CAT4 Level X & Y Practice Pack for Ages 6–8 (2026)
Updated 2026 | Trusted by 7,000+ CAT4 Candidates
Help your child walk into the CAT4 Level X or Y test calm and prepared, with realistic practice tests, step-by-step explanations and instructional videos designed for ages 6–8. The PrepPack covers all four CAT4 areas, Figures, Words, Numbers and Shapes. With realistic practice tests, clear explanations and unlimited retakes, your child becomes familiar with the format, gains confidence, and is ready to succeed on test day.
- Total of 120+ practice questions
(across quizzes & full-length tests) - 4 Instructional videos
- Study guide (PDF)
- Retake all tests as often as needed
Everything Your Child Needs for CAT4 Level X & Y
Your child practises all four CAT4 areas, Figures, Words, Numbers and Shapes, so nothing on test day feels new.
You see your child’s strengths and weaknesses, and know exactly what to practise next.
Unlimited retakes let your child keep practising until they feel calm and confident.
What’s Included in the CAT4 Level X and Y PrepPack
The CAT4 Level X and Y PrepPack follows the structure of the test, with practice in all four areas your child will meet:
- Words (Verbal Reasoning): understanding word meanings, categories and relationships
- Numbers (Quantitative Reasoning): early number sense, sequences and patterns
- Figures (Non-Verbal Reasoning): spotting patterns and rules in shapes and pictures
- Shapes (Spatial Ability): visualising and matching shapes
Every CAT4 area for Levels X and Y is covered. With 120+ practice questions, full-length tests, instructional videos and a study guide, your child learns how every question works in advance, so nothing on test day is unfamiliar and they walk in calm, confident and ready.
A Look Inside
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Since 1992, TestPrep-Online has helped students prepare for school assessments, entrance exams and many other tests. Parents choose us because:
- Our CAT4 PrepPacks are teacher-created and designed around the structure of the test.
- We build with teachers and schools, so every explanation is written the way children learn.
- Every PrepPack is updated each year, or sooner, so your child practises with up-to-date material.
- Practice is available on every device.
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Family Membership
Designed for families with multiple children or ongoing test-prep needs. Choose practice across different tests, grades, and subjects, while keeping everything in one account where you can see your children’s scores, practice history, and progress.
Best for: Families looking for flexible, convenient, and cost-effective test prep
Duration: 12-month access
Tutoring
Add optional CAT4 tutoring with Ariav, our CAT4 tutoring specialist, for personalised support with the verbal, quantitative, non-verbal and spatial areas. Sessions focus on recognising patterns, applying logic efficiently and building calm, confident problem-solving habits. Tutoring is purchased separately and is not included with PrepPacks or Memberships.
One-Session Package
A focused 60-minute session on the CAT4 areas that need the most work. Your child works through real CAT4-style reasoning questions, with clear explanations of how to spot patterns and avoid common mistakes.
Duration: One 60-minute lesson
Three-Session Package
A complete skill-building programme. The first session identifies your child’s strengths and reasoning gaps, and the next two provide personalised instruction and guided practice to strengthen weaker areas and refine strategies.
Duration: Three 60-minute lessons
Frequently Asked Questions
CAT4, or Cognitive Abilities Test Fourth Edition, is used by many UK schools to measure how students think rather than what they have been taught. It assesses verbal, quantitative, non-verbal, and spatial reasoning.
CAT4 Levels X and Y are closely connected in structure and reasoning style, so combining them gives younger students broader exposure to CAT4 thinking skills. Including both levels helps students build confidence gradually while allowing them to experience a wider range of question difficulty and formats. It also helps reveal strengths that may not always appear in classroom work, including hidden reasoning abilities that CAT4 is designed to identify.
The CAT4 assessment's distinctive question layout and strict time constraints might appear quite daunting to some students. Engaging in proper preparation before the exam can help alleviate some of the pressure and anxiety that frequently accompany unfamiliar tests, supporting kindergarten readiness for younger children.
Becoming acquainted with the intricate test structure and diverse question formats can enhance your child's confidence and provide them with a much greater sense of ability when confronting challenges during the actual test.
Considering that the CAT4 doesn't rely on past experiences or prior academic knowledge, the most effective way to prepare is by using practice tests to familiarise your child with the test's requirements.
Similar to many cognitive assessments, the CAT4 follows consistent patterns. Gaining an understanding of these patterns and practising with sample questions that simulate the actual test format can greatly enhance your child's potential for achieving a higher score.
Level X is designed for Year 2 (ages 6–7) and Level Y for Year 3 (ages 7–8). The test covers four areas, Figures, Words, Numbers and Shapes, designed to evaluate problem-solving and pattern recognition.
CAT4 Levels X and Y are taken in two parts of about 30 minutes each, including instructions and practice items. The four timed tests add up to about 43 minutes: Figures 12 minutes, Words 10, Numbers 10 and Shapes 11. Exact timing can vary by school.
The PrepPack includes 120+ practice questions across quizzes and full-length tests, instructional videos, a study guide and detailed explanations, with unlimited retakes during the 3-month access. CAT4 Levels X and Y are taken on paper at school, while this PrepPack is online and designed for both levels. Because the question types and reasoning logic are the same in both formats, your child can practise their strategies with our full simulations, quizzes and instructional videos.
Free materials often lack structure and explanation. Our resources are teacher-created, aligned with CAT4 design, and fully guided. This approach supports steady improvement.
Once you purchase your PrepPack, you will receive a confirmation email with a temporary password that you can use to log in to your account. After this, you will have complete access to all of the practice materials.
Yes. Your child can retake all CAT4 practice quizzes and full-length simulations as many times as they like. Unlimited retakes allow students to practise without pressure, review explanations, and improve their reasoning skills through repetition and familiarity with the test format.
The Family Membership lets you unlock up to 5 PrepPacks of your choice on one account for a full year, which supports more than one child and long-term preparation as your children move up through school.
Parents value the calm, confidence-building method that helps children feel capable.
“My daughter finally understood how these reasoning tests work. She felt calm and prepared, not rushed or confused.”
Angela Thomas, Cranley, UK, 2025
