A GUIDE FOR YOUR CHILD’S STAGE
NNAT information for every grade
A kindergartner learning the response routine and a high-school student planning independent practice need different support. Choose a grade guide to find practical advice alongside the usual NNAT3 level.
Updated October 8, 2026 · Independent parent guide
Choose a grade guide
Kindergarten · Level A
Make the response routine familiar before adding time pressure.
Explore this guideGrade 1 · Level B
Build a habit of checking the whole relationship.
Explore this guideGrade 2 · Level C
Turn an observation into a rule you can test.
Explore this guideGrades 3–4 · Level D
Balance careful reasoning with a steady pace.
Explore this guideGrades 5–6 · Level E
Use precise rules and check combinations of clues.
Explore this guideGrades 7–9 · Level F
Make the reasoning process explicit, then improve efficiency.
Explore this guideGrades 10–12 · Level G
Prepare for the assigned assessment with a focused, independent routine.
Explore this guideUse grade information thoughtfully
Grade pages help families locate relevant information. They should not turn into a race to select the highest level. Your school assigns the official assessment, and independent question difficulty needs its own review. A child who needs help with one visual relationship may benefit from a simple teaching example at any age.
Three useful preparation questions
- Does the student understand the directions and response method?
- Can the student identify and check a visual relationship?
- Does the practice routine fit the student’s attention, confidence and schedule?
What carries across grades?
Look at the whole problem, identify the relationship, check relevant features and compare all choices. The amount of adult guidance and complexity of practice can change, but a specific explanation of a missed clue remains useful. See the visual question-type guide for teaching approaches.