Verbal
Reasoning with words.
- Verbal analogies
- Sentence completion
- Verbal classification
How we prepareWord games and short reasoning tasks that build vocabulary and logic.
Grades 2 to 6
Online CogAT Test Prep for Gifted Screening
Help your child feel calm and ready for the CogAT. Live online sessions build verbal, quantitative and nonverbal reasoning, with friendly practice in the question styles.
What the CogAT Measures
The CogAT looks at reasoning, not school knowledge. We build thinking skills and make the question styles familiar.
Quantitative
Reasoning with numbers.
- Number series
- Number analogies
- Equation building
How we prepareNumber puzzles and patterns, from simple to tricky.
Nonverbal
Reasoning with shapes and figures.
- Figure matrices
- Paper folding
- Figure classification
How we prepareShape puzzles with visual patterns and spatial thinking.
What to Focus on by Grade Band
Pick a grade band and try a question.
Grades 2 and 3
Build early reasoning through play and puzzles.
- Words that go together
- Simple number patterns
- Matching shapes and patterns
Try a sample question
Hot is to cold as up is to ___
The correct answer is B (down).
Grades 4 to 6
Longer puzzles, more abstract patterns and a steady pace.
- Analogies and classifications
- Longer number series
- Paper folding and matrices
Try a sample question
What comes next? 2, 6, 18, 54, ...
The correct answer is C (162).
Understanding CogAT Scores
The CogAT reports several scores. Districts decide which scores count for gifted programs.
See Where Your Child Sits- Standard Age ScoreCompares your child with others of the same age. The average is 100.
- Percentile RankThe percent of same-age students your child scored above.
- StanineA score from 1 to 9. Higher is stronger.
- Ability ProfileShows strengths across the verbal, quantitative and nonverbal batteries.
CogAT Questions From Parents
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Message Us on WhatsAppCan a child prepare for the CogAT?
Yes, in a light and friendly way. The CogAT measures reasoning, so we build thinking skills and make the question styles familiar. We do not cram, and we do not promise a score.
What score does my district need?
Each district sets its own cut-off for gifted programs. Ask your school which scores they use.
When should we start preparing?
A couple of months before the test window is a good start, with a little practice each week.
Will this make my child anxious?
We keep it low pressure, with short sessions and puzzles that feel like games.
How will I know if my child is improving?
Regular quiz results and parent reports show progress skill by skill.
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