CogAT Practice Tests
Is your child taking the CogAT soon? Make sure they’re feeling calm, confident, and ready to go on test day. Our online courses are suited for the newest CogAT Form 8 as well as the previous Form 7, and include a full-length CogAT practice test, 9 lessons, 9 quizzes, and a helpful parent guide with study tips.
Elm Academy's Online CogAT Courses
Our CogAT courses are entirely online and can be done at your own pace. In addition to our full courses, you also have the option to buy our Last-Minute courses, which are designed for those who are short on time.
Full CogAT Courses
for Standard Preparation-
Hundreds of practice questions (see table below)
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1 full-length CogAT practice test
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9 quizzes
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9 detailed lessons covering each question type found on the CogAT
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Thorough explanations for every question
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Audio instructions for Sentence Completion questions (K-2 only)
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Parent guide with recommended study schedules & tips
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Suitable for the CogAT Form 7 and newer Form 8
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Instant online access via desktop, smartphone, or tablet
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1-year license
Last-Minute CogAT Courses
for Last-Minute Preparation-
1 full-length CogAT practice test
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Thorough explanations for every question
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Audio instructions for Sentence Completion questions (K-2 only)
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Suitable for the CogAT Form 7 and newer Form 8
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Instant online access via desktop, smartphone, or tablet
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30-day license
The exact number of practice questions found in each course is shown in the table below.
| Grade | Full Course (1 Test & 9 Quizzes) | Last-Minute Course (1 Test) |
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| Kindergarten (Level 5/6) | 208 Questions | 118 Questions |
| 1st Grade (Level 7) | 226 Questions | 136 Questions |
| 2nd Grade (Level 8) | 244 Questions | 154 Questions |
| 3rd Grade (Level 9) | 260 Questions | 170 Questions |
| 4th Grade (Level 10) | 266 Questions | 176 Questions |
| 5th Grade (Level 11) | 266 Questions | 176 Questions |
| 6th Grade (Level 12) | 266 Questions | 176 Questions |
Full CogAT Courses
Includes 1 full-length CogAT practice test, 9 detailed lessons, 9 quizzes, and a parent guide.
Last-Minute CogAT Courses
Includes 1 full-length CogAT practice test.
Product Tour
Watch this video for an inside look at our CogAT courses. Some features available only in the Full CogAT Course.
Features
Realistic CogAT Practice Test
Practicing with realistic, timed, full-length tests is the best way to prepare for a test like this. It allows your child to become familiar with the question types so that they aren’t seeing them for the first time on test day. This is especially true with the CogAT, which has many unique and potentially confusing question types that your child is likely not familiar with.
Our full-length practice test is timed and includes audio instructions for Sentence Completion questions to make it as real of a simulation as possible (grades K-2 only). At the end of the test, you’ll be able to see a score report which includes a breakdown by question type.
Course Structure & Lessons
Available only in Full CogAT Course.
Too often, test prep companies will sell you the materials and let you figure out the rest. Young children may struggle when faced with preparing for such a daunting test without any instruction. As parents, it’s difficult to know how to guide them through the process.
This is why we’ve designed a detailed course outline, with topic-specific lessons for every question type found on the CogAT. The course also begins with a helpful parent guide, which includes recommended study schedules based on how far in advance you are starting your preparation and additional study tips.
Quizzes Per Question Type
Available only in Full CogAT Course.
Each lesson is followed by a 10-question quiz to review and reinforce concepts covered in the lesson. Quizzes are not timed, and you’ll be able to view the correct answer with a detailed explanation for each question before continuing to the next one.
Questions also include optional hints that you may use if you find your child feeling stuck on a question.
Audio Instructions
Available only in grades K-2 (Levels 5/6-8)
The CogAT for grades K-2 does not test reading ability, so Sentence Completion questions will be read aloud by the instructor. This tests an entirely different skillset related to listening and following directions. We have included audio instructions for these specific questions in our courses.
About the CogAT
The CogAT, or Cognitive Abilities Test, is a nationally standardized test schools and educators can use to identify gifted and talented students. The test is multiple-choice and used to assess students’ reasoning skills through verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative questions. Published by Riverside Insights, the CogAT was originally developed in the 1950s and has since gone through many updates. The most current version is the Form 8.
The CogAT’s unique format and question types can make it particularly difficult, especially for young children. Preparing for the test and familiarizing them with the CogAT’s specific questions can go a long way toward helping your child succeed on test day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our courses are entirely online, and there is no course instructor. There are instructions and guides included in the course to help you navigate your way through it with your child.
Lessons include text, image, and audio based materials. Tests and quizzes are timed and interactive. Each section of the course can be accessed as many times as you like. This format allows you to work with your child whenever and wherever you want.
As our courses are entirely online, you will be able to access them immediately after purchase. As soon as the purchase is complete, you can access your account by clicking on “My Account” in the top menu. You will also receive an email with your login information should you need to log in again at a later time or from another device. All course content can be accessed at any time through your account.
This all depends on your pace. We recommend spacing out your study sessions and preparing over a longer period of time, especially with younger children. However, we also understand that sometimes you don’t have the luxury of being able to prepare that far in advance. Our courses include recommended study schedules for you, whether you’re preparing a month in advance or the day before.
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Elm Academy is a test preparation company that provides high-quality test preparation materials for children preparing for Gifted & Talented Tests. We’ve designed our online courses to minimize unnecessary stress and maximize your child’s performance. In addition to high-quality, realistic practice materials, each course comes with a helpful parent guide that includes recommended study schedules and additional tips to make your preparation experience go as smoothly and stress-free as possible. Start preparing your child for their gifted and talented test today.
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