CAT4 Paper Trial
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 a user trial to provide feedback on our new process. We are looking for current CAT4 paper customers to administer our test in the summer and autumn terms of 2025.
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 either complete our “self-serve” assessment, which will involve scanning and uploading the results onto our test site, or our “Ren-serve service,” where results will be sent back to us for marking.
We will then ask for feedback on 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.
Why take part?
It’s simple and easy to take part, and there is no 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 are the requirements to participate?
A contact person at the school
A data file with details of all participating pupils. We will provide instructions on how to transfer this securely.
Pupils will need access to one of the devices listed below linked to a good network or wifi connection.
Headphones will be needed for the introductory section.
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 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].
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