The Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) Paper

Why are we conducting a user trial?

We are updating the way we administer and score our CAT4 paper assessment and are recruiting schools to participate in our continuous testing trial to provide feedback on our new process. We are looking for non CAT4 paper customers to administer our test from March to May of this year.

What is involved in the trial?

Primary and Secondary schools are invited to complete our paper-based CAT4 assessment with a cohort or group of students. They will then complete a survey with their feedback on the ease of use.

• Once registered, schools will need to upload participating students’ data to our Testwise site. This data will allow us to create personalised answer sheets that can be printed.
•  Participating schools will be required to select a date to administer the assessment with their pupils.
• Schools will then complete our new CAT4 Paper service, where results will be sent back to us for marking and scanning, allowing us to trial our new process.
•  We will then ask for feedback on how you found this service.
•  Results will be made available on customer schools’ Testwise site once the answer sheets have been scanned. Customers will have access to a range of reports, including combination reports if they have also assessed the same students with NGRT, PTE and/or PTM (excluding results provided as part of our other trials).

Why take part?

• It’s simple and easy to take part, and there is no additional cost involved.
• You don’t need to do any marking and will be the first to make use of our new and improved processes.
• Your school will receive a voucher worth £100 for either Amazon or National Book Tokens.

Who is eligible to participate?

We are recruiting primary and secondary schools in England, Ireland, Wales, and Scotland to take part in this trial. Pupils from Years 3 – 13 (Scottish P3 – S6, Norther Ireland P3 – Year 12).

What kind of results will I receive?

Schools will receive full Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) results for participating students. CAT4 reveals hidden potential by assessing the main types of reasoning ability known to make a difference to learning and achievement, providing you with a rounded profile of the whole child: verbal, quantitative, non-verbal and spatial reasoning. CAT4 reports for students in Y6 upwards also include indicators for GCSE and/or A level subjects.

How do I sign up?

• Fill in the registration form below  to register your interest, and we will be in touch with more details.
• If you have questions or would like more information before registering, please email [email protected].