CogAT picture questions. Think it through, together.
One original example for each of the nine Level 8 subtests, including all three nonverbal types. Choose a picture, then explore the reasoning.
Choose a picture. If you would like a nudge first, open it; then open the explanation. There is no timer or score. You can stop after any question.
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How does a hat go with a head? Look for the picture that goes with a shoe in the same way.
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Answer C. A hat goes on a head. A shoe goes on a foot.
Talk it through Say the whole relationship, not just the two object names.
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Say the sentence again and picture the story. What would Sam reach for to stay dry?
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Answer D. An umbrella opens to keep rain off. It completes the meaning of the sentence. The child listens and chooses a picture; they do not need to read.
Talk it through Read the sentence once and let the child point before discussing the choices.
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Say what the three pictures have in common, then look for the choice that is the same kind of thing.
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Answer B. Apple, pear and cherries are fruits. The orange is another fruit.
Talk it through Why does the hammer not fit this group?
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How did the first group change? Make the same change to the other group, with counters if that helps.
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Answer B. One dot becomes three: add two. Three dots become five.
Talk it through Use counters to show the change.
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Set out five counters, move two away, and count what is left.
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Answer A. Five minus two is three. Move two counters out of a group of five to check.
Talk it through What would happen if you took away only one?
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How many dots does each group add? Keep the same step for the next group.
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Answer D. The groups grow by two dots each time: one, three, five, seven.
Talk it through Count the gaps as well as the dots.
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What changes from the first shape to the second? Make the same change in the bottom row.
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Answer B. The empty triangle becomes solid. The empty circle also needs to become solid.
Talk it through Keep the shape; change only its fill.
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Fold a scrap of paper the same way and mark a dot to see where the holes land when you open it.
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Answer C. The vertical fold creates a left-right mirror. Both holes stay at the same height near the top.
Talk it through Fold a scrap of paper and mark a dot to test the idea.
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What is the same about all three shapes, and what is different from one to the next?
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Answer D. All three examples are circles. Their size and fill differ, so another circle belongs.
Talk it through Which details can change without leaving the group?
Using this picture set
Are these actual CogAT questions?
No. Every question here is an original Reasonwell reasoning activity. Public descriptions inform the broad task types; no item is taken from an official test.
What age is this set for?
The set is designed as gentle Grade 2 familiarization. It is not a calibrated assessment, and difficulty does not establish a child’s ability or placement.
How should we use the pictures?
Read instructions aloud if helpful, let the child point or choose, and ask how they decided. Explore one explanation at a time. Stop when the child is ready.