Understanding the Differences Between CogAT and OLSAT: A Parent’s Guide
If you’re a parent exploring options for gifted testing or simply aiming to understand your child’s cognitive abilities, you’ve likely come across two key assessments: the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) and the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT). While both assessments serve similar purposes—to evaluate a child’s reasoning and problem-solving capabilities—they have distinct structures, contents, and uses. Let’s…