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Key Facts: NNAT3 Level A Exam

48

Multiple-choice items

Pearson Assessments

30 minutes

Administration time

Pearson Assessments

Level A

Earliest NNAT3 level

Pearson Assessments

Level A readiness should use original, age-appropriate nonverbal reasoning tasks. Official NNAT3 items are secure and should not be copied.

Sample NNAT3 Level A Practice Questions

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1Pattern completion: A row shows circle, square, circle, square, __. Which shape comes next?
A.circle
B.square
C.triangle
D.diamond
Explanation: The row alternates between circle and square. After a square, the pattern returns to circle.
2Pattern completion: A row shows one dot, two dots, three dots, __. Which tile comes next?
A.one dot
B.two dots
C.four dots
D.three dots
Explanation: The number of dots increases by one each time. After three dots, the next tile should have four dots.
3Pattern completion: The tiles are white star, black star, white star, black star, __. Which tile fits?
A.black circle
B.white star
C.black star
D.white square
Explanation: The shape stays a star while the fill alternates white, black, white, black. The next tile should be a white star.
4Pattern completion: A dot moves around a square: top, right, bottom, __. Where is the dot next?
A.top
B.left
C.center
D.bottom
Explanation: The dot is moving around the outside of the square in order. After top, right, and bottom, the next side is left.
5Pattern completion: A row shows small triangle, big triangle, small triangle, big triangle, __. Which comes next?
A.big triangle
B.small triangle
C.small circle
D.big square
Explanation: The shape stays a triangle and the size alternates small, big, small, big. The next tile is a small triangle.
6Pattern completion: A row shows red circle, blue circle, red circle, blue circle, __. Which tile belongs next?
A.red circle
B.blue circle
C.red square
D.blue triangle
Explanation: The circle shape stays the same while the color alternates red and blue. After blue circle, the next tile is red circle.
7Pattern completion: The pattern is up arrow, right arrow, up arrow, right arrow, __. Which arrow comes next?
A.down arrow
B.right arrow
C.up arrow
D.left arrow
Explanation: Only two directions repeat: up, right, up, right. The next arrow is up.
8Pattern completion: A row shows circle with dot inside, circle with no dot, circle with dot inside, circle with no dot, __. Which tile fits?
A.circle with dot inside
B.circle with no dot
C.square with dot inside
D.triangle with no dot
Explanation: The circle stays the same and the inside dot alternates present, absent, present, absent. The next tile needs the dot inside.
9Pattern completion: A row shows one line, two lines, one line, two lines, __. Which tile is next?
A.three lines
B.one line
C.two lines
D.one dot
Explanation: The number of lines alternates between one and two. After two lines, the pattern returns to one line.
10Pattern completion: A row shows empty square, shaded square, empty square, shaded square, __. Which tile comes next?
A.shaded square
B.empty square
C.empty circle
D.shaded triangle
Explanation: The square stays the same, and the fill alternates empty then shaded. After a shaded square, the next tile is an empty square.

About the NNAT3 Level A Exam

NNAT3 Level A practice focuses on early nonverbal reasoning: simple pattern completion, missing pieces, visual analogies, symmetry, rotation, and spatial position.

Assessment

NNAT3 Level A is the earliest level in Pearson's NNAT3 level sequence. NNAT3 levels use 48 multiple-choice nonverbal items in a 30-minute administration.

Time Limit

30 minutes

Passing Score

No universal pass/fail score; schools use local norms, cut scores, and multiple measures

Exam Fee

School-administered; materials, reports, and subscriptions vary by Pearson product and purchaser (Pearson Assessments; administered by schools, districts, and qualified education professionals)

NNAT3 Level A Exam Content Outline

Core reasoning style

Pattern Completion

Simple missing parts, repeated visual rules, and matrix-style completion.

Core reasoning style

Analogical Reasoning

Simple shape changes, matching relationships, and applying the same visual rule.

Core reasoning style

Spatial Reasoning

Position, rotation, reflection, symmetry, and shape transformation.

How to Pass the NNAT3 Level A Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No universal pass/fail score; schools use local norms, cut scores, and multiple measures
  • Assessment: NNAT3 Level A is the earliest level in Pearson's NNAT3 level sequence. NNAT3 levels use 48 multiple-choice nonverbal items in a 30-minute administration.
  • Time limit: 30 minutes
  • Exam fee: School-administered; materials, reports, and subscriptions vary by Pearson product and purchaser

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NNAT3 Level A Study Tips from Top Performers

1Ask the student to name what changes: shape, count, color word, direction, or position.
2Keep practice short and low pressure.
3For patterns, cover the answer choices first and predict what should come next.
4For symmetry, imagine folding the picture along the middle line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NNAT3 Level A?

Level A is the earliest NNAT3 level. Pearson describes NNAT3 as a K-12 nonverbal ability test with levels A-G.

How long is NNAT3 Level A?

Pearson lists NNAT3 as 48 multiple-choice items in a 30-minute administration.

Are these official NNAT3 Level A questions?

No. These are original practice questions aligned to public Pearson descriptions of NNAT3 as a nonverbal ability assessment.