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Key Facts: CogAT Nonverbal Exam
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CogAT batteries
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3 subtests
Matrices, paper folding, classification
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No universal pass/fail
Scoring use
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CogAT Nonverbal practice should build spatial and pattern reasoning with original, text-described items in this question bank. Official operational CogAT items are secure and should not be copied.
Sample CogAT Nonverbal Practice Questions
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1Figure matrix: Top-left is a small circle. Top-right is the same circle enlarged. Bottom-left is a small square. Which figure completes the matrix?
2Figure matrix: Top-left is an empty triangle. Top-right is the same triangle shaded black. Bottom-left is an empty diamond. Which figure completes the matrix?
3Figure matrix: Top-left is a circle with one dot. Top-right is the same circle with two dots. Bottom-left is a square with three dots. Which figure completes the matrix?
4Figure matrix: Top-left is an arrow pointing up. Top-right is the same arrow turned 90 degrees clockwise. Bottom-left is an arrow pointing down. Which figure completes the matrix?
5Figure matrix: Top-left is a triangle with a dot outside it. Top-right is the same triangle with the dot inside it. Bottom-left is a square with a dot outside it. Which figure completes the matrix?
6Figure matrix: Top-left has one small star. Top-right has two small stars side by side. Bottom-left has one small heart. Which figure completes the matrix?
7Figure matrix: Top-left is a square with a vertical line inside. Top-right is the same square with a horizontal line inside. Bottom-left is a circle with a vertical line inside. Which figure completes the matrix?
8Figure matrix: Top-left is a small black circle. Top-right is a large white circle. Bottom-left is a small black triangle. Which figure completes the matrix?
9Figure matrix: Top-left is a rectangle with a dot on the left side. Top-right is the same rectangle with the dot on the right side. Bottom-left is an oval with a dot on the left side. Which figure completes the matrix?
10Figure matrix: Top-left is a triangle above a circle. Top-right is a circle above a triangle. Bottom-left is a square above a diamond. Which figure completes the matrix?
About the CogAT Nonverbal Exam
The CogAT Nonverbal Battery measures reasoning with shapes, spatial relationships, transformations, and figure categories. It is one of the three CogAT batteries used to describe student reasoning strengths for instructional planning and gifted/talented decisions.
Exam sponsor: Riverside Insights; administered by schools, districts, and approved testing providers. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Nonverbal reasoning battery with figure matrices, paper folding, figure classification, and related spatial pattern reasoning.
Time Limit
Varies by CogAT form, level, and administration plan
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
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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.
Figure Matrices
Shape changes, shading changes, count changes, rotation, reflection, and matrix completion.
Paper Folding
Fold direction, hole placement, symmetry, and final unfolded patterns.
Figure Classification
Shared visual attributes, shape families, position rules, and selecting a matching figure.
Preparing for the CogAT Nonverbal Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No universal pass/fail score; schools use local norms, cut scores, and multiple measures
- Assessment: Nonverbal reasoning battery with figure matrices, paper folding, figure classification, and related spatial pattern reasoning.
- Time limit: Varies by CogAT form, level, and administration plan
- Exam / certification fees: School-administered; access and cost vary by school, district, or testing provider Official sources
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CogAT Nonverbal: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on the CogAT Nonverbal Battery?
Public Riverside descriptions identify figure matrices, paper folding, and figure classification.
Does CogAT Nonverbal require reading?
The operational battery relies heavily on figure-based reasoning. This practice bank uses text descriptions so the site can deliver original multiple-choice items without copying protected graphics.
Are these official CogAT nonverbal items?
No. These are original practice questions covering topics from public CogAT nonverbal subtest descriptions.