Section 1
Verbal Battery
Reasoning with words and ideas
- Verbal Classification
- Verbal Analogies
- Sentence Completion
Grades 1–2: Picture classification, picture analogies and listening questions, with no reading needed.
Free practice · Grades 1–7
Free CogAT-style practice for gifted testing
Help your child get ready for the CogAT with 12,000+ original practice questions in all nine question types. Timed practice papers, instant feedback and simple explanations, free and with no sign-up.
12,000+original practice questions
Grades 1–7every grade has all three sections
9CogAT question types
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Choose your child's grade
Try a sample question
Pick a section, then tap the answer you think is right.
What is the CogAT?
The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) measures how children reason and solve problems, not what they have memorized. Many school boards use it to find students for gifted and enrichment programs. It has three sections, called batteries, and each battery has three kinds of questions.
Section 2
Quantitative Battery
Reasoning with numbers and patterns
- Number Series
- Number Analogies
- Number Puzzles
Grades 1–2: Abacus bead patterns, picture counts and balance-the-scale puzzles, with no reading needed.
Section 3
Non-Verbal Battery
Reasoning with shapes and pictures
- Figure Classification
- Figure Analogies
- Paper Folding
Grades 1–2: Figure classification, figure matrices and paper folding, with no reading needed.
How to use the practice (for parents)
1. Choose your child's grade
Use the grade buttons above, or go to Free Practice → CogAT-style.
2. Pick a section and tap Start practice
Each grade has Verbal, Quantitative and Non-Verbal sections, with three kinds of questions in each.
3. Tap Start paper and answer the questions
20 questions (15 for Grades 1–2), from easier to harder, like the real test. After each answer your child sees if it was right and why.
4. Check the score and review mistakes
The score, the time compared with the target, and an explanation for every mistake. Tap New paper for a fresh set of questions.
Little and often
One paper a day (about 10 minutes) works better than a long session once a week.
Review together
Let your child try the paper alone, then go over the mistakes together and ask them to explain the rule.
Grades 1–2
Sit with your child and use the 🔊 Read aloud button. The questions are pictures, so no reading is needed.
Track progress
Use the same device and browser each time, then open My progress to see scores and times.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the practice really free?
Yes. Every question, practice paper and explanation is free to use. You do not need to create an account or give an email address.
Are these real CogAT questions?
No. They are original practice questions written by The Math Meridian in the same formats as the CogAT, so your child gets used to the kinds of questions and the timing. Real test questions are never published.
Which grade should my child practise?
Choose the grade your child is in now. Once they score 16 out of 20 or more again and again, try the next grade up for an extra challenge.
How long is each practice paper?
Grades 3–7 papers have 20 questions and take about 10 minutes. Grades 1–2 papers have 15 picture questions. A timer shows how long it takes, and your child can tap it to hide it.
My child cannot read yet. Can they still practise?
Yes. Grades 1 and 2 use picture questions, and a 🔊 Read aloud button reads each question and the answer choices out loud.
Does it work on an iPad or phone?
Yes. It works in the web browser on phones, tablets and computers. On an iPad or phone you can tap Share → Add to Home Screen so it opens like an app.
How do I see my child's progress?
Open the My progress page on the same device and browser your child uses. It shows each section they have tried, their best and latest scores, and their times.
Can you help my child prepare one-on-one?
Yes. Book a free 30-minute assessment and we will show you exactly where your child should start.
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