Definition: OLSAT is the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test. It is an aptitude or learning readiness test produced by Pearson Education. The test was originally devised in 1918. In its current iteration OLSAT 8 is used to help educators plan a program of study for a student based upon how OLSAT measures thinking, logic and reasoning skills.
Unlike the SSAT and ISEE which are generally offered at 2 levels, the OLSAT is available at 7 test levels from kindergarten through high school.
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Also Known As: The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test
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From the OLSAT site: "Tasks such as detecting likenesses and differences, recalling words and numbers, defining words, following directions, classifying, establishing sequence, solving arithmetic problems, and completing analogies are included in OLSAT 8 since they have been shown to be valid measures of an individual’s ability to reason logically."
