Practice Papers and Answers
The papers we’ve shared below are in similar style to those typically delivered as 11 plus assessments by Hulme Hall Grammar School.
CAT4 EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
CAT4 PARENT’S GUIDE
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Exam Information
Exam style — CAT4.
Exam types:
CAT4 (verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning)
Exam length — 72 minutes.
The CAT4 test is composed of 8 short tests assessing the following subsections of the four areas above:
Figure Classification (10 mins)
Figure Matrices (10 mins)
Verbal Classification (8 mins)
Verbal Analogies (8 mins)
Number Analogies (10 mins)
Number Series (8 mins)
Figure Analysis (9 mins)
Figure Recognition (9 mins)
Pass mark — There is no fixed pass-mark for the admission test. On completion of the test, all candidates will receive an age adjusted and standardized score.
Other exam information —
CAT 4 is a computer based cognitive abilities test that assesses the child’s ability in verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial reasoning.
This test enables the school to know each and each child’s potential and current progress.
A non-refundable fee of £30 is required for registration.
The assessment takes place in the January of year 6.
There will also be an interview with the headmaster as part of the admissions process.
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