Free CogAT Level 9 (3rd Grade) Sample Test
The CogAT Level 9 is typically given to students in 3rd grade and is used to assess cognitive abilities in three key areas: verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning. It's an important tool for identifying gifted students and guiding academic placement.
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CogAT Test Grade 3 Sample Questions
CogAT Test Verbal Battery
CogAT 3rd grade Practice Question-Verbal Analogies
CogAT 3rd grade Practice Question-Verbal Analogies
The first pair of words are related in a certain way. Choose the word that completes the second pair of words so that they are related in the same way.
Peach → fruit : lily →
CogAT 3rd grade Practice Question-Verbal Classification
Choose the word that best fits with the group.
shirt jacket socks
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CogAT 3rd grade Practice Question-Sentence Completion
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Andrew put the shirt back in the clothes dryer as it was still _____.
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"When I’m working on Sentence Completion questions, I always try to figure out what kind of sentence it is first—it really helps me narrow down the right word. Usually, I look for clues to see if it’s a cause and effect sentence, a comparison, or maybe a definition. Once I spot that, the answer becomes much clearer."
CogAT Test Quantitative Battery
CogAT 3rd grade Practice Question-Number Series
What is the next number in the series?
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 ?
CogAT 3rd grade Practice Question-Number Puzzles
Solve.
26 = ? + 9
CogAT 3rd grade Practice Question-Number analogies
Choose the number that completes the third pair so that it demonstrates the same relationship as the first two pairs.
[2 → 4] [17 → 19] [20 → ?]
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"When I help students with Number Analogies, I always encourage them to look for a rule that connects the first number to the second—then apply that same rule to the next pair. If a simple pattern like addition or multiplication doesn’t work, I suggest thinking about a two-step relationship, like adding a number and then multiplying by another. It’s all about spotting the pattern, even if it takes a few tries."
CogAT Test Non-Verbal Battery
CogAT 3rd grade Practice Question-Figure Classification
The given shapes have a certain pattern. Choose the answer choice that follows the same pattern.
CogAT 3rd grade Practice Question-Figure Matrices
Choose the picture that belongs with the bottom picture in the same way the pictures on top belong together.
CogAT 3rd grade Practice Question-Paper Folding
The paper is being folded and punched with holes. Choose the answer choice that depicts the paper after it is unfolded.
TestPrep-Online Developer's Tip:
"When I work with students on Figure Matrices, I tell them to look for a rule or pattern that changes the left figure in the top row into the one on the right. Then, they can apply that same rule to the bottom row to find the missing figure. If more than one answer seems to fit, it usually means the rule isn’t specific enough—so we try to find a clearer, more accurate pattern. And sometimes, there’s more than one rule at play, so it’s important to stay flexible in your thinking."
CogAT Level 9 FAQ
We recommend starting prep two weeks before the test. Begin with our full-length simulation and study guides to get familiar with the format.
The CogAT is divided into Verbal, Nonverbal, and Quantitative batteries, each with subtopics like Analogies, Classification, Number Series, and Paper Folding.
Seeing all question types, along with solutions and explanations, helps avoid surprises on test day.
Our Grade 3 practice pack mirrors the real CogAT format, with detailed explanations for every question to help reinforce strategies and logic. Start with the full test, then review challenging questions and study guides for each battery.
They include figure matrices, paper folding, and figure classification, testing abstract reasoning without using words.
Policies vary by district. Some allow retakes after a year, others only test once. Check with your child’s school or district.
Yes. While it's meant to assess innate ability, familiarity with the question types can reduce anxiety and improve performance.
