Free Reasoning & Exam Skills Practice
Many schools use assessments, entrance tests, scholarship exams or maths competitions that test reasoning, maths and reading. Whatever the test, the same core skills make the biggest difference: number fluency, careful reading and logical thinking. These free games build all three, with a timed test mode for exam practice.
Quick facts
- Who sits it
- Primary students preparing for school assessments, entrance tests, scholarships and maths competitions
- When
- Set by each school or test provider
- Most reasoning tests include number patterns, word problems, codes, analogies and shape puzzles.
- Fast, accurate number facts free up time and attention for harder problem-solving questions.
- Practising under a gentle time limit helps children feel calm on the day. Ask your school which test it uses and what it covers.
⏱️ 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.
Reasoning and logic
Patterns, codes, analogies and shape puzzles.
Series, codes, ordering clues and “must be true” logic.
Analogies, odd one out, hidden words, synonyms and codes.
Shape sequences, odd one out, grids and mirror images.
Kid-sized 4×4 and 6×6 sudoku puzzles.
Program a robot with arrows and loops to reach the star.
Maths
Number facts, fractions, measurement, angles and problem solving.
Practise any times table from 2× to 12×.
Convert, compare and order fractions, decimals and percentages.
Multiples, factors, prime numbers, square numbers and prime factors.
Find the area and perimeter of rectangles and L-shapes.
Name, estimate and calculate angles.
Answer as many questions as you can in 60 seconds.
Reading and vocabulary
Comprehension, word meaning and word parts.
Read short stories and fact files, then answer questions about them.
Find words with the same or opposite meaning.
Add prefixes and suffixes to build new words and spell them correctly.
Choose the right homophone to finish each sentence.
Spelling, punctuation and grammar
Accurate writing skills.
Tips for parents
- Practise 10–15 minutes a day rather than long sessions before the test.
- Mix a reasoning game, a maths game and a reading game in each session.
- Use the ⏱️ Timed test button once your child is confident, then review every mistake together.
- Ask your school which test it uses so you can focus on the right skills.
Frequently asked questions
What skills do reasoning tests usually cover?
Most cover verbal reasoning (words and codes), numerical reasoning (number patterns and problems) and non-verbal reasoning (shapes and patterns), often with maths and reading too.
How should my child prepare for an entrance or scholarship test?
Build core skills with short daily practice, then add timed practice in the last few weeks. Check with the school which test it uses.
Are these official test questions?
No. All questions are original practice written by Success Tutoring to build the same skills.
Original practice by Success Tutoring. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by any school, test provider or education department. 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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