NNAT3 Overview 4

Question 1

When comparing the NNAT3 to the NNAT2, which improvement was introduced in the third edition?

Accepted Answer

Updated national norms with a more representative sample

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Addition of verbal reasoning sections

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Reduction from 48 to 20 questions

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Removal of the Spatial Visualization category

Question 2

A score reported as a Percentile Rank of 50 on the NNAT3 indicates:

Accepted Answer

Average performance compared to same-age peers

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Below-average performance

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Gifted-level performance

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A failing score

Question 3

Which NNAT3 level is intended for students in grades 5 and 6?

Accepted Answer

Level D

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Level B

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Level F

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Level H

Question 4

What is the primary reason the NNAT3 does NOT include written instructions that students must read?

Accepted Answer

To eliminate reading ability as a confounding variable

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To reduce printing costs for schools

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To allow faster scoring

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To comply with ADA accessibility requirements

Question 5

Which of the following scores is NOT typically reported as part of an NNAT3 result?

Accepted Answer

Sub-domain percentile ranks for each of the four question types

Answer

Naglieri Ability Index (NAI)

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Age-based percentile rank

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National percentile rank

Question 6

How does the NNAT3 administration format differ from many other standardized tests?

Accepted Answer

It can be administered online or with paper-and-pencil answer sheets

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It requires individual one-on-one administration only

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It is always given as a take-home assessment

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It is exclusively computer-adaptive

Question 7

For gifted program identification, most districts consider an NNAT3 score at or above which percentile threshold?

Accepted Answer

95th

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75th

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50th

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85th