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Discover How Your Child Thinks

A visual cognitive assessment measuring pattern recognition, spatial reasoning, logic, and number sense — built on established developmental frameworks.

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4 cognitive factors · 100% visual · CHC framework
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Visual Puzzles
Which piece completes the figure?
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Standard (8–12) — 3 / 34
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Pattern Recognition
Subtest 1 of 4
Which shape completes the pattern?
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Factor Profile
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How It Works

Three Simple Steps

No account needed. No reading required. Start in seconds.

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Pick Your Child's Tier

Junior (4–7), Standard (8–12), or Advanced (13–18), each tailored to their age.

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Solve Visual Puzzles

Pattern, spatial, logic, and number challenges — all visual, no reading or writing at any level.

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Get Your Results

See overall performance for free. Go deeper with a full cognitive profile and detailed insights in our Complete Assessment.

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What We Measure

Four Cognitive Factors

Grounded in the Cattell-Horn-Carroll framework — the most widely validated model of cognitive abilities in developmental psychology.

Pattern Recognition

Fluid Reasoning

Identifying rules, sequences, and relationships in visual patterns. The ability to detect order in apparent complexity.

Visual Puzzles

Visual-Spatial Processing

Mental rotation, decomposition, and spatial manipulation. Understanding how shapes relate in two and three dimensions.

Picture Logic

Logical Deduction

Drawing conclusions from visual evidence. Analogies, odd-one-out identification, and inferring rules from examples.

Number Sense

Quantitative Reasoning

Visual number relationships, dot patterns, balance problems, and quantity estimation — all without written arithmetic.

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Age-Appropriate Design

Three Developmental Tiers

Each tier is calibrated for its age group — with appropriate difficulty, pacing, and visual complexity.

Ages 4–7

Junior

Simpler shapes, larger visual targets, and a gentler difficulty curve designed for early learners.

Ages 8–12

Standard

More complex transformations and multi-step reasoning — calibrated for elementary through middle school.

Ages 13–18

Advanced

Abstract patterns, spatial reasoning challenges, and multi-variable logic at a demanding level.

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Practice Book & Parent Guide
Sample Factor Profile
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Complete Assessment

The free test shows you a number. Our books show you what it means.

The free test gives you an overall score. Our practice books unlock a full cognitive profile across all four factors — plus a 6-chapter parent guide that explains what each result means for your child's development.

Full cognitive profile — strengths and growth areas across all four factors
Detailed answer explanations showing the reasoning skill each question measures
6-chapter Parent Guide to cognitive development and the CHC framework
Age-specific booklets with every question tailored to your child's tier
Complete Cognitive Assessment
Understanding Results

Five Performance Bands

Results are reported as percentage-based performance bands — not IQ scores. The focus is on your child's factor profile: the pattern of strengths and growth areas across all four cognitive factors.

This is an educational resource, not a clinical instrument. Results should be used as a starting point for understanding, not a definitive label.

Exceptional
90–100% · Consistently advanced reasoning
Above Average
75–89% · Strong cognitive skills
Average
50–74% · Solid, age-appropriate development
Below Average
25–49% · Developing at own pace
Developing
0–24% · Early stages of skill building
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything parents ask before, during, and after the assessment.

How accurate is this test?
This is an educational resource designed to give parents meaningful insight into their child's cognitive strengths, not a clinical instrument. It's grounded in established cognitive science frameworks but should not replace professional evaluation.
Does my child need to read?
No. Every question is entirely visual — no reading or writing required at any age level. Parents can read instructions aloud if needed, but the puzzles themselves are image-based.
How long does it take?
Junior (ages 4–7): about 15–20 minutes. Standard (ages 8–12): about 20–30 minutes. Advanced (ages 13–18): about 25–40 minutes. There's no time limit — let your child work at their own pace.
What do the practice books include?
A 6-chapter parent guide, detailed answer explanations for every question, and age-specific booklets. The Premium edition adds a developmental guide, 32 bonus practice questions, and progress tracking worksheets.
What age should I select?
Choose the tier matching your child's current age. If your child is near a boundary (e.g., a mature 7-year-old), you can try the next tier up — there's no penalty for trying a harder level.
Is my data collected?
No account is required. We don't collect personal information about your child. Test responses are stored only as anonymous session data — no names, emails, or identifying details are recorded.
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