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COGNITIVE ABILITIES TEST: FOURTH EDITION
PRIMARY
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CAT4 Introduction
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Contents
2 – Introduction to CAT43 – CAT4 Reports Overview5 – CAT4Group report for teachers12 – CAT4Individual report for teachers17 – CAT4Individual report for students20 – CAT4Individual report for parents24 – CAT4Summary report for senior leaders
Introduction to the CognitiveAbilities Test: Fourth Edition (CAT4)
CAT4 is the fourth edition of GL Assessment’swell established Cognitive Abilities Test, theUK’s most widely used test of reasoningabilities.
CAT4 is designed to support schools in understanding pupils’
developed abilities, likely academic potential and learning
preferences. It does this by assessing a pupil’s ability to reason
with and manipulate different types of material through a series
of Verbal, Non-verbal, Quantitative and Spatial Reasoning tasks.
Results from CAT4 can help in intervention, monitoring progress
and setting targets for future attainment. Aimed at pupils
between 7:06 to 17+ years, CAT4 is available in both paper and
digital formats and can be administered individually or in a
group setting.
While the premise of CAT4 has remained exactly the same, we
have made some significant changes to the new edition based
on the latest cognitive research and extensive customer
feedback. One of the most exciting features of CAT4 is the
development of a brand new suite of reports, offering richer and
more comprehensive assessment data. Users can select from a
range of eight new reports with specific audiences in mind and
the inclusion of more narrative makes the reports much easier to
read and understand. As for the test itself, one of the main
changes is an increased focus on spatial ability with the
introduction of a separate test battery. To ensure rigour CAT4
was standardised on 25,000 Primary and Secondary pupils in
Autumn 2011.
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Communicating CAT4 results throughdynamic reports
Following extensive market research andcustomer feedback on CAT3, we havedeveloped a brand new suite of reports forCAT4. These new reports are not onlytailored to specific audiences but offer richerand far more comprehensive assessmentdata. You can view examples throughout thisbooklet.
Users of both the paper and digital editions of CAT4 will
automatically receive a Group report for teachers as part of
GL Assessment’s Scoring and Analysis Service and through
Testwise (please note that CAT4 paper users must subscribe to
the Scoring and Analysis Service as CAT4 is no longer available
for hand scoring). The user-friendly Group report for teachers
provides a group level analysis of the selected group or cohort of
pupils and is a much richer and more comprehensive report than
the current CAT3 Group report. In addition, users can also
choose from a range of seven additional reports, which can be
purchased separately from as little as £1.99 per pupil.
The inclusion of more narrative makes the reports much easier to
read and understand, supporting the interpretation of the data
further. Designed with specific audiences in mind, the reports
appear in a range of different formats from PowerPoint®
presentations for school leadership teams and governing bodies
to easy-to-understand reports for parents and pupils. These
explain what the data mean and how pupils can be supported in
their learning, both at home and at school.
Users of both the CAT4 paper and digital editions will
automatically receive the:
• CAT4 Group report for teachers
In addition, users will be able to choose from a range of seven
additional reports, which can be purchased separately:
• CAT4 Individual report for teachers
• CAT4 Individual report for students
• CAT4 Individual report for parents
• CAT4 Summary report for senior leaders
• CAT4 Summary presentation for senior leaders (this is in
PowerPoint® format)
• CAT4 Excel report
• CAT4 Cluster report.
Examples of the brand new suite of reports are featured
throughout this booklet.
“Students’ CAT scores are anessential part of getting the target
setting process right as theyprovide us with a wealth ofinformation on each child’sindividual strengths and
weaknesses.”
Des Deehan, Deputy Head Teacherat Weald of Kent Grammar.
Exampleresults
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CAT4 Group report for teachers
The CAT4 Group report for teachers is acomprehensive report that provides a grouplevel analysis of a selected group or cohortof pupils. It can be used by any practitioner,be it a subject teacher, form teacher, head ofyear, learning support practitioner or giftedand talented coordinator. The report willhelp when communicating results and,importantly, learning biases among pupils indifferent teaching groups. This may allowthose with similar or contrasting profiles tobe taught together with mutual benefits.
The report includes:
• An assessment overview – An easy to understand overview
with details of why CAT4 is used, with examples of questions
from each part of the test.
• Scores for the group – A simple table highlighting key group
scores. It outlines the individual pupil names, number of
questions they have each attempted, their Standard Age
Scores (SAS) and their Group Ranking (GR).
• Analysis of group scores (by battery) – Analysis of group’s
scores by battery, presented in easy-to-use tables allowing
users to compare their pupils’ results with the national sample.
• Student profiles – A new colour-coded chart shows the
distribution of a group of pupils across seven profile types,
indicating their preference for learning. This section then
explains the general characteristics of each profile type,
compares group results to the national sample and lists the
individual pupil names within each profile. The Individual
report for teachers then takes this to the next stage, with
actionable implications for teaching and learning provided for
each pupil.
• Indicators – Group indicator tables are provided for KS2.
CAT4 now provides two levels of indicators – ‘most likely’ and
‘if challenged’ – the level a pupil could reach with additional
effort and challenge, which is helpful when discussing the
targets they should be working towards.
6 – What is CAT4? – Level B7 – Scores for the group – Level B8 – Analysis of group scores – Level B9 – Student profiles – Level B10 – General characteristics of each
student profile – Level B11 – KS2 indicators – Level B
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CAT4 Group report for teachers
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This report follows on from theStudent profiles report (previouspage) and lists each pupil by nameunder their profile type
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CAT4 Group report for teachers
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CAT4 now provides two levels of indicators – ‘most likely’and ‘if challenged’ – the level a pupil could reach withadditional effort and challenge
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CAT4 Group report for teachers
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CAT4 Individual report for teachers
The CAT4 Individual report for teachersprovides in-depth analysis of an individualpupil’s results along with a focus on howthey can be helped to achieve theirpotential. The narrative that is now part ofthe report includes implications for teachingand learning, which offer brief insights intohow different levels of ability combined withlearning preferences may affect a pupil’slearning. It is hoped that simple adjustmentsbased on CAT4 results and other informationabout the pupils can improve outcomes. Itcan be used by any practitioner, be it asubject teacher, form teacher, head of year,learning support practitioner or gifted andtalented coordinator.
The report includes:
• An assessment overview – An easy to understand overviewwith details of why CAT4 is used, with examples of questionsfrom each part of the test.
• Example results – A visual guide to the scores table with anexplanation of what is being shown and definitions whererequired.
• Scores – A detailed breakdown of scores for each pupil,including their Standard Age Scores (SAS) with confidencebands, National Percentile Rank, stanines and Group Ranking(GR).
• Profile summary – A pupil’s score is plotted on the profilechart and a dynamic explanation of their profile type is given.
• Implications for teaching and learning – Based on the pupil’sCAT4 scores, dynamic narrative outlines how the pupil canbest be supported by teachers to ensure they achieve theirpotential.
• Indicators – Indicator table(s) are provided for KS2.
13 – Why use CAT4? – Level B14 – Individual scores and profile summary
for Sandeep Sharma – Level B16 – KS2 indicators for Sandeep Sharma –
Level B
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CAT4 Individual report for students
The CAT4 Individual report for studentsprovides pupils with an explanation of theirCAT4 results and where their strengths andweaknesses lie. It is important for all pupilsto understand that the information gainedfrom CAT4 testing can form the basis ofplans for their future development, whichthey themselves can take some control over.The report not only promotes self-reflection,but provides pupils with ideas formaximising their learning preferences.
The report includes:
• An assessment overview – An easy to understand overviewwith details of why CAT4 is used, with examples of questionsfrom each part of the test.
• Scores – A pupil-friendly overview of their scores for each testbattery, showing whether they are below average, average orabove average enabling the pupil to see where their strengthsand weaknesses lie.
• Summary – A series of bullet points explain to the pupil whattheir CAT4 scores show and offer recommendations of howthey can nurture their strengths and improve on their weakerareas.
• Indicators – Pupil-friendly table(s) provide indicators of futureattainment at KS2. Comparisons across subject areas can bemade easily.
18 – Individual scores for Nick Watt –Level B
19 – KS2 indicators for Nick Watt –Level B
CAT4 Individual report for students
CAT4 Individual report for students
Individual scores,a summary report andKS2 indicators are
provided for each pupilwithin a group.
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CAT4 Individual report for parents
The CAT4 Individual report for parentsprovides parents with an overview of CAT4,an explanation of their child’s results andwhere their strengths and weaknesses lie.Developed to support the routine reportingto parents, the narrative text included withinthe report is designed to help parentsunderstand their child’s profile of results andwhat actions they can take to further theirlearning. In this way, CAT4 can be used as aneffective tool for reinforcing school-basedlearning activities at home.
The report includes:
• An assessment overview – An easy to understand overviewwith details of why CAT4 is used, with examples of questionsfrom each part of the test.
• Scores – A parent-friendly overview of their child’s scores foreach test battery, showing whether they are below average,average or above average enabling the parent to see wheretheir strengths and weaknesses lie.
• Summary – A profile description with writtenrecommendations to help improve parent understanding oftheir child’s learning preference, with suggestions for how tooffer support at home.
• Indicators – Parent-friendly table(s) provide indicators of futureattainment at KS2.
21 – What is CAT4? – Level B22 – Individual scores for Sandeep
Sharma – Level B23 – KS2 indicators for Sandeep
Sharma – Level B
CAT4 Individual report for parents
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CAT4 Individual report for parents
CAT4 Summary report for seniorleaders
The CAT4 Summary report for senior leadersprovides high levels of analysis of a selectedcohort or group’s performance against thenational average. The report is designed foruse by head teachers, senior leadershipteams and governing bodies. It is importantto recognise that CAT4 results can berelevant to a range of other professionalswho are involved with pupils’ welfare anddevelopment and therefore this reportprovides an overall snapshot of acohort/group’s ability. Some colleagues mayhave a limited knowledge of testing and sothe introductory text that forms part of thereport will be useful in giving a quickoverview and an example of the testmaterial in CAT4.
The report includes:
• An assessment overview – An easy to understand overviewwith details of why CAT4 is used, with examples of questionsfrom each part of the test.
• Group Analysis – A detailed analysis of the cohort/groupscores compared to the national average, with analysis bybattery, gender and ethnicity, and further options available asspecified.
• Student Profiles – A profile chart indicating the learningpreferences for all pupils in the cohort/group with supportingexplanations.
• Indicators – Group indicator tables showing likely distributionof levels/grades and percentage of cohort expected to obtaincertain levels/grades.
• Note, a Summary presentation for senior leaders is alsoavailable in PowerPoint® format, ideal for sharing key findingswith a wider audience.
25 – Group analysis by battery – Level B26 – Group analysis by special educational
need – Level B27 – Distribution of scores by English as
an additional language – Level B28 – Student profiles – Level B29 – General characteristics of each
student profile – Level B30 – KS2 indicators – Level B
CAT4 Summary report for senior leaders
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CAT4 Summary report for senior leaders
Group analysis is availablefor other criteria such asgender, ethnicity, freeschool meals, specialeducational needs andEnglish as an additional
language.
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youan
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ofabilitiesandtypesofprofiles
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CAT4 Summary report for senior leaders
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CAT4 WEBSITETo coincide with the launch of CAT4we have developed a CAT4 website.
The website provides additionalinformation about the assessment,frequently asked questions, samplereports and videos/demonstrations of
the product.
Visit:
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