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Ages 3–8

HiCap Preparation

Develop reasoning, problem-solving, vocabulary, and test readiness through guided, age-appropriate HiCap preparation.

Children showing their solutions to a clock reasoning activity
Year-long option
1-hour classes
Weekday evenings, based on availability.
Focused option
12–14 weeks
Choose a Saturday or Sunday batch, based on availability.

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Understanding HiCap preparation

HiCap stands for Highly Capable. School districts may use assessments such as CogAT and Iowa when identifying students who may benefit from advanced learning services.

HiCap-style assessments can introduce unfamiliar questions and thinking patterns. Guided practice helps children recognize those patterns, think independently, and approach new problems with greater comfort. Instruction is structured without placing unnecessary pressure on the child.

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Two program options

Year-long HiCap program

This option provides steady skill development and gradual preparation throughout the year. One-hour classes meet on weekday evenings, based on availability.

12–14-week HiCap program

This focused program runs from September through the HiCap assessment period, providing structured preparation leading up to the test dates. Children attend either the Saturday or Sunday batch from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, depending on availability. The three-hour class includes a snack break, and children may bring a snack from home.

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What children practice

CogAT preparation

  • Verbal battery
  • Quantitative battery
  • Nonverbal battery

Iowa preparation

  • English
  • Math

Foundational skills

  • Reading readiness and vocabulary development
  • Critical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving
  • Independent thinking and question-pattern recognition
  • Test readiness, confidence, and perseverance

Activities and guidance are adapted to each child's age and learning level.

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What is included

  • Initial and ongoing assessments
  • Guided classroom instruction
  • Practice materials and age-appropriate skill-building activities
  • Practice and review sessions
  • Mock assessments
  • Support throughout the preparation process

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District decisions and results

Assessment methods, eligibility requirements, timelines, and placement options vary by district. The applicable school district makes all final eligibility and placement decisions. This Academy program is independent enrichment and does not guarantee identification, placement, scores, or other outcomes.

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HiCap Preparation questions

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