PASS Theory of Cognitive Abilities - Professor Jack Naglieri: SASC Authorised - 05 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2026: Patoss

PASS Theory of Cognitive Abilities - Professor Jack Naglieri: SASC Authorised - 05 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2026: Patoss

Overview

Description

This theory underpins the CAS-2 (Cognitive Assessment System-Second Edition), a tool designed to assess these abilities. Professor Naglieri has also explored how PASS theory can be applied to identify profiles of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD). Although retired, Naglieri remains influential. Meanwhile, reviewers from STEC have expressed that the CAS-2 is an excellent tool for assessing children's cognitive abilities, despite its novel approach to evaluating underlying processes.

 

Learning outcomes

  • Understand PASS Theory – Participants will be able to explain the four key cognitive processes (Planning, Attention, Simultaneous, and Successive) that form the basis of PASS theory.

  • Apply CAS-2 in Assessment – Participants will learn how to utilize the Cognitive Assessment System-Second Edition (CAS-2) to assess cognitive abilities in children.

 

  • Recognise SpLD Profiles – Participants will be able to describe how PASS theory can be applied to identify specific learning difficulties (SpLD) and interpret cognitive profiles effectively.

Course prerequisites

This is a seminar as part of the Patoss 2025 Annual Virtual conference