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Iowa Assessments™ Form E Online Survey & CogAT 7® For Schools

Seton Testing Services now provides the IOWA E Online Survey Battery for grades 1-8. 

Seton Testing now offers single day school testing through the Iowa Assessments™ (Form E) Survey Battery—an excellent IOWA testing option for schools seeking efficient, reliable, and accessible testing solutions.

This nationally normed (2024 norms), standardized achievement test is available as an online assessment and provides a shortened testing experience while still evaluating the key subjects included in the full core battery. The Survey Battery measures reading, math, and language skills across all grade levels. Science, social studies, word analysis, and listening are not included in this format.

The IOWA Survey Battery is designed for single day testing, making it ideal for schools needing flexible and streamlined school testing options. During checkout, schools can choose a testing week anywhere from 3 weeks to 5 months in advance, ensuring easy planning and coordination.

All online assessments are timed at each level, following publisher guidelines. While timing standards apply, schools may adjust certain elements to support accessible testing needs where appropriate, including student timing accommodations.

No BA or BS degree required.

Pricing and Grades

Order the test level according to the norm period in which you plan to test. See the chart below.

  • Grades 1-2 (levels 7-8) IOWA online tests and all CogAT online tests grades 3-12 (levels 9-17/18) are audio-led and require headphones or a computer with speakers.
IOWA ONLINE
GRADES & TEST LEVELS		COGAT ONLINE
TEST LEVELS
GradeFallMidyearSpringFall/Midyear/Spring
177Not Available
2788Not Available
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511111111
612121212
713131313
814141414

IOWA E Online Survey School Service Packages

Schools can purchase a School Service Package for $400, plus: 
  • $30 per test (IOWA Survey or CogAT)
  • $55 per test (IOWA Survey with CogAT combination) 
 
This service package includes:
✔ Test Administration Guides​
✔ On-Demand Reports (Available within 48 hours after testing)​
✔ Flexible Testing Times​
✔ Training with a Seton Administrator​
✔ Report Resources & Additional Training​
✔ Easy Makeup Testing​
✔ Specialized Group Reports 
 
Choose the Best Package for Your School:
  • Option 1: IOWA Survey Only – $400 + $30 per student
  • Option 2: CogAT Only – $400 + $30 per student
  • Option 3: IOWA Survey w/ CogAT Combination – $400 + $55 per student
How to Order 
To purchase an IOWA E Online Survey School Service Package, please email 
iowaonlineschools@setontesting.com or call 540-242-3870 with the following spreadsheets:​
📌 Student Roster​
📌 Proctor Roster

Administration Requirements

    • Online timed tests at all levels taken on Windows, Mac desktop or laptop computer, Chromebook or iPad.
    • IOWA audio-led testing for Grades 1-2 (levels 7-8) require headset or speakers.
    • CogAT audio-led testing for Grades 3-8 (levels 9-14) require headset or speakers.
    • No BA or BS Degree Required.
    • Test Agreement Signed Annually.

IOWA Form E & CogAT Form 7 tests scored between the following dates will be scored with the following norming data.

August 1 – Nov. 30Fall Norms – Beginning of Grade
Dec. 1 – February 28/29Midyear Norms
March 1 – July 31Spring Norms – End of Grade

NO EXCEPTIONS to the norming dates. Place your order accordingly. ie. If you want the test to be scored for Spring Norms, the test must be completed by the last week of July.

Test Restrictions

State Restrictions for the IOWA: No restrictions.

State Restrictions for the CogAT: CogAT Form 7 Level 13/14 may not be sold to Diocesan schools in the vicinity of the New York Archdiocese and Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens in the states of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.


Overview of the IOWA E Survey Online

Overview IOWA Form E Survey Online

The IOWA Form E Online is currently available as a Survey Battery with a Lexile® Measurement. The price includes everything needed for testing. 

What the Form E Survey Online Evaluates:

Reading & Language Skills 

  • Reading
  • Written Expression (Gr. 3-8)

Mathematics

  • Math Concepts

The CogAT Form 7 Online Evaluates:

For more information on the Cogat…

Verbal Battery

  • Verbal Analogies
  • Sentence Completion
  • Verbal Classification
Quantitative Battery

  • Number Analogies
  • Number Puzzles
  • Number Series
Nonverbal Battery

  • Figure Matrices
  • Paper Folding
  • Figure Classification
Timing found on timing chart. An interactive website www.cogat.com can be accessed after taking the CogAT that provides a report tailored especially to your child’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses! The CogAT 7 Online is taken in conjunction with the Iowa E Online.

Evaluate Computer Equipment BEFORE YOU ORDER

Evaluate Computer Equipment BEFORE YOU ORDER

  1. Check System Requirements
  2. Perform Technical Readiness Check – Run all checks, including evaluation of the network and the bandwidth check.
  3. Follow Instructions for Secure Browser Download
  4. Download the Browser (zip file) for either:
  5. Ensure your audio device (headset or speakers) is operational for testing
    • IOWA Testing Grades 1-2 (Levels 7-8) – All test sessions are audio-led and require a headset or speakers
    • CogAT Test Grades 3-8 (Levels 9-14) – All test sessions are audio-led and require a headset or speakers

Technical Support

  • If you experience technical difficulties, contact Seton Testing:
    • Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
    • 1-800-542-1066 (Seton Testing)
    • 888-766-5805 (IOWA Online)
  • Support is only available during these hours—do not wait until the first testing day! 

 

Ordering

Ordering Steps for IOWA and IOWA w/CogAT Online

  • To place an order:
  • For assistance with your order or questions:
    • Call our Seton Testing IOWA Online School Testing Coordinator at: 540-242-3870
    • Or reach us through our main line at 1-888-766-5805 and ask for the School IOWA Online Testing Coordinator. 
  • For technical difficulties:
    • Contact Seton Testing at 1-888-766-5805
    • Available Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
    • Technical support is only available during these hours—do not wait until the first testing day! 

Administration of the IOWA E Online and the CogAT 7 Online 

  • Administration: Group-led testing over 1, 2 or 3 days. Timing details can be found on one of our sample timing schedules.
  • CogAT Form 7 can be administered in its entirety on the third day of testing, providing a complete student profile through all three batteries.
  • Administering the CogAT with the IOWA every 2–3 years helps track student growth and development while setting realistic academic expectations based on individual abilities. 

Administration

Administration of the IOWA E Online and the CogAT 7 Online

Administration

  • Group-led 1, 2 or 3 day test. Times can be found on the timing schedule.
  • CogAT Form 7 is administered in its entirety during the 3rd day of testing the complete student will be provided through administration of all three batteries.
  • Recommended to take the CogAT with the IOWA every two to three years.
  • The CogAT can only be ordered in combination with the IOWA Form E Tests.
  • Combining achievement tests and learning ability tests can help you develop reasonable expectations for your student’s progress, based on his or her abilities.

IOWA Form E & CogAT Form 7 tests scored between the following dates will be scored with the following norming data.

August 1 – November 30Fall Norms – Beginning of Grade Level
December 1 – Last day of FebruaryMidyear Norms
March 1 – July 31Spring Norms – End of Grade Level

Specialized Report Options

Specialized Report Options

  • Data Export
  • Student Roster
  • Multimeasure Student Roster
  • List of Student Scores
  • Student Profile
  • Student Profile Narrative
  • Individual Performance Profile
  • Group Roster
  • Subgroup Roster
  • Group Profile
  • Group Summary
  • Group Performance Profile

Each report type is able to be customized with different types of scores and scopes.
Seton will cover different kinds of reports in the training for the school’s test administrator who will be running reports.

IOWA E Online Training Overview

IOWA E Online Training Overview

Training for the IOWA E Online Includes:

Live Training with a Seton Administrator

  • School Test Administrator Training (30 minutes)
    The school test administrator, responsible for running reports, will participate in a half-hour training session with a Seton Administrator. This session will cover the various reports available in Riverside, guidance on selecting useful scores, and a review of sample reports.​
  • Proctor Training (30 minutes)​
    Test proctors will also have a half-hour training session with a Seton Administrator. This session will cover test administration procedures and an overview of the reports the school test administrator plans to generate.

Guides for Administration
Seton will provide a Directions for Administration guide, which should be reviewed before the training session to allow time for any questions. After placing your order, you will receive an email containing separate guides for:

  • Proctors – Covers test administration procedures.
  • School Test Administrators – Details test oversight and reporting.

Policies & Procedures

IOWA E Online Policies and Procedures for Schools

Ordering

  • All orders are subject to approval by Seton Testing Services.
  • Orders for test licenses must be placed at least three weeks in advance.
  • A confirmation email will be sent upon order placement. For order corrections, contact Seton at 1-888-766-5805 immediately.
  • Training for school testing proctors and the report-running Administrator for the DataManager platform will be scheduled with the Seton Online Testing Coordinator at a mutually agreed-upon time.
  • Online IOWA, CogAT, and IOWA with CogAT test licenses must be used within the school year of purchase (July 1 – June 30). Unused licenses will expire and cannot be carried over.
  • IOWA E online testing sessions can be rescheduled within the same school year. To reschedule or create additional sessions, contact Seton.
  • Customers must contact Seton to reschedule or create additional testing sessions.
  • The sale of specific tests or grade levels may be restricted in certain regions or states by Riverside Insights.
  • Prices are subject to change without notice.

Rostering Students for Testing

  • Seton will provide a CSV roster template for entering student testing information. Schools must submit completed rosters at least two weeks before the scheduled test week; otherwise, testing will need to be rescheduled.
  • For special reporting or data analysis, supplemental coding should be included in the testing roster. This coding helps analyze subgroup performance and track individual or group progress. Refer to the Special Coding Supplement Guide for details.

Reporting

  • Customers will generate their own school and student score reports within the DataManager platform.
  • Report access is available only for the school year in which licenses were purchased and will not be accessible after that period. A list of available reports can be found on our website.
  • Seton recommends creating a digital backup of student and school score reports for record-keeping.
  • Seton does not store individual student or school score reports in customer accounts. Scores are maintained on the DataManager platform for up to XX years at Riverside, where Seton has access.
  • For reporting issues, please contact Seton for assistance.

Testing License Policy – Refunds, Transfers and Expiration

  • License Usage and Expiration
    • Testing licenses are valid from July 1 through June 30 of the same school year. They must be used within this timeframe, as any unused licenses will expire after June 30 and cannot be carried over to the next school year.
    • Unused and non-refundable licenses may still be reassigned for another testing session within the same school year.
  • Refund and Transfer Policy
    • Refunds for testing licenses are available up until two weeks before the scheduled testing date, after which no refund requests will be honored.
    • Unused testing licenses may be reassigned to another student within the same school, provided Seton is notified before testing so the roster can be updated.
    • If a student is unable to test on the scheduled date, rescheduling may be considered at the discretion of the testing administrator and must be arranged through the Seton Testing Online Coordinator.
  • Refunds will not be issued for the access and training fee once Riverside DataManager accounts have been created for proctors and school testing administrators.
  • Refund and cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to iowaonlineschools@setontesting.com.

FAQ

Are the IOWA and CogAT Online Tests Timed?

  • Yes, the IOWA and CogAT Online tests are timed for grades 3-8, (Levels 9-14) and follow the publisher’s timing requirements.
  • For grades 1-2 (levels 7-8), proctors may follow the publisher’s recommended timing or extend time for a group or individual as needed, as stated in the Directions for Administration.
  • Proctors may provide accommodations per a student’s IEP or 504 plan, but Seton recommends testing them separately to prevent delays, as extended time affects the entire group’s pacing.
  • For questions or accommodations, contact iowaonlineschools@setontesting.com or download the Accommodations Guide.

How are the Online IOWA and CogAT Tests Administered?

Grades 1-2 Levels 7-8 (IOWA and CogAT):
Can be administered using audio-led instructions (requiring a headset or speakers) or proctor-led guidance, where students work through sample questions at their own pace before beginning the timed test.

Grades 3-8 Levels 9-14 (IOWA and CogAT):
Can be administered using audio-led instructions (requiring a headset or speakers) or proctor-led guidance, where students work through sample questions at their own pace before beginning the timed test.

Tests are timed and students should adhere to publisher requirements.

What Do I Need to Supply for My Student on Testing Day?

✔ A room proctor – An adult who can monitor the student(s) while testing.​
✔ An appropriate device – Windows or Mac computer, Chromebook, or iPad that meets system requirements.​
✔ A spare device – In case of technical difficulties.​
✔ Headphones or speakers – Required for audio-led tests: IOWA Grades 1-2 (Levels 7-8) and CogAT Grades 3-8 (Levels 9-14).​
✔ A distraction-free environment – Ensures focused testing.​
✔ Pencil and scrap paper – For notes and problem-solving.​
✔ Session Codes – Supplied by Seton.​
✔ Student sign-in information – Student ID# supplied by Seton.

What Are the Responsibilities of a Room Proctor?

  • 📞 Availability
    Be readily available via phone and email in case of testing or technical issues. Seton will contact the proctor using the information listed on the online account at www.setontesting.com. 
  • 📋 Providing Instructions
    Give students clear directions before the test begins, including how to navigate the testing platform and expected behavior during the exam. 
  • 🖥️ Technical Support​
    Assist students with technical difficulties, such as platform issues or internet connectivity problems, to ensure smooth test administration.
  • 👀 Monitoring
    Observe students to ensure they follow test rules and do not engage in cheating behaviors. 
  • ⚖️ Enforcing Rules
    Ensure students adhere to testing guidelines, including time limits and restrictions on materials allowed during the test. 
  • 🚨 Responding to Incidents
    Address any suspected cheating or misconduct following Seton’s testing protocols. 

Can My Student Take a Break While Testing?

  • ⏳ Scheduled Breaks
    Breaks should be built into the testing schedule for the group. 
  • 📝 Flexible Timing
    Proctors can adjust break times based on class needs while ensuring they follow testing guidelines. 
  • ✅ Finishing Early
    If a student completes a subtest early, they may take an extended break by staying on the draw screen after reviewing their answers. 
  • ⏰ Returning on Time
    Proctors must ensure students log back in at least 1-2 minutes before the next session and are ready to begin.

Can I Take the CogAT Without Taking the IOWA on Days 1 & 2?

  • ✅ Yes! Private schools may take the CogAT test without the IOWA. 
  • If you have ordered the IOWA with the CogAT, the CogAT can be scheduled for Day 3 of testing. 

When Will I Receive Student Test Scores?

  • Score reports should be available to run in DataManager as early as 24-48 hours after testing is fully completed.  Time of year may vary due to the volume of testing. 
  • Do not run score reports until all student testing has been completed. 

What Should I Do If I Experience Technical Issues During Testing?

  • If you encounter technical issues, call Seton’s IOWA testing line at 888-766-5805. 
  • Technical assistance is available Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM ET 

Test Prep

IOWA Practice Tests – Forms E/F/G

IOWA Form E/F/G Practice Test KitThese short practice tests (about 7-18 pages) for the Iowa Assessments™ have been designed by the test publisher to help students grades K-12 become familiar with the types of tasks they will encounter when they take the Iowa Assessments Form E. These Practice Tests may be used with all batteries of Forms E/F/G of the Iowa Assessments. They contain questions (about 39-77 per booklet) that are similar in format and content to the questions in the regular tests. Practice tests are available in kits or as individual student practice tests. Each practice test booklet for a particular group of levels contains the same questions in each booklet. For more extensive practice test booklets with multiple practice tests, please see Scoring High on the IOWA or Spectrum Test Practice Reproducible.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Grades K, 1, & 2 (Levels 5-6 & 7-8) Practice Tests CANNOT be administered without using the Directions Booklet in the Kit.

IOWA Practice Test Kit (1 Directions Booklet with Answer Key & 1 Practice Test Booklet) $16.50

IOWA Practice Test ONLY (1 Practice Test Booklet Only – No Directions Booklet/No Answer Key) $4.50

PLEASE NOTE: Grades K, 1, & 2 (Levels 5-6 & 7-8) Practice Tests MUST HAVE the Directions Booklet that comes with the Kit for $16.

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Building Thinking Skills (Grades 2-12+) $29.99

A Test Prep Program for the CogAT, OLSAT, InView, and standardized tests.

Building Thinking Skills
View Sample Pages

This engaging series develops critical thinking skills necessary for success in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and standardized tests in Grades 2-12+. The Building Thinking Skills® series is the bestselling thinking skills program in the world! The engaging, highly-effective activities are developmentally sequenced. Each skill (for example, classifying) is presented first in the semi-concrete figural-spatial form. Students also learn important academic vocabulary, concepts, and skills as they analyze relationships between objects, between words, and between objects and words by:

  • Observing, recognizing, and describing characteristics
  • Distinguishing similarities and differences
  • Identifying & completing sequences, classifications, & analogies

These processes help students develop superior thinking and communication skills that lead to deeper content learning in all subjects. Activities are modeled to reinforce skills and concepts. Level 3 for grades 7-12+ is split into two books: one for Figural Similarities, Sequences, and Classifications; and one for Verbal Similarities, Sequences, and Classifications. These workbooks are reproducible for classroom and individual use! Answer key included. 200-400+ pages depending on grade level. Copyright 2006-2008.

Resources

IOWA Form E Resources

IOWA Form E Sample Test Report

IOWA Form E Quick Reference Guide to Score Types

IOWA Form E Scope & Sequence

IOWA Form E Test Question Descriptions

IOWA Form E Subjects Tested plus Completion Times

IOWA Form E Accommodations Document

CogAT Resources

CogAT Form 7 Sample Report

CogAT Form 7 Scope & Sequence

CogAT Form 7 Areas Tested plus Completion Times

CogAT Form 7 Test Prep & Test Prep Bundles

College Readiness

IOWA Form E ACT Predictor Scores

IOWA Form E Predictive Validity & College Readiness

IOWA Form E College & Career Readiness