The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test, or OLSAT, is an exam given at all grade levels, to assess a student's knowledge of verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative abilities. This test is used by school districts to ensure that students are in the correct academic placements and that they are being challenged when necessary. It is also a way for educators to determine if a student should be placed in a gifted and talented program or on a more rigorous schedule. An OLSAT prep course can be an enjoyable way for students to prepare for the test and to seek deeper understanding in a variety of topics. Parents can help their students to prepare for the OLSAT test by contacting 大象传媒. We can connect you with tutors who understand what your student may be expected to know and those tutors will provide personalized, one-on-one OLSAT courses.
An OLSAT class for a third grader would look different than the OLSAT prep course for an older student, because they are tested on different materials, and a tutor would create a program of study that included different strategies to review topics and prepare for the exam.
There are verbal and nonverbal sections in the test, and students in different grades may see certain categories of questions that students in other grades might not. This information is important, because it can help a tutor to design an OLSAT course of study for your student that highlights those sections for their corresponding grade levels. The table below explains what sections are included in the OLSAT 8 exam and which grades see the specific sections:
OLSAT 8 Exam Section | Grade Range |
Verbal Sections | |
Verbal Comprehension | K-12 |
Verbal Reasoning | K-12 |
Nonverbal | |
Pictorial Reasoning | K-2 |
Figural Reasoning | 3-12 |
Quantitative Reasoning | 3-12 |
For students in grades 9-12, the OLSAT exam looks different than those in K-2 or 3-12. Subsections include information that is more complex, like arithmetic reasoning, verbal analogies, and a pattern matrix. That difference will mean that OLSAT prep courses for high-school aged students may include different styles of instruction, maybe lecture and quizzes, while younger students might use more flashcards and more visual study aids. An OLSAT course can be personalized to help your student get the absolute most from their time.
The table below outlines some of the exam subsections that a high school student could expect to see when they take the test, and an OLSAT prep class could include sessions on a variety of these topics, to help a pupil feel more confident come test day.
OLSAT 8 Level G (Grades 9-12) Exam Subsections
- Antonyms
- Sentence Completion
- Sentence Arrangement
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- Logical Selection
- Word/Letter Matrix
- Verbal Analogies
- Verbal Classification
- Inference
- Figural Analogies
- Pattern Matrix
- Figural Series
- Number Series
- Number Inference
- Number Matrix
An OLSAT prep course doesn't have to look like traditional OLSAT prep classes designed for groups. This is because a tutor works with your student one-on-one and can speed up their work, or slow it down, if they notice that your student is more or less familiar with subjects as they move through the topics in the OLSAT class together.
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- OLSAT
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Alison: OLSAT course instructor
My name is Alison, and I am a senior at George Washington University. I am currently applying for law school, and received a 178 on my LSAT exam. My tutoring style is to work directly with your strength and weaknesses to help you improve. By the end of our session, you will come out feeling like you have made strides.
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- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Communication
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- OLSAT
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Oliver: OLSAT course instructor
My name is Oliver. I'm a current student at Northwestern University and standardized test tutor. I've been tutoring for the past 3 years and have helped many students score well on the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and similar exams. I am also fluent in French.
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- OLSAT
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Sumaiya: OLSAT course instructor
...In the future, I hope to be a pediatrician because I want to be a doctor and I love working with children. I currently reside in Brooklyn. My family consists of my parents and two younger sisters. I came from Bangladesh to the United States when I was three and a half years old with my mother and sister. I grew up with strong educational values to always put my studies first. I hold fast...
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Haider: OLSAT course instructor
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Taiwo: OLSAT course instructor
...degree in mechanical engineering some years back and recently completed my masters degree in the same field. I have worked with students between grade 4 to college standing in the past. I'm proficient in math, physics, and science generally. I love tutoring math, it gives me a sense of purpose to explain defining concepts. I expose students to different problems and build their understanding. I am interested in sports (soccer). I have experience and comfortable tutoring...
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Brian: OLSAT course instructor
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
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Colin: OLSAT course instructor
I am an excellent tutor with a wide range of expertise. I am persistent, patient and inquisitive. I have been a teacher for more than fifteen years and I am sure if we work together, we can find a way to improve your academic performance.
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- OLSAT
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Mila: OLSAT course instructor
...behind in a class or want some extra time with a subject. I love learning and I want to help other students feel the same way. Or at the very least, I want them to feel confident in their knowledge of a subject. I got my high school diploma from Choate Rosemary Hall, a top-ranked private school, and I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in English and Classics. I am available for tutoring in most...
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- Howard University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- OLSAT
- ACT
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Flormari: OLSAT course instructor
...tutor in Mathematics and Science by CRLA - 3 years of teaching experience at a university level and 3 years with high school students -Studied abroad in Norway on a full ride scholarship and graduated high school with an international baccalaureate diploma (IB) - Trilingual I personally go above and beyond with my students I nurture a professional relationship. I do not only tutor them but orient them in the things I would do different...
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- Arizona Western College - Associate in Science, Electrical Engineering
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
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Dr. Nakeshia: OLSAT course instructor
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Heather: OLSAT course instructor
...K-8. I have experience tutoring with two different institutions, as well as on a private basis. I am a graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and also received a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have tutored in a wide variety of subjects, though most of my experience is with primary and secondary students. I also tutor in...
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Ella: OLSAT course instructor
...received a B.S. in Environmental Studies and an M.S. in Childhood education respectively. I have a personal interest in ecology and environmental studies, particularly at a high school and college level. However, I also have 2 years of elementary school classroom experience, working primarily with 3rd and 4th grade students. At an elementary level I primarily taught science, but I also assisted with NY State ELA, Math and Science test prep, along with general literacy...
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Heather: OLSAT course instructor
...with the students I have taught and currently teach. I am confident in my ability to help any student with time management, study and research skills, communication skills, public speaking, and test-taking strategies as well. It is my goal to use my Master's Degree in Public Administration, my Bachelor's degree in History, the many professional development courses, and required professional exams taken, to continue in my job as an Educator and/or Administrator while continuing with...
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Danil: OLSAT course instructor
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Elvis: OLSAT course instructor
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Maxime: OLSAT course instructor
...in the goal to be a trade Engineer. I was a tennis teacher for 4 yours to pay for my studies. My pupils were from 3 to 80 years old, so I have experience in management and tutoring also because I gave for 2 years mathematics lesson in Nantes. I can give Mathematics lesson thanks to my studies and French lesson because that's my native language, and I like to share my experience. I'm very...
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Clyde: OLSAT course instructor
...both geographically and professionally to southwest Florida to pursue a second career in education. As a multi-degreed teacher, tutor and mentor I have enjoyed the opportunity to tutor students K-12, as well as college, graduate, and post-graduate students. I tutor multiple subjects and have also intensively tutored in most standardized tests, including the PSAT and SAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT, ASVAB, TOEFL and many others, as well as the FSA and AP subjects. Each student...
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- OLSAT
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