CAT4 Test Practice for Year 8
Want to ace your 2024 CAT4 Level E test? You need our GL Assessments CAT4 Level E Preparation Pack. This pack has everything you need to succeed:
- Full test simulations: Experience the real test's format and difficulty.
- Detailed explanations & solutions: Learn how to solve every question and avoid mistakes.
- Extra practice drills: Practice each CAT4 section further and improve your weak areas.
- Elaborate study guide: Review each section on the CAT4 and learn the best strategies and tips.
This pack is the best way to prepare for the CAT4 test as it covers all the topics on the test and provides you with a lot of helpful practice. Don't miss this chance to beat the competition and secure your future!
*It is important to note that the CAT4 is mainly taken in the UK, UAE and many international schools.
CAT4 Test Practice for Year 8 (Level E)
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About the CAT4
The CAT4, or Cognitive Abilities Test Edition 4, is a collection of tests used by schools throughout the United Kingdom. The CAT4 is designed to help parents and teachers understand and assess a student’s academic abilities and potential. The CAT4 is comprised of the following sections:
- Quantitative Reasoning-Number Series and Number Analogies
- Verbal Reasoning-Verbal Classification and Verbal Analogies
- Non-Verbal Reasoning-Figure Classification and Figure Matrices
- Spatial Ability-Figure Analysis and Figure Recognition
Click here for information on the structure of the test.
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CAT4 Level E Sample Questions
CAT4 Level E Test Practice Question-Quantitative Reasoning #1
[12 → 2] [84 → 14] [66 → ?]
CAT4 Level E Test Practice Question-Verbal Reasoning #1
nibble → bite : sip →
CAT4 Level E Test Practice Question-Non Verbal Reasoning #1
CAT4 Level E Test Practice Question-Spatial Ability #1
The correct answer is (C).
The top and bottom edges of the papers are folded inward, then three holes are punched in.
As folding of the paper creates a symmetry line, punching-in holes in a folded paper makes a mirror image along that same symmetry line (after unfolding). This question has two symmetry lines and, as they are horizontal, the holes also would be mirrored horizontally. The top two holes would have a pair of two holes above them, as the appropriate symmetry line is above them:
The lower hole has a symmetry line underneath it, and therefore it would have a mirrored hole below it:
The only answer which follows this rule is answer (C), which is the correct answer.
Answer (A) and (B) are incorrect, as there are a holes above the bottom hole, instead of below it.
Answer (D) is incorrect, as the hole in the bottom is diagonal, rather than directly below the original hole.
Answer (E) is incorrect as its missing two holes in its top part.
#Note that additional practice questions for the Spatial Ability battery (Paper folding + Figure recognition) can be found on our CAT4 Level E practice packs.
CAT4 Format & Sections
There are both online and digital versions of the exam. The test itself contains four batteries, with each battery containing two subsections.
| Verbal Reasoning | Verbal Classification (24 Questions) Verbal Analogies (24 Questions) |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Number Analogies (18 Questions) Number Series (18 Questions) |
| Non-verbal Reasoning | Figure Classification (24 Questions) Figure Matrices (24 Questions) |
| Spatial Ability | Figure Analysis (18 Questions) Figure recognition (18 Questions) |
With each section being about 8-10 minutes long, each battery should take no longer than 45 minutes to complete. Learn more about the CAT4 sections.
What makes the CAT4 unique is that every section and subsection of the test is designed to test a child’s scholastic ability and potential, regardless of past knowledge accumulated in his or her studies. Additionally, studies have shown that high scores achieved on the nonverbal and spatial sections of the exam indicate a higher chance of academic success in the future. Find out more about CAT4 scoring.
CAT Test Year 8 Practice Tips
Don’t know where to start in your studying process? Check out our CAT Test Year 8 Practice Tips.
- Practice with CAT Test Grade 8 Sample Questions. Since the CAT4 is not based on past experience or previous academic knowledge, the best prepping tactic is arguably the use of practice tests.
- Find out your student’s learning style. Is your student a visual, auditory, and/or kinaesthetic learner? We strongly recommend taking the time to find out. You can do this through a quick online quiz and/or through simply asking your students a few questions on how they learn best.
- Plan, schedule, commit. Once you know strengths, weaknesses, and learning style, it will be much easier for you to figure out how to map out your student’s study plan. Once that’s done, it will also be easier to schedule: Remember to prioritize what is most challenging for your student to the earliest time slot of the day, and what is easiest for your student to the latest time slot of the day.
- Don’t over schedule. Be careful not to over schedule studying. It is important that you don’t bite off more than you can chew, so that you can make sure that you cover everything at an appropriate and healthy pace.
- Keep your student healthy. Diet and exercise play an imperative role in brain power and focus skills. Without the right nutrients and the right amount of daily exercise your student will simply not be able to perform to the highest degree, so make sure to include nutritious snacks for studying fuel and regular exercise for optimal brain focus.
- Contact instructors. Your student’s instructors are a wealth of information regarding academic strengths and weaknesses. Not only can you gain insight through their own personal take on your student, but you can also get your hands on past academic work to get a better feel of where it’s best to prioritize your studying.
- Stay strict with sleep. Sleep plays a valuable role in focusing and getting in as much information as possible. A tired mind can only process so much, so make sure your student gets at least eight hours of solid sleep before delving into your studying regime.
- Start early, end early. Once your student has had their dinner, their focus abilities go way down. We recommend getting an early start to the day (if 5 AM sounds horrifying, then aim for 6). That way you can finish early, and your student will still have time to rest before embarking on the next day’s work (plus you can more easily get those 8 hours in)
- Take regular breaks. Breaks are a crucial part to giving your brain a chance to recharge; we recommend a 5-10 minutes’ break for every 30-40 minutes’ studying.
- Reach out to others. Finding other people preparing for the exam can be incredibly helpful in gathering information and tips. Contact other parents preparing their child, or search for some useful question forums online (there are plenty of them).