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Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test, 2 nd Edition The NNAT2 is a brief, nonverbal measure of ability NNAT2 items assess ability without requiring the student to read, write, or speak Because NNAT2 uses abstract figural designs, and does not rely on verbal skills or achievement, it minimizes bias based on culture
Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education, inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. The NNAT2 measures essential and fundamental problem- solving aspects of cognitive ability advanced critical thinking skills Rather than exclusively assessing abilities based on shared concepts, sequences, language, culture and institutionalized curriculum.
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Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education, inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Sample Items
Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education, inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. NNAT2 Features Group or individually administered Wide grade range: assess students K-12 All nonverbal content and items, no reading required Pictorial content minimizes cultural and socioeconomic bias Minimal motor skills required Excellent standardization research & psychometric properties Administered in 30 minutes
Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education, inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Use NNAT2 to evaluate: Range of ability in the entire student population High ability (possible GT) Low ability (possible MR) Students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds Students who are English Language Learners Students with hearing impairment, color-vision impairment, and/or limited motor skills.
Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education, inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Structure of NNAT2 Seven levels 48 items per level Each level was designed to have –Solid ceiling / floor –Good reliability Level Grades A K B 1 C 2 D 3 & 4 E 5 & 6 F 7—9 G 10—12
Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education, inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Pictorial Directions Pictorial directions and sample items can be viewed at teacher.nnat2.com under “sample test”. Note that the animation makes the online pictorial directions slightly different than the printed pictorial directions.
Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education, inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Available Scores Raw Scores Scaled Scores Normative Scores –Naglieri Ability Index (NAI) –Percentile Ranks –Stanines –Normal Curve Equivalents
Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education, inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. NNAT2 Online Features Engaging for students Provides immediate results Mac and PC compatible Integrated secure browser, requires little bandwidth High availability, support 100k concurrent users Delivered via ASP model Implementation services
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To Enter New Student
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Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education, inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. How Students Access the Test 1.Login with Secure Testing Login (DO NOT GIVE TO STUDENTS!!) 2.Click on ‘Programs’ on the Start Menu and Pearson Browser 3.Enter the Session ID (Students can or TA can enter it) 4.You will see screen below- Can enter box on left or right
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Directions for Administration & Script
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