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Key Facts: NNAT3 Level C Exam

48

Multiple-choice items

Pearson Assessments

30 minutes

Administration time

Pearson Assessments

Levels A-G

NNAT3 level range

Pearson Assessments

Level C readiness should use original nonverbal reasoning tasks that build matrix, pattern, analogy, and spatial-visualization skills. Official NNAT3 items are secure and should not be copied.

Sample NNAT3 Level C Practice Questions

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1Pattern completion: A row shows blue circle, red square, blue circle, red square, __. Which tile completes the row?
A.blue circle
B.red circle
C.blue square
D.red triangle
Explanation: The row repeats a two-tile pattern: blue circle, then red square. After the second red square, the pattern starts again with blue circle.
2Pattern completion: A line of tiles shows one dot, two dots, three dots, __. Which tile comes next?
A.one dot
B.two dots
C.four dots
D.three squares
Explanation: The number of dots increases by one each time. After one, two, and three dots, the next tile should have four dots.
3Pattern completion: A star is empty, then shaded, then empty, then shaded, then __. Which star belongs next?
A.empty star
B.shaded star
C.empty circle
D.shaded square
Explanation: The shape stays a star while the fill alternates empty and shaded. After a shaded star, the next item is an empty star.
4Pattern completion: A dot moves around a square: top, right, bottom, __. Where should the dot be next?
A.center
B.top
C.left
D.bottom
Explanation: The dot moves clockwise around the four sides of the square. After top, right, and bottom, the next side is left.
5Pattern completion: Tiles repeat striped triangle, white circle, black square, striped triangle, white circle, __. Which tile is missing?
A.black square
B.white square
C.striped circle
D.black triangle
Explanation: This is a three-tile cycle. The first two parts of the second cycle have appeared, so the missing tile is black square.
6Pattern completion: The arrows show up with one dot, right with two dots, down with three dots, __. Which option continues both rules?
A.left with four dots
B.up with four dots
C.left with three dots
D.right with one dot
Explanation: The arrow turns 90 degrees clockwise each step, and the dot count increases by one. After down with three dots comes left with four dots.
7Pattern completion: A tile shows a small circle, then a large circle, then a small square, then a large square, then a small triangle, __. What comes next?
A.large triangle
B.small circle
C.large square
D.small triangle
Explanation: Each shape appears first small and then large before the next shape begins. The small triangle should be followed by a large triangle.
8Pattern completion: In a row of three boxes, the shaded box is left, middle, right, left, __. Which box should be shaded next?
A.right
B.middle
C.left
D.all boxes
Explanation: The shaded box moves left to middle to right, then repeats. After returning to left, the next position is middle.
9Pattern completion: A badge alternates between a black circle inside a white square and a white circle inside a black square. The next badge after white circle inside black square is what?
A.white circle inside black square
B.black circle inside white square
C.black square inside white circle
D.white circle inside white square
Explanation: The inner and outer colors switch back and forth while the shapes stay circle inside square. After white circle inside black square, the next badge is black circle inside white square.
10Pattern completion: Shape changes circle, square, triangle, circle, square, while fill changes empty, empty, shaded, empty, empty. Which tile is next?
A.shaded triangle
B.empty triangle
C.shaded square
D.empty circle
Explanation: The shape cycle calls for triangle next, and the fill cycle has two empty tiles followed by one shaded tile. The next tile is a shaded triangle.

About the NNAT3 Level C Exam

NNAT3 Level C practice focuses on elementary nonverbal reasoning: pattern completion, analogical reasoning, serial reasoning, matrix relationships, symmetry, rotation, and transformations.

Exam sponsor: Pearson Assessments; administered by schools, districts, and qualified education professionals. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

NNAT3 Level C is one 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 / Certification Fees

School-administered; materials, reports, and subscriptions vary by Pearson product and purchaser

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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Core reasoning style

Pattern Completion

Missing pieces, repeated visual rules, and matrix completion.

Core reasoning style

Analogical Reasoning

Shape relationships, transformations, part-whole relationships, and applying the same visual rule.

Core reasoning style

Serial and Spatial Reasoning

Ordered sequences, rotation, reflection, symmetry, position changes, and figure transformations.

Preparing for the NNAT3 Level C 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 C is one 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 / certification fees: School-administered; materials, reports, and subscriptions vary by Pearson product and purchaser Official sources

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NNAT3 Level C: Suggested Study Strategy

1For matrices, compare both the rows and the columns.
2For visual analogies, identify what changed and apply that same change.
3For serial reasoning, check for repeated, alternating, and cumulative rules.
4For symmetry and rotation, separate flipping from turning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NNAT3 Level C?

Level C is one of Pearson's NNAT3 levels. Pearson describes NNAT3 as a K-12 nonverbal ability test with levels A-G.

How long is NNAT3 Level C?

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

Are these official NNAT3 Level C questions?

No. These are original practice questions covering topics from public Pearson descriptions of NNAT3 as a nonverbal ability assessment.