An analogy shows a relationship between one pair of pictures and asks the child to make the same change to a second pair. A change may involve size, number, use, or another visible property. Pearson places this item family at OLSAT 8 Levels A–C in its scope chart. That chart describes available item types, not a guarantee about one student’s form.
How to solve picture analogies questions
Describe the first pair as a complete sentence, such as “the small tree becomes a large tree.” Apply that sentence to the second pair before checking the choices.
Original questions with visual answers
Original illustrated example · Level A Answer A: Large house Only size changes: small tree to large tree. The small house becomes a large house. Original illustrated example · Level B Answer A: Two pears The rule doubles the number while keeping the same fruit. One pear becomes two pears.Look at the first picture pair. Which picture completes the second pair?
Show the answer and visual explanation
Look at the first picture pair. Which picture completes the second pair?
Show the answer and visual explanation
What can go wrong?
A choice can repeat an object from the first pair while failing to repeat the relationship. After checking an answer, ask the student to describe why each distractor does not follow the rule. This makes the lesson about reasoning rather than memorizing a picture.
Practice this skill at the right level
Try a few illustrated examples before a mixed session. Younger students may need an adult to read directions aloud. The free OLSAT practice test includes visual items with illustrated choices and answer explanations. Find the typical grade-to-level match, then confirm the actual level with the school.
Assessment source: Pearson OLSAT 8 scope and sequence. Examples and illustrations on this page are independently created by OLSAT.net, not publisher items. Your school can confirm its actual level and administration plan.