Medium Figure Matrix Practice

Build confidence with medium-difficulty CogAT-style Figure Matrix questions. These original non-verbal reasoning problems require students to notice visual rules and apply them carefully across the matrix.

Medium Figure Matrix Practice

These questions are useful after students understand the basics of matrix reasoning. Encourage students to compare the top-left and top-right boxes first, then apply the same rule to the lower-left box.

Medium CogAT Figure Matrix Practice Questions

Select an answer for each question, then check your work to see the explanation.

Question 1 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0002 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Attribute Transformation

Question 2 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0005 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° clockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation

Question 3 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0008 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position right. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Spatial Position Change

Question 4 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0011 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change

Question 5 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0014 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° clockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation

Question 6 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0017 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Attribute Transformation

Question 7 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0020 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° counterclockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation

Question 8 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0023 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Attribute Transformation

Question 9 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0026 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Attribute Transformation

Question 10 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0029 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule reflects the shape across a vertical mirror line. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Visual Reflection

Question 11 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0032 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Attribute Transformation

Question 12 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0035 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change

Question 13 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0038 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° counterclockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation

Question 14 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0041 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule adds one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change

Question 15 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0044 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position down. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Spatial Position Change

Question 16 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0047 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° clockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation

Question 17 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0050 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change

Question 18 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0053 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 180° clockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation

Question 19 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0056 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position left. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Spatial Position Change

Question 20 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0059 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule adds one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change

Question 21 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0062 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Attribute Transformation

Question 22 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0065 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule adds one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change

Question 23 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0068 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change

Question 24 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0071 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position right. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Spatial Position Change

Question 25 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0074 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Attribute Transformation

Question 26 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0077 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change

Question 27 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0080 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position down. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Spatial Position Change

Question 28 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0083 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position right. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Spatial Position Change

Question 29 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0086 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° counterclockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation

Question 30 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0089 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Attribute Transformation

Question 31 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0092 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position up. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Spatial Position Change

Question 32 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0095 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position down. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Spatial Position Change

Question 33 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0098 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° counterclockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation

Question 34 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0101 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° counterclockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation

Question 35 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0104 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 180° clockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation

Question 36 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0107 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position left. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Spatial Position Change

Question 37 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0110 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° counterclockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation

Question 38 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0113 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° counterclockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation

Question 39 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0116 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 180° clockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation

Question 40 of 40

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0119 Figure Matrix sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

Across the top row, the rule reflects the shape across a horizontal mirror line. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Visual Reflection

Next Steps

After finishing these medium questions, try the Hard Figure Matrix Practice page or return to the main Figure Matrix Practice overview.

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