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In this post, we start with an overview of "Numeric

Inference" question types. We also provide a sample
question, accompanied by tips and strategies that every
student can use to perform successfully on "Numeric
Inference" questions during the o cial OLSAT® exam.

NUMERIC INFERENCE QUESTIONS: WHAT TO

EXPECT

Using computation skills, students will have to

determine how two or three numbers are related. Once
they have uncovered this relationship, students will have
to apply this rule to another pair or trio of numbers. BUY NOW

The amount of these questions on the test depends on

the age of the student and the test level. For example,
4th and 5th grade students taking the OLSAT®Level E Search
(for admission into 5th and 6th grade) are asked
approximately six of these types of questions. Brain Enrichment (3)
Cognitive Tests (1)
College Application (9)
NUMERIC INFERENCE SAMPLE QUESTION ELA and Math (5)
NWEA MAP 3rd Grade
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Test Prep - OLSAT (1)
Test Prep - ACT (14)
Test Prep - Azmerit (1)

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Baccalaureate (1)
Test Prep - CSS (1)
Test Prep - ELA & Math
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Test Prep - General (5)
Test Prep - Georgia (4)
Test Prep - Hunter (16)
Test Prep - ISEE (23)
Test Prep - Iowa Testing
Correct Answer: D (2)
Test Prep - Louisiana (1)
The pattern in the rst and second row of the box shows Test Prep - MCA (1)
Test Prep - NWEA MAP
that as we move from left to right we multiply the (1)
numbers by 3 (2×3=6 and 6×3=18 for the rst row and Test Prep - Nest+M (2)
Test Prep - Oregon (1)
3×3=9 and 9×3=27 for the second row). Therefore, the Test Prep - PARCC (6)
missing number is 4×3=12 which is also validated by the Test Prep - PSAT (2)
Test Prep - Ravens (2)
next number 36 as 12×3=36. Test Prep - SAT (41)
Test Prep - SHSAT (19)
Therefore, the correct answer is D. Test Prep - SSAT (7)
Test Prep - Salk (1)
Test Prep - TACHS (2)
NUMERIC INFERENCE QUESTIONS:TIPS AND Test Prep -- Anderson
(1)
STRATEGIES Test Prep -- Booker T
Del (2)
Test Prep -- CAASPP (4)
This question type requires basic computation skills and Test Prep -- CTP4 (1)
Test Prep -- California
the ability to determine and apply relationships between (2)
numbers. Test Prep -- G&T (108)
Test Prep -- KBIT (1)
Test Prep -- MCVSD (1)
Teach your child basic number concepts like more, less, Test Prep -- Magnets (3)
and equal if they haven’t yet mastered these skills. Test Prep -- SBAC (5)
Test Prep -- TABE (1)
Consider purchasing a workbook or educational Test Prep -- Texas (6)
computer game that teaches basic mathematical Test Prep -- WISC (1)
Test Prep -- WPPSI (1)
concepts so your child can practice in a fun, engaging Test Prep -- Wechsler (1)
way. Test Prep SCAT (1)
Test Prep- TerraNova (1)
Test Prep-Stanford
Of course, it’s also important to practice test questions Binet (1)
with your child. Ask your child to explain how she nds Test prep -- HSPT (1)
Tutoring (5)
each answer, giving you the opportunity to reinforce
strong thinking skills as well as correct misconceptions
September 2017 (4)
as needed. Remind your child not to panic if she doesn’t June 2017 (11)
know an answer on the test. Instead, advise her to make May 2017 (11)
April 2017 (15)
a logical guess, take a deep breath, and move on to avoid March 2017 (9)
wasting much-needed time. February 2017 (10)
January 2017 (26)
December 2016 (42)
WHAT'S NEXT? November 2016 (51)
October 2016 (26)
September 2016 (12)
August 2016 (6)

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July 2016 (1)
Learn more about other quantitative reasoning question May 2016 (1)
types on the OLSAT, including number series questions, March 2016 (1)
and number matrices questions. January 2016 (2)
December 2015 (1)
November 2015 (2)
Also try some sample questions and see critical teaching October 2015 (6)
September 2015 (9)
tips that cover other areas of the OLSAT, including the August 2015 (11)
sections on verbal comprehension, verbal reasoning, July 2015 (4)
March 2015 (1)
pictoral reasoning, and gural reasoning. February 2015 (2)
January 2015 (5)
If you think you need more information and guidance December 2014 (4)
November 2014 (2)
about the OLSAT, check out our in-depth article on the October 2014 (7)
test, as well as our posts on the verbal and non-verbal September 2014 (3)
August 2014 (2)
section. July 2014 (1)
June 2014 (1)
Also, learn everything you need to know about other May 2014 (1)
April 2014 (2)
tests that measure a child’s potential to learn in school, March 2014 (2)
like the NNAT or the COGAT. February 2014 (1)
January 2014 (4)
December 2013 (2)
November 2013 (4)
 November 30, 2016  Michelle Evans Share October 2013 (5)
 Test Prep -- G&T September 2013 (7)
 OLSAT August 2013 (6)
July 2013 (5)
June 2013 (5)
May 2013 (7)

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