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Key Facts: CogAT Grades 9-12 Exam
3 batteries
Verbal, Quantitative, Nonverbal on CogAT
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9 subtests
Three subtests per battery on CogAT Form 7/8
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Levels 15-17/18
CogAT levels covering grades 9 through 12
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English words
Verbal battery uses words at Levels 9 and up
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Verbal subtests
Analogies, classification, sentence completion
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Quantitative subtests
Number series, number puzzles, number analogies
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Nonverbal subtests
Figure matrices, paper folding, figure classification
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No reading
Nonverbal battery requires no reading on CogAT
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No universal pass/fail
Schools use local norms and cut scores
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Grades 9-12 CogAT readiness should cover verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning with original, grade-appropriate practice items covering topics from public CogAT subtest descriptions for Levels 15-17/18.
Sample CogAT Grades 9-12 Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the CogAT Grades 9-12 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Verbal Analogies: ephemeral is to permanent as transient is to ____.
2Number Series: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ____. What number comes next?
3Number Puzzles: Both sides of the equation must be equal. ? + 7 = 4 x 5. What value replaces the question mark?
4Figure Matrices (text-described): In the top row, a small white square transforms into a large white square. In the bottom row, a small black triangle should transform into ____.
5Sentence Completion: Choose the word that best completes the sentence. 'Despite the witness's confident tone, her account was riddled with ____, making the jury question its accuracy.'
6Verbal Classification: The words 'igneous', 'sedimentary', and 'metamorphic' are alike. Which word belongs with this group?
7Number Analogies (text-described): Top set [2 -> 8]; second set [3 -> 12]; third set [5 -> ?]. What number completes the third set?
8Paper Folding (text-described): A square sheet is folded once in half left-over-right, then a single hole is punched through both layers near the center. When unfolded, how many holes appear?
9Verbal Analogies: meticulous is to careless as gregarious is to ____.
10Number Series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ____. What number comes next?
About the CogAT Grades 9-12 Exam
CogAT Levels 15–17/18 assesses developed verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning. Original practice covers word-pair relationships, sentence context, shared categories, numerical relationships, missing-element equations, series, matrices, folding, and visual classification. Schools interpret results with other evidence for instruction or local gifted identification.
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Assessment
The complete CogAT Levels 15–17/18 form has 176 items across Verbal (64), Quantitative (52), and Nonverbal (60), with nine subtests. Standard active testing is 10 minutes per subtest; setup and directions add appointment time. Schools select the level and may use screening or selected batteries, or approved timing adjustments.
Time Limit
90 minutes of standard active testing: 10 minutes per subtest; approved timing adjustments may apply
Passing Score
No universal pass/fail score; schools use local norms, cut scores, and multiple measures
Exam / Certification Fees
School-administered; access and cost vary by school, district, or testing provider
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- Riverside Insights CogAT
- CogAT Test Descriptions
- CogAT English Language Learners FAQ
- CogAT item counts and standard timing
- CogAT current proctoring and scratch-paper guidance
- CogAT score definitions
- CogAT accommodations
- DataManager resources and 2024 norms
- Publisher grade-level chart (historical Ohio policy context)
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Verbal Reasoning
Verbal analogies, verbal classification, and sentence completion using advanced vocabulary, context clues, and precise word-relationship rules.
Quantitative Reasoning
Number analogies, missing-element equations using provided numbers, and number series. Worked arithmetic patterns in this guide are independent teaching examples.
Nonverbal Reasoning
Figure matrices, paper folding, and figure classification: infer visual relationships, reverse depicted folds, and identify shared properties.
Preparing for the CogAT Grades 9-12 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No universal pass/fail score; schools use local norms, cut scores, and multiple measures
- Assessment: The complete CogAT Levels 15–17/18 form has 176 items across Verbal (64), Quantitative (52), and Nonverbal (60), with nine subtests. Standard active testing is 10 minutes per subtest; setup and directions add appointment time. Schools select the level and may use screening or selected batteries, or approved timing adjustments.
- Time limit: 90 minutes of standard active testing: 10 minutes per subtest; approved timing adjustments may apply
- Exam / certification fees: School-administered; access and cost vary by school, district, or testing provider Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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CogAT Grades 9-12: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What levels of CogAT are used in grades 9-12?
The high-school forms are labeled Levels 15/16 and 17/18, commonly associated with grades 9–10 and 11–12. The school selects the appropriate level; confirm it with the testing notice. The site’s Levels 15–17/18 label covers these upper-level forms.
What is on CogAT for grades 9-12?
The high-school CogAT has three batteries. Verbal covers verbal analogies, verbal classification, and sentence completion; quantitative covers number series, number puzzles, and number analogies; nonverbal covers figure matrices, paper folding, and figure classification.
Is the CogAT verbal battery word-based at these levels?
Yes. At Levels 9 and up, including the high-school Levels 15-17/18, the verbal battery uses English words rather than pictures, so vocabulary and word-relationship reasoning matter.
Is grades 9-12 CogAT an achievement test?
No. CogAT measures developed reasoning abilities rather than mastery of a specific curriculum, though strong reasoning often correlates with academic performance.
Is there a passing score for CogAT in high school?
No. CogAT has no universal pass/fail score. Schools interpret results using local norms, cut scores, and multiple measures, often for gifted/talented identification or placement.
Are these official CogAT grades 9-12 questions?
No. These are original practice questions covering topics from public CogAT battery descriptions for Levels 15-17/18. They are designed for grade-appropriate reasoning practice, not reproduced test items.