CAT - Cognitive Abilities Test

The Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT) is the most widely used test of reasoning ability in the UK.

Author(s): David F Lohman, Elizabeth P Hagen and Robert L Thorndike. Adapted by GL Assessment

Suitable For: Teachers, Exam Officers and SENCOs

Age Range: 7 years 6 months - 17 + years

Administration: Group

Timings: 45 minutes per section

The Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT) measures the three principal areas of reasoning - verbal, non-verbal and quantitative - as well as an element of spatial ability, allowing you to test the full range within an entire class or year. The data that CAT provides can be used to enhance all aspects of the teaching and learning process, from organising classes to providing future educational attainment.

Benefits:

Provides indicators of outcomes at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, including 29 GCSE and 24 Scottish Standard Grade subjects
Identifies individuals' strengths, weaknesses and preferred learning styles
Standardised scores allow you to compare your pupils' results with the national average
Results inform target-setting and the development of individual learning plans
A sound basis for year-on-year comparisons and a measure of the added value that your school creates for its pupils
Rigorous and reliable assessment of pupils' ability to reason with language, number and shape
Comprehensive CAT scoring and training services available

A quick guide to CAT levels

Level A	7 years 6 months - 10 years
Level B	8 years 6 months - 11 years
Level C	9 years 6 months - 12 years
Level D	10 years 6 months - 13 years
Level E	11 years 6 months - 14 years
Level F	12 years 6 months - 15 years
Level G	13 years 6 months - 16 years
Level H	14 years 6 months - 17+ years