This article explains the student information requirements for testing with CogAT on the Riverside Insights DataManager platform.
These requirements apply when adding students individually and in bulk. For more information on these processes, please refer to the following articles:
- Adding individual students to DataManager for CogAT testing
- Bulk importing students to DataManager for CogAT testing
Note for bulk import
Each time you upload a student data file for bulk import, it will be manually reviewed by the US-based Riverside Insights support team, which may take up to 10 business days. Any errors will require you to fix and re-submit the file for checking.
We strongly recommend that you use the Rostering Assistant to check for potential errors before uploading your file.
| Field name | Notes | Example |
|---|---|---|
| First name |
Required Max. 20 A–Z characters only, no punctuation |
Michael |
| Middle name |
Optional Max. 20 A–Z characters only, no punctuation |
John |
| Last name |
Required Max. 20 A–Z characters only, no punctuation |
ODwyer |
| Unique student ID |
Required Must be unique across entire DataManager™ platform. It is recommended to add your school and suburb initials as a pre-/suffix to each student ID to avoid clashes with students at other schools. |
ODW006MPSB |
| Date of birth |
Required MM/DD/YYYY (US format) |
06/19/2012 |
| Gender |
Required M, F or U only. (Male, Female, Unspecified) Do not use full words. |
M |