Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test
The Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test is a nonverbal measure of general ability designed by Jack A. Naglieri and published by Pearson Education. The Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test - Individual Form was first published in 1998. Two versions were published in 2007 and 2008, respectively. This includes the group administered Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test - Second Edition and the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test - Online version. The most current version is NNAT3. Like all nonverbal ability tests, the NNAT is intended to assess cognitive ability independently of linguistic and cultural background.
Present use
These tests may be administered to K-12 school children on an individual or group basis as a means to identify potentially gifted children for placement in accelerated programs. It is also used for admission by several high IQ societies; for instance Intertel accepts scores at or above the 99th percentile.NNAT and the media
Beginning in the 2012-13 school year, the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test- 2nd Edition replaced the Bracken School Readiness Assessment in New York City. The decision sparked some controversy because some parents considered the test too difficult.In New York City, the NNAT-2 makes up 50% of the gifted and talented exam, the other 50% is the Otis–Lennon School Ability Test.