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Free Gifted Test Practice: Reasoning Games

Many school districts and boards screen children for gifted and talented programs with a reasoning test. Common tests include CogAT® in the US and CCAT in Canada, which look at verbal, quantitative and nonverbal reasoning. Short, regular puzzle practice helps children feel comfortable with these question styles.

Quick facts

Who sits it

Children screened for gifted and talented programs, often around grades 2–4

When

Set by each school district or board

• Reasoning tests usually have three parts: verbal (word analogies, classification), quantitative (number series, number puzzles) and nonverbal (shape patterns and matrices).
• Districts and boards choose their own tests and cut-off scores, so ask your school which test it uses.
• Practice builds familiarity and confidence. It is not a way to guarantee a score.

⏱️ New: timed tests. Most games below have a Timed test button: 15 questions in 10 minutes with answers revealed at the end, just like the real thing. Use it once your child is confident in practice mode.

Verbal reasoning

Analogies, odd one out and word relationships.

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Verbal Reasoning Quest

Analogies, odd one out, hidden words, synonyms and codes.

Logic & MemoryAges 8–12

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Synonyms & Antonyms

Find words with the same or opposite meaning.

EnglishAges 7–12

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Animal Groups

Mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or insect?

Science & GeographyAges 5–11

Quantitative reasoning

Number series, number puzzles and patterns.

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Thinking Skills Challenge

Series, codes, ordering clues and “must be true” logic.

Logic & MemoryAges 8–12

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Number Patterns

Find the missing number in a sequence.

MathAges 5–10

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Number Bonds

Find the missing part to make 5, 10, 20 or 100.

MathAges 4–8

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Sudoku for Kids

Kid-sized 4×4 and 6×6 sudoku puzzles.

Logic & MemoryAges 6–12

Nonverbal reasoning

Shape sequences, figure matrices and reflections.

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Shape Patterns: Non-Verbal Reasoning

Shape sequences, odd one out, grids and mirror images.

Logic & MemoryAges 6–12

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Shape Explorer

Name 2D and 3D shapes and count their parts.

MathAges 4–11

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Memory Match

Flip cards and find all the matching pairs.

Logic & MemoryAges 3–10

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Code the Robot

Program a robot with arrows and loops to reach the star.

Logic & MemoryAges 5–11

Tips for parents

• Keep it playful. Young children do best when practice feels like puzzles, not tests.
• Ask "what is the rule?" for every pattern, and let your child explain it in their own words.
• Mix verbal, number and shape puzzles in each session.
• Avoid over-preparing. The aim is familiarity, not memorizing answers.

Guides for parents

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Gifted and Talented Tests: A Parent’s GuideHow gifted and talented screening tests work, what verbal, quantitative and nonverbal reasoning questions look like, and how to help your child prepare.

Frequently asked questions

What is on a gifted and talented test?

Most reasoning tests have verbal, quantitative (number) and nonverbal (shape) sections with multiple-choice puzzles.

Which test does my district use?

It varies. Ask your school or district gifted program coordinator which test and grade they screen in.

Are these official test questions?

No. They are original reasoning puzzles written by Success Tutoring. CogAT® is a registered trademark of Riverside Assessments, LLC, and we are not affiliated with it.

Original practice by Success Tutoring. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by Riverside Insights, Pearson, Nelson, or any school district. Test names are used only to describe what the practice covers. Formats can change, so always check the official website for the latest details.

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