This qualitative study aimed to discover teachers’ perceptions about the effectiveness of using the nonverbal Cognitive Abilities Screening Test (CogAT) in identifying gifted and talented children. The study’s sample of six teachers participated in standardizing the Jordanian version of the CogAT. Teachers attended a focus group discussion, and they were asked to discuss four open-ended questions. The focus group discussion results indicated strong agreement by teachers of the effectiveness of using the Arabic Jordanian version of CogAT. Specifically, teachers expressed their satisfaction about the test items and guidelines. Moreover, they unanimously agreed that the test is appropriate to use in Jordan. Also, teachers provided many positive comments and feedback about the ability of this test to identify young gifted children. Finally, teachers described the reality of gifted education services in Jordan.

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在约旦使用非语言认知能力筛查测试识别天才儿童：教师焦点小组讨论

这项定性研究旨在发现教师对使用非语言认知能力筛选测试 (CogAT) 识别天才儿童的有效性的看法。该研究的六名教师样本参与了约旦版 CogAT 的标准化。教师参加了焦点小组讨论，他们被要求讨论四个开放式问题。焦点小组讨论的结果表明，教师们非常认同使用阿拉伯语约旦版 CogAT 的有效性。具体而言，教师对考试项目和指导方针表示满意。此外，他们一致认为该测试适用于约旦。此外，老师们对这项测试识别天才儿童的能力提供了许多积极的评价和反馈。最后，