Abstract Reasoning Test
Which of five bands you land in, from Developing Abstract Skills up to Master of Abstraction. Pattern series, analogies, classification and rule transformations, scored separately so one weak family cannot hide behind a single number. Whether you lose marks spotting the rule or applying it once the rule itself changes.
What You'll Discover
Your abstract reasoning band
Your abstract reasoning bandWhich of five bands you land in, from Developing Abstract Skills up to Master of Abstraction
Four sub-scores
Four sub-scoresPattern series, analogies, classification and rule transformations, scored separately so one weak family cannot hide behind a single number
Where the rule breaks down
Where the rule breaks downWhether you lose marks spotting the rule or applying it once the rule itself changes
Sample Result
🔬 Research & Sources
Abstract reasoning is the part of thinking that does not depend on what you already know — it is measured by handing you a rule you have never seen and asking you to extend it. The 25 text-based items are original, not taken from Raven's Progressive Matrices or any other published test, and they are grouped into four families — pattern series, analogies, classification and rule transformations — so the result tells you which kind of rule defeats you rather than only how many you missed. This is an educational assessment, not a supervised IQ battery and not a clinical instrument.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Abstract Reasoning test measure?
Abstract reasoning measures fluid intelligence, your ability to spot patterns and infer rules in unfamiliar material. Raven's Progressive Matrices is a published non-verbal test in this area; JobCannon's test is original and text-based, and is not a copy of it.
What is fluid intelligence?
Fluid intelligence (Gf) is the ability to reason and solve novel problems in unfamiliar material, separated from 'crystallised intelligence' (Gc), which is accumulated knowledge. Abstract reasoning tests aim to tap Gf by asking about rules and patterns in unfamiliar material, with less reliance on learned facts.
How long does the Abstract Reasoning test take?
About 8 minutes for 25 questions. Items include matrix-style pattern grids, sequence completion, and rule-inference puzzles. There is no time limit.
Can I improve my abstract reasoning score?
Modestly, yes. Practice helps most with the test format itself. Useful habits are: do daily Raven-style matrix puzzles, get adequate sleep, and practise strategy games that reward pattern recognition (chess, Go).
Is the Abstract Reasoning test free?
Yes, free with instant score, strengths, and growth tips.