Find the shared idea.
Compare six pictures and identify the one that does not fit the rule shared by the other five. Explain the idea in your own words.
NGAT · Fifth & sixth grade NGAT Grades 5–6
NGAT Grades 5–6
Practice Workbook
Find the rule. Follow the pattern. Explain the answer.
Original verbal, nonverbal and quantitative reasoning practice for fifth and sixth graders. Start with the skill ladders, work through two complete practice forms, and use the explanations to understand each answer.
270 practice questions2 complete forms204 pages
$24.99 USD · Paperback · Black-and-white interior · Ages 9–12
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A real look inside
Start with the pages.
See the pictures, the progression and the explanations before choosing the book.
Verbal · Workbook p. 62
Open readable PDF ↗Nonverbal · Workbook p. 84
Open readable PDF ↗Quantitative · Workbook p. 105
Open readable PDF ↗Explained answers · Sample p. 8
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Open readable PDF ↗Nonverbal · Workbook p. 84Open readable PDF ↗Quantitative · Workbook p. 105Open readable PDF ↗Explained answers · Sample p. 8Open readable PDF ↗Try twelve questions. Read every explanation.
The free sample includes six actual workbook pages and a separate answer key. Question numbers match the full book.
9 pages · 5.1 MB · No email requiredThree kinds of reasoning
Notice more than the first pattern.
The practice moves from simpler starting points to questions with more than one feature to track.
Track what changes.
Reason with matrices, shapes and transformations. Watch position, direction, count and shading as the pattern develops.
Make the numbers connect.
Use quantities, number patterns, visual relationships and equal values. Check that the same rule works in every completed example.
- Skill ladders
- 30 practice questions with instructional support
- Form A + Form B
- 120 questions each: 40 per reasoning area
- Explanations
- Answer keys explain the intended rule
- Format
- 204 pages · 8.5 × 11 inches · Matte paperback
A manageable practice pathOne small set.
One small set.
A useful conversation.
A fifth or sixth grader can attempt a few questions independently, then use the explanation to check their reasoning.
Read the Grades 5–6 guide and worked examples →- Check the school notice.
Confirm which NGAT areas your child will take. Schools can use different combinations.
- Begin with the skill ladders.
Try a few questions, say the rule aloud, and compare it with the explanation.
- Return for a new set.
Use either practice form when it is helpful. Form A and Form B both serve Grades 5–6; they are not separate grade levels.
Before you choose a workbook
Is Form A for fifth grade and Form B for sixth grade?
No. Both forms belong to the Grades 5–6 workbook. They are two practice opportunities for the same grade band, each covering verbal, nonverbal and quantitative reasoning.
What does the total of 270 questions include?
There are 240 questions across the two practice forms, plus 30 skill-ladder practice questions. Each form contains 40 verbal, 40 nonverbal and 40 quantitative questions.
Should my child complete every section?
Start with your school’s notice: the assigned NGAT areas can vary. You can use the relevant sections first and return to other puzzles for interest. A workbook is optional; follow the school’s guidance.
Can the workbook predict an NGAT score?
No. These are original practice questions, not standardized or nationally normed tests. A workbook result cannot be converted into an official percentile, ability score or placement decision.
Can I inspect the pages before buying?
Yes. Download the free nine-page sample with twelve questions across all three areas and explained answers. No email address is required.
These questions were reviewed and revised for rules, answer choices and readable figures. The free sample lets you inspect the result.
Read our editorial approach →Naglieri General Ability Tests™ (NGAT) is a trademark of Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS), used for identification. Reasonwell Press is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MHS or the test authors. These original practice questions are not actual test items and do not predict scores or guarantee placement.
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