At TestingMom.com, we help parents to prepare their children for the CAT4. Here are our answers to the most commonly asked questions we receive about the CAT4.
What is the CAT4 Test, and what does it measure?
The Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) is a standardized test that measures a student’s cognitive abilities in four key areas: verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and spatial reasoning.
Who takes the CAT4 Test, and why is it used?
The CAT4 test is often taken by students in primary and secondary school to assess their cognitive abilities and identify areas of strength and weakness. The test is used to inform educational decisions, such as placement in gifted and talented programs or identification of students who may need additional support or intervention.
How long does the CAT4 Test take?
The CAT4 test typically takes between 2-3 hours to complete, depending on the age of the student and the testing conditions.
Can students prepare for the CAT4 Test?
While the CAT4 test is designed to measure innate cognitive abilities, students can prepare for the test by familiarizing themselves with the types of questions that will be asked and practicing their test-taking skills.
How are CAT4 scores reported?
CAT4 scores are reported as standardized scores, which means they are expressed in terms of a normal distribution with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15. Percentile rankings and age-standardized scores are also provided.
How are CAT4 scores used?
CAT4 scores are used to inform educational decisions, such as placement in gifted and talented programs or identification of students who may need additional support or intervention. The scores can also be used to monitor a student’s progress over time and identify areas of strength and weakness.
What are the ages and levels on the CAT4 Test?
The CAT4 test is available in several levels, each of which is designed for a specific age group or academic level. The levels of the CAT4 are as follows:
| Age (years:months) | CAT4 Level | Year (UK) | Grade (US) |
| 6:00 – 7:11 | X | 2 | 1st |
| 6:06 – 8:11 | Pre-A | 3 | 2nd |
| 7:06 – 9:11 | A | 4 | 3rd |
| 8:06 – 10:11 | B | 5 | 4th |
| 9:06 – 11:11 | C | 6 | 5th |
| 10:06 – 12:11 | D | 7 | 6th |
| 11:06 – 13:11 | E | 8 | 7th |
| 12:06 – 15:11 | F | 9 & 10 | 8th & 9th |
How many questions are on the CAT4 test? How long do I have to answer each subset?
When administered, the test is separated into parts. Depending on the level of the CAT4 test depends on whether your child will take the test in two or three parts.
Level X:
| CAT Component | Duration |
| Part 1: | |
| Figures | 12 minutes |
| Words | 10 minutes |
| Part 2: | |
| Numbers | 10 minutes |
| Shapes | 11 minutes |
Level Pre-A:
| CAT Component | Duration | No. of Questions |
| Part 1: | ||
| Figural Classification | 10 minutes | 6 questions |
| Verbal Classification | 10 minutes | 6 questions |
| Part 2: | ||
| Number Series | 8 minutes | 6 questions |
| Figure Recognition | 9 minutes | 4 questions |
Level A – F:
| CAT Component | Duration | No. of Questions |
| Part 1: | ||
| Figure Classification | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Figure Matrices | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Part 2: | ||
| Verbal Classification | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Analogies | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Number Analogies | 10 minutes | 18 questions |
| Part 3: | ||
| Number Series | 8 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Analysis | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Recognition | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
Does TestingMom.com offer tutoring for the CAT4 Test?
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Can you practice for the CAT4 on TestingMom.com?
Yes! Join TestingMom.com today and as part of your membership, you will have access to an in-depth library of interactive practice questions, detailed lessons, and printable worksheets for every subtest on the CAT4 Test.