The recommendations below are for the typical gifted child taking the F level of the NNATŪ (Naglieri Non-Verbal Ability TestŪ) commonly given in Grades 7-9. NNATŪ and Naglieri Nonverbal Ability TestŪ are registered trademarks of NCS Pearson. The recommendations made here are those of thinktonight and are not endorsed by NCS Pearson.
Building Thinking Skills is my number one recommendation. Level 3 is for the typical child in Gr 7 and up. It teaches figural reasoning including describing, classifying, sequencing and analogies.
Think Ahead Games requires children to find a path through a grid of shapes. They need to recognize patterns, classify, compare and contrast and more. These skills are all required to perform well on the NNATŪ. Think Ahead Games has adjustable difficulty levels so works well for all ages.
Memory Challenge is focused solely on visual memory. While this is not tested for in the NNATŪ a child with a strong visual memory has usually developed skills while developing that memory which positively impact testing. Memory Challenge has adjustable difficulty levels so works well for all ages.
SET is a game of visual perception. It can be played solitarie or with multiple players. It requires the identification of sets of cards based on four attributes - color, symbol, number and shading. The ability to quickly identify similarities and differences and classify them into sets will stand a child in good stead in a test like the NNATŪ.
Visual Mind Benders are deductive logic puzzles using visual clues. The software has the same puzzles as the book but they're in color.
