In a typical Phase I practice session, which item type is presented first?

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The key idea here is to start with the part of the test that sets the pacing and scoring expectations you’ll face on the real assessment. Timed cognitive items are presented first because they simulate the time pressure and problem‑solving pace you’ll need throughout Phase I. Jumping into these early helps you gauge how fast you work, adjust your speed to maintain accuracy, and get into a problem‑solving mindset right away. Once you’re comfortable with this rhythm, you’re better prepared to handle other types of items or activities later in the session without letting time constraints derail your performance. Non-cognitive assessments and interviews are important parts of the broader process but aren’t the first focus in this practice sequence, and unscored practice tasks, while useful, don’t give you the immediate experience with pace and scoring that timed cognitive items provide.