Lifelike CogAT Grade 8 Practice Questions to Help Your Child Prepare and Increase Their Chances of Scoring High
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The following sample questions are taken from the complete practice package and mirror each of the question types your child will face on the actual CogAT test.
Figure Matrix questions are either 2×2 or 3×3 matrices comprised of different pictures. In each row and/or column, the pictures change in the same way or follow the same rule.
Choose the answer that goes in the empty box in the matrix following the same rule.
The correct answer is D.
In each row, a ball with two jetted sides has three different arrangements. The ball is unfilled, filled with its left half, and filled with its right half.
One of the two jetted sides is filled, and one is unfilled, and they remain the same throughout the row.
The only option that meets the criteria is the shape at option D.
Welcome to your comprehensive practice resource for the CogAT 8th Grade test (Level 14).
The prep resources below are designed to familiarize your child with the test’s question types, improve their abilities, and maximize their chances of getting into your desired gifted or advanced program.
In Figure Classification questions, three pictures share a connection or a characteristic. Choose the answer that shares the same connection/characteristic from the answer choices.
The correct answer is D.
In this question, the pattern is as follows:
Each image contains two small figures inside one bigger figure.
The number of sides of the bigger figure is equal to the sum of the two smaller figuresโ number of sides.
For example, the left picture consists of two triangles inside a big six-sided figure.
The correct answer is D because it is the only choice that follows the pattern (the big shape consists of seven sides, and the small triangle and trapezoid consist of a sum of seven sides as well).
In this question type, you’ll see a paper folded several times and then punched with holes. The answer choices contain unfolded papers with punched-in holes. You need to determine which of the answer choices is the final product of the unfolded punched-in paper.
The correct answer is A.
A paper is folded into a quarter and then further folded from one of its corners. A triangle shape is punched into it. When the paper is unfolded, it will have eight triangular holes in it, as shown in option A.
Nonverbal questions can feel challenging in the beginning, especially when students are working under time pressure.
These types of problems ask children to notice visual patterns, complete designs, and think in pictures – skills that often take a little time to develop.
With regular exposure, your child will become quicker at spotting relationships, more accurate in their responses, and far more confident while working through this section.
The complete practice package includes more than 100 carefully designed nonverbal questions that build strong visual-reasoning and problem-solving skills, giving your child the support they need to succeed on test day.
Help your child prepare with a complete practice package designed to maximize their chances of scoring high and getting accepted to advanced programs.
This question shows two pairs of numbers with a certain mathematical connection and another number that shares that connection with one of the answer choices. Find the missing number for the third pair.
[54 โ 8] [66 โ 10] [96 โ ?]
Correct Answer: 15
The number on the right is obtained by subtracting 6 from the number on the left, then dividing the result by 6.
The numbers are:
54-6 = 48/6 = 8
66-6 = 60/6 = 10
96-6 = 90/6 = 15
This question provides a series of numbers that have a rule. Use the rule to determine which number will come next in the series.
9ย ย 12ย ย 8ย ย 13ย ย 19ย ย 12ย ย 20ย ย 29ย ย ?
The correct answer is 19.
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first 3 is added, then 4 is subtracted, then 5 is added, then 6 is added, then 7 is subtracted, then 8 is added, then 9 is added, and so on.
The pattern is: +3 โ 4 + 5 |+ 6 โ 7 + 8 |+ 9โฆ
The operation that we use to change numbers follows this pattern: add, subtract, add, (Pause), add, subtract, add, and so on.
Which number should we use next?
We see that numbers increase by 1, and since in the last operation the number 9 was used (29 โ 20 = 9), the next number we need to add or subtract will be 10.
Which operation should we use?
To continue the pattern, we must subtract, so to find the next number, we should calculate: 29 โ 10 = 19.
Therefore, 19 is the correct answer.
In these questions, you are given a set of equations. You must solve the equations to determine the number that goes instead of the question mark.
(? ร 11) โ (โฆ รท 11) = โฒ โ 60
โฆ = โฒ โ 227
โฒ = 987 โ 540
Correct Answer: 37
Calculate โฒ:
987 โ 540 = 447
Calculate โฆ:
447 โ 227 = 220
Substitute:
(? ร 11) โ (220 รท 11) = 447 โ 60
Divide 220 รท 11:
20
Subtract 447 โ 60:
387
Rewrite:
(? ร 11) โ 20 = 387
Add 20 to both sides:
(? ร 11) = 407
Divide both sides by 11:
? = 407/11
? = 37
Some children feel unsure about math at first, but consistency truly helps.
When they build skills gradually, problem-solving becomes less intimidating, and their confidence begins to grow.
Short, simple practice sessions each day can make a noticeable difference as your child becomes more comfortable working through challenges independently.
If youโre looking for more structured support, the full practice package includes over 100 CogAT Quantitative questions. These questions improve accuracy and help your child feel ready and capable on test day.
This question type provides a pair of words that go together in a certain way and a third word. Choose a word from the answer choices that goes together with the third word in the same way.
chronometer โ time : barometer โ ?
Correct Answer: pressure
The relationship is an instrument and the specific, abstract physical quantity that it is designed to measure.
A chronometer measures time. A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.
Choose the word or words from the answer choices that best complete the sentence.
To reduce waste, many companies are switching to _________ packaging that is designed to break down much _________ in the environment.
The correct answer is: biodegradable .. faster.
โBiodegradableโ refers to materials that can decompose naturally, which helps the environment. Companies are increasingly using biodegradable packaging to cut down on pollution.
โFasterโ is the correct choice because biodegradable materials break down more quickly than traditional plastics, making them more eco-friendly.
This question type shows three words that are alike in some way. Decide how they are alike, and choose the word that belongs in the same group as the first three words.
bridleย ย ย halterย ย ย saddle
The correct answer is reins.
A bridle, halter, saddle, and reins are all equipment used on a horse.
The 8th-grade CogAT measures how students think, reason, and process information. Schools often rely on these results when selecting students for gifted, advanced, or enrichment programs.
The assessment includes 176 questions and is typically taken by students around age 14. It focuses on three major areas of thinking, known as โbatteries,โ each highlighting a different type of reasoning:
Each battery is made up of three subtests, and every subtest has its own question count and format.
Schools decide whether to administer the entire exam in one sitting or spread it out over several days, depending on what works best for their students.
See the full breakdown of each section and its subtests in the table below.
| ย | No. of Questions | Time Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Nonverbal Battery | ย | ย |
| Figure Matrices | 22 | 10 minutes |
| Figure Classification | 22 | 10 minutes |
| Paper Folding | 16 | 10 minutes |
| Quantitative Battery | ย | ย |
| Number Analogies | 18 | 10 minutes |
| Number Series | 18 | 10 minutes |
| Number Puzzles | 16 | 10 minutes |
| Verbal Battery | ย | ย |
| Verbal Analogies | 24 | 10 minutes |
| Sentence Completion | 20 | 10 minutes |
| Verbal Classification | 20 | 10 minutes |
| Total | 176 Questions | 90 minutes (not incl. settling time) |
The complete practice packageย includes a full-length simulation with the same number of questions (176) and time limits (90 minutes). This will enable your child to get used to the test’s time pressure and improve their time management skills.