Learn how to interpret CAT4 scores and the different types of reports. Understand what the report tells about your child’s potential and study needs.
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A student’s Raw Score is the number of questions that were answered correctly. Raw Scores are compared to the performance of students from the same age group. Using the Raw Scores, three Normative Scores are calculated to interpret pupils’ performance:
The Stanine Scale | ||||
| Stanine | Percentage of Cases | Corresponding of Percentiles | Corresponding SAS |
Very High | 9 | 4% | 97 or higher | 127 or higher |
Above Average | 8 | 7% | 90-96 | 119-126 |
7 | 12% | 78-89 | 112-118 | |
Average | 6 | 17% | 59-77 | 104-111 |
5 | 20% | 41-58 | 97-103 | |
4 | 17% | 23-40 | 89-96 | |
Below average | 3 | 12% | 12-22 | 82-88 |
2 | 7% | 5-11 | 74-81 | |
Very low | 1 | 4% | 4 or under | 73 or under |
The Cognitive Abilities Test, also known as CAT4, is used to identify both a student’s academic potential and challenges. The CAT4 is divided into four batteries – verbal, non-verbal, quantitative, and spatial ability.
CAT4 includes reports for both teachers and parents. Parents receive their child’s individual reports, while teachers can access group reports, as well.
The CAT4 offers a variety of reports aimed for teachers, students, parents, and even academic professionals, based on their needs:
The CAT4 offers refined reports which support individual narrative and help parents, teachers, and students make better use of the additional information provided.
To avoid any misunderstandings, the reports combine visual, numerical and textual information regarding the results. Understanding the report is a process, so do not be afraid to ask your child’s teacher as many questions as you need to regarding scores and their meaning.
CAT4 makes the student’s learning process a joint effort by involving the parents and teachers. However, the student is still responsible for his/her success; The teachers and parents receive a report showing how to help their child study, but the student must use the learning environment and suggestions in order to see results and hone his skills.
A CAT4 Report with low scores can offer a lot of insight regarding a student’s difficulties. However, if random guessing is not properly considered, it can also be misleading. Therefore, start by finding the number of questions attempted: If the number of questions answered is fewer than average, then the probability of guessing is approximately one fifth. If all or most of the questions are answered, however, then the probability should be deduced according to this table:
The CAT4 is significantly different from the regular curriculum program. Therefore, familiarizing students with the testing material prior to the exam is crucial. To help you prepare, TestPrep-Online currently offers CAT4 Practice Packs for Level A, Level B, Level C, Level D, Level E, Level F, and Level G, all containing sample questions, practice tests, and detailed explanations!
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