri, Ph.D. He is Professor of Psychology at George Mason University (2000-2010). Dr. Naglieri has developed a number of educational tests, including the NNAT test. Non-Verbal - The second “N” stands for Non-verbal, which means that the questions on the test utilize “culturally neutral” shapes or figures instead of realistic images, words or language. Items on non-verbal ability tests call for a child to use “visual-spatial reasoning skills.” You might think of these abilities as “picture-based intelligence.” On tests, non-verbal questions are also referred to as “spatial” or “figural” questions. NNAT®, NNAT®2 and Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test® are registered trademarks of Pearson. Pearson is not affiliated with TestingMom.com, nor were they involved in the creation, production and do not endorse or sponsor these practice questions. Trademarks referring to specific test providers are used by TestingMom.com for nominative purposes such trademarks are solely the property of their respective owners.

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First published May 24, 2012