IOWA Tests
Traditional Standardized Achievement Testing
About This Test
IOWA Tests Form E is a Nationally Normed Standardized test that must be administered by someone with a Bachelor's Degree. SMART Associates are available to help you by purchasing test materials and administering IOWA Tests to your students. Costs of testing materials are included in our prices.
The IOWA test is a traditional nationally normed standardized test where students will read questions and answer multiple choice questions by bubbling in the correct answer on an answer sheet.
The CogAT is often used and accepted for placement into gifted programs or early enrollment (at 9th or 10th grade) into college programs like the NC Career and College Promise Program.
Group testing sessions must consist of 8 or more students for group pricing.
Parents will receive a digital copy of the scores only and not a paper copy of the scores.
IOWA Test Pricing
Includes all test materials, shipping, scoring, reports, and administrator's time.
IOWA Tests Core
Reading, Language Arts, Math
IOWA Tests Complete
Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies
IOWA Tests Core with CogAT
Reading, Language Arts, Math, Cognitive Abilities
IOWA Tests Complete with CogAT
Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Cognitive Abilities
Key Features
- Tests are all given in person and students answer with paper and pencil (multiple choice questions)
- Must be sent off for scoring - Scores are often received back within 3-6 weeks
- Core Battery tests reading, written expression, and mathematics
- Complete Battery adds Science, Social Studies, Maps and Diagrams, and Reference Materials
- The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) may be added for an additional $55 when administered with the IOWA Core or Complete Battery
- Scores will be sent to the parent/guardian by email only 4-6 weeks after the test date
Group IOWA Testing Session
Registration Deadline: April 1st, 2026
Register for Group SessionPractice Test Resources
Practice tests are not always necessary, but may be helpful if your student is hoping to achieve a desired score for placement into a particular program.
NC Career and College Promise Program
For interested Freshman and Sophomores wanting to enter the Community College Career and College Promise Program, SMART Testing provides an appropriate and accepted test to help you with the entrance process.
In order to have your test results back when you are ready for placement into this program, it is important to plan ahead. Plan on taking your test at least five weeks before the Community College program is scheduled to begin. The test (CogAT) usually takes around 2.5 hours and must be taken with the IOWA Core or Complete tests.
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